Trevek
18 Nov 2010
Trevek
17 Nov 2010
History / Does anybody else think that Poland's army should change the colour of its uniform? [16]
although, according to the wiki article posted above, they don't have that anymore.
yes I think that I might have seen pictures of that.
although, according to the wiki article posted above, they don't have that anymore.
Trevek
17 Nov 2010
History / Does anybody else think that Poland's army should change the colour of its uniform? [16]
More than that.
There's "working dress" (like fatigues; Olive green pullover, shirt, trousers. "Barrack Dress" Green trousers and light tan shirt, pullover, "Combat" (camouflage), number 2 (khaki ceremonial), No. 1 (ceremonial, usually dark blue, almost black) and Mess dress (usually dark blue with light coloured lapels). And perhaps more if they are from a specific regiment.
At least, that's how it was a few years ago when i worked in an officers' mess.
I think that in the UK officers have 3. combat, ceremonial/official, and evening ceremonial
More than that.
There's "working dress" (like fatigues; Olive green pullover, shirt, trousers. "Barrack Dress" Green trousers and light tan shirt, pullover, "Combat" (camouflage), number 2 (khaki ceremonial), No. 1 (ceremonial, usually dark blue, almost black) and Mess dress (usually dark blue with light coloured lapels). And perhaps more if they are from a specific regiment.
At least, that's how it was a few years ago when i worked in an officers' mess.
Trevek
14 Nov 2010
Language / Some phrases for a training exercise? [4]
Please don't hurt me
Please don't let them hurt me
Don't let them hurt my wife.
I don't care about me... but I'm worried for my wife.
How long will this take.
Please don't hurt me
Please don't let them hurt me
Don't let them hurt my wife.
I don't care about me... but I'm worried for my wife.
How long will this take.
Trevek
12 Nov 2010
Trevek
12 Nov 2010
Life / What makes a "real" Pole? [33]
only in English, I think.
In fact, can someone please explain the difference - if there is one.
only in English, I think.
Trevek
12 Nov 2010
News / Composer Henryk Gorecki has died. [28]
bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11741555
He was best known for his Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, which was composed in 1976 and sold more than a million copies following a 1992 re-release.
bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11741555
Trevek
12 Nov 2010
Life / What makes a "real" Pole? [33]
A real Pole is someone who, in a restaurant/bar, can take only one of those fiddly little paper serviettes out of the holder, without pulling out the whole lot.
A real Pole is someone who, in a restaurant/bar, can take only one of those fiddly little paper serviettes out of the holder, without pulling out the whole lot.
Trevek
10 Nov 2010
Language / Some Ideas for a band name using the Polish language? [94]
Thanks.
yeah, I think that's where we picked it up from, people wishing us goodnight. Thx
kaloryczne sny :)
or kalorycznych snów, if you're wishing somebody such dreams. It's Genitive case then.
or kalorycznych snów, if you're wishing somebody such dreams. It's Genitive case then.
Thanks.
kolorowe sny in mianownik but that name is also ok as it sounds like shorcut for życzę kolorowych snów (I wisz you colorful dreams)
yeah, I think that's where we picked it up from, people wishing us goodnight. Thx
Trevek
9 Nov 2010
Genealogy / TRACING THE HISTORY OF AN OLD HOUSE in POLAND [8]
It's possible the local archive office might have a 'ground book' about who owned land and buildings at which time. That said, it might be hard to get access to it. they can be very iffy about showing such documents. Also, consider church records, whicch might say who lived their.
It's possible the local archive office might have a 'ground book' about who owned land and buildings at which time. That said, it might be hard to get access to it. they can be very iffy about showing such documents. Also, consider church records, whicch might say who lived their.
Trevek
8 Nov 2010
Law / Have a Polish drivers licence for one year. And 16 points already. How bad is it? [8]
If it's EU, certainly.
If it's EU, certainly.
Trevek
8 Nov 2010
Work / Do they have language cafes in Poland? [12]
There used to be such a place in a pub in Olsztyn. Not sure how well it went. I heard the English Native Speakers got free beer... not sure how much it helped the listeners!
There used to be such a place in a pub in Olsztyn. Not sure how well it went. I heard the English Native Speakers got free beer... not sure how much it helped the listeners!
Trevek
8 Nov 2010
Law / Have a Polish drivers licence for one year. And 16 points already. How bad is it? [8]
Sounds like you'd be perfect for Polish roads.
Sounds like you'd be perfect for Polish roads.
Trevek
7 Nov 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
You obviously drink in more high class establishments than I do ;-)
Not if they are bringing you water in those little ceramic tea-pots. They come sometimes with the cotton cover.
