Ksysia
10 Nov 2010
Life / What is Poland B as opposed to Poland A and the otherway-round. [45]
Polish-German-French roots.
Reads like "Staudinger" :)
Polish-German-French roots.
Ksysia
8 Nov 2010
Travel / Insights about winter in Poland. Polish winter during holidays as charming as spring? [21]
Depending which city you are coming to! In Kraków you will have plenty of opportunities to socialize, in small places - not so many. It's a good idea to come during the Carnival - we don't have pageants, but we have club events.
Depending which city you are coming to! In Kraków you will have plenty of opportunities to socialize, in small places - not so many. It's a good idea to come during the Carnival - we don't have pageants, but we have club events.
Ksysia
6 Nov 2010
Food / Polish placki v latkes (potato pancakes) [22]
Do you think Knish has anything to do with Poznanian 'knysze'?
Do you think Knish has anything to do with Poznanian 'knysze'?
Ksysia
6 Nov 2010
Po polsku / Podrozowanie z dzieckiem na brytyjskim paszporcie [3]
pamiętam że jak byłam mała to podróżowałam na wpis w paszporcie matki. chyba musisz załatwić taki wpis w swoim paszporcie...
pamiętam że jak byłam mała to podróżowałam na wpis w paszporcie matki. chyba musisz załatwić taki wpis w swoim paszporcie...
Ksysia
27 Oct 2010
USA, Canada / Polish Food - 40 flavors of pierogies in the US [113]
make a facebook page, I will like you and pass you on to friends.
(loves pierogi)
make a facebook page, I will like you and pass you on to friends.
(loves pierogi)
Ksysia
24 Oct 2010
Travel / Fish and Chips in Warsaw [53]
he probably thinks that 'małe' is large, or 8zł (£1.50) is a rip-off.
he probably thinks that 'małe' is large, or 8zł (£1.50) is a rip-off.
Ksysia
23 Oct 2010
News / WHY IS POLAND STILL GIVEN THE COLD SHOULDER? [197]
truth to be told, what's happening to Poland lately looks like God's punishment more than anything else.
but - He didn't wipe us out, so I guess we must have at least some virtue.
truth to be told, what's happening to Poland lately looks like God's punishment more than anything else.
but - He didn't wipe us out, so I guess we must have at least some virtue.
Ksysia
18 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
and the Germany, our biggest export market.
You can't help to sound patronizing, can you? If it was not for them, we would still have the stores, coffeehouses and shopping alley of the pre-war. That's if you want to speak in 'if it was not for', which I gues is suppose to mean that I should be greatful or something and dare not talk back? Right?
Trade exchange is just that - investor are buying something in order to make profit, not in order to give Poles coffeehouses. Most of the profits are not staying in Poland, btw, they usually pay taxes in their own countries - but that's OK. We're all here in the UK to pump some money back.
American,British and French investors turned up, if it was not for them, you would not have Supermarkets, Coffeehouses and shopping malls.
and the Germany, our biggest export market.
You can't help to sound patronizing, can you? If it was not for them, we would still have the stores, coffeehouses and shopping alley of the pre-war. That's if you want to speak in 'if it was not for', which I gues is suppose to mean that I should be greatful or something and dare not talk back? Right?
Trade exchange is just that - investor are buying something in order to make profit, not in order to give Poles coffeehouses. Most of the profits are not staying in Poland, btw, they usually pay taxes in their own countries - but that's OK. We're all here in the UK to pump some money back.
Ksysia
18 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
well, that's just like the Brits. Imagine this - before Rome civillised them, they lived in mud huts. See Anglos mentioned anywhere here?
...not. It's Roma, Italia, Germania, Sclavinia. In the British isles they were still drinking hot water for tea.
well, that's just like the Brits. Imagine this - before Rome civillised them, they lived in mud huts. See Anglos mentioned anywhere here?
...not. It's Roma, Italia, Germania, Sclavinia. In the British isles they were still drinking hot water for tea.
Ksysia
18 Oct 2010
Life / The Polish people have a strange attitude to cats and dogs? [84]
no, he's answering a stupid qustion with mockery. you're answering mockery with your little mythology. why would he not live where he decided to - and be able to mock it? no reason - apart from strange people who believe that other people shouldn't travel.
you seem to be very negative toward the country you live in.
no, he's answering a stupid qustion with mockery. you're answering mockery with your little mythology. why would he not live where he decided to - and be able to mock it? no reason - apart from strange people who believe that other people shouldn't travel.
Ksysia
17 Oct 2010
Life / The Polish people have a strange attitude to cats and dogs? [84]
only the dalmatians. and we sell the meat to the Vietnamese.
No, you are right, people are having cats and dogs for its furs
only the dalmatians. and we sell the meat to the Vietnamese.
