Seanus
11 Dec 2009
Food / Why carp for Polish Christmas? [157]
Hmm...zany bunch. The only jelly like thing I like is....
Hmm...zany bunch. The only jelly like thing I like is....
Seanus
11 Dec 2009
Food / Why carp for Polish Christmas? [157]
They probably said it in the interests of cultural relations. Carp, for me, is about as bad as it gets and I love fish. All that sofy jelly stuff too, hmm...
They probably said it in the interests of cultural relations. Carp, for me, is about as bad as it gets and I love fish. All that sofy jelly stuff too, hmm...
Seanus
11 Dec 2009
Love / Polish girls, how are they when they are in love? [86]
To answer the thread, you don't wanna know :)
To answer the thread, you don't wanna know :)
Seanus
11 Dec 2009
Life / Beggers namely Kurwa boys in Poland [70]
That's true, those gippos are nasty bits of work but I think they are worse in the Balkans. I was so close to nailing one in Skopje, Macedonia. He was so persistent. I didn't fancy meeting his family of 20 bare-knuckle boxers in one go, though.
That's true, those gippos are nasty bits of work but I think they are worse in the Balkans. I was so close to nailing one in Skopje, Macedonia. He was so persistent. I didn't fancy meeting his family of 20 bare-knuckle boxers in one go, though.
Seanus
11 Dec 2009
Food / Why carp for Polish Christmas? [157]
They didn't tell you that they switched the dish to lemon sole at the last minute, did they? ;) Now that's a real fish.
It's oily and tastes bland does carp.
They didn't tell you that they switched the dish to lemon sole at the last minute, did they? ;) Now that's a real fish.
It's oily and tastes bland does carp.
Seanus
11 Dec 2009
Food / Why carp for Polish Christmas? [157]
I wouldn't even feed carp to a horse. I saw many of them in Carrefour, all with nowhere to swim and stuck in a vat of water, waiting to be chopped up. It's such a strange choice. Does this fish have any religious significance? Obviously, a fish generally is a symbol of Christianity but the carp surely didn't pip the others to the post.
I wouldn't even feed carp to a horse. I saw many of them in Carrefour, all with nowhere to swim and stuck in a vat of water, waiting to be chopped up. It's such a strange choice. Does this fish have any religious significance? Obviously, a fish generally is a symbol of Christianity but the carp surely didn't pip the others to the post.
Seanus
11 Dec 2009
Life / Beggers namely Kurwa boys in Poland [70]
That's the other side, Harry. If anyone gave me hassle, I'm sure the two beggar brothers would have sth to say about it and jump in. You don't need to give them much and they'll be on your side.
That's the other side, Harry. If anyone gave me hassle, I'm sure the two beggar brothers would have sth to say about it and jump in. You don't need to give them much and they'll be on your side.
Seanus
11 Dec 2009
Life / Beggers namely Kurwa boys in Poland [70]
I hate the ones that hover around in shops, waiting for an opportune moment to scrounge. There was one today who came my way but I just scowled at him. I might have given him a mighty skelp round the lug had he come any closer.
I hate the ones that hover around in shops, waiting for an opportune moment to scrounge. There was one today who came my way but I just scowled at him. I might have given him a mighty skelp round the lug had he come any closer.
Seanus
11 Dec 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
Yeah, those Nobel Prizes are a joke. They are sth that kids see as good but enquiring adults see as a sham for the most part.
Yeah, those Nobel Prizes are a joke. They are sth that kids see as good but enquiring adults see as a sham for the most part.
Seanus
11 Dec 2009
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
Katowice is fine for a first time option. It is quite a big city and has a sizeable expat population. The city centre is a bit ugly but you can get round that.
Katowice is fine for a first time option. It is quite a big city and has a sizeable expat population. The city centre is a bit ugly but you can get round that.
Seanus
11 Dec 2009
Life / Do expats living in Poland speak Polish? [233]
It's also more a language of context. Sometimes a bit of guesswork is needed with Polish as to what the speaker is saying.
Using Polish is a must to learn more effectively. When learning a language, one must be humble and be prepared to accept corrections and advice. There is no room for the overly proud learner.
It's also more a language of context. Sometimes a bit of guesswork is needed with Polish as to what the speaker is saying.
Using Polish is a must to learn more effectively. When learning a language, one must be humble and be prepared to accept corrections and advice. There is no room for the overly proud learner.
