Love / American marrying Polish woman in Poland - Church problems [79]

I had a similar problem.The Catholic church does not recognize the Church Of England as a religion as the Queen is head of the church.Even with copies of the decree nisi and decree absolute this was not good enough for them.We ended up having a civil wedding in Poland.As my wife wanted a church wedding I had to jump through many hoops.I had to go to several church court hearings were they dig up all your past,interview two witnesses and contact your ex wife.After all that we were refused permission and the case had to go to Rome for the Popes approval.This in all took over two years but we got there and we had a church wedding two weeks ago.If I had been married to a Muslim,Jew or other releigion it would have been easier as the Catholic church recognize them as a religion.

Real Estate / Foreigner buying house with 'Rolna'/Rural land in Poland - ever possible? Advice/help. [38]

I purchased around 4 acres in Zawoja some 5 years ago it was a royal pain in the butt and took nearly 6 months to complete.I had no connection to Poland at the time.Every form of ID from passport to bank statements,birth cert had to be translated in to Polish by a

registered translator.At the final meeting with the notary and the people selling the land again a registered translator had to be present.It seemed like a never ending process with visits to the local public office to get various bits of paper work stamped.I can build on the land all be it a small section due to local restrictions.It is possible but it take time and make sure you get friendly with the local Wojt ;-)

UK, Ireland / Poles in the UK not a problem as far as i can tell [79]


Oh yes there a plenty of them in town

UK, Ireland / Poles in the UK not a problem as far as i can tell [79]


Thats a good price my local Polski sklep has put it up to £1.10.Still cheaper than Asda at £1.65 a go.


Less of the Southern dregs please ;-)

Where abouts in the south are you?As a local carboot near me always has lots of Poles there

Life / Buying New Tyres for your car in Poland [9]

Now that depends if wish to get a part that fits first time and of good quality or a motor factor which source most aftermarket parts from China and Turkey.

Ok if its bearings most are made by FAG/Torrington reboxed in a dealers box along with alot of Bosch/Valeo/padgid and Ate to mention a few.Im always carefull when and if I buy from an autofactor.They are chperfor a reason

Life / Using heating oil in your car in Poland, what are the risks? [11]

Spot on there the newer PD/DI engines dont like the veg oil but my old pre PD passat runs no problems.Also by adding two stroke oil I have to say my car has rarely ever run as smoothly and quietly since.

UK, Ireland / THE BIGGEST POLISH COMMUNITY IN U.K? [40]


My sincere condolences

UK, Ireland / How to export a car from Poland to the UK [13]


Rear fog light swithed to otherside
Headights but a friendly MOT station will pass it with beam benders
They do recomend to swap KM to MPH easy to do as there are plenty of companies doing overlay kits.I didnt bother.What year is the car? as you may need to fit rear seat belts and side repeaters as not all European models came with them fitted.

You can mot the car on Polish plates as they use the Polish reg number and the cars chasis number

I have reg'd two cars one from Germany and one from Holland both still Left hand drive.Its easy to do but takes up to 10 days now.Insurance was not a problem with LHD cars.

The car I imported from Germany had to have homologation paper work from VW UK as the car was never officially sold in the uk.

When you de reg the car in Poland make sure you retain the cars documants or you will have a big problem getting it regd in the UK.

UK, Ireland / I worry about the Poles working in the UK [77]

I would not worry about them.I have not long lost my job (Im working again) and because my wife works full time we have worked hard and have savings I would get almost next to nothing after many many years paying in to the system which is meant to support me when I need it.

On the other hand we know of a Polish girl who got pregnant by a non Uk resident (Africans sorry shes not sure who's the father) and lives the life of riley on hand outs.She was an Aupair so never paid any money in to the system as she was being paid cash.

Where I am now working the are 7 Poles and they all are doing well

Life / Picking up BBC television in Poland [41]

Have you installed the dish yet?what can you pick up?

UK, Ireland / Polish TV channels in the UK [95]

You wont need a 1m dish.We have a 85cm dish and get 13.0 east Hotbird with 98% Quality and level.I have a polsat card and cam also a TNK card.For ease I would get a prepaid polsat box sent over as if you use a diffrenet set top box it will need a CAM slot or it will need to read conax for the TNK card

If you are handy with some bassic tools you can do the job yourself.You can get the dish,lnb,cable and f connectors from Maplins also a sat compass for little money.Where about are you?