You obviously drink in more high class establishments than I do ;-)
Trevek
7 Nov 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
I thought it was budyn
But by the time they bring it to you the water is below the best temperature to get a decent brew. best result is near-to-boiling/boiling.
Poles eat custard cold - that is correct, although they call it "sos". In any case it is a rarity as is any desert.
I thought it was budyn
I don't want them to put the teabag in: when it's in there for too long, the tea is too strong.
But by the time they bring it to you the water is below the best temperature to get a decent brew. best result is near-to-boiling/boiling.
Trevek
7 Nov 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
Don't have an M&S near me, sadly. My mate gets his family to send him Yorkshire Tea.
A bit less common now, but they used to serve hot drinks in a handle-less glass! 1st degree burns all around.
In Poland I always buy M&S fairtrade. Polish friends love it too
Don't have an M&S near me, sadly. My mate gets his family to send him Yorkshire Tea.
And the worst thing is when they bring a glass of hot water and a seperate tea bag.
A bit less common now, but they used to serve hot drinks in a handle-less glass! 1st degree burns all around.
Trevek
7 Nov 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
... and the Black tea in Poland is, by and large, dishwater. You have to either stew it until the water goes cold or put 2 bags in.
Also, milk in tea is an oddity in Poland. The waitress went into giggles when my 78 year old mother asked for some.
... and the Black tea in Poland is, by and large, dishwater. You have to either stew it until the water goes cold or put 2 bags in.
Also, milk in tea is an oddity in Poland. The waitress went into giggles when my 78 year old mother asked for some.
Trevek
7 Nov 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
The Polish eat their custard cold. In the Isles, we eat it hot and runny (and frequently lumpy).
Another subtle difference, the Poles have 2 sinks, one for rinsing the Fairy Liquid (Ludwik) off the plates when they wash.
The Polish eat their custard cold. In the Isles, we eat it hot and runny (and frequently lumpy).
Another subtle difference, the Poles have 2 sinks, one for rinsing the Fairy Liquid (Ludwik) off the plates when they wash.
Trevek
1 Nov 2010
Language / Paddy, Jock and Taffy; origin and translation to Polish [27]
I thought it was derived from the name 'John' or 'Jack'. can also be lenthened to "jockstrap" (but i wouldn't advise it!).
Irish also called "Micks". Scots occasionally called "Haggis" (again, not advisable within throwing distance of an irn-bru bottle).
Allegedly "Poms" from the convicts wearing POHM (prisoners of her majesty) and "Limeys" from drinking lime juice to prevent scurvy (not sure about that one though).
In Ireland occasionally heard the term 'Tan' (from "Black and Tans", a paramilitary unit of the British security forces in 1920's).
How insulting these are pretty much depends on context and who's saying it. When I was in the army Scots, Welsh and Irish were called Jock, Taff and Paddy almost universally (even if the Irish guys were Ulstermen). I doubt I'd use them to anyone i didn't know, but often people take it in good humour (if it's meant that way).
jocks from scottish soldiers
I thought it was derived from the name 'John' or 'Jack'. can also be lenthened to "jockstrap" (but i wouldn't advise it!).
Irish also called "Micks". Scots occasionally called "Haggis" (again, not advisable within throwing distance of an irn-bru bottle).
Australians call them poms and Americans -- limeys.
Allegedly "Poms" from the convicts wearing POHM (prisoners of her majesty) and "Limeys" from drinking lime juice to prevent scurvy (not sure about that one though).
In Ireland occasionally heard the term 'Tan' (from "Black and Tans", a paramilitary unit of the British security forces in 1920's).
How insulting these are pretty much depends on context and who's saying it. When I was in the army Scots, Welsh and Irish were called Jock, Taff and Paddy almost universally (even if the Irish guys were Ulstermen). I doubt I'd use them to anyone i didn't know, but often people take it in good humour (if it's meant that way).
Trevek
29 Oct 2010
Language / Some Ideas for a band name using the Polish language? [94]
kac (kats) a hangover, pretty dissonant at times.
Młoda foka (young seal), just for the fun of it.
When we first came to Poland my fledgling band toyed with the idea of "kolorowych snów" (is that right) "colourful dreams"
which makes me ask the question, if i dream of fattening foods, would that be kalorifych snów? (sp?)
The music will be atmospheric, occasionally aggressive/dissonant, vaguely technical, rock.
kac (kats) a hangover, pretty dissonant at times.
Młoda foka (young seal), just for the fun of it.