Seanus
8 Dec 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
'No one is sure if Paul Nipkow actually built a working prototype of his television system. It would take the development of the amplification tube in 1907 before the Nipkow Disk could become practical. All mechanical television systems were outmoded in 1934 by electronic television systems',
from inventors.about.com/od/germaninventors/a/Nipkow.htm
Not even a prototype? Almost all inventors I know had a prototype. Just think of what prototype means, M-G. Some lyrics from Pink Floyd's song 'Time' spring to mind ;) ;)
'No one is sure if Paul Nipkow actually built a working prototype of his television system. It would take the development of the amplification tube in 1907 before the Nipkow Disk could become practical. All mechanical television systems were outmoded in 1934 by electronic television systems',
from inventors.about.com/od/germaninventors/a/Nipkow.htm
Not even a prototype? Almost all inventors I know had a prototype. Just think of what prototype means, M-G. Some lyrics from Pink Floyd's song 'Time' spring to mind ;) ;)
Seanus
8 Dec 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
Between 1/5 and 1/4 were won by Jews. Israelis Jews? I don't know.
Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize, LOL. Joke of the century I think.
Between 1/5 and 1/4 were won by Jews. Israelis Jews? I don't know.
Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize, LOL. Joke of the century I think.
Seanus
8 Dec 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
Well, you could just as easily say it was Philo Taylor Farnsworth or Vladimir Kosma Zworykin. They were both conducting experiments at the time. As they say, history is written by the winners or those with sway. Some would say that Baird pipped him to the post as he had completed his invention by 1926. Farnsworth did in 1927.
Well, you could just as easily say it was Philo Taylor Farnsworth or Vladimir Kosma Zworykin. They were both conducting experiments at the time. As they say, history is written by the winners or those with sway. Some would say that Baird pipped him to the post as he had completed his invention by 1926. Farnsworth did in 1927.
Seanus
8 Dec 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
Ta, dupa! ;) Nipkov? Geez, what next, Sukmakokov or Bugarov? What did they invent, smartass? ;) ;) I think you've been watching too much Flash Gordon, M-G. Dr Flexi Jerkov ;) ;)
Let's stay on track. As a Scot, I can say that many Jews are creative people. They put themselves in the right places and can carve out niches for themselves.
I've noticed that it comes down to modesty and non-defensiveness to say that. I'm proud of what I and my countrymen have created. I have no reason to compare myself with the Jews, just to acknowledge their contribution to the world.
Seanus (yes, the IDF still need to get a grip)
Ta, dupa! ;) Nipkov? Geez, what next, Sukmakokov or Bugarov? What did they invent, smartass? ;) ;) I think you've been watching too much Flash Gordon, M-G. Dr Flexi Jerkov ;) ;)
Let's stay on track. As a Scot, I can say that many Jews are creative people. They put themselves in the right places and can carve out niches for themselves.
I've noticed that it comes down to modesty and non-defensiveness to say that. I'm proud of what I and my countrymen have created. I have no reason to compare myself with the Jews, just to acknowledge their contribution to the world.
Seanus (yes, the IDF still need to get a grip)
Seanus
8 Dec 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
It's a hard call, ET. I dare say you are right if you put the right apparatus in place and create the right conditions. However, we should remind ourselves that real credit should go to those with real original thought and not any country. Scotland, for example, gets credited with creating Dolly but 2 Englishmen actually did the work. We can take some credit for giving them the means but it was their minds that did the hard work. A harder issue is pinpointing an inventor when others do the dogsbody work. Look at the lightbulb. Edison gets the praise for that but a Scotsman and many others laid the foundations for it. Pick an invention, rarely does it truly emanate from one distinctive source. WWW? All the work of Tim Berners-Lee? Hardly!
It's a hard call, ET. I dare say you are right if you put the right apparatus in place and create the right conditions. However, we should remind ourselves that real credit should go to those with real original thought and not any country. Scotland, for example, gets credited with creating Dolly but 2 Englishmen actually did the work. We can take some credit for giving them the means but it was their minds that did the hard work. A harder issue is pinpointing an inventor when others do the dogsbody work. Look at the lightbulb. Edison gets the praise for that but a Scotsman and many others laid the foundations for it. Pick an invention, rarely does it truly emanate from one distinctive source. WWW? All the work of Tim Berners-Lee? Hardly!
