osiol
4 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / What do Polish people think about Wales and Welsh people? [191]
It's bad, but not THAT bad?
What is the grimmest place in Wales then?
It's bad, but not THAT bad?
What is the grimmest place in Wales then?
osiol
2 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / What do Polish people think about Wales and Welsh people? [191]
Traditionally they were supposed to be very good at rugby. I don't know about nowadays, but then it's not really something I take much interest in. Rugby is better to watch than football.
Has anyone mentioned Welsh music yet? John Cale, Manic Street Preachers, McLusky, Super Furry Animals, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, Catatonia, Stereophonics, Melys, Llwybr Llaethog, Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Goldie Lookin' Chain or Charlotte Church?
I hate all of it... except for the good ones.
Another question:
Has anyone ever produced a Welsh - Polish dictionary?
Traditionally they were supposed to be very good at rugby. I don't know about nowadays, but then it's not really something I take much interest in. Rugby is better to watch than football.
Has anyone mentioned Welsh music yet? John Cale, Manic Street Preachers, McLusky, Super Furry Animals, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, Catatonia, Stereophonics, Melys, Llwybr Llaethog, Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Goldie Lookin' Chain or Charlotte Church?
I hate all of it... except for the good ones.
Another question:
Has anyone ever produced a Welsh - Polish dictionary?
osiol
2 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / What do Polish people think about Wales and Welsh people? [191]
I believe Wrexham is worse, but at least the thieving little bastards there might have electrocuted themselves.
On the other hand, Cardiff is quite a nice place, as is much of the countryside - all three of the National Parks. Hay on Wye (I think it's just inside Wales) is quite a nice place, absolutely stuffed full of bookshops. If you go there, take plenty of money and a decent sized van.
I believe Wrexham is worse, but at least the thieving little bastards there might have electrocuted themselves.
On the other hand, Cardiff is quite a nice place, as is much of the countryside - all three of the National Parks. Hay on Wye (I think it's just inside Wales) is quite a nice place, absolutely stuffed full of bookshops. If you go there, take plenty of money and a decent sized van.
osiol
1 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / What do Polish people think about Wales and Welsh people? [191]
It is a shithole, most probably the grimmest place in Wales. So that news wouldn't suprise me that much.
Wrexham
It is a shithole, most probably the grimmest place in Wales. So that news wouldn't suprise me that much.
osiol
26 Feb 2008
UK, Ireland / What do Polish people think about Wales and Welsh people? [191]
They say that if you ironed Wales flat it would be bigger than England. I think that would only be true if all the fleeces of the sheep there were knitted into a new tract of land - you'd get a couple of new counties that way.
They say that if you ironed Wales flat it would be bigger than England. I think that would only be true if all the fleeces of the sheep there were knitted into a new tract of land - you'd get a couple of new counties that way.
osiol
22 Feb 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]
PD, if you want something in your neck of the woods, why don't you organise something?
I don't know what sort of thing though!
PD, if you want something in your neck of the woods, why don't you organise something?
I don't know what sort of thing though!
osiol
22 Feb 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]
Can anyone be anywhere less than 100%?
I'm 50% in Swindon, 50% in Wroclaw!
Hmm - looks more like a 60-40 split.
Can anyone be anywhere less than 100%?
I'm 50% in Swindon, 50% in Wroclaw!
Hmm - looks more like a 60-40 split.
osiol
21 Feb 2008
Genealogy / Rogalin / Oaks [10]
There is Robin Hood's Oak in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England, Great Britain, UK, Europe, The Earth. Legend says it was where Mr. Hood and his mates had their base, but if he didn't really exist and the tree is reckoned to be about 800 years old (and may actually be several trees that have grown together), this is somewhat unlikely.
Someone ought to mention Bartek as well. Go on - get posting!
It's interesting that more often than not in European culture, it is the oak (Quercus spp.) that carries such myths.
Cercis siliquastrum.
edit: Sorry I edited this about 5 times! I just like editing!
There is Robin Hood's Oak in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England, Great Britain, UK, Europe, The Earth. Legend says it was where Mr. Hood and his mates had their base, but if he didn't really exist and the tree is reckoned to be about 800 years old (and may actually be several trees that have grown together), this is somewhat unlikely.
Someone ought to mention Bartek as well. Go on - get posting!
It's interesting that more often than not in European culture, it is the oak (Quercus spp.) that carries such myths.
Judas tree
Cercis siliquastrum.
edit: Sorry I edited this about 5 times! I just like editing!
osiol
18 Feb 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]
Hopefully they will start to say who has actually paid for any of these pitches. I imagine these things encourage more people to take up stalls if they know it's already going to be worth it - are other interesting things already going to be there? And so on.
