pip
20 Sep 2012
pip
16 Sep 2012
UK, Ireland / British - Stupidest nation in Europe [127]
you don't have to pay to have a child in Poland. Poland has a two tier health care system. Public and private- pay or not.
you don't have to pay to have a child in Poland. Poland has a two tier health care system. Public and private- pay or not.
pip
15 Sep 2012
Law / All 4 of my grandparents were born in Poland - Canadian living in the UK, looking for Polish Citizenship [12]
I doubt it because your parents don't have Polish citizenship. Do your Grandmothers have Polish passports?
It would appear to me that you are not really interested in becoming Polish but looking for an easy way to stay in the UK. Why don't you just attempt to seek citizenship directly from the UK? Your logic makes sense but it isn't as easy as it sounds. There is loads of paperwork and language issues that you have to deal with here.
Why don't you just do it the right way seeing as from your initial post -your words say
I doubt it because your parents don't have Polish citizenship. Do your Grandmothers have Polish passports?
It would appear to me that you are not really interested in becoming Polish but looking for an easy way to stay in the UK. Why don't you just attempt to seek citizenship directly from the UK? Your logic makes sense but it isn't as easy as it sounds. There is loads of paperwork and language issues that you have to deal with here.
Why don't you just do it the right way seeing as from your initial post -your words say
I am hoping stay permanently by acquiring Polish citizenship and therefore a passport in the EU.
pip
15 Sep 2012
Law / All 4 of my grandparents were born in Poland - Canadian living in the UK, looking for Polish Citizenship [12]
You need to go to the Polish embassy in London and talk to them. I doubt it though.
You need to go to the Polish embassy in London and talk to them. I doubt it though.
pip
15 Sep 2012
UK, Ireland / British - Stupidest nation in Europe [127]
I am just from the colonies- I don't know. I am also confused by a person being called a Britain- I have heard it used when talking about a group- for example, a group of britains --maybe I am wrong on that.
My Nana just used to say she was English- so much easier.
Just another colonial here, but, when we read the title "British - Stupidest nation in Europe".... Is "British" the nation or is "Britain" the nation?
I am just from the colonies- I don't know. I am also confused by a person being called a Britain- I have heard it used when talking about a group- for example, a group of britains --maybe I am wrong on that.
My Nana just used to say she was English- so much easier.
pip
14 Sep 2012
UK, Ireland / British - Stupidest nation in Europe [127]
ok- just to let you know. "most stupidest" is wrong. Stupidest by itself is fine. Or most stupid. never most stupidest. basic grammar.
I'm Stupid!!!
I hope all you Poles out there have a good night tonight in your Polski Pubs and Polski Clubs
I hope all you Poles out there have a good night tonight in your Polski Pubs and Polski Clubs
ok- just to let you know. "most stupidest" is wrong. Stupidest by itself is fine. Or most stupid. never most stupidest. basic grammar.
pip
14 Sep 2012
UK, Ireland / British - Stupidest nation in Europe [127]
oh dear, you really don't know.
Once again deflecting the issue..
Stupidest is a word
Stupidest is a word
oh dear, you really don't know.
pip
14 Sep 2012
UK, Ireland / British - Stupidest nation in Europe [127]
well, many years ago I was travelling and came across from Calais to Dover. A Brit asked me where I was from and I told him- oh, he said, the colonies.
Huh? Canada hasn't been a colony for decades.
well, many years ago I was travelling and came across from Calais to Dover. A Brit asked me where I was from and I told him- oh, he said, the colonies.
Huh? Canada hasn't been a colony for decades.
pip
14 Sep 2012
UK, Ireland / British - Stupidest nation in Europe [127]
fact is there are stupid people everywhere in the world. I have met a good number in Poland as well as in the UK. loads of Canadians and Americans are dumbasses. There is no cultural bias here.
fact is there are stupid people everywhere in the world. I have met a good number in Poland as well as in the UK. loads of Canadians and Americans are dumbasses. There is no cultural bias here.
pip
14 Sep 2012
Travel / Gdansk - where to go and what's cool to see? [25]
there are tour boats that you can take in both Gdynia and Gdansk of the harbours.
there are tour boats that you can take in both Gdynia and Gdansk of the harbours.
pip
14 Sep 2012
pip
13 Sep 2012
pip
13 Sep 2012
Work / Will i have to redo my schooling if I move to Poland? [4]
no. Probably the other way around.
You shouldn't have any problems.
but what do you intend to do with it? I mean aptekas here are a dime a dozen- and I am not certain but I am pretty sure you don't need to be a pharmacist to open and run one.
no. Probably the other way around.
You shouldn't have any problems.
but what do you intend to do with it? I mean aptekas here are a dime a dozen- and I am not certain but I am pretty sure you don't need to be a pharmacist to open and run one.
pip
12 Sep 2012
Travel / So where are Warsaw's slums? [30]
Wola, before war, was an industrial working class area. There were loads of repair shops and work shop/mini factories here. There were also some Jews mixed here but mostly slavic.
