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Joined: 2 Jul 2009 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 1 Aug 2020
Threads: Total: 8 / In This Archive: 6
Posts: Total: 1488 / In This Archive: 977 		From: Canada
Speaks Polish?: Not Much
Interests: Food, Beer, Wine

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ShawnH   
14 Jun 2011
Food / Expats' Polish food favourites [140]

wild boar roast in todays Poland would go as uniquely Polish , don`t you think ?

We had Croatian neighbors that went back to Croatia. At almost every event, they did a pig roast, more than I have ever partaken in whilst in PL, or associating with people from PL. That said, is there something unique about the way it is done in PL compared to other places?
ShawnH   
14 Jun 2011
Food / Expats' Polish food favourites [140]

Jakobs Kronung

Effin good stuff! Worth the premium to get it here in the local sklep spozywyczyiey.

:-)
ShawnH   
14 Jun 2011
Food / Mayonnaise and ketchup in Poland [47]

Let me add this to that....

I know the Heinz Ketchup in Canada / US is different from that in PL. I am used to the North American taste, and can tell the difference in flavour while in PL. There is another brand (can't remember the name...) that is a little sweet for me.
ShawnH   
12 Jun 2011
Travel / Attractions in Wrocław: a Must-See List [117]

a map showing where to find the little people in wroclaw. give it a couple of seconds to load.

I need to print this off and check out as many as possible! Thanks Wroclaw!
ShawnH   
10 Jun 2011
Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]

What you said is correct too but doesn't convey the full essence of it.

True, I had to think with my David Attenborough voice in my mind.
ShawnH   
10 Jun 2011
Language / Use of A/An/The ...... Articles [186]

The tiger is orange and black

No, it is a specific tiger! A different one could be black and orange.
ShawnH   
9 Jun 2011
Travel / Attractions in Wrocław: a Must-See List [117]

Actually, Wroclaw suggested adding a padlock on the lovers bridge. I am too lumpy to ride a bike around Wroclaw. It is either walk (at a liesurely pace) or drive for me!
ShawnH   
9 Jun 2011
Travel / Attractions in Wrocław: a Must-See List [117]

you can go to a bike shop here and get yourself one for a couple of zloty ... no need to drag one over the pond

It's the one I normally keep the Mrs. locked up with, I was planning to release her in her native Poland ;-)

Sheesh... 4 times since May this year in Wrocław and nobody there cared to have a drink with me :(

If you are there, I'd have a beer with you! You seem ok for a Polish guy!!
ShawnH   
8 Jun 2011
Travel / Attractions in Wrocław: a Must-See List [117]

I would also add the zoo to the list, if anybody travels with kids.

Is there something really special about the zoo? Not a big fan unless they have something rare.... like Chinese Pandas or the Lemurs that were in Montreal a couple of years ago...

I started collecting useful info on sightseeing opportunities.

As usual Pawian, I find your posts interesting! keep up the tradition!

Racławice Panorama

Absolutely a must!

Aquapark - 99zl for the family.

Kids are 12/15. I am hoping to indoctrinate them with something a little more cultural / historic. I can splash them with a hose when I get home! ;-)

Hala Ludowa - wait until night, then you can watch the multimedia fountain too :)

Sounds like a nice way to cap off an evening...

Abram's Tower might be cool for the kids

The reviews sound good, but the żona's brother / sis in law are smokers, so I am wondering if they could butt out for a meal.....

I'm assuming you and your children are english speakers

oh. taak.

he has a great wine selection if you're into that

OH TAAAK! :-)

If you are looking for nothing fancy,

The better half isn't sure about levels of accomodations. She mentioned in one breath that she would like to get a good night sleep the second night in PL, but then she found her way to websites for Hostels. I will have a better idea when she makes up my mind.

Tell us when you'll be in Wroclaw and we can go out for a beer

Looking like 30 and 31 of July... I will be sure to check back in later to see if anybody would like to gather (in the rynek?)

war tour of wroclaw you really need a few hours and no kids.

