RonWest
30 Jan 2010
Love / Do you think that Polish should stick to Polish? [128]
Whatever you do, do it for yourself!!!!!!!
It would atleast make my mother happy!
Whatever you do, do it for yourself!!!!!!!
RonWest
30 Jan 2010
Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]
It would be great! Smoking is soooooooooo old school, out of style, archaic, antiquated, behind the times, not hip anymore, passe', unfashionable, primitive, outdated, timeworn, obsolete and outmoded.
I remember some years back here in California after they banned smoking in public work places and stores they then went after restaurants and bars a few years later and all the restaurant and bars owners were up in arms screaming that they would lose business. Exactly the opposite happened, business increased dramatically because people could go out and enjoy a nice evening having a few drinks or dinner without coming home hacking and coughing from breathing in all the smoke. Their hair and clothes didn't stink anymore. You can hardly get a table these days in California as all the pubs and restaurants are packed nightly.
Ploand will ban sooner or later as the rest of the world too. Whether you like it or not, smoking is going bye-bye.
It would be great! Smoking is soooooooooo old school, out of style, archaic, antiquated, behind the times, not hip anymore, passe', unfashionable, primitive, outdated, timeworn, obsolete and outmoded.
I remember some years back here in California after they banned smoking in public work places and stores they then went after restaurants and bars a few years later and all the restaurant and bars owners were up in arms screaming that they would lose business. Exactly the opposite happened, business increased dramatically because people could go out and enjoy a nice evening having a few drinks or dinner without coming home hacking and coughing from breathing in all the smoke. Their hair and clothes didn't stink anymore. You can hardly get a table these days in California as all the pubs and restaurants are packed nightly.
Ploand will ban sooner or later as the rest of the world too. Whether you like it or not, smoking is going bye-bye.
RonWest
28 Jan 2010
RonWest
28 Jan 2010
USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]
Dude,
Plenty of Polish here on VISAs. Work VISAS, SCHOOL VISAS, VACATION VISAS, AU PAIR VISAS, what are you talking about???? Have you personally applied and been denied? Just curious.
yeah!? Why don't you answer my question about visas?
Dude,
Plenty of Polish here on VISAs. Work VISAS, SCHOOL VISAS, VACATION VISAS, AU PAIR VISAS, what are you talking about???? Have you personally applied and been denied? Just curious.
RonWest
28 Jan 2010
RonWest
28 Jan 2010
News / Freezing weather in Poland, 42 people dead in winter freeze... and no-one cares? [140]
Can you send us a link? Sounds fascinating!
Can you send us a link? Sounds fascinating!
RonWest
28 Jan 2010
USA, Canada / My wife wants to return to Poland...but I want to stay in the US [155]
I hear ya bro, No one needs that.
I'd like a Polish girlfriend.. just not some rolling pin swinger.
I hear ya bro, No one needs that.
RonWest
28 Jan 2010
Food / Polish Beer Recipes [39]
Fair enough, sounds like fun. I just wanted to mess with you a little. :)
Fair enough, sounds like fun. I just wanted to mess with you a little. :)
RonWest
28 Jan 2010
Food / Polish Beer Recipes [39]
Dude, just go to BevMo!!!!! They've got plenty of Polish beer and you can drink it immediately!!!!!!
Does anybody know any Polish beer recipes?
Dude, just go to BevMo!!!!! They've got plenty of Polish beer and you can drink it immediately!!!!!!
RonWest
28 Jan 2010
USA, Canada / My wife wants to return to Poland...but I want to stay in the US [155]
Hahaha.those days are over for me. (except the hot car I'm currently restoring) You're probably a lot younger than I am. I had my women chasing days and it was a lot of fun but eventually I settled down and am glad I did. First wife was an American loser selfish bit#*. Then after divorce, dated many other gold-digging American women(remember, I'm American) until I met my lovely, gorgeous, generous, Polish lady. I guess I got lucky because she 's not a bullsh**, plastic, fake boobed LA type. All my friends are jealous and always asking if she has any Polish lady friends they could possibly be introduced to. By the way, in addition to loving American football, she loves old American Muscle Cars too!
