Seanus
1 Sep 2010
Seanus
1 Sep 2010
Travel / My (short) Poland experiences - bad luck? [142]
First of all, machismo needs to be defined. I was gonna say that quite a while back in this thread but nobody said it thereafter. Without this, too much second guessing will be going on.
First of all, machismo needs to be defined. I was gonna say that quite a while back in this thread but nobody said it thereafter. Without this, too much second guessing will be going on.
Seanus
1 Sep 2010
Love / ARE POLISH WOMEN CATTY...? [75]
I'm sensible enough to see that dull has two meanings :) Dull can meaning lacking in intellect or just boring. I always found her to be the latter.
I'm sensible enough to see that dull has two meanings :) Dull can meaning lacking in intellect or just boring. I always found her to be the latter.
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Love / ARE POLISH WOMEN CATTY...? [75]
Nah, she was just a twatty catty prat! One of the dullest gumps on the forum! She wasn't Polish either. English I think.
Nah, she was just a twatty catty prat! One of the dullest gumps on the forum! She wasn't Polish either. English I think.
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Love / Polish citizen in the UK: I made a mistake and now she won't forgive me, help! [57]
...
you don't need just anybody.
She just needs to listen and it'll be ok.
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you don't need just anybody.
She just needs to listen and it'll be ok.
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Love / Polish citizen in the UK: I made a mistake and now she won't forgive me, help! [57]
Eh, ask her to admit that she did it and that you didn't circulate it. Simple!
Eh, ask her to admit that she did it and that you didn't circulate it. Simple!
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
News / Newsweek's The World's Best Countries (Poland ranked 29) [128]
I imagine most of the country to be nice, even Podgorica ;)
I imagine most of the country to be nice, even Podgorica ;)
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
News / Newsweek's The World's Best Countries (Poland ranked 29) [128]
Aha, es tut mir leid! Germany, eh? BB doesn't seem to think so.
Germany is in the top 10 in the list? I imagine so
Aha, es tut mir leid! Germany, eh? BB doesn't seem to think so.
Germany is in the top 10 in the list? I imagine so
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
News / Newsweek's The World's Best Countries (Poland ranked 29) [128]
Such lists are a waste of time, really. Not worth paying attention to.
Such lists are a waste of time, really. Not worth paying attention to.
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
History / Polish patriotic songs with anticommunist message [21]
Thanks, Pawian ;)
Some messages were important, yes.
Thanks, Pawian ;)
Some messages were important, yes.
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
News / Newsweek's The World's Best Countries (Poland ranked 29) [128]
It needed some stoking, that's for sure.
Natasa, that doesn't look right and doesn't square with what my tour guide from Shkoder told me. Sascha, would you go to Albania as a Serb or is it too dangerous?
It needed some stoking, that's for sure.
Natasa, that doesn't look right and doesn't square with what my tour guide from Shkoder told me. Sascha, would you go to Albania as a Serb or is it too dangerous?
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
News / Newsweek's The World's Best Countries (Poland ranked 29) [128]
Albania? Why would they be ranked here?
Albania? Why would they be ranked here?
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
News / Newsweek's The World's Best Countries (Poland ranked 29) [128]
The Balkans has never received the recognition it deserves after bouncing back from the civil war of 92-95. A war which, we must remember, the West helped stoke up and kickstart.
The Balkans has never received the recognition it deserves after bouncing back from the civil war of 92-95. A war which, we must remember, the West helped stoke up and kickstart.
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
History / Polish patriotic songs with anticommunist message [21]
The first intro sounds like the start of Psycho Killer by Talking Heads.
The second one like The House of the Rising Sun by the Animals.
The third sounds a little Spanish but is Polish right enough.
The fourth one sounds like it's from the Balkans.
The fifth one from a musical.
The sixth one could be the Polish Evita.
The last one is too sentimental for me.
Typically Polish music, Pawian. The national anthem is pretty patriotic ;)
The first intro sounds like the start of Psycho Killer by Talking Heads.
The second one like The House of the Rising Sun by the Animals.
The third sounds a little Spanish but is Polish right enough.
The fourth one sounds like it's from the Balkans.
The fifth one from a musical.
The sixth one could be the Polish Evita.
The last one is too sentimental for me.
Typically Polish music, Pawian. The national anthem is pretty patriotic ;)
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
News / Newsweek's The World's Best Countries (Poland ranked 29) [128]
Why do you feel Serbia should be there?
Why do you feel Serbia should be there?
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Life / Polish pride. PL stickers, flags and the white eagle! Where does our obsession come from? [79]
It's called history, convex. Where do you think Polish pride comes from? It doesn't matter that I didn't fight at all, it matters that other Scots fought for the things which we learn about. It's called appreciation of others!