Ksysia
15 Oct 2010
Work / I'M SO SURPRISED BY THIS SALARY FOR IBM in WROCLAW 3000 ZL gross [135]
that's right we had - but to tell you and interesting thing, I knew people who earned that much themselves, as one person, and still told me 'I'm poor, I only have 3,5 grand per month, that's not sufficient! you, on the other hand, are rich and should pay the bill'. I thought that they should think again.
so - here's the secret - we made our salaries be enough, people thought we were rich.
sure you can do it, but I recommend house sharing.
They have a combined salary of 3400PLN , half the price and twice as nice.
that's right we had - but to tell you and interesting thing, I knew people who earned that much themselves, as one person, and still told me 'I'm poor, I only have 3,5 grand per month, that's not sufficient! you, on the other hand, are rich and should pay the bill'. I thought that they should think again.
so - here's the secret - we made our salaries be enough, people thought we were rich.
sure you can do it, but I recommend house sharing.
Ksysia
15 Oct 2010
Work / I'M SO SURPRISED BY THIS SALARY FOR IBM in WROCLAW 3000 ZL gross [135]
depends what you are used to. I used to have 1700 net, boyfriend the same, and had an apartment and a small car, eating out twice a week, movies twice a week. obviously no pûrn site subscriptions or even World of Warcraft, but a trip to a different town every weekend to swim in Warta for example is the type of thing we would do.
depends what you are used to. I used to have 1700 net, boyfriend the same, and had an apartment and a small car, eating out twice a week, movies twice a week. obviously no pûrn site subscriptions or even World of Warcraft, but a trip to a different town every weekend to swim in Warta for example is the type of thing we would do.
Ksysia
15 Oct 2010
Polonia / Contemporary German upbringing - Polish view [11]
heh... wanna bash wills?
I'm still an animal....hmmm
heh... wanna bash wills?
Ksysia
13 Oct 2010
Polonia / Contemporary German upbringing - Polish view [11]
That nice German-English couple I know have a 2.5 year old daughter. She's cute- blond and blue Barbie doll.
I just want to say this - not that I have my own kids already, but 2.5 seems a little early for a contest of wills. Children are animals and nothing more. She can't bang the spoon on the table, etc. She's more and more restless and looks very tired. Probably she cries instead of sleeping.
Not sure if that's normal in Germany.
That nice German-English couple I know have a 2.5 year old daughter. She's cute- blond and blue Barbie doll.
I just want to say this - not that I have my own kids already, but 2.5 seems a little early for a contest of wills. Children are animals and nothing more. She can't bang the spoon on the table, etc. She's more and more restless and looks very tired. Probably she cries instead of sleeping.
Not sure if that's normal in Germany.
Ksysia
13 Oct 2010
History / Love story of Hedvig and Wilhelm der Ehrgeizige [2]
Another thread in Polish
historycy.org/index.php?showtopic=10760
I'm wondering how different we would be if we remained on the native path of growth, instead of uniting the Kingdom with Lithuania. But anyway, this love story is so wonderful.
Apparently Hedwig was in love with Wilhelm. He came with his retainers to take her against her caretakers, and the struck an axe at the door to break it. Legend has it that they never met, but the one told by the tourist guides says that they've sent one night together.
Another thread in Polish
historycy.org/index.php?showtopic=10760
I'm wondering how different we would be if we remained on the native path of growth, instead of uniting the Kingdom with Lithuania. But anyway, this love story is so wonderful.
Apparently Hedwig was in love with Wilhelm. He came with his retainers to take her against her caretakers, and the struck an axe at the door to break it. Legend has it that they never met, but the one told by the tourist guides says that they've sent one night together.
Ksysia
13 Oct 2010
History / What happened from 1650-1795? [68]
pfff.... what now. :(
guilty as charged.
at least there's a legend, so one point for us.
all the mess was started with the death of the last Piast. Instead of having a queen from the Polish house, we had one from the Anjou house - one generation later. No big deal, but what has happened had given a lot of power to the ministers. Court being 'szlachta' anyway, the fault is all 'szlachta's' in general.
it wasn't a bad time. those were the days of several wars at once (medals, fiefdoms...), hero-worship (Sobieski), our type of decadence (as remains in the place names Mała Wólka i Wielka Wola). It was all very colourful.
the placenames are connected to this story. There were two panowie, one was proud, the other was quiet. They dared one another to games, the last one of which was to ride a sleigh in summer. The proud pan spread salt on all the fields, and sleighed. The quiet one spread salt on his yard, and sleighed there. Next year nothing could grow in Wielka Wola, and the peasants went to the dwór, which is called rabacja (opposite of pogrom, because it doesn't come from the upside, it comes from the bottom).