Easy stuff.. and any guy can do it. Beats being some henpecked and emotionally dependent fool. Lol.
Hahaha.those days are over for me. (except the hot car I'm currently restoring) You're probably a lot younger than I am. I had my women chasing days and it was a lot of fun but eventually I settled down and am glad I did. First wife was an American loser selfish bit#*. Then after divorce, dated many other gold-digging American women(remember, I'm American) until I met my lovely, gorgeous, generous, Polish lady. I guess I got lucky because she 's not a bullsh**, plastic, fake boobed LA type. All my friends are jealous and always asking if she has any Polish lady friends they could possibly be introduced to. By the way, in addition to loving American football, she loves old American Muscle Cars too!
RonWest
28 Jan 2010
USA, Canada / My wife wants to return to Poland...but I want to stay in the US [155]
Hahaha........sounds like a lot of American women I know that are married to my jealous buddies.
More like football fields, she loves the NFL!
Have you..???
This part from your previous post I have to agree with.
or she'll put a dog collar on you.
Hahaha........sounds like a lot of American women I know that are married to my jealous buddies.
I'm real glad you two run around barefoot through flower fields
More like football fields, she loves the NFL!
You have an affair with a European woman
Have you..???
But hey she's stamping her precious little foot and demanding it.. so this guy has to get with it and make it happen. I read about this all the time on the forum and then the Yank guy rights from Poland that he's miserable.do.
This part from your previous post I have to agree with.
RonWest
28 Jan 2010
USA, Canada / My wife wants to return to Poland...but I want to stay in the US [155]
I'm not rich but I make a very decent living from a business I started years ago in my garage working 18 hours a day for three years before I was able to quit my regular job to work for myself full-time. BUT..... my Polish wife is highly educated and has managed to find work in this country making just as much money as I do. She could easily leave me and buy herself a house of her own and be quite comfortable. She came here to find a better life and worked her ass off to get to where she is today. She has assimilated and embraces the American way of life. She criticizes what she doesn't like and sometimes makes comparisons to Poland but doesn't have an ass-burning desire to move back. Point being,
A. Money is nice, yes.
B. She's not using me for mine, she makes her own.
C. We enjoy being married.
D. If you come here, work hard and assimilate you can make something of yourself.
E. Then, you'll make enough money to fly back to Poland and visit anytime you want.
F. Not everyone wants to remain single, if it works for you, then great but don't tell everyone not get married to European women.
G. Like I said, everyone's different.
It worked out well for you Ron but in general it's a bad idea. Besides I think you said you have money. No wonder things are so nice.
I'm not rich but I make a very decent living from a business I started years ago in my garage working 18 hours a day for three years before I was able to quit my regular job to work for myself full-time. BUT..... my Polish wife is highly educated and has managed to find work in this country making just as much money as I do. She could easily leave me and buy herself a house of her own and be quite comfortable. She came here to find a better life and worked her ass off to get to where she is today. She has assimilated and embraces the American way of life. She criticizes what she doesn't like and sometimes makes comparisons to Poland but doesn't have an ass-burning desire to move back. Point being,
A. Money is nice, yes.
B. She's not using me for mine, she makes her own.
C. We enjoy being married.
D. If you come here, work hard and assimilate you can make something of yourself.
E. Then, you'll make enough money to fly back to Poland and visit anytime you want.
F. Not everyone wants to remain single, if it works for you, then great but don't tell everyone not get married to European women.
