Seanus
20 Jun 2009
Seanus
20 Jun 2009
Love / What to wear when trying to pick up girls in Poland? [58]
I have the Valentino boxers on, southern. My fiancee says that it is better when they are off ;)
I have the Valentino boxers on, southern. My fiancee says that it is better when they are off ;)
Seanus
18 Jun 2009
UK, Ireland / Mercy flight for dying Polish woman living in the UK [21]
That maternal bond is sooooo important. I just wish the Israelis acknowledged the same before they obliterated 750 women and children.
How we should have hung our heads in shame as an international community. That was a massacre!
So, well done here for giving hope to the young boy, that people care. As Tim Robbins convinced Morgan Freeman, 'hope is a good thing'.
That maternal bond is sooooo important. I just wish the Israelis acknowledged the same before they obliterated 750 women and children.
How we should have hung our heads in shame as an international community. That was a massacre!
So, well done here for giving hope to the young boy, that people care. As Tim Robbins convinced Morgan Freeman, 'hope is a good thing'.
Seanus
17 Jun 2009
UK, Ireland / Mercy flight for dying Polish woman living in the UK [21]
Socialised medicine???? What are you on about? You read a leaflet from its inception in 1948 when Aneurin Bevan famously said, 'from cradle to the grave'. Thatcher introduced General Management and Compulsory Competitive Tendering which made a mockery of Bevan's vision.
It has its good parts and bad parts now but please ask the British members for specifics. I haven't lived under it for 8 years now. It may have undergone some significant reform in that time.
Socialised medicine???? What are you on about? You read a leaflet from its inception in 1948 when Aneurin Bevan famously said, 'from cradle to the grave'. Thatcher introduced General Management and Compulsory Competitive Tendering which made a mockery of Bevan's vision.
It has its good parts and bad parts now but please ask the British members for specifics. I haven't lived under it for 8 years now. It may have undergone some significant reform in that time.
Seanus
17 Jun 2009
UK, Ireland / Mercy flight for dying Polish woman living in the UK [21]
Yes, it is true if you know the British NHS. Don't start with your nonsense, lassie. Just like the 1300 people that died as a result of OCL were just stats. We read more about numbers rather than thinking about the loss of individual life.
Yes, people do good things every day and many are still ticks. Expand your mind, Miss Narrow ;)
Yes, it is true if you know the British NHS. Don't start with your nonsense, lassie. Just like the 1300 people that died as a result of OCL were just stats. We read more about numbers rather than thinking about the loss of individual life.
Yes, people do good things every day and many are still ticks. Expand your mind, Miss Narrow ;)
Seanus
17 Jun 2009
UK, Ireland / Mercy flight for dying Polish woman living in the UK [21]
It's heartening to see that we can value ONE human life again. For so long, people have been just ticks on a piece of paper and this example gives us hope.
Super work. We should club together and show our humanity!!
It's heartening to see that we can value ONE human life again. For so long, people have been just ticks on a piece of paper and this example gives us hope.
Super work. We should club together and show our humanity!!
Seanus
15 Jun 2009
Travel / Travel by Motorcycle in Poland (cost, distance, risk?) [47]
LOL, you have spelt it wrong once again. It's Białystok but nevermind ;) ;)
Nice anagram in your first post :)
LOL, you have spelt it wrong once again. It's Białystok but nevermind ;) ;)
Nice anagram in your first post :)
Seanus
14 Jun 2009
Seanus
14 Jun 2009
Love / Polish guys who have never had girlfriends [71]
What's wrong with kids at 25-29? Even Poles have finished their studies by then ;) ;) (unless it's Medicine or Law).
What's wrong with kids at 25-29? Even Poles have finished their studies by then ;) ;) (unless it's Medicine or Law).
Seanus
14 Jun 2009
Love / Polish guys who have never had girlfriends [71]
Didn't you know, Shelley, they are Catholics who don't believe in contraception? ;) ;)
Didn't you know, Shelley, they are Catholics who don't believe in contraception? ;) ;)
Seanus
13 Jun 2009
Language / I want to learn Polish. Where to start? [180]
Polish is definitely not much easier to learn that English. That's just plain false! No offence, but you likely learned the basics which can be easy. The rest of what you wrote was spot on though.
Polish is definitely not much easier to learn that English. That's just plain false! No offence, but you likely learned the basics which can be easy. The rest of what you wrote was spot on though.
Seanus
13 Jun 2009
Seanus
12 Jun 2009
Language / Problems Polish People Have with Learning English [63]
Poles need to be reassured also that pronunciation is mixed and varied. For example, take Wrocław's valuable advice for a start. Ask many Irishmen to say 33 1/3 and see how differently they say it from many other native speakers. Tirty tree and a turd, LOL
Abbreviations come with instinct and practice. The boss wants you could have another meaning ;) ;)
Poles need to be reassured also that pronunciation is mixed and varied. For example, take Wrocław's valuable advice for a start. Ask many Irishmen to say 33 1/3 and see how differently they say it from many other native speakers. Tirty tree and a turd, LOL
Abbreviations come with instinct and practice. The boss wants you could have another meaning ;) ;)
Seanus
11 Jun 2009
History / The Celts in Poland. [71]
I know that but you know how land and territory works ;) ;)
This is unmistakably Celtic. Theme from Harry's Game done only 2 years ago. Imtheochaidh soir is siar, A dtáinig ariamh an ghealach is an ghrian
I know that but you know how land and territory works ;) ;)
This is unmistakably Celtic. Theme from Harry's Game done only 2 years ago. Imtheochaidh soir is siar, A dtáinig ariamh an ghealach is an ghrian
Seanus
11 Jun 2009
History / The Celts in Poland. [71]
Newgrange by Clannad.
This has video images of what Seanny has shown above. Any true Celt should feel pride when listening to and watching this.