True, but if it starts to look like it's packed full of loads of really fun things, you would consider London?
Go to your nearest equestrian centre and see how there is the ladies in riding gear playing with hoses. I always like to tell them they missed a bit.
Maybe something else will be added nearer the time
Hopefully they will start to say who has actually paid for any of these pitches. I imagine these things encourage more people to take up stalls if they know it's already going to be worth it - are other interesting things already going to be there? And so on.
I meant that it's a much longer journey for me if it's something that will only take half a day to view
True, but if it starts to look like it's packed full of loads of really fun things, you would consider London?
Don't you just wet it though and then shake off all the excess water? Three to six minutes max
Go to your nearest equestrian centre and see how there is the ladies in riding gear playing with hoses. I always like to tell them they missed a bit.
osiol
18 Feb 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]
I couldn't see anything on the floorplan to say how the space would be used. It's not far for me to go, and if it's no good, there's plenty more to do in that part of the world.
Considering how much hair the average donkey has...
... give it 3 days.
I couldn't see anything on the floorplan to say how the space would be used. It's not far for me to go, and if it's no good, there's plenty more to do in that part of the world.
That would take 3 minutes no? Rather than 3 days
Considering how much hair the average donkey has...
... give it 3 days.
osiol
18 Feb 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]
Oh no! I'm washing my hair then!
pretend edit:
Just noticed the words 'cuisine' and the rather convenient word 'London'.
Can't see any reason why not.
Oh no! I'm washing my hair then!
pretend edit:
Just noticed the words 'cuisine' and the rather convenient word 'London'.
Can't see any reason why not.
osiol
18 Feb 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]
Where? When?
i believe there will be food stands
Where? When?
osiol
16 Feb 2008
Life / Disco Polo - No No No No No! [95]
Wrong. The £omżans I know don't go for Disco Polo like the flatmate does. He's from somewhere else.
Thankfully he's not in this afternoon - a rare chance for a peaceful Saturday.
definitely roommate (from £omża near Białystok
Wrong. The £omżans I know don't go for Disco Polo like the flatmate does. He's from somewhere else.
Thankfully he's not in this afternoon - a rare chance for a peaceful Saturday.
osiol
13 Feb 2008
Language / in Polish slang, what is the difference between Siema and Siemka? [64]
Not really English, but I occasionally borrow a German uber-
I am the uberdonkey!
Doesn't work in a serious context.
Yes, but then there is the rest of the grammar to throw into the mix.
zgrubienie (not sure what that would be in English),
Not really English, but I occasionally borrow a German uber-
I am the uberdonkey!
Doesn't work in a serious context.
hope it helps!
Yes, but then there is the rest of the grammar to throw into the mix.
osiol
13 Feb 2008
Language / in Polish slang, what is the difference between Siema and Siemka? [64]
Please explain it.
Pretty please.
Prosiaczek!
Please explain it.
Pretty please.
Prosiaczek!
osiol
13 Feb 2008
Language / in Polish slang, what is the difference between Siema and Siemka? [64]
Osiołek
edit: I believe there is an opposite of diminutive - a kind of 'big bad' form some words can take.
Discuss in no more than 400 words.
Osiołek
edit: I believe there is an opposite of diminutive - a kind of 'big bad' form some words can take.
Discuss in no more than 400 words.
osiol
13 Feb 2008
Language / in Polish slang, what is the difference between Siema and Siemka? [64]
Sounds like "Used in car."
Sounds like "Used in car."
osiol
13 Feb 2008
Language / in Polish slang, what is the difference between Siema and Siemka? [64]
Why is słoń such a small word? What would be the diminutive of this? Słonik?
edit:
I ask about elephants again, partly because I like them, ever-so-slightly because the question is almost relevant to the topic, but mostly because no-one asnwered this question last night.
so why is siemanko a dimunitive of siemano when it has an extra letter , making it bigger
Why is słoń such a small word? What would be the diminutive of this? Słonik?
edit:
I ask about elephants again, partly because I like them, ever-so-slightly because the question is almost relevant to the topic, but mostly because no-one asnwered this question last night.
osiol
13 Feb 2008
Language / in Polish slang, what is the difference between Siema and Siemka? [64]
Is it just a conglomeration of the words: się + ma(sz) + no?
It's just the 'no' I'm wondering about really.
I often get sidetracked into learning fairly useless things like this. Distractions, distractions...
Is it just a conglomeration of the words: się + ma(sz) + no?
It's just the 'no' I'm wondering about really.