See, I'd love to do that, but the kids wouldn't likely be willing. Now if we let the wives and kiddies go one way and the wifes brother (golly how he loves history!), that might be an opportunity!

ostrow tumski: tumski bridge, the green bridge, a bridge for lovers. bring a padlock

Any TSA regulations against bringing padlocks on the plane? That would be a surprise for the better half....

zoo: oldest in Poland and in places it shows

Are there any llamas in this zoo?
*ducks*

climb the steps to the top of the tower.

Wouldn't be Europe without a climb up some creaky tower!

i'd be happy to meet 'n' greet, if only to say hello.

I'd be happy to say hello back!

Anyone mention the Katyn memorial across the street from the museum?

That, I'd like to see...

edit: thanks to all for all the great suggestions!
ShawnH   
7 Jun 2011
Travel / Attractions in Wrocław: a Must-See List [117]

So, as part of this year's european vacation, we are planning a couple of nights in Wroclaw. What would make your "Must See" list?

Any reasonably priced hotel recommendations for 4 adults and 2 kids? Best if it were near some of the best attractions!

Any offers of free beer? Or even a dutch treat?
ShawnH   
6 Jun 2011
Life / Driving across Poland (zigzag style) [15]

I thought that they had car detailing services behind the camper off the driveway.....

Polishing, rust removal, spit shine on the old drive shaft.....
ShawnH   
4 Jun 2011
History / Hollywood stars to act in Italian film on Poland's Battle of Vienna [19]

I bet Polish film industry is involved somehow just like with the popes movies we sometimes allow others to pick up our history and do movies doing it as an european production

On my keyboard, the comma is directly to the right of the "M" key.
ShawnH   
27 May 2011
Love / I met a Polish guy but wonder what his intention is.. [35]

That's the first thing I noticed and learned to accept about him, and for the past year, he cut his intake to one can from five cans per day. :)

Hard to stay awake for the act when you are snoring on the couch... or fat and lazy for that matter.
;-)
ShawnH   
27 May 2011
Genealogy / How Polish am I? What is the correct formula? [58]

Of course there is.

I saw an article in the news or in a documentary that stated the majority of those who are of mixed race (black and white) generally consider themselves black, even if there was a generation of "white only" in the recent past.

Otherwise how do you account for the Great Mulatto, who had a great-great-great grandfather from Ireland, being feted by the Irish as a compatriot visting the ancestral homeland?

He is a politician. He is looking for popular support and the "ethnic" vote of all those plastic Paddy's in Amerika. What are the Irish to do? Bring in a band of Kenyan (I mean Hawaiian) dancers?
ShawnH   
23 May 2011
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

The Guinness has run out

O'Bama drank it all??? The fekker!
ShawnH   
23 May 2011
Food / Polish grape-wine industry emerging? [26]

Did you ever try that one, Shawny

I've tried a couple, and I agree they are sweet. More of a dessert thing, than something to enjoy an entree with. I had one that went well with this chocolate torte, though. I don't personally stock any in my extensive ;-) cellar though....
ShawnH   
23 May 2011
Food / Polish grape-wine industry emerging? [26]

..too business making awesome whiskey. ;- )

Got a favourite? We are apparently known for our ice whine too!

Seriously, maybe Poland has some climes that may be appropriate for ice wine...?
ShawnH   
23 May 2011
Food / Polish grape-wine industry emerging? [26]

I am generally more a fan of reds, but know that whites fill a need at times... Might just check them out...
If you get a bottle, be sure to post a review, huh?
ShawnH   
23 May 2011
Food / Polish grape-wine industry emerging? [26]

Stag's Leap

Apparently available in Ontario's LCBO. Not cheap by any stretch of the imagination! Might be worth a try though...
ShawnH   
15 May 2011
History / Why did Russia attack Poland in WW2? [178]

to see through their various strategies.

Russian Strategy
uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Kick_a_man_when_he's_down