Wola massacre took place during the war-you can google that one.
now it is kind of mixed. Old run down blocks but also new trendy buildings.
Wola, before war, was an industrial working class area. There were loads of repair shops and work shop/mini factories here. There were also some Jews mixed here but mostly slavic.
Wola massacre took place during the war-you can google that one.
now it is kind of mixed. Old run down blocks but also new trendy buildings.
pip
12 Sep 2012
Life / Poland and every aspect..... Please help me learn and understand the realities? [108]
A really good fictional but based on historical non fiction is the book Poland by James Michner. It goes through all eras and I believe ends at ww2. It might be worth a read.
A really good fictional but based on historical non fiction is the book Poland by James Michner. It goes through all eras and I believe ends at ww2. It might be worth a read.
pip
12 Sep 2012
Travel / So where are Warsaw's slums? [30]
no- there really isn't anything like that here. There are loads of rotting old buildings but nothing like the American version of an inner city ghetto or the projects.
no- there really isn't anything like that here. There are loads of rotting old buildings but nothing like the American version of an inner city ghetto or the projects.
pip
11 Sep 2012
Travel / So where are Warsaw's slums? [30]
some parts of Praga are pretty grim. There are also some parts of Wola that I would be nervous about too.
some parts of Praga are pretty grim. There are also some parts of Wola that I would be nervous about too.
pip
11 Sep 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
had you of said that in the very beginning then the entire banter between you and me would not have happened. But you didn't. You got defensive and starting insulting me.
Glad you had a good time.
There is a really cute movie called "my life in ruins" with Nia Vardalos about a bus tour in Greece.
An explanation to Pip. O flew to Athen and only THEN I got on the bus:D
had you of said that in the very beginning then the entire banter between you and me would not have happened. But you didn't. You got defensive and starting insulting me.
Glad you had a good time.
There is a really cute movie called "my life in ruins" with Nia Vardalos about a bus tour in Greece.
pip
8 Sep 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
ok- so instead of saying that I misunderstood you- you called me a snob and condescending because I said that it would be a nightmare to do that drive. I am not above admitting I am wrong- but you didn't clarify your statement. you wrote "Polish bus trip to Greece" --so you wrote incorrectly and then when I wrote my opinion based on your words- you were not happy with that.
I also disagree with the majority not being well travelled. Travel in Canada is far more expensive than in other parts of the world- but people do travel. Most fly south but there are loads that also go to Europe. Maybe just where I come from and is it popular to go backpacking- I have loads of friends that did this.
ok- so instead of saying that I misunderstood you- you called me a snob and condescending because I said that it would be a nightmare to do that drive. I am not above admitting I am wrong- but you didn't clarify your statement. you wrote "Polish bus trip to Greece" --so you wrote incorrectly and then when I wrote my opinion based on your words- you were not happy with that.
I also disagree with the majority not being well travelled. Travel in Canada is far more expensive than in other parts of the world- but people do travel. Most fly south but there are loads that also go to Europe. Maybe just where I come from and is it popular to go backpacking- I have loads of friends that did this.
pip
8 Sep 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
touched a nerve- not really. But apparently you think that Canadians are without culture- yet you yourself don't exactly live in the hub of Polish culture so I am just making my opinion know.
what started this entire banter was you posting that you were taking a bus to Greece and I said it sounded like a nightmare.
I have lived in Poland long enough to know that it is quite common to take an autocar to southern Europe. Wycieczka Autocarem, no?
touched a nerve- not really. But apparently you think that Canadians are without culture- yet you yourself don't exactly live in the hub of Polish culture so I am just making my opinion know.
what started this entire banter was you posting that you were taking a bus to Greece and I said it sounded like a nightmare.
I have lived in Poland long enough to know that it is quite common to take an autocar to southern Europe. Wycieczka Autocarem, no?
pip
8 Sep 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
whatever- spin it anyway you like. Here is a fact for you. When I was 21 I took a year off and went back packing through Europe. Trains, buses and ferries the whole time. I have also been to northern Africa and South America as well as Scandinavia and coast to coast in Canada and have been in a few places in the states.
I travel loads in Poland. We live in Warsaw however we spend the summer week ends in Tricity because my husband is from there.
We also travel a lot within Poland- in fact I have seen a lot of the country.
My friends came from Vancouver. We drove in a rented 9 seater van throughout Poland, down to Czech, Austria and then up through Germany with four adults and 4 children. It is the best way to see what we wanted to see within our time limit. It had nothing to do with cheaping out on flights- it was a convenience factor.
stuck up. not at all. in fact this is why my business has done so well. I am approachable and treat everybody with respect.
Most Canadians don't leave Canada- this in fact is false, but whatever. maybe where you grew up this is true.
It seems as though you don't like other peoples opinions. you will grow up to be a great Polish mother in law- sounds like you are doing a bang up job at the moment. Poland absolutely needs more people like you. Good job.
and when exactly did Szczecin become the hub of Polish culture.
whatever- spin it anyway you like. Here is a fact for you. When I was 21 I took a year off and went back packing through Europe. Trains, buses and ferries the whole time. I have also been to northern Africa and South America as well as Scandinavia and coast to coast in Canada and have been in a few places in the states.