What about that schlachta, eh?
pfff.... what now. :(
guilty as charged.
at least there's a legend, so one point for us.
all the mess was started with the death of the last Piast. Instead of having a queen from the Polish house, we had one from the Anjou house - one generation later. No big deal, but what has happened had given a lot of power to the ministers. Court being 'szlachta' anyway, the fault is all 'szlachta's' in general.
it wasn't a bad time. those were the days of several wars at once (medals, fiefdoms...), hero-worship (Sobieski), our type of decadence (as remains in the place names Mała Wólka i Wielka Wola). It was all very colourful.
the placenames are connected to this story. There were two panowie, one was proud, the other was quiet. They dared one another to games, the last one of which was to ride a sleigh in summer. The proud pan spread salt on all the fields, and sleighed. The quiet one spread salt on his yard, and sleighed there. Next year nothing could grow in Wielka Wola, and the peasants went to the dwór, which is called rabacja (opposite of pogrom, because it doesn't come from the upside, it comes from the bottom).
Ksysia
13 Oct 2010
History / What happened from 1650-1795? [68]
Yes, of course they are here - I just don't think that they are dangerous. If I remember well, we have a voting attendance of about 40-60%, depending on what's being voted on. Silent minority is too busy working to be involved.
So - be well, and be at peace. We won't harm you.
Yes, of course they are here - I just don't think that they are dangerous. If I remember well, we have a voting attendance of about 40-60%, depending on what's being voted on. Silent minority is too busy working to be involved.
So - be well, and be at peace. We won't harm you.
Ksysia
12 Oct 2010
History / What happened from 1650-1795? [68]
Not really, no.
Even in 19th Century, there were more political streams in Poland than one - why the so-called West chooses only one, Dmowski's, for their view of Poland, is a mystery to me. Perhaps people have a hard time holding more than one contradicting things in memory at the same time, but that's how politics is.
Look at the US, you've got the Biblical Christians contrasted with gay movement, contrasted with Libertaians, with West Point families, with Mid West working people etc. They all have a different view of what life should be. I could easily say that 'it's a shame that in the US hate still runs rampant, becuase the KKK is as active as always' (I've even seen them on Jerry Springer).
In your assessment of Poland, you probably see only the national flag waving, but it's due to the racial and violent issues the West has suffered not so long ago. People were killed for having sex the wrong way, for Chist's sake! So all you see around you is what you are tuned in to see. If you look at them again, PiS, PO, SLD, AWS, SD, Solidarnosc, PLS, all that lot proves to be unformely red, socialist and demo-beaureaucratic.
That 'Christ among nations' crap still burns
Not really, no.
Even in 19th Century, there were more political streams in Poland than one - why the so-called West chooses only one, Dmowski's, for their view of Poland, is a mystery to me. Perhaps people have a hard time holding more than one contradicting things in memory at the same time, but that's how politics is.
Look at the US, you've got the Biblical Christians contrasted with gay movement, contrasted with Libertaians, with West Point families, with Mid West working people etc. They all have a different view of what life should be. I could easily say that 'it's a shame that in the US hate still runs rampant, becuase the KKK is as active as always' (I've even seen them on Jerry Springer).
In your assessment of Poland, you probably see only the national flag waving, but it's due to the racial and violent issues the West has suffered not so long ago. People were killed for having sex the wrong way, for Chist's sake! So all you see around you is what you are tuned in to see. If you look at them again, PiS, PO, SLD, AWS, SD, Solidarnosc, PLS, all that lot proves to be unformely red, socialist and demo-beaureaucratic.
Ksysia
11 Oct 2010
Life / Stereotypes: Do Poles believe in fate? [18]
in that case you're in for a lot of bad luck! the spitting, that is, not sure about the rooster.
but I refuse to kill a black rooster at midnight and spit three time over my left shoulder... :)
in that case you're in for a lot of bad luck! the spitting, that is, not sure about the rooster.
Ksysia
9 Oct 2010
Life / Polish specialty items - what souvenirs should I bring home to friends/family? [20]
Pieguski and Michałki - the Brits are enchanted with those. They hold llong conversations over the ingredients.
Pieguski and Michałki - the Brits are enchanted with those. They hold llong conversations over the ingredients.
Ksysia
8 Oct 2010
Life / Ecco Walkathlon. What a contrast - the modern Poland versus the primitive loonies. [17]
I do too... but I prefer to marvel in my soul and let people go uninformed... it feels even beter, so try it sometime OP!
I do too... but I prefer to marvel in my soul and let people go uninformed... it feels even beter, so try it sometime OP!
