USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]


true, I forgot about the water component:)


you are right, I was just passing on the way some women think when drinking, which might obviously result in weight gain.

especially for F stop
youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mT8ybqLQ-aA

staying at home and being tired is something I came to cherish lately. The spring is almost here, there is no snow, but the grass is still yellow and the city looks a bit sad during this transition period. Fuzzy must be basking in the sun in the US of America together with the Canadian and American old pensioners - not a bad switch from Poland;).

I am beginning to think that I will be tired all week.

This weekend looks rosy- outings with students and the co-workers topped off with another training session, fallowed by another one in W-wa next week- here I come Harry!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has anybody met Harry BTW- I might be the first lucky one;)
youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mevxenJ6Mtc

I don't know if I am ready for this;)

Food / Any królik (rabbit) fanciers on PF? [76]


yes, I had nutria pate along time ago. It was OK.

Off-Topic / How would Poles react to a visit from Queen Elizabeth? [72]


I understand. I am not locking myself up thinking that things have not improved, because they have, yet, I also might have an idea what it was like in the past.


thanks, that has happened indeed and I am still being attacked for it from time to time. Such as life. I was attacked for not seeing the issue their way, but I simply couldn't.

Off-Topic / How would Poles react to a visit from Queen Elizabeth? [72]


I agree. I can relate to it since I am Ukrainian and the destruction of the Ukrainian culture has been going on for centuries. I find that most of the time people who have not gone through a similar experience are not able to relate. However, one thing is not being able to relate, another is to be ignorant about it.

Hague is the latter.

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]

sure.

Women work longer hours, often holding more responsible positions at work, therefore they experience more stress and often find that in order to stay thin (usually women eat when stressed out) they reach for alcohol in order to cope with stress. It is usually wine or beer, or a mixed drink, which does not seem to be problematic at the beginning. On top of that they usually have a family to raise and with longer hours at work there is more pressure.

Another issue is a different physiology of women when drinking - alcohol stays longer in their blood due to the higher level of fat in their bodies.

Women are not expected to be as stressed out as men in general, therefore if they are, they try to cover it drinking in hiding.

They are also more reluctant to admit they have a problem since there is more stigma attached to be a woman with a drinking problem.

The were some statistics showed at the meeting and it appears that the problem is in the rise.

There is more, but I have to go to work. Some of these problems are common to all women, some are local, but the recent economical changes and the rising pressure to catch with the West is probably part of the rat race both genders ofPoles are experiencing.

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]


no, actually the lecture was about the growing problem with alcohol among women due to fast paste of life and gender role change in the recent years. I have a major in women and gender studies, so I was interested:).

The meeting was well organized and besides the usual crowd of social workers, therapists and NGO reps there was also media. Women's day should not only be related to flowers, but it should be an opportunity to rise some questions and address the problems.

I got my rose regardless, so did all the women who were present.


sure, some mothers cannot go through therapy because there are no child care services.

Life / How to instigate a row with your Polish missus. [15]


if I were your girlfriend and you teased me like that more then once, you would become my ex.


what for I ask?

hates being teased:(

Life / Reasons for moving to Poland [291]


I have to agree that. I worked with 2 and the rules were always clear within the working environment, as well as their logic always helped to solve problems when they arrived.

Life / 'Whites only' nightclubs in Warsaw? [51]


yes, they did, read the article Missy;)

Life / 'Whites only' nightclubs in Warsaw? [51]


you remember the good old days? Just wondering. Only n=honest answer please.

Life / $3,000-$4,000 a month - would we have enough money to live in Poland? [273]

Anytime, I went through it myself, so I know how you both feel, a mixture of excitement, confusion, stress, apprehension and most of all: have I taken care of everything? Take one step at the time and try to find some humour in stressful situations - it helps. I found myself laughing walking down the street, when I was stressed out.

thank you very much, I am looking forward to this in a future. If I am down this way, I will def give you both a yell:). I just don't know when yet.


google expats in Gdynia, Gdansk, Sopot and do a search on PF, there might be something.

:D

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]

Well, you are really succeeding at convincing me that I should take up Nordic walking;). You are a true nature fan Sky lol Your gift of persuation at its best again:)

PS. Just noticed that I replied in the other thread too LOL. I am still a bit hang over I think. Sorry;)

ostatki

I am dying here, because last night I went to the dance - ostatki. One last pleasure before one enters into the purgatory period of lent.

make up: check
dress: check
high heels: check:( (they are really good for turns if you know what I mean)
money: check
tickets: check
My cousin - the divorcee more then happy to accompany me: check
My female friend ready to to: well, check (she was taking so long)

At 8 o'clock we entered the hall which had probably seen better days and reminded me of 80s in Poland.

Long tables with food, a real band, and many Misiu's with wives. Fortunately the sleazy Misiu from the last time was not there (as he earlier indicated), so I was pretty relaxed and happy to dance.

But first one has to eat and have some fuel.

We were served a real "kotlet schabowy" with potatoes. The service was great, the food was not too bad and we started dancing. My cousin managed to make both of women (me and my friend happy) in the dancing department.