I travel loads in Poland. We live in Warsaw however we spend the summer week ends in Tricity because my husband is from there.
We also travel a lot within Poland- in fact I have seen a lot of the country.
My friends came from Vancouver. We drove in a rented 9 seater van throughout Poland, down to Czech, Austria and then up through Germany with four adults and 4 children. It is the best way to see what we wanted to see within our time limit. It had nothing to do with cheaping out on flights- it was a convenience factor.
stuck up. not at all. in fact this is why my business has done so well. I am approachable and treat everybody with respect.
Most Canadians don't leave Canada- this in fact is false, but whatever. maybe where you grew up this is true.
It seems as though you don't like other peoples opinions. you will grow up to be a great Polish mother in law- sounds like you are doing a bang up job at the moment. Poland absolutely needs more people like you. Good job.
and when exactly did Szczecin become the hub of Polish culture.
pip
7 Sep 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
ok right. making a note never to comment. more like relaying my experience as a person who has travelled throughout Poland and knows what the roads are like. this is based on the fact that your posts are always about szczecin and not travelling.
colour me bad.
ok right. making a note never to comment. more like relaying my experience as a person who has travelled throughout Poland and knows what the roads are like. this is based on the fact that your posts are always about szczecin and not travelling.
colour me bad.
pip
7 Sep 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
don't get snippy- you did write "bus to Greece!"
don't get snippy- you did write "bus to Greece!"
pip
6 Sep 2012
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
bus to Greece??? sounds a bit of a nightmare- particularly when flights are so cheap. The reason I say this is that the drive through Poland will be killer.
My best friend and her family came here from Canada in May and we did this huge road trip. Rented a van and did a massive tour through Poland, Czech and up to Berlin. The max driving time was 4.5 hours and my legs were so swollen from being in one spot for so long- they looked like table legs.
Take the flight to Greece- then you can spend more time in the sun!! Or at least a train!
bus to Greece??? sounds a bit of a nightmare- particularly when flights are so cheap. The reason I say this is that the drive through Poland will be killer.
My best friend and her family came here from Canada in May and we did this huge road trip. Rented a van and did a massive tour through Poland, Czech and up to Berlin. The max driving time was 4.5 hours and my legs were so swollen from being in one spot for so long- they looked like table legs.
Take the flight to Greece- then you can spend more time in the sun!! Or at least a train!
pip
5 Sep 2012
News / Amber Gold and other Poland's suspicious institutions [139]
pity that the likes of Kaczynski got such a bad rap for wanting to go after people like this.....I bet many of those that lost their money now wish he was able to do more.
pity that the likes of Kaczynski got such a bad rap for wanting to go after people like this.....I bet many of those that lost their money now wish he was able to do more.
pip
5 Sep 2012
News / Amber Gold and other Poland's suspicious institutions [139]
I think there is so much more to this story than we will ever find out.
I think there is so much more to this story than we will ever find out.
pip
4 Sep 2012
Travel / Travel to Poland (through Vancouver and Berlin) [8]
yes, you are right- but I got what he was saying. easier to advise than argue.
yes, you are right- but I got what he was saying. easier to advise than argue.
pip
4 Sep 2012
Travel / Travel to Poland (through Vancouver and Berlin) [8]
yes, but it is also a term used to describe travel without borders in the EU.
yes, but it is also a term used to describe travel without borders in the EU.
pip
4 Sep 2012
Travel / Travel to Poland (through Vancouver and Berlin) [8]
from Vancouver- probably the cheapest is either London or Amsterdam. We usually do London.
The train is not a cheap option any more. There are loads of discount carriers that offer cheap flights to Warsaw from London, Paris, etc.
Honestly- you are not going to save any major money by not booking directly to Warsaw. We do Vancouver- London, London- Warsaw. I think it is cheaper if you do Van to Toronto then Toronto to Warsaw- but the duration is longer.
Schengen- I think that is what is meant.
from Vancouver- probably the cheapest is either London or Amsterdam. We usually do London.
The train is not a cheap option any more. There are loads of discount carriers that offer cheap flights to Warsaw from London, Paris, etc.
Honestly- you are not going to save any major money by not booking directly to Warsaw. We do Vancouver- London, London- Warsaw. I think it is cheaper if you do Van to Toronto then Toronto to Warsaw- but the duration is longer.
Schengen- I think that is what is meant.
pip
3 Sep 2012
Off-Topic / Loading a photo of Poland from your mobile/cell phone takes 30 seconds, come on! [86]
ok- so I just attempted to attach four pictures of a flat I had worked on a zip, zero, ziltch- nothing happened! maybe I will try again tomorrow.
ok- so I just attempted to attach four pictures of a flat I had worked on a zip, zero, ziltch- nothing happened! maybe I will try again tomorrow.