ShawnH
23 Nov 2011
Food / Pinto beans in Poland [17]
fasola pinto? Why re-fry them? Aren't they good enough the first time around?
fasola pinto? Why re-fry them? Aren't they good enough the first time around?
ShawnH
16 Nov 2011
Love / Does your Polish partner suffer from disposophobia [46]
That's my better half right there. The receipts she keeps in a couple of different "depots" in the house, and a bunch in her purse to boot. I often bit my tongue about keeping so many of them, but it has paid off at times when something needs to be returned. Once or twice a year, she will sift through them and "separate the wheat from the chaff" so to speak, and then starts all over again.
I am not innocent in that I just can't seem to dispose of National Geographic magazines I have collected over the years, thinking the kids will use them in time for this or that project, but it has yet to pay off...
I am sure there is some senior's home somewhere that would be willing to take them off my hands.....
I think it stems from documentation or rather the need to hang on to documentation for everything here. Any time I have decided not to hang on to a stupid sheet of paper because it seemed so trivial a thing to have documented, it has come back to bite me in the ass. I believe that has permeated into the thinking some people have with regards to other things in life.
That's my better half right there. The receipts she keeps in a couple of different "depots" in the house, and a bunch in her purse to boot. I often bit my tongue about keeping so many of them, but it has paid off at times when something needs to be returned. Once or twice a year, she will sift through them and "separate the wheat from the chaff" so to speak, and then starts all over again.
I am not innocent in that I just can't seem to dispose of National Geographic magazines I have collected over the years, thinking the kids will use them in time for this or that project, but it has yet to pay off...
I am sure there is some senior's home somewhere that would be willing to take them off my hands.....
ShawnH
13 Nov 2011
USA, Canada / Going back to the Old Country of Poland after more than 25 years! (from USA) [249]
Wonderful stuff Rybnik, please do share more!
Wonderful stuff Rybnik, please do share more!
ShawnH
9 Nov 2011
ShawnH
5 Nov 2011
ShawnH
25 Oct 2011
UK, Ireland / The Slavic Tax Thieves Stealing from the UK [29]
"Lies, damned lies, and statistics" is a phrase describing the persuasive power of numbers, particularly the use of statistics to bolster weak arguments, and the tendency of people to disparage statistics that do not support their positions. It is also sometimes colloquially used to doubt statistics used to prove an opponent's point.
ShawnH
22 Oct 2011
Language / Naming / Nicknames for Aleksandra or Alexandra? [24]
My opinion.
Naming Aleksandra or Alexandra?
Aleksandra
My opinion.
ShawnH
22 Oct 2011
Life / Need the name of a Polish comedy series and Poland movie recommendations [22]
Depends on your definition of enjoy. If it is merely to sit back, eat some popcorn, have a few laughs and kill an hour and a half, then I would agree. But if one enjoys watching "foreign" films, appreciating the different POV, learning some history, discussing the merits of various techniques used by film makers to get their point across, then one could enjoy watching the film. Likely if it is a serious film / cinema club, it is likely the latter.
Depends on your definition of enjoy. If it is merely to sit back, eat some popcorn, have a few laughs and kill an hour and a half, then I would agree. But if one enjoys watching "foreign" films, appreciating the different POV, learning some history, discussing the merits of various techniques used by film makers to get their point across, then one could enjoy watching the film. Likely if it is a serious film / cinema club, it is likely the latter.
ShawnH
15 Oct 2011
UK, Ireland / Disgusting, fat and lying Polish women and Illegal immigration in UK [73]
The brunt of the story in the link appears to be about general immigration (scams?) to the UK, but the OP seems oddly transfixed with PL wimmen.... Must have lost out to one, once or twice.
The brunt of the story in the link appears to be about general immigration (scams?) to the UK, but the OP seems oddly transfixed with PL wimmen.... Must have lost out to one, once or twice.
ShawnH
15 Oct 2011
UK, Ireland / Disgusting, fat and lying Polish women and Illegal immigration in UK [73]
See this explanation....