I had a little accident. While dancing polka ( I think) I slipped and found myself in a horizontal positions, with dancers towering over me and my cousin trying to pull me up. I think it took me a few seconds since one of the heels got stuck in a dress, so I had some problems with getting up. Heel are great for dancing, but they are hell, when once is trying to get up from the waxed floor. Fortunately, I am all right. We continued to have a lot of fun until 2 am and it was time to call a taxi.

We got into one, but the drivers backed up into another taxi. Well, but that time we didn't really care since we were tired and had some vodka, so we just waited for the situation to develop. Fortunately, it was just a scratch.

Did I mention that THERE was a sleazy Misiu (who I knew was married), well, another one, who this time around seemed to be aiming at my female friend. She later reported that after a long conversation with him, which parts she got, she really got tired and was happy that she was not able to hear half of his "preachings", because the band played really loud. I warned her about the sleazy Misius so THIS frog did not have a chance to turn into a prince.

That's all for now from the sunny Szczecin. I am gonna lie down now and get some rest.

women's day

It is, was a big deal in Poland as far as I remember. I am looking forward to observe what will happen today.
I am attending a lecture on women's problems in the City Hall today.
Report later.

Feedback / How many hours a day do you dedicate for PF and how often? [21]

I hardly post these days, have no time really and I usually keep it short and sweet:). If I were to read and answer to everybody I would have to quit my job, which is not an option.

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]


nice.

I found another one for Sky:D LOL
youtu.be/4SwWPjbP2KE

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]


too bad, it might be due to the fact that it is German:). I often find that I cannot watch some youtube links either.


o Jezu, I think you should take up kayaking, you would be good at it lol, especially going backwards lol and then you will publish a book: How to back paddle with style and smile;). Not to mention the fact that your forearms would be so firm lol tsk......:D


I agree 100%


true:)


true as well lol. I think Poles talk a LOT.

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]


there we go again:( I know that. Any kind of activity is better then none, especially when one had some health issues. I hope your mother feels better.

I was merely referring to a large number of Poles dragging the poles because they haven't lernt the technique and they look funny- you have to see it for yourself.


oh, I know what you mean:)
youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=io6DTRX_bOk

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]

it is. I can see a point when one is hiking, which I did in Canada and even then I was not using them. I know there is a purpose to all this, but sometimes Poles have a tendency to take the new fashion/ trend to a new level:). Poles are rather strollers more then they are hikers.

Scandinavians, Germans and Brits are serious hikers though.

Life / $3,000-$4,000 a month - would we have enough money to live in Poland? [273]


I am sure there are many English people in the tri city.

Good luck.

you gotta do what you gotta do. I am keeping my fingers crossed:)

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]


I don't know anybody who doesn't have one, well, my father doesn't and he sure would benefit from it a great deal since I call him 5 times before I get through because he refuses to wear his hearing aid. Grandmothers, kids and everybody else to be honest. I know they are handy and SMS- short text message is a blessing in certain situations(inexpensive), but there has to be a limit!!!! Overall I find them very useful when it comes to saving time during the hectic schedule I have, but........every time the cell rings in the classroom I ask who it calling and the owner of the phone is a little put off;).


well, how is that possible;)


You are an epitome of a good guy.


you are an Apple junkie Sky, but I understand. I don't know know what I would do without my MacBook.

Aphro - that Maleńczuk video was cool. Put up more interesting Polish music you find, please.

I will for sure:). Malenczuk is one of my favourites. I like the way he comments on certain aspects of changing life in Poland.

Law / Marriage in Poland without a residence permit? [13]

that's about right.

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]


anytime hon;)


of course, I knew that:)

I have got a cell phone
yah, almost everybody has one, but some people are so attached to it, it blows me away. Especially those who want to feel important.

I have to write a new code vs no code during my classes to HAVE the Fking thing OFF at all times.

What else is new. Well, I am still sick, but hoping that I will look lavishly on Saturday, when the "ostatki" dance is taking place.

I will report afterwards. Hopefully there will be no sleazy married men this time around, and if there is, well, I know how to deal with it. lol A little kick in the balls:D

nite

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]


you meant: can't I think.
Polska here I come:)
renew you passport first;) or not........

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]

I understand, but how can you compare a post Oscar party with the pigeon party in Poland? I think mine it much more refined lol

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]


ah, so true.


well, I was being a little light hearted with my comments since we are discussing serious stuff.

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]


ah, you can't:)

Going back to cooking. Anybody who can cook is OK in my books, but there are lots of women who can still cook, so not everything is lost.

As for reliving the past, well, we all have one shot at it, so don't screw it up.

As for using Omnibus as a random chat , oh well;)

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]


would that look good in my garden though? I am not so sure.


Not yet, the fool moon is ......wait the minute.......;)


I though that you have redeemed yourself a long time ago. Besides, you can cook, that is always a bonus:)

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

Latest News from today!!!!!!!!

I know Szar is busy posting music videos, so I though I would jump in, fill in etc.

