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Joined: 15 May 2007 / Female ♀ 		Last Post: 24 Oct 2015
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Interests: Polish food & fests, museums, historic sites, roadtrips off the beaten path, antiques, projects on my Victorian home, shopping & shopping

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beckski   
10 Dec 2010
USA, Canada / Polish Americans and religion [28]

But, when I see and talk to other polish people, it seems that many are, in fact really religious

I see this trend mainly with the older Polish generation.
beckski   
7 Dec 2010
Life / The Polish people have a strange attitude to cats and dogs? [84]

the average life of a polish cat is 2 years

Took this pic in front of a book store window in Warszawa. The Polish kitty doesn't look like he's suffering much. In fact, he looks pretty spoiled to me :)


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beckski   
3 Dec 2010
Classifieds / Warsaw Speed Dating Event [34]

The event has been cancelled. We are now looking at an event in January 2011

Oh crap, I came back to this thread to hear about the outcome of the speed dating event. Guess I'll have to be patient & wait til January to find out how it all went...
beckski   
1 Dec 2010
Life / Car's confrontation with a Wild Boar in Poland [37]

a large wild boar run into the path of his Harley....the wild piggie survived...my friend did not...

An animal in the path of a traveling vehicle, can become a deadly situation. My former neighbors had hit a cow crossing a road. All but one family member were killed, during the tragic car accident.

I've hit deers before with my car

Poor Bambi :( Btw, the plural form of the noun deer is deer, not deers.
beckski   
22 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / PolAm style Thanksgiving? [35]

you use a grinder like for chopping

My mom chops the liver into tiny bits and adds it to brown gravy, along with chopped mushrooms and onions.
beckski   
21 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / PolAm style Thanksgiving? [35]

pumpkin pie?

My family has a sweet tooth. We may also have sweet potato pie, cream puffs, red silk cake. In addition, PLENTY of red wine :)
beckski   
9 Nov 2010
Food / Any królik (rabbit) fanciers on PF? [76]

Any królik (rabbit) fanciers on PF?

When I was a little girl, I'd eat rabbit with my dad. I remember the meat tasting very similar to chicken. If I were to taste rabbit today, I'd probably throw up. Can't stand the thought of eating Bugs Bunny :(
beckski   
4 Nov 2010
Life / Poland's Next Top Model (TV show) [73]

she screamed and shouted when they cut it

The poor girl probably screamed bloody murder, when she saw the end results. Looks like the hairstylist used a bowl as a cutting guideline. She's very pretty, but her hairstyle does like a damn joke!
beckski   
28 Oct 2010
Life / Poland's Next Top Model (TV show) [73]

most these girls are butt ugly

Some of the girls are very average-looking. However, I wouldn't mind having Joanna Krupa's figure :)
beckski   
14 Oct 2010
USA, Canada / Do Polish guys like American girls? [103]

She can come to Chicago (Polands Capitol) and have plenty of guys she can meet in person

I was nearly drooling at some of the hot-looking guys, at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Kept thinking... damn, I sure need to take a roadtrip :)
beckski   
10 Oct 2010
Life / Stereotypes: Do Poles believe in fate? [18]

Some of the older generation believe, our lives have already been predetermined. I feel mankind usually has the choice, to practice free-will decisions. We try to control our own guidance and destination in life.
beckski   
8 Oct 2010
Food / Ribs and Potato's (Patrycja's Mom Recipe) [13]

you can also add carrots to this, they work good too

My mom makes a similar meal, without any BBQ sauce. She adds some kapusta, to give it a little extra Polish flair ;)
beckski   
7 Oct 2010
Life / Jehova's witnesses in Poland - how to deal with them? [110]

How have you dealt with them?

I heard a comedian on the radio the other day. He tells JW he can't talk right now. He's busy sacrificing a goat. But if they'd like to chat later, they can reach him at: (666)666-6666
beckski   
5 Oct 2010
Life / Bugs in Polish houses and apartments [78]

When I was in Lublin, I was nearly bitten to death by numerous mosquitos. I returned home, with my legs looking as though I had the measles :(
beckski   
29 Sep 2010
Classifieds / Warsaw Speed Dating Event [34]

So don't worry, if you come, you won't have to chat up Grandma!

Hopefully she doesn't show up at the event, ha!


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beckski   
29 Sep 2010
Food / Help me like Polish food (recommendations) [48]

When you've got a sweet tooth, nalesniki (Polish crepes) should do the trick. Otherwise, you can always have some delicious smalec (lard and pork bits, yummy!)


  • great with fruit compote

  • instant hardening of the arteries
beckski   
28 Sep 2010
Classifieds / Warsaw Speed Dating Event [34]

When we receive registrations, we group applicants

My friend had gone to a speed dating event in California. She didn't realize it was Asian Night! So... she ended up being the only female present, who was non-Asian. She had fun though. Btw, most of the guys there adored her ;)
beckski   
27 Sep 2010
Classifieds / Warsaw Speed Dating Event [34]

Fri 19th November

Oh darn! I knew should have waited to go to Warsaw. I was there just last month :(
beckski   
26 Sep 2010
Love / Unmarried couples in Poland = pathology [310]

Furthermore children are born out of wedlock, this does not disqualify the parents from being good parents

Children born out of wedlock isn't a new concept either. Polish actress Helena Modjeska, had two children born out of wedlock, during the late 1800's.
beckski   
17 Sep 2010
Life / Polish are some of the best educated in the world [35]

Multiple college degrees means avoiding the real world

You're very mistaken.

1 or 2 degrees are enough to learn what you need to.

Not necessarily true. Different occupations may require more than 2 college degrees.

The rest can be through home study or other options.

Great advice from someone who practically lives online, only 23,000+ posts and counting.

and you are a result of the US system so its not really saying anything

A great majority of my family were born, raised and educated in Poland. To this day, they still reside quite successfully in Poland.
beckski   
16 Sep 2010
Life / Polish are some of the best educated in the world [35]

Polish are some of the best educated in the world

I have to agree, many Polish people are highly-educated. The majority of my family members have multiple college degrees, including myself.