Thought it was impossible for Polish ladies to be fat, if u listen to half teh crap on here. She is minging
See this explanation....
ShawnH
15 Oct 2011
UK, Ireland / Disgusting, fat and lying Polish women and Illegal immigration in UK [73]
I'd be more interested to read about the Pleasant, slim and honest Polish Women and their connection to Illegal immigration in UK.
I'd be more interested to read about the Pleasant, slim and honest Polish Women and their connection to Illegal immigration in UK.
ShawnH
2 Oct 2011
History / Did British public protest against the sell out of Poland to the Soviets? [286]
.....
who realized that....
delphiandomine:Communism would never have worked in Poland if it wasn't for the masses of ordinary collaborating Poles.
.....
who realized that....
delphiandomine: the reality on the ground was that the Russians were always going to be firmly in control
ShawnH
1 Oct 2011
News / A Polish man has woken up from a 19-year coma [8]
Thats sad. I wonder if the shock of the changes were too much for him. (Sorry I didn't read the artical.)
Looks like he died from a heart attack in 2008
Thats sad. I wonder if the shock of the changes were too much for him. (Sorry I didn't read the artical.)
ShawnH
1 Oct 2011
News / A Polish man has woken up from a 19-year coma [8]
I thought I remembered discussing just such a case a few years ago on this very forum...
I wonder how the old guy is doing?
I thought I remembered discussing just such a case a few years ago on this very forum...
I wonder how the old guy is doing?
ShawnH
1 Oct 2011
News / A Polish man has woken up from a 19-year coma [8]
Looks like you've been sleeping for a while too...
:-)
Last Updated: Saturday, 2 June 2007, 15:40 GMT 16:40 UK
Looks like you've been sleeping for a while too...
:-)
ShawnH
1 Oct 2011
Life / Do Polish parents let/encourage their kids to **** outdoors? [40]
I can't tolerate the crapping in public part, but hey, it could be worse.
Foreigner4: Do Polish parents let/encourage their kids to **** outdoors?
I can't tolerate the crapping in public part, but hey, it could be worse.
ShawnH
6 Sep 2011
Life / The Blame Game (Have you ever noticed that a Polish person is never wrong!?) [205]
My wife confirmed last night that Polish People are never wrong.
It is everybody else....
My wife confirmed last night that Polish People are never wrong.
It is everybody else....
ShawnH
21 Aug 2011
Travel / Attractions in Wrocław: a Must-See List [117]
One is worth a thousand words. I will put something(s) together for the Which way to Croatia thread, when time permits....
Cheers!
Wroclaw: i always enjoy photos. thanks for posting.
One is worth a thousand words. I will put something(s) together for the Which way to Croatia thread, when time permits....
Cheers!
ShawnH
21 Aug 2011
ShawnH
21 Aug 2011
Travel / Attractions in Wrocław: a Must-See List [117]
Well the weather wasn't very cooperative when we were there. It was rainy, so we sought indoor activities. I really wanted to see the Panorama Raclawska. The first few shots are around and inside the actual building that houses the painting.
They had a diorama to depict the lay of the land to review, along with costumes and models depicting the dress of the day in a room off to the side of the entrance.
The entrance way led up a winding path (accessible to wheel chairs) and you came up in the middle of the painting. At the top of the ramp, a guide would provide a device that would translate the descriptive dialogue explaining the meaning and significance of the important bits of the painting. It was available in a plethora of languages.
The painting was really something to behold. Full Circle, 15m (?) high, very detailed. At the bottom of the painting, they transitioned into real dirt / trees / debris etc laying on the floor. There were only a few points where you could see the transition from reality to painting. Exceptionally well done! With the ticket, you also got admission to the national museum, basically across the road. We unfortunately did not have time to take in the museum.
The Panorama was where we spotted our first gnome. We saw a few others about the rynek. We went for a walk to the galleria mall, to do a little shopping for stuff we forgot to bring along on the trip. It was a modern mall, which had a kebab shop! We elected for the ice cream and coffee, as my youngest daughter and I share a sweet tooth, and I a need for caffeine.