I often get sidetracked into learning fairly useless things like this. Distractions, distractions...
osiol
13 Feb 2008
Language / in Polish slang, what is the difference between Siema and Siemka? [64]
I was originally going to type that, but being more of a music man than a football man, I decided to change my mind, especially as the song 'Yeah Yeah' came into my head. I didn't want it to suddenly become a huge list of Georgies, thus undermining the lesser of the two points I was making in that post.
The more important point being the one about Siemano / Siemanko.
Hang on - talk about undermining my own posts - there was a third point, but that's probably best left alone for the time being...
There was Georgie Best as well :)
I was originally going to type that, but being more of a music man than a football man, I decided to change my mind, especially as the song 'Yeah Yeah' came into my head. I didn't want it to suddenly become a huge list of Georgies, thus undermining the lesser of the two points I was making in that post.
The more important point being the one about Siemano / Siemanko.
Hang on - talk about undermining my own posts - there was a third point, but that's probably best left alone for the time being...
osiol
13 Feb 2008
Language / in Polish slang, what is the difference between Siema and Siemka? [64]
Same kinf od difference between siemano and siemanko?
The only example I can think of is Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames. Otherwise, there are better examples. Sorry to pick holes, Justynka (which sounds quite bad in English, so I'd rather not say it in an English-0language environment).
Same kinf od difference between siemano and siemanko?
just like calling a guy called George Georgie
The only example I can think of is Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames. Otherwise, there are better examples. Sorry to pick holes, Justynka (which sounds quite bad in English, so I'd rather not say it in an English-0language environment).
osiol
11 Feb 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
They should all be deported - Norman Nofriends, Walton-on-the-Naze
What with all these Poles and their funny Muslim religion... - Hugh Yew, Whateveritis Next the Sea
Their problem is they are all foreign - Debbie L, Stockton no not that one the other one
Well, I say string 'em up - Dave Dee Dozy, Rope manufacturer, Lyme Regis III
The Daily Dirt: Foreigners are evil and want to kill your family and everyone you've ever loved... your comments please, dear reader.
They should all be deported - Norman Nofriends, Walton-on-the-Naze
What with all these Poles and their funny Muslim religion... - Hugh Yew, Whateveritis Next the Sea
Their problem is they are all foreign - Debbie L, Stockton no not that one the other one
Well, I say string 'em up - Dave Dee Dozy, Rope manufacturer, Lyme Regis III
osiol
11 Feb 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
There are no sources quoted in that article.
Well done for not using the Daily Mail though. The Express - not much better - had they nothing to say about Princess Diana that day?
There are no sources quoted in that article.
Well done for not using the Daily Mail though. The Express - not much better - had they nothing to say about Princess Diana that day?
osiol
10 Feb 2008
osiol
10 Feb 2008
Life / Disco Polo - No No No No No! [95]
It may be part of the cultural phenomenon where people who move away stick to the old traditions, whereas those who stay at home move on. Not only do I hear D**** P*** at home sometimes, it can also be heard when I'm at work blaring out of someone's mobile phone. I like cheese too much to call it cheesy. I prefer Porta's take on it.
It may be part of the cultural phenomenon where people who move away stick to the old traditions, whereas those who stay at home move on. Not only do I hear D**** P*** at home sometimes, it can also be heard when I'm at work blaring out of someone's mobile phone. I like cheese too much to call it cheesy. I prefer Porta's take on it.
osiol
10 Feb 2008
osiol
8 Feb 2008
Genealogy / Polish Surnames Anglicized? [48]
If he had been given the Ellis Island treatment, what then?
Mr. Oz?
in Poland, my grandfather's family name was "Mroz".
If he had been given the Ellis Island treatment, what then?
Mr. Oz?
osiol
5 Feb 2008
Love / I fancy a polish girl from my school! [139]
Somewhere amidst a load of typical PH 'jovial banter' came this:
Well done, mate.
Somewhere amidst a load of typical PH 'jovial banter' came this:
Yay, I asked and she said yes! we;re going out at the weekend!
Well done, mate.
osiol
3 Feb 2008
Love / I fancy a polish girl from my school! [139]
Well, we didn't 'ave Polish girls at school when I were a lad. We 'ad to mek do wi' 't' lass from t' next village, get a beating for it from t' 'eadmaster, and be thankful for it at t' end o' t' day.
Oh sorry - Cheshire, not Yorkshire. Now let me think... how did they speak back in the 1920s?
Well, we didn't 'ave Polish girls at school when I were a lad. We 'ad to mek do wi' 't' lass from t' next village, get a beating for it from t' 'eadmaster, and be thankful for it at t' end o' t' day.
Oh sorry - Cheshire, not Yorkshire. Now let me think... how did they speak back in the 1920s?
osiol
1 Feb 2008