Ksysia
8 Oct 2010
Life / What's currently in fashion in Poland? [44]
Which reminds me - I need to come to Poland and do some shopping. Two years ago I bought a purple knitted tunic and boots, and I was hesitating to wear them this year... but I've just had a pair of very rich customers here at the cafe, and the lady wore just that - but her boots were brown.
Which reminds me - I need to come to Poland and do some shopping. Two years ago I bought a purple knitted tunic and boots, and I was hesitating to wear them this year... but I've just had a pair of very rich customers here at the cafe, and the lady wore just that - but her boots were brown.
Ksysia
8 Oct 2010
Life / Diaspora, what do you miss from Poland? [15]
i think that the fall is in full colour just about now. fresh misty mornings, red leaves, trip to the targ to pick up the harvest fruit.
i think that the fall is in full colour just about now. fresh misty mornings, red leaves, trip to the targ to pick up the harvest fruit.
Ksysia
6 Oct 2010
News / Does it seem to you that Russia loves Poland now? [35]
Me neither.
Let's hope for the best and prepare for the worst!
On a personal level I don't know of any occasion when a Russian and a Pole didn't get along well.
Me neither.
Let's hope for the best and prepare for the worst!
Ksysia
6 Oct 2010
History / What happened from 1650-1795? [68]
That's sweet of you, BB.
Now how do I please you? I know. I'll tell you a nice story about the 40s:
One of my boyfriend's Grandpas was 9 years old when the Wehrmacht came and camped out in their village near Kłobuck. They were stationed in the wooden houses and had a field kitched by the Sołtys's barn. The German soldier who was stationed with Grandpa would give the boy rides on his horse and would share his soldier food with him. Which was very much appreciated as the supplies were low.
Not much more was remembered by the kid from the war, so there you go. Positive.
I'm not sure why the other fact that so many Poles are honored in Yad Vashem is not so much known...maybe people just are that way!
That's sweet of you, BB.
Now how do I please you? I know. I'll tell you a nice story about the 40s:
One of my boyfriend's Grandpas was 9 years old when the Wehrmacht came and camped out in their village near Kłobuck. They were stationed in the wooden houses and had a field kitched by the Sołtys's barn. The German soldier who was stationed with Grandpa would give the boy rides on his horse and would share his soldier food with him. Which was very much appreciated as the supplies were low.
Not much more was remembered by the kid from the war, so there you go. Positive.
Ksysia
6 Oct 2010
Life / Fascination of Poles with German Laundry Detergent [16]
That's all ok, untill you go abroad and try to find Sidolux - that made me appreciate Polish stuff.
I can only get some cheap (rather:expensive) fakes, like Pledge or Pronto. Every thing is dirty. Only Cif works around the house here.
And I started adding baking soda to every laundry load, to get the fresh feel, because ev erything was always musty.
The funny thing that in the UK the purple couloured chemicals work best - mabe they are a novelty and the chemical companies must add more cleaning agent to make them sell???
Overall, I can appreciate Fairy and OzKleen here. But I still buy Ludwik whenever I can.
That's all ok, untill you go abroad and try to find Sidolux - that made me appreciate Polish stuff.
I can only get some cheap (rather:expensive) fakes, like Pledge or Pronto. Every thing is dirty. Only Cif works around the house here.
And I started adding baking soda to every laundry load, to get the fresh feel, because ev erything was always musty.
The funny thing that in the UK the purple couloured chemicals work best - mabe they are a novelty and the chemical companies must add more cleaning agent to make them sell???
Overall, I can appreciate Fairy and OzKleen here. But I still buy Ludwik whenever I can.
Ksysia
6 Oct 2010
History / What happened from 1650-1795? [68]
what? Vichy? Old news.
But I really was wondering why we Poles get to be the antisemites of the world, while other countries were administative and open Jew-opressors. If you make up a map with places in Europe where Jews and witches were hurt - and compare it to Kielce and rest of Poland, we come out pure as newborn babies.
Just recently, in France, documents were released about the keen French administration
what? Vichy? Old news.
But I really was wondering why we Poles get to be the antisemites of the world, while other countries were administative and open Jew-opressors. If you make up a map with places in Europe where Jews and witches were hurt - and compare it to Kielce and rest of Poland, we come out pure as newborn babies.
Ksysia
6 Oct 2010
News / Does it seem to you that Russia loves Poland now? [35]
That's from foreign perspective, please. I've got the Polish perspective, with Putin friend - Smolensk trap - crosses scandal - gas expensive.
That's from foreign perspective, please. I've got the Polish perspective, with Putin friend - Smolensk trap - crosses scandal - gas expensive.
Ksysia
4 Oct 2010
History / What happened from 1650-1795? [68]
russdom.ru/node/3323
I think they mean here that Russia and Sweden had some business together.
russdom.ru/node/3323
I think they mean here that Russia and Sweden had some business together.