rybnik
4 Aug 2011
Life / What is with Polish and their indoor plants? [26]
Haha What do your co-workers say?
I drag it outside every time it rains. :)
Haha What do your co-workers say?
rybnik
4 Aug 2011
USA, Canada / Going back to the Old Country of Poland after more than 25 years! (from USA) [249]
I know, I know. I'm only going for a week. That's ok because I can't wait any longer(and that's all the vaca time I have left :(....As the date draws near, I'm getting more and more nervous. It's nuts!
Has anyone been to the Tskie brewery in Tychy? They don't conduct tours do they?
Does one pump his own gas in Poland?...."do pełna" (fill er up) right?
I'm still dying to go back though :)
I know, I know. I'm only going for a week. That's ok because I can't wait any longer(and that's all the vaca time I have left :(....As the date draws near, I'm getting more and more nervous. It's nuts!
Has anyone been to the Tskie brewery in Tychy? They don't conduct tours do they?
Does one pump his own gas in Poland?...."do pełna" (fill er up) right?
rybnik
4 Aug 2011
rybnik
4 Aug 2011
History / Why did communism in Poland fail? [180]
This is true. My ex-wife's family visiting from Tarnopol would say the same thing.. I remember driving to Katowice to go clothes shopping. The stores seemed to be much better stocked there than in Wroclaw.
This is true. My ex-wife's family visiting from Tarnopol would say the same thing.. I remember driving to Katowice to go clothes shopping. The stores seemed to be much better stocked there than in Wroclaw.
rybnik
3 Aug 2011
History / Why did communism in Poland fail? [180]
You're right. I did too.
I also agree with you on Cuba.
What a stretch! At least you get paid.
I also felt very safe there.
You're right. I did too.
I also agree with you on Cuba.
that dictatorship is known as work.
What a stretch! At least you get paid.
rybnik
3 Aug 2011
Love / Polish women USED TO BE much more attractive: [162]
The poor don't have private insurance. They have "charity care"(taxpayer-care) or Medicaid (taxpayer-care).....
Private insurance isnt it?
The poor don't have private insurance. They have "charity care"(taxpayer-care) or Medicaid (taxpayer-care).....
rybnik
3 Aug 2011
Love / Polish women USED TO BE much more attractive: [162]
Part of the problem in the US is the preponderance of inexpensive food that is full of calories and devoid of any nutritional value. I'm not a lib but the poor in our country are developing diabtetes at an alarming rate. The thought of all those limb amputations, kidney failures, dialysis treatments, blindness, strokes, heart attacks which will ensue as a result makes me sick. And who will pick up the tab? The taxpayer.
Part of the problem in the US is the preponderance of inexpensive food that is full of calories and devoid of any nutritional value. I'm not a lib but the poor in our country are developing diabtetes at an alarming rate. The thought of all those limb amputations, kidney failures, dialysis treatments, blindness, strokes, heart attacks which will ensue as a result makes me sick. And who will pick up the tab? The taxpayer.
rybnik
3 Aug 2011
USA, Canada / Going back to the Old Country of Poland after more than 25 years! (from USA) [249]
I hope it stops raining by September! I remember this month as being very, very nice weather-wise.
I hope it stops raining by September! I remember this month as being very, very nice weather-wise.
rybnik
3 Aug 2011
Life / What is with Polish and their indoor plants? [26]
Me too. I took my plants to work! I worked, back in the 90's for a Swiss pharmaceutical company. One day when I came back from lunch I met 5 people "touring" my office admiring my plants! They told me they had never seen anything like it. :)
Me too. I took my plants to work! I worked, back in the 90's for a Swiss pharmaceutical company. One day when I came back from lunch I met 5 people "touring" my office admiring my plants! They told me they had never seen anything like it. :)
rybnik
3 Aug 2011
History / Why did communism in Poland fail? [180]
What did it achieve? I was in Poland from 1978 - 1985. I will acknowledge free education and health care as two things communism achieved however regarding the latter things were not always that rosy. If you didn't come with cash or something of equal value, your chances of getting babcia or dziadek into the clinic so they can be seen by the profesor were slim to none. The only ones who liked communism were the ones who were profiting from it.