G. Like I said, everyone's different.
RonWest
28 Jan 2010
USA, Canada / My wife wants to return to Poland...but I want to stay in the US [155]
Couldn't disagree more Scrappleton. I married a Polish woman that I met here in the states(I'm American, born & raised) after she was here only a couple of years. We've been together 10 years now, happily married. All her family is in Poland. We go, we visit, we come home. Polish Mother-in-law comes and spends time with us here occasionally. My wife & I have Ex-Pat Polish and American friends here. No problem. We both love Poland but always look forward to coming home to America after our trips to Europe. Everyone is different.
I agree 100%. People tend to romanticize good memories and forget the bad. I would not move to Poland unless I was bringing at least $500,000-$750,000 USD with me.
This exactly why you dont marry a European girl.
Couldn't disagree more Scrappleton. I married a Polish woman that I met here in the states(I'm American, born & raised) after she was here only a couple of years. We've been together 10 years now, happily married. All her family is in Poland. We go, we visit, we come home. Polish Mother-in-law comes and spends time with us here occasionally. My wife & I have Ex-Pat Polish and American friends here. No problem. We both love Poland but always look forward to coming home to America after our trips to Europe. Everyone is different.
Honestly don't leave the US to come here, Let her come back to Poland and i'm sure once she remembers what its like she'll go back to the states, People always remember things and places to be better than they actually are. Anyway how can she expect you to move to a country where you don't speak the language etc and get a job? It seems a bit unrealistic and rather selfish.
I agree 100%. People tend to romanticize good memories and forget the bad. I would not move to Poland unless I was bringing at least $500,000-$750,000 USD with me.
RonWest
27 Jan 2010
Life / Horribly cold in Krakow at the moment , how do you cope with such temperatures ? [124]
Just Curious,
How many of you are going to jump on board and support cap & trade and all the other legislation planned to decrease global warming, as obviously, our planet is over-heating???
As temperatures plunge to minus 30 C in some places in Poland, the winter claimed more lives, the Government Security Center (GSC) has announced.
Just Curious,
How many of you are going to jump on board and support cap & trade and all the other legislation planned to decrease global warming, as obviously, our planet is over-heating???
RonWest
24 Jan 2010
Language / I want the audiobooks called "Zaczynam Mowic Po Polsku " [18]
Me too!!!!!!
ron60west@yahoo
Thanx and Dziękuję!!!!!!!
Me too!!!!!!
ron60west@yahoo
Thanx and Dziękuję!!!!!!!
RonWest
24 Jan 2010
History / Poland's King Jan III Sobieski - the stopper of Turkish Janissaries! [64]
I lift my shot glass filled with Sobieski Wodka this evening and toast to King Sobieski who kicked Turkish ass at the gates of Vienna!!!!!!!!!
By the way, if you live in California, Sobieski Vodka is available at BevMo and Nugget Market. FYI
I lift my shot glass filled with Sobieski Wodka this evening and toast to King Sobieski who kicked Turkish ass at the gates of Vienna!!!!!!!!!
By the way, if you live in California, Sobieski Vodka is available at BevMo and Nugget Market. FYI
RonWest
13 Jan 2010
Language / I need some encouragement from Polish language speakers! [30]
Hang in there, it's not exactly the easiest language to learn. I've been with my Polish wife 10 years now and am still trying to learn!
Hang in there, it's not exactly the easiest language to learn. I've been with my Polish wife 10 years now and am still trying to learn!
RonWest
10 Jan 2010
USA, Canada / Why are there so many Poles in America? [6]
This is true, as well as many Italian and Irish during this period. These groups actually helped to build this nation (U.S.). These were hard working people who made an effort to assimilate and learn the English language. I know it was not easy for these immigrants but I have great respect and admiration for their determination and hard work unlike many (NOT ALL) of the immigrants we have today looking for a handout, not wanting to learn English and expecting to force their culture and ideals on Americans.
I always tell my Polish wife that she should be very proud because her ancestors helped to build this country. Too bad we're giving it all away now with weak President's who are so politically concerned about alienating a particular voting bloc that they will not even protect our own borders.
This is one of the things I love about Poland is that it is Polish and I do not see massive immigration there with people from all over the world trying to force their customs & cultures on the populace.