Seanus
8 Dec 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
Well, I was having a discussion on Jewish people and I was singing the praises of some of their Noble prize winners and contribution to entertainment. There are some truly smart cookies within their ranks. I was asked to place them on a scale, sth I don't like doing, and was asked if they were above your average Pole in intelligence terms. If I was pushed to say, I'd say yes. This seemed to rile the Poles but I have no qualms in saying it.
Some are smart and some aren't. I don't like comparing and certainly dislike talking of better. Just different simply. It got a response though, lol.
We must acknowledge the great contribution of Jewish people across a range of disciplines.
Well, I was having a discussion on Jewish people and I was singing the praises of some of their Noble prize winners and contribution to entertainment. There are some truly smart cookies within their ranks. I was asked to place them on a scale, sth I don't like doing, and was asked if they were above your average Pole in intelligence terms. If I was pushed to say, I'd say yes. This seemed to rile the Poles but I have no qualms in saying it.
Some are smart and some aren't. I don't like comparing and certainly dislike talking of better. Just different simply. It got a response though, lol.
We must acknowledge the great contribution of Jewish people across a range of disciplines.
Seanus
8 Dec 2009
Life / The Poles - do they "bumble" through life? [29]
I must say, I do see a lot of bumbling types on the streets. They walk without direction and without any urgency or purpose. Not a lot of work going on half the time, just complaining in shops.
You can't closely follow people these days without due cause and precious few are intel officers. However, just watch people and think to yourself, 'what work are they really doing?'. I, for one, can't see anything remotely resembling work amongst quite a few here. Some are just too begrudging to work in teams so I applaud those that can. If complaining is work then they are at the top of the pile ;) ;)
I must say, I do see a lot of bumbling types on the streets. They walk without direction and without any urgency or purpose. Not a lot of work going on half the time, just complaining in shops.
You can't closely follow people these days without due cause and precious few are intel officers. However, just watch people and think to yourself, 'what work are they really doing?'. I, for one, can't see anything remotely resembling work amongst quite a few here. Some are just too begrudging to work in teams so I applaud those that can. If complaining is work then they are at the top of the pile ;) ;)
Seanus
7 Dec 2009
News / New Polish gambling law - outlawing gambling except in casinos [34]
Poland could be entering the murky waters of politicians getting in on the act and setting up secret accounts for their own private gain. An expert in the field, Mike Ruppert, gave a presentation about accrued profits from money laundering by the CIA. They set up accounts in NYC to dump the profits from dealings in South America.
As lesser said, the problem will merely be driven underground but still under the watchful eye of those that like to operate 'na lewo'. They will find ways to keep the profits rolling in, they always do.
Poland could be entering the murky waters of politicians getting in on the act and setting up secret accounts for their own private gain. An expert in the field, Mike Ruppert, gave a presentation about accrued profits from money laundering by the CIA. They set up accounts in NYC to dump the profits from dealings in South America.
As lesser said, the problem will merely be driven underground but still under the watchful eye of those that like to operate 'na lewo'. They will find ways to keep the profits rolling in, they always do.
Seanus
7 Dec 2009
News / What Poland can't do right [113]
It can't keep a highly effective transport option alive. Getting rid of the trams was a farce. Buses are better as an intercity option and trams as an intracity option.
It can't keep a highly effective transport option alive. Getting rid of the trams was a farce. Buses are better as an intercity option and trams as an intracity option.
Seanus
7 Dec 2009
Love / English girl. Do Polish men afraid to show their feelings or they are just not comfortable in UK? [84]
Good thread. I can imagine that some may feel like they are potential targets.
Good thread. I can imagine that some may feel like they are potential targets.
Seanus
7 Dec 2009
Life / Food deliveries in Poland [18]
I get some good Chinese food from a place called Fantastico. 14zł plus the second dish for 9zł. Some really good food which gets delivered quite quickly.
Poland is quite effective for delivering food. They operate cheap vehicles or even bicycles to get their food to you.
I get some good Chinese food from a place called Fantastico. 14zł plus the second dish for 9zł. Some really good food which gets delivered quite quickly.
Poland is quite effective for delivering food. They operate cheap vehicles or even bicycles to get their food to you.
Seanus
6 Dec 2009
News / New Polish gambling law - outlawing gambling except in casinos [34]
What defence have the Polish government got for making that change? Social evolution? New-found morality? Curbing gross profits by proprietors? The way I see it, the principle has remained the same through time and are they facing up to the mafia by outlawing it?