It's called history, convex. Where do you think Polish pride comes from? It doesn't matter that I didn't fight at all, it matters that other Scots fought for the things which we learn about. It's called appreciation of others!
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
Who did I label, Sasha? Sorry, I'm not with you on this one :)
Who did I label, Sasha? Sorry, I'm not with you on this one :)
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Life / Polish pride. PL stickers, flags and the white eagle! Where does our obsession come from? [79]
Two Americans have now said it splits us up in times of peace but I don't see the logic here. America was a VERY proud country in the 80's AND a very cohesive country. Now you have splits over war, health and all manner of other issues. Many are ashamed to fly the flag and often 'go Canadian' on their backpacks. FACT! Many Americans are disgruntled and divided. Reagan, in hindsight, further developed American pride in a good way :)
Two Americans have now said it splits us up in times of peace but I don't see the logic here. America was a VERY proud country in the 80's AND a very cohesive country. Now you have splits over war, health and all manner of other issues. Many are ashamed to fly the flag and often 'go Canadian' on their backpacks. FACT! Many Americans are disgruntled and divided. Reagan, in hindsight, further developed American pride in a good way :)
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Life / Polish pride. PL stickers, flags and the white eagle! Where does our obsession come from? [79]
Patriotism brings unity and a sense of identity. Shared values too :) Just look at Scotland and Poland's history, convex. We have fought many battles and defended our territory on numerous occasions. Pride comes not only from winning battles either I might add. Seeing your economy grow and your country become competitive can make one proud. It's all about the collective efforts of your people. Need I even mention how impressive Scottish and Polish culture are? :)
Patriotism brings unity and a sense of identity. Shared values too :) Just look at Scotland and Poland's history, convex. We have fought many battles and defended our territory on numerous occasions. Pride comes not only from winning battles either I might add. Seeing your economy grow and your country become competitive can make one proud. It's all about the collective efforts of your people. Need I even mention how impressive Scottish and Polish culture are? :)
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Life / Polish pride. PL stickers, flags and the white eagle! Where does our obsession come from? [79]
ROTFL. Sorry, I can't compose myself enough to answer you. I'm off to sew up my sides, laddie :)
We are talking about patriotism here and NOT nationalism which is the dislike of other nations. Think America on this one ;)
ROTFL. Sorry, I can't compose myself enough to answer you. I'm off to sew up my sides, laddie :)
We are talking about patriotism here and NOT nationalism which is the dislike of other nations. Think America on this one ;)
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Travel / Poland-My 9-day experience [239]
In Scotland, we were told that Copernicus was Polish and Gdańsk was the name. Danzig was a metal group :)
In Scotland, we were told that Copernicus was Polish and Gdańsk was the name. Danzig was a metal group :)
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Life / Polish pride. PL stickers, flags and the white eagle! Where does our obsession come from? [79]
Oh, it's a well-known phenomenon. When you've had to fight for your country's very existence, you come through the test with pride. Scots know a thing or two about that. Poland is a nation in transition and you have to fight for the meaning of a nation in times when most are losing their sovereignty. I fear for any country that attacks Poland with conventional means/weaponry.
Oh, it's a well-known phenomenon. When you've had to fight for your country's very existence, you come through the test with pride. Scots know a thing or two about that. Poland is a nation in transition and you have to fight for the meaning of a nation in times when most are losing their sovereignty. I fear for any country that attacks Poland with conventional means/weaponry.
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Travel / My (short) Poland experiences - bad luck? [142]
The man made observations and is sharing them. What's the problem with that? A forum is to discuss them and, if necessary, to validate or debunk them. We may never fully prove or disprove any given point but the beauty lies in their discussion.
The man made observations and is sharing them. What's the problem with that? A forum is to discuss them and, if necessary, to validate or debunk them. We may never fully prove or disprove any given point but the beauty lies in their discussion.
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
Like ECT? Nah, we might kill them, rather ironically, through the aftershock of returning to reality that being homosexual is not a disease.
Like ECT? Nah, we might kill them, rather ironically, through the aftershock of returning to reality that being homosexual is not a disease.
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
Two words really spring to mind: Slavic repression :)
Any treatment for those that blindly label others?
Two words really spring to mind: Slavic repression :)
Any treatment for those that blindly label others?
Seanus
31 Aug 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]
Normal for them, yes but, then again, murdering is normal for psycho killers so that doesn't hold up. It's not considered normal, no. On the other hand, neither is red hair i co z tego?
Normal for them, yes but, then again, murdering is normal for psycho killers so that doesn't hold up. It's not considered normal, no. On the other hand, neither is red hair i co z tego?