When we first came to Poland my fledgling band toyed with the idea of "kolorowych snów" (is that right) "colourful dreams"
which makes me ask the question, if i dream of fattening foods, would that be kalorifych snów? (sp?)
Trevek
29 Oct 2010
News / POLISH ART is not well represented in the West (especially in the US). Why? [25]
Maybe most West Europeans can't get their tongues around the Polish names, so they can't remember their names.
they are not on the tip of the tongue of all Europeans
Maybe most West Europeans can't get their tongues around the Polish names, so they can't remember their names.
Trevek
26 Oct 2010
Work / Polish Residency Cards. Is there a Permanent ID card for Foreigners? [37]
Brit Embassy told me that it isn't possible. Must be at the discretion of border guards who don't know.
In Olsztyn they make their own rules. My guys had no problem when I asked them.
Yeah, 10 years. Hopefully by then they'll have a better design to replace it.
The thing with not having the ID with me when I had the accident was that I couldn't pay my fine by credit card.
Brit Embassy told me that it isn't possible. Must be at the discretion of border guards who don't know.
In Olsztyn they make their own rules. My guys had no problem when I asked them.
Yeah, 10 years. Hopefully by then they'll have a better design to replace it.
The thing with not having the ID with me when I had the accident was that I couldn't pay my fine by credit card.
Trevek
24 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
Ah, that's the one.Although I understand he was forced to join and later deserted to join Polish army in the West.
Well, he probably grew up in a family which spoke German and Polish and as Gdansk
had more contact with Germany so it was a wise choice to learn it.
Indeed, it means he can talk to comrade Putin in something other than Russian.
Are you talking about his grandfather?
Ah, that's the one.Although I understand he was forced to join and later deserted to join Polish army in the West.
That probably has a bit more to do with it.
Well, he probably grew up in a family which spoke German and Polish and as Gdansk
had more contact with Germany so it was a wise choice to learn it.
I think its good Prime Minister Tusk speaks German.
Indeed, it means he can talk to comrade Putin in something other than Russian.
Trevek
24 Oct 2010
News / Why is Poland developing so slowly or in the wrong direction? Who is responsible ? [317]
and had relatives in the Wehrmacht...
and had relatives in the Wehrmacht...
Trevek
24 Oct 2010
News / Politician shot in Lodz - two assistants to lawmakers from Law and Justice (PiS) party [66]
Give me an example of a country where an opposition leader makes themself major news like Mr K is.
Yeah, I'm just fed up of having to find something of interest between the three of them.
! give me an example of other country where opposition leader is constantly major news, around the clock for 2 years ?
Give me an example of a country where an opposition leader makes themself major news like Mr K is.
well, its different and you know it
Yeah, I'm just fed up of having to find something of interest between the three of them.
Trevek
24 Oct 2010
News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]
Before my wedding in 2002 my bro-in-law asked "Do they have beer in Poland? I've only heard of vodka."
A couple of years ago a young shop assistant in Birmingham (England) asked, "Poland? That's near Greenland, innit?"
Before my wedding in 2002 my bro-in-law asked "Do they have beer in Poland? I've only heard of vodka."
A couple of years ago a young shop assistant in Birmingham (England) asked, "Poland? That's near Greenland, innit?"
Trevek
23 Oct 2010
Study / Are there any other school apart from the Bell doing the CELTA in Warsaw? [12]
Can't you do it as a long-distance course (like a correspondence course)? i seem to recall hearing that it was possible.
Please let me know as I would really like to do it this year.
Can't you do it as a long-distance course (like a correspondence course)? i seem to recall hearing that it was possible.
Trevek
23 Oct 2010
News / Politician shot in Lodz - two assistants to lawmakers from Law and Justice (PiS) party [66]
Or Anna Mucha and Edyta Gorniak from what i see in the papers these days. Yes, you're right. However, there's always the idea that if you say nothing in response it might suggest he's right.
All they long, main stream media live on analyzing Kaczynski:
Or Anna Mucha and Edyta Gorniak from what i see in the papers these days. Yes, you're right. However, there's always the idea that if you say nothing in response it might suggest he's right.
Trevek
23 Oct 2010
News / Do Poles take Kaczynski seriously!? [199]
They either want to marry him or mother him.
What is the 'magic' of JK?
They either want to marry him or mother him.
Trevek
22 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / Why Manchester rules over Warsaw :) [65]
Apparently, just can't hit the high notes anymore (hence his suggestion of MH)
Is he still alive?
Apparently, just can't hit the high notes anymore (hence his suggestion of MH)