Yes. People here - often ones born after it ended and on a different continent condemn it as if it were a hell on earth. Even though it achieved a lot.
What did it achieve? I was in Poland from 1978 - 1985. I will acknowledge free education and health care as two things communism achieved however regarding the latter things were not always that rosy. If you didn't come with cash or something of equal value, your chances of getting babcia or dziadek into the clinic so they can be seen by the profesor were slim to none. The only ones who liked communism were the ones who were profiting from it.
rybnik
2 Aug 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
Unfortunately, for the American masses Polish food(along with Russian, German, Hungarian,etc) just isn't sexy. It lacks the cache that the Mediterranean cuisines have.......just sayin
Unfortunately, for the American masses Polish food(along with Russian, German, Hungarian,etc) just isn't sexy. It lacks the cache that the Mediterranean cuisines have.......just sayin
rybnik
1 Aug 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
Boletus, you're the man! Your post was an inspired piece of writing. Thank you.
Boletus, you're the man! Your post was an inspired piece of writing. Thank you.
rybnik
1 Aug 2011
Love / Polish women USED TO BE much more attractive: [162]
This is true.
These are natural sugars and they all breakdown into glucose which stimulates insulin secretion. Hyperinsulinism is the problem. Cut your sugar consumption!
Sugar has ZERO nutritional value
This is true.
I mean glucose, fructose, corn syrup. I am not talking about natural sugars found it fruits and vegetable
These are natural sugars and they all breakdown into glucose which stimulates insulin secretion. Hyperinsulinism is the problem. Cut your sugar consumption!
rybnik
31 Jul 2011
Life / What is with Polish and their indoor plants? [26]
Not only have I noticed it, I am fervent practisioner! :) You name it it here (or was here).
Any one else noticed this and can explain it
Not only have I noticed it, I am fervent practisioner! :) You name it it here (or was here).
rybnik
31 Jul 2011
Travel / Traveling around Poland - our photo stories with very personal commentary [225]
Pawian I'm really enjoying your photo essays. I show them to my wife and daughter, who have yet to visit Poland. Thank you and keep 'em coming!
Pawian I'm really enjoying your photo essays. I show them to my wife and daughter, who have yet to visit Poland. Thank you and keep 'em coming!
rybnik
31 Jul 2011
Love / Latest relationship drama in Polonia/USA... [39]
Why didn't I think of that?
In your position I would do the sister and the mother as well and keep everyone happy
Why didn't I think of that?
rybnik
31 Jul 2011
Language / Czesc/pa vs. no czesc/no pa [18]
for me it's sort of like saying "well-then bye bye". Like you said sort of like a filler.
for me it's sort of like saying "well-then bye bye". Like you said sort of like a filler.
rybnik
31 Jul 2011
Life / Back from Poland! I belong there! [16]
Why all the "warnings"? Rysiek is a big boy of sound mind and he has a dream! To have a dream is to follow a dream. Go for it Rysiek! Don't mind the nay-sayers.
Why all the "warnings"? Rysiek is a big boy of sound mind and he has a dream! To have a dream is to follow a dream. Go for it Rysiek! Don't mind the nay-sayers.
rybnik
31 Jul 2011
Love / Latest relationship drama in Polonia/USA... [39]
Good. Listen kolego, I know this is unsolicited advice but you're gonna get it anyway. You sound smart and savvy - use it to your advantage. I'm sure you've made allies within her family(or at least you've scoped-out the situation and determined who you could make an ally- right?) So, as you yourself said, use your charm throughout the entire family and win them over on by one. This will make dilute Mama's power, win you much-needed "friends" within the family and hopefully reduce the overall tension. You look good; Teściowa(mother-in-law) looks good, GF feels good and all is well.......just sayin ;)..Good Luck and break a leg.