10 millions and you can beam yourself up into space

Yes, the time has finally come for those who were patiently waiting. The Yuri Gagarin space ship is allegedly for sale and if you can sell your house, your stocks, cash the account you have been hiding in Cayman Islands, finally sell your wife's jewellery you left at that pond shop in Shanghai ( I have not idea if there are any) in order to pay that Oriental girl to do things you could have not imagined, then you might be lucky to become the happy owner of the Soviet Space Beauty.

A classic, solid piece of Soviet and Space history in one. I think that it would look good in your garden.

PS. correction: it is a capsule. So no hope for southern and Crow to get a ride:(. I was right about the fact that it would look gooood in either your backyard or a front yard. (\

Personally I would use it as a planter.
news.yahoo/s/ap/20110224/ap_on_sc/us_space_capsule_auction_3

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what are you known for?

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There have been some attempts to liven up the Omnibus by Szarly, but I really don't blame him for not writing anymore. He left a good impression, why ruin it now.

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It appears that after some serious suspensions of the regular offenders and an increase use of IGNORE button, the mood on PF has been pretty good, at least from where I stand, but I might be feverish at the moment.

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That is it folks for today.

Now I need to drink more tea and prepare for the night. I am still sick.

Adios:)

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]


:D


what fortune?


we can swap since I am not that big of a fan, meaning I can survive without whiskey, you, on the on the other hand might become dangerously irish - like melancholic ( just made it up) and THAT (the made up Irish melancholia) might result in eating too many pierogies.


my Goodness, I checked it in the Urban dictionary - indeed it is, but within my context it cannot be taken for anything but a drink. Well, unless some Irish - melancholic like dirty minded, slightly disturbed individual (or a healthy male in some parts of the world) thinks otherwise;).


well, if you listen to what my co-workers are talking about, then you might change your mind;D. People are the same anywhere one goes.

Which reminds me. I have to go to bed. Nite.

PS. the virus has a good influence on my writing, or, I am getting a fever:)

Problems with pigeons
I was hoping it would never come to this, but since the buggers have a party every single morning on my balcony leaving a little piles of white stuff, I have to do something about it.

Nordic walking in Poland
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_walking

I have seen people walking in various locations, including the middle of the city, beach and obviously parks.
This time around after nourishing my flu in front of the computer and getting into yet another useless discussion on PF, I decided to accept the invitation for a walk. A friend of mine was very convinced that I should get some air. So on Sunday morning I got picked up by 2 other women and we drove off the a nearby lake with a park around it. It appeared that one of them didn't want to even be in the car at such an early hour on Sunday morning, but in her comfortable and warm bed. I can understand that and I was happy to sit in the back and listen to a funny bickering of people who I have never met before. They just carried on and after the car stopped in the woods I finally had a chance to introduce myself;).

Regardless, we got out, stretched and played with a beautiful dog, which belonged to one of the women. Then, they pulled out the equipment. I was offered a pair, but I said: thank you, I can walk on my own and don't want to be seen dragging two walking poles through the woods. I was right, because that way I was faster and could throw the sticks to the dog, who was happily fetching them. Nice.

The sun was shining, the lake was frozen with no snow on it. The wind was cold, but the place was full of other early walkers. People with dogs, people on bikes, people walking other Poles and other people walking with poles. I noticed a group of people in front of the bon fire, having their early Sunday sausage. We stopped by a man who asked if "our" dog can have a chase with his dog. When the dogs chased each other in a playful way, we found out that he adopted his at the animal shelter.

I am walking next Sunday too.

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]


I know, he is too much into whatever he is into, but he'd better make sure I am getting my money for replacing him.


hm, whiskey you say: hot Toddy then? I have no whiskey in the house, although apparently there is a Tavern in Szczecin (of all cities in Poland) that stocks a quite nice choice.

thanks Sean:). The last time I had Hot Toddy was in a Scottish restaurant in Canada.
my first time at the doctors
hmmmm.....I stopped pretending that I am not sick. Cancelled most of my classes this week and went back to work today, only to realize that the dry cough was sounding a bit too worrying. I sounded like a homeless dog. So it was time to see the Polish doc.

Few minutes and 60,_ PLN (could not be arsed to see a regular doc- picked this expression from the British posters on PF) I was sitting in front of a smiling woman in a white coat. She was wearing a nice shade of purple eye shadow applied this morning lavishly, non- descriptive age and started to ask me about allergies. Well, I am allergic to southern, but I kept it to myself since she didn't look like a person who would want to know the PF story and all that jazz......

I also noticed that her computer typing skills had much to desire, but she was quite funny and entertaining. She spent a good amount of time trying to figure out my life habits and to make the story short, she told me what I already knew a long time ago.

Finally she said the word I was fearing to hear: virus - er, so no antibiotics for me.

Garlic, onions, tea with lemon, lots of rest and she wanted to know how much time off I wanted since this is virus. I took off till the end of the week. I am nicely stuck at home with PF and Testosteron and Ladis movie CDs. Had a garlic sandwich already, er, it was all righ:(

I wonder if my virus will like the movies.

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]


I have got many of those:D.


who said I did;). Well, I will think about it and maybe I will even bring my french press lol you prove the beans;)


actually he doesn't and that's the blessing;)