Travel / Parking in Krakow [13]


All went well I parked at the hotel in the end and they let me leave the car till 6pm the next day so worked out well as had time to walk to Galaria and grab some lunch before heading back to Zawoja.The Audi is in fine fettle and returned between 34-36 Mpg which is not bad for a barge of its size.Left Zawoja at 10am Friday and stopped in Venlo (Holland) for the night but I would have been in Calais for 00.02 according to the satnav.

Cheers for the links of the other car parks.

Travel / Parking in Krakow [13]

Many thanks again.The ride is an Audi A8 but dont want to come back with bits missing.Ill check out the others or bite the bullet for the parking at the hotel.Failing that ill pinch the inlaws car for a few days ;-)

Travel / Parking in Krakow [13]

Cheers,Just read what I wrote.Im glad you made sense of it


Thanks,I know they have but it costs nearly as much as the room :-(

Life / Dutch bicycles repair shop in Warsaw [16]


Like Holland is full of hills :-)

Off-Topic / WHEN IS THE ENGLISH WEATHER IN POLAND GOING TO END....? [44]


We had a smashing 28 down here on the coast.Spent the afternoon on the beach

Off-Topic / WHEN IS THE ENGLISH WEATHER IN POLAND GOING TO END....? [44]


What are you fed up with the nice sunny weather?Its nice and sunny here on the south coast of the UK.In fact we are just off to the seafront for a walk and then pick a few Warka Strongs up from the friendly Asian shop on the way home.Happy Days :-)

News / Flood situation worsens in southern Poland [119]


Billy Connolly,The Man Who Sued God

News / Flood situation worsens in southern Poland [119]


I nearly missed my flight on Tuesday it took forever to get from Zawoja to the airport due to alot of road closures one crash and daft twats stopping on the side of the motorway to take pictures of the flooding river.

Off-Topic / Not long now.....and back in Poland :) [7]


I would do but his friends are not going out now.

Off-Topic / Not long now.....and back in Poland :) [7]

Thats what i thought but its been confirmed he has scarlatina thats why im not staying at their place.

Big disapointment Wieczór kawalerski is now cancelled.Any one about tomorrow eve for a beer?Sorry only have internet acess to later tonight so any replies after ill not see them

Off-Topic / Not long now.....and back in Poland :) [7]

Thank you. Due to the future groom falling ill I can't stop over at his place for a few days.
Im now booked in at the Euro-Room Rooms&Apartments 11/4 Wielopole Stree, Old Town as very few places to be had at such short notice.Anyone know what the place is like?We were meant to be going to the Lizard King club.Any one know what that is like as I may still stroll over.Fingers crossed he will be better for the following Saturday as its his wedding day

Travel / Driving to Poland from England - any tips? [264]


You aint joking!

Polonia / How long to deliver a package from France to Poland? [5]

I think its luck of the draw as there has been posts on here ref the Polish postal service.I personaly have never had an issue with mail or parcels getting to the UK.

UK, Ireland / WHAT IS SO SPECIAL LIVING IN U.K [90]


Over in the UK in July?

kentbeerfestival.com

Life / You are Polish if... [433]

Starangley I found myself eating krokiety with cheese and mushrooms and washing them down with a mug of borsch and glancing at the Tv while M jak milosc was on last night.And now getting impatient for my new polsat card so I can watch kiepski

UK, Ireland / WHAT IS SO SPECIAL LIVING IN U.K [90]


Very true.Its a sad time for publicans


There is plenty to do.I live on the coast so plenty of water-sports to do or lazing on the beach,when and if the sun comes out!This is also a short drive away thenewforest.co.uk. There is plenty to do in most places it depends what you are into.

As for the work market ive been lucky even after being made redundant last Christmas I was working the next day.So the work is out there.

UK, Ireland / WHAT IS SO SPECIAL LIVING IN U.K [90]

Personally I think the place has gone to the wall.Maybe people think its special as its known a treasure island.The land of hand outs.

A plus point there is no another place on the planet like a traditional English pub with a good selection of real ale.