Good. Listen kolego, I know this is unsolicited advice but you're gonna get it anyway. You sound smart and savvy - use it to your advantage. I'm sure you've made allies within her family(or at least you've scoped-out the situation and determined who you could make an ally- right?) So, as you yourself said, use your charm throughout the entire family and win them over on by one. This will make dilute Mama's power, win you much-needed "friends" within the family and hopefully reduce the overall tension. You look good; Teściowa(mother-in-law) looks good, GF feels good and all is well.......just sayin ;)..Good Luck and break a leg.
rybnik
30 Jul 2011
Love / Latest relationship drama in Polonia/USA... [39]
I've been there and back. IMHO the best advice is to charm and finesse them. Never go toe-to-toe with the mom and her side. You will lose and it will not garner you and browny points for the future. Take it from this American: charm, finesse and take f-stops' advice and smoke the peace-pipe stary :) btw it's much more fun.
I've been there and back. IMHO the best advice is to charm and finesse them. Never go toe-to-toe with the mom and her side. You will lose and it will not garner you and browny points for the future. Take it from this American: charm, finesse and take f-stops' advice and smoke the peace-pipe stary :) btw it's much more fun.
rybnik
30 Jul 2011
Work / Polish salaries - New statistics [38]
That's very sad and soooo wrong :)
And doctors salaries are so low that qualified doctor sometimes prefer to work as pharmaceutical salesmen because they can earn more
That's very sad and soooo wrong :)
rybnik
30 Jul 2011
Life / Back from Poland! I belong there! [16]
Good for you Rysiek! In less than two months, I too, will visit Poland after almost 25 years away! In the meantime, I've discovered two new cousins and a ciocia whom I can't wait to meet (not to mention the Polish beer I'm dying to taste ;)
I loved seeing the land , my relatives , and everything else!
Good for you Rysiek! In less than two months, I too, will visit Poland after almost 25 years away! In the meantime, I've discovered two new cousins and a ciocia whom I can't wait to meet (not to mention the Polish beer I'm dying to taste ;)
rybnik
30 Jul 2011
Genealogy / Polish genome - are you familiar with it [58]
Daaamn! Those Polki were HOT!.....where the hell were they when I was there? Must be the diet or something.....I'm in love.....
Here is a video of the Kołobrzeg Sunrise Festival
Daaamn! Those Polki were HOT!.....where the hell were they when I was there? Must be the diet or something.....I'm in love.....
rybnik
30 Jul 2011
Love / Latest relationship drama in Polonia/USA... [39]
50% of the time they turn into their fathers :)
very true
the fact that daughters usually turn into their mothers,
50% of the time they turn into their fathers :)
Blood is thicker than water, especially in Polish families.
very true
rybnik
27 Jul 2011
USA, Canada / Going back to the Old Country of Poland after more than 25 years! (from USA) [249]
Thanks!
If you're coming over and have room to spare, grab some at the duty free when you take off.
Thanks!
rybnik
27 Jul 2011
USA, Canada / Going back to the Old Country of Poland after more than 25 years! (from USA) [249]
is scotch, whiskey or bourbon popular in Poland? I'd like to bring some to my cousins. Is it cheaper to bring it from the States or buy it there?
is scotch, whiskey or bourbon popular in Poland? I'd like to bring some to my cousins. Is it cheaper to bring it from the States or buy it there?
rybnik
25 Jul 2011
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
YES! Both are indeed delicious!
Czech Pilsner and Slovak Golden Pheasant are to die for too :)
YES! Both are indeed delicious!
rybnik
25 Jul 2011
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
I'll be coming to Poland this September and I'll make sure I try some. The Tyskie Gronie sounds good. I love pilsners.
I'll be coming to Poland this September and I'll make sure I try some. The Tyskie Gronie sounds good. I love pilsners.
rybnik
24 Jul 2011
Travel / Traveling around Poland - our photo stories with very personal commentary [225]
are'nt the drawings placed there by vandals?
are'nt the drawings placed there by vandals?
rybnik
24 Jul 2011
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Agreed!
Give Lech a go and you will be surprised how good it is....
Agreed!