God Bless Clannad!!
Newgrange by Clannad.
This has video images of what Seanny has shown above. Any true Celt should feel pride when listening to and watching this.
God Bless Clannad!!
Seanus
7 Jun 2009
Life / 80% of Polish people are boring or can't party, why? [179]
Beer should be beer but it's going the same way as music. Fusions galore!
Desperados is quite good but it is a mixture.
Beer should be beer but it's going the same way as music. Fusions galore!
Desperados is quite good but it is a mixture.
Seanus
5 Jun 2009
Life / 80% of Polish people are boring or can't party, why? [179]
Maybe freebird went to the annual ZUS party ;)
Maybe freebird went to the annual ZUS party ;)
Seanus
4 Jun 2009
Life / BMW Poznan cutomer service is surprisingly good! [8]
People are always friendly when they want something ;)
People are always friendly when they want something ;)
Seanus
4 Jun 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
Well, there was a bit of both and that's it really. Żegota did their part to rescue Jews and many Poles tried in isolated incidents. As ever, it works two ways.
Well, there was a bit of both and that's it really. Żegota did their part to rescue Jews and many Poles tried in isolated incidents. As ever, it works two ways.
Seanus
4 Jun 2009
Life / 80% of Polish people are boring or can't party, why? [179]
It just depends who you meet. They do have a rather more conservative meaning of what a party is but just look at their clubbers. Oh, yes, that's the 20%, sorry ;)
It just depends who you meet. They do have a rather more conservative meaning of what a party is but just look at their clubbers. Oh, yes, that's the 20%, sorry ;)
Seanus
31 May 2009
Language / Problems Polish People Have with Learning English [63]
Just like non-Poles grapple with irregular plurals, i.e 6 butelek and not the logical 6 butelków, the Poles do the same with furniture, advice, evidence, news and knowledge to name but a few. Advices is so common. Yes, advice can become countable if you put words of or pieces of but, by itself, it's an uncountable noun.
In fact, it's so noticeable that Poles have problems even recognising the 's'. When they read, they often ignore it which confuses me.
Just like non-Poles grapple with irregular plurals, i.e 6 butelek and not the logical 6 butelków, the Poles do the same with furniture, advice, evidence, news and knowledge to name but a few. Advices is so common. Yes, advice can become countable if you put words of or pieces of but, by itself, it's an uncountable noun.
In fact, it's so noticeable that Poles have problems even recognising the 's'. When they read, they often ignore it which confuses me.
Seanus
29 May 2009
Language / Problems Polish People Have with Learning English [63]
The Poles don't have articles like we do. We have a broader range of tenses. The Poles use double negatives where we don't, e.g nic nie wiem whereas we say I don't know anything or I know nothing.
The Polish alphabet has many specific marks, like ź, ż, ó, ę and ą for example.
Any further help needed, please ask.
The Poles don't have articles like we do. We have a broader range of tenses. The Poles use double negatives where we don't, e.g nic nie wiem whereas we say I don't know anything or I know nothing.
The Polish alphabet has many specific marks, like ź, ż, ó, ę and ą for example.
Any further help needed, please ask.
Seanus
29 May 2009
Life / Why are Poles in other countries called "Plastic Poles"? [168]
Where I come from, respect is earned. Is there something special in being a teacher's pet? Here in Poland, the teacher's pets are not that rich at all. Kids are kids and standards are standards. Are you advocating preferential treatment here?
Where I come from, respect is earned. Is there something special in being a teacher's pet? Here in Poland, the teacher's pets are not that rich at all. Kids are kids and standards are standards. Are you advocating preferential treatment here?
Seanus
29 May 2009
Life / Why are Poles in other countries called "Plastic Poles"? [168]
Oh dear, what have we here? ;) Funny, it doesn't make me proud at all. Treat you with respect, what hogwash!! Respect is earned, not bought!
The groundlings probably just play ball and are more realistic, not pulling any fast ones.
Why aren't you earning $900,000 a year may I ask? Are you a 'groundling' too?
Oh dear, what have we here? ;) Funny, it doesn't make me proud at all. Treat you with respect, what hogwash!! Respect is earned, not bought!
The groundlings probably just play ball and are more realistic, not pulling any fast ones.
Why aren't you earning $900,000 a year may I ask? Are you a 'groundling' too?
Seanus
29 May 2009
Life / Why are Poles in other countries called "Plastic Poles"? [168]
Are you so unquestioning as to believe everything you are taught? Why would that money make you proud?
Are you so unquestioning as to believe everything you are taught? Why would that money make you proud?
Seanus
29 May 2009
Life / Why are Poles in other countries called "Plastic Poles"? [168]
If you are proud to be a murderer, is it easy to convince sb to be your accomplice? ;)
If you are proud to be a murderer, is it easy to convince sb to be your accomplice? ;)
Seanus
29 May 2009
Life / Why are Poles in other countries called "Plastic Poles"? [168]
Isn't it ironic that pride is considered by C.S Lewis, something of an authority on Christianity, as the worst of the vices? ;)
Isn't it ironic that pride is considered by C.S Lewis, something of an authority on Christianity, as the worst of the vices? ;)
Seanus
29 May 2009
Life / Why are Poles in other countries called "Plastic Poles"? [168]
Well, that is the perception of some. Unfortunately, labels tend to stick :(
Well, that is the perception of some. Unfortunately, labels tend to stick :(
Seanus
29 May 2009
Seanus
29 May 2009
Life / Why are Poles in other countries called "Plastic Poles"? [168]
It's a real question. Plastic gives some the idea of being unreal, like sb who is fake. At least it had that meaning in the UK for some time.
It's a real question. Plastic gives some the idea of being unreal, like sb who is fake. At least it had that meaning in the UK for some time.