Walking about the center, you couldn't help but notice the difference in architectural styles - The Old and the Beautiful, and The Old and Not-So-Beautiful.
The entrance to the rynek (at least the one we went through was under construction, but when you got there, it was apparent that it was a beautiful one.
The family was a bit peckish by this time, so we noticed a McDonalds (which has notoriously clean washrooms, I might add) and we noticed these two youngsters handing out flyers, about the upcoming Warsaw (not Wroclaw) Rising. We wandered around a bit after our gastronomic / anatomical delights, and found they were doing a wee re-enactment of some fighting in the town square. In the midst of it all were some more gnomes!
In this one you will notice a large screen... the night before, they were showing a movie (in English, Polish sub-titles) in one section of the rynek.
I found out how southern knows so much about Poland. He owns a restaurant in the Rynek!
We ran into this street performer, and he accosted (in a friendly way) our youngest, and we all had a great laugh at his antics.... Talented guy!
Earlier, Pawian (I think) was mentioning about the advertisements. This huge ad was (I think) covering up some on-going renovations.
And finally, I thought this was an interesting perspective, the old reflected in the new...
We spent only a day and a half in Wroclaw. Another day would have been nice, but the weather was so crappy, we wanted to move on south. As was pointed out earlier in the thread, there is a lot of graffiti in Wroclaw.
We had a funny story about some taxi drivers who tried to rip us off getting back from the rynek the first night, but maybe I will save it for another time....
Well the weather wasn't very cooperative when we were there. It was rainy, so we sought indoor activities. I really wanted to see the Panorama Raclawska. The first few shots are around and inside the actual building that houses the painting.
They had a diorama to depict the lay of the land to review, along with costumes and models depicting the dress of the day in a room off to the side of the entrance.
The entrance way led up a winding path (accessible to wheel chairs) and you came up in the middle of the painting. At the top of the ramp, a guide would provide a device that would translate the descriptive dialogue explaining the meaning and significance of the important bits of the painting. It was available in a plethora of languages.
The painting was really something to behold. Full Circle, 15m (?) high, very detailed. At the bottom of the painting, they transitioned into real dirt / trees / debris etc laying on the floor. There were only a few points where you could see the transition from reality to painting. Exceptionally well done! With the ticket, you also got admission to the national museum, basically across the road. We unfortunately did not have time to take in the museum.
The Panorama was where we spotted our first gnome. We saw a few others about the rynek. We went for a walk to the galleria mall, to do a little shopping for stuff we forgot to bring along on the trip. It was a modern mall, which had a kebab shop! We elected for the ice cream and coffee, as my youngest daughter and I share a sweet tooth, and I a need for caffeine.
Walking about the center, you couldn't help but notice the difference in architectural styles - The Old and the Beautiful, and The Old and Not-So-Beautiful.
The entrance to the rynek (at least the one we went through was under construction, but when you got there, it was apparent that it was a beautiful one.
The family was a bit peckish by this time, so we noticed a McDonalds (which has notoriously clean washrooms, I might add) and we noticed these two youngsters handing out flyers, about the upcoming Warsaw (not Wroclaw) Rising. We wandered around a bit after our gastronomic / anatomical delights, and found they were doing a wee re-enactment of some fighting in the town square. In the midst of it all were some more gnomes!
In this one you will notice a large screen... the night before, they were showing a movie (in English, Polish sub-titles) in one section of the rynek.
I found out how southern knows so much about Poland. He owns a restaurant in the Rynek!
We ran into this street performer, and he accosted (in a friendly way) our youngest, and we all had a great laugh at his antics.... Talented guy!
Earlier, Pawian (I think) was mentioning about the advertisements. This huge ad was (I think) covering up some on-going renovations.
And finally, I thought this was an interesting perspective, the old reflected in the new...
We spent only a day and a half in Wroclaw. Another day would have been nice, but the weather was so crappy, we wanted to move on south. As was pointed out earlier in the thread, there is a lot of graffiti in Wroclaw.