What defence have the Polish government got for making that change? Social evolution? New-found morality? Curbing gross profits by proprietors? The way I see it, the principle has remained the same through time and are they facing up to the mafia by outlawing it?
Seanus
6 Dec 2009
News / New Polish gambling law - outlawing gambling except in casinos [34]
"Politicians should legislate to get rid of themselves". One of the best quotes on PF for a long time. Nice one, lesser! That should be framed somewhere.
Again, true about the black market. Many Poles are hard-headed and wouldn't accept such a decision. They would go head-to-head with the police and refuse to go along with the intrusive decision.
"Politicians should legislate to get rid of themselves". One of the best quotes on PF for a long time. Nice one, lesser! That should be framed somewhere.
Again, true about the black market. Many Poles are hard-headed and wouldn't accept such a decision. They would go head-to-head with the police and refuse to go along with the intrusive decision.
Seanus
6 Dec 2009
Food / POLISH RECIPES! [287]
There is a book called Polish Cooking at selcar.pl. It contains many recipes, new and old, and I got it as a Xmas present for sb back home. The authoress is Marzenna Kasprzycka.
There is a book called Polish Cooking at selcar.pl. It contains many recipes, new and old, and I got it as a Xmas present for sb back home. The authoress is Marzenna Kasprzycka.
Seanus
5 Dec 2009
History / Pole, Hungarian, two good friends [58]
The Carpathian Basin cannot extend very far as I saw a large mix of skin colour there. They had some guys playing on flutes and they looked more like Native Americans. A very interesting people, those Magyars.
The Carpathian Basin cannot extend very far as I saw a large mix of skin colour there. They had some guys playing on flutes and they looked more like Native Americans. A very interesting people, those Magyars.
Seanus
5 Dec 2009
Life / Do expats living in Poland speak Polish? [233]
Good advice, Derevon. They key is, don't worry about making mistakes. Be humble and embrace humility!
Good advice, Derevon. They key is, don't worry about making mistakes. Be humble and embrace humility!
Seanus
5 Dec 2009
News / New Polish gambling law - outlawing gambling except in casinos [34]
That goes against the thrill of the gamble though, delph. I'm not seeking to defend gambling here but it's a legal way of life for some people. Look at the lottery, could you imagine the jackpot being lowered to 1000PLN? Nobody would play.
Business is one big risk too, more so in some industries. Should we always perform the rescue function at the expense of personal choice and entertainment? It is damaging for families but it is for them to work it out.
That goes against the thrill of the gamble though, delph. I'm not seeking to defend gambling here but it's a legal way of life for some people. Look at the lottery, could you imagine the jackpot being lowered to 1000PLN? Nobody would play.
Business is one big risk too, more so in some industries. Should we always perform the rescue function at the expense of personal choice and entertainment? It is damaging for families but it is for them to work it out.
Seanus
5 Dec 2009
News / New Polish gambling law - outlawing gambling except in casinos [34]
A new place has just popped up here and I know of others that will not react kindly to such meddling in their private lives. It comes down to social responsibility and managing your free time effectively. Lesser is right, they don't need to extend their tentacles into every aspect of our private lives. Just look at Japan, they have such allegiance to their companies and still they manage to 'slot in' some time for pachinko (pinball). Go to Nagoya, pinball central, and you'll see salarymen aplenty. I think some poorer people here spend more time cashing in bottles to get the extra groszy they need, rather than playing pinball and puggies. In Scotland, we let the people decide. We don't see it as a major vice to be stamped out.
A new place has just popped up here and I know of others that will not react kindly to such meddling in their private lives. It comes down to social responsibility and managing your free time effectively. Lesser is right, they don't need to extend their tentacles into every aspect of our private lives. Just look at Japan, they have such allegiance to their companies and still they manage to 'slot in' some time for pachinko (pinball). Go to Nagoya, pinball central, and you'll see salarymen aplenty. I think some poorer people here spend more time cashing in bottles to get the extra groszy they need, rather than playing pinball and puggies. In Scotland, we let the people decide. We don't see it as a major vice to be stamped out.
Seanus
5 Dec 2009
Travel / Ski and Snowboard - Poland 09/10 season (updated: 10/11 season) [84]
Got it, cool stuff! Some of that extreme stuff that those French snowboarders do is breathtaking! Sb called you a British pig, you can never escape prejudiced gits these days.
Got it, cool stuff! Some of that extreme stuff that those French snowboarders do is breathtaking! Sb called you a British pig, you can never escape prejudiced gits these days.