We had a funny story about some taxi drivers who tried to rip us off getting back from the rynek the first night, but maybe I will save it for another time....
ShawnH
19 Aug 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
There are versions that are MSG free. The better half insists on MSG free.
f stop: flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate max. 15%, disodium inosinate)
There are versions that are MSG free. The better half insists on MSG free.
ShawnH
18 Aug 2011
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
She misses Tim Hortons. I know it.
She misses Tim Hortons. I know it.
ShawnH
13 Aug 2011
Genealogy / Is Aleska a Polish baby name ? [42]
Sometimes the MIL calls our Ola "Olenka", or "Olusha". (sp?)
Sometimes the MIL calls our Ola "Olenka", or "Olusha". (sp?)
ShawnH
8 Aug 2011
Travel / Which way from Poland to Croatia.... [30]
Heavily advertised on numerous umbrellas here!
Both, Probably... :(
The sky being red here at sunset would support your new prognosis :)
Like weather forecasters around the world. It depends on where the dart lands...
Whew!
Honey, Break out the sun screen!
Absolutely rugged terrain, punctuated with beautiful looking villages throughout the coast line.
Beer is good and cold and the talent is to behold.
If allowed, I will post some pics upon my return to reality...
Laško beer from Slovenia I saw
Heavily advertised on numerous umbrellas here!
I don't know if it is motivated by taste or politics
Both, Probably... :(
local mobile provider that weather is going to be just fine
The sky being red here at sunset would support your new prognosis :)
They change their opinion and wishes within minutes :)
Like weather forecasters around the world. It depends on where the dart lands...
Sun is shining bright for us tomorrow.
Whew!
Honey, Break out the sun screen!
and said it was one of the most beautiful places in Europe
Absolutely rugged terrain, punctuated with beautiful looking villages throughout the coast line.
Beer is good and cold and the talent is to behold.
If allowed, I will post some pics upon my return to reality...
ShawnH
8 Aug 2011
Travel / Which way from Poland to Croatia.... [30]
So sad... Off to Trogir tomorrow. We need to find a seafood restaurant. We grilled fish yesterday and cziken today. The beer is fine here. Got Ozujsko there?
I have an appreciation for slavic talent from the south. Surprising how many Poles are here too.
:-)
weather is getting worse, so get up early and fast to the beach :)
So sad... Off to Trogir tomorrow. We need to find a seafood restaurant. We grilled fish yesterday and cziken today. The beer is fine here. Got Ozujsko there?
I have an appreciation for slavic talent from the south. Surprising how many Poles are here too.
:-)
ShawnH
8 Aug 2011
Food / Where can you buy a crockpot aka slow cooker, in Krakow? [38]
See, there Is the opportunity... The woman can prepare the crock pot, go to work, bring home the boczek, and still have a nice dinner prepared for the man. In America. Maybe not so much in pl....
The cow thingy would work well in Poland as they could use some of that tender American cow there....
See, there Is the opportunity... The woman can prepare the crock pot, go to work, bring home the boczek, and still have a nice dinner prepared for the man. In America. Maybe not so much in pl....
The cow thingy would work well in Poland as they could use some of that tender American cow there....
ShawnH
8 Aug 2011
Food / Where can you buy a crockpot aka slow cooker, in Krakow? [38]
They take up valuable space in a small kitchen, but the results, if used properly can be remarkable...
They take up valuable space in a small kitchen, but the results, if used properly can be remarkable...
ShawnH
29 Jul 2011
ShawnH
29 Jul 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
Medium rare for me. Anything more and it gets like shoe leather....
Medium rare for me. Anything more and it gets like shoe leather....
ShawnH
29 Jul 2011
Travel / Attractions in Wrocław: a Must-See List [117]
Thanks Wroclaw, safe journeys to you too!
I might check in later, so if anybody else is up, leave a message here.
Wroclaw: i wish you a good trip.
Thanks Wroclaw, safe journeys to you too!
I might check in later, so if anybody else is up, leave a message here.