This type of treatment is what propelled thousands of Poles to depart Europe in search of freedom, particularly from 1870 to 1900.
This is true, as well as many Italian and Irish during this period. These groups actually helped to build this nation (U.S.). These were hard working people who made an effort to assimilate and learn the English language. I know it was not easy for these immigrants but I have great respect and admiration for their determination and hard work unlike many (NOT ALL) of the immigrants we have today looking for a handout, not wanting to learn English and expecting to force their culture and ideals on Americans.
I always tell my Polish wife that she should be very proud because her ancestors helped to build this country. Too bad we're giving it all away now with weak President's who are so politically concerned about alienating a particular voting bloc that they will not even protect our own borders.
This is one of the things I love about Poland is that it is Polish and I do not see massive immigration there with people from all over the world trying to force their customs & cultures on the populace.
RonWest
10 Jan 2010
Language / Which is the BEST, EASIEST to learn & most helpful"POLISH FOR FOREIGNERS"course? [32]
The Rosetta Stone Polish Language CD set. You can't go wrong.
I will be very thankful if you can help with your ideas on which course to choose.
The Rosetta Stone Polish Language CD set. You can't go wrong.
RonWest
10 Jan 2010
Food / Why carp for Polish Christmas? [157]
A couple of years ago my Polish wife and I came to Poland from the U.S. to spend Christmas with her family. My Polish Mother in law is a fabulous cook but the carp on Christmas eve was easily the worst fish I ever tasted. I love to eat most fish and I grill salmon, halibut, swordfish and shrimp regularly on the bar-b-que. Funny thing is my Polish wife's taste in food has changed as she has lived in the U.S. 11 years now that she found the carp to be obnoxious also. She used to love it!
why do people in Poland eat carp for Christmas Eve?
A couple of years ago my Polish wife and I came to Poland from the U.S. to spend Christmas with her family. My Polish Mother in law is a fabulous cook but the carp on Christmas eve was easily the worst fish I ever tasted. I love to eat most fish and I grill salmon, halibut, swordfish and shrimp regularly on the bar-b-que. Funny thing is my Polish wife's taste in food has changed as she has lived in the U.S. 11 years now that she found the carp to be obnoxious also. She used to love it!
RonWest
10 Jan 2010
RonWest
10 Jan 2010
News / Are Polish People Being Discriminated Against? Problems getting a US visa. [258]
Well, that is a legitimate concern but it still isn't fair to the people especially considering all of Poland's efforts to help the US in all our foreign adventures.
Well, that is a legitimate concern but it still isn't fair to the people especially considering all of Poland's efforts to help the US in all our foreign adventures.
RonWest
10 Jan 2010
Life / Beggers namely Kurwa boys in Poland [70]
EXACTLY!!!!! Now you've got it. That is what you do. I always do it. I say; "that's funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing." It always disarms them, then just keep going about your business and ignore any further attempt to engage you.
No kurwa boys lately, ive decided im not giving any more money away. i have a new strategy when they come over and ask, ill turn straight round and ask them for money instead.
EXACTLY!!!!! Now you've got it. That is what you do. I always do it. I say; "that's funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing." It always disarms them, then just keep going about your business and ignore any further attempt to engage you.
RonWest
10 Jan 2010
Polonia / Polish people in New Delhi [86]
Congratulations and good luck! But I wish you were moving to California to open a new Polish deli instead of being Polish and moving to New Delhi!
My name is Anna and currently I am staying in Poland but very soon I am moving to New Delhi to settle down over there... If there are any polish people in teh capital pls let me kow ... it would be nice to stay in touch!!!
Congratulations and good luck! But I wish you were moving to California to open a new Polish deli instead of being Polish and moving to New Delhi!
RonWest
10 Jan 2010
News / Are Polish People Being Discriminated Against? Problems getting a US visa. [258]
I hope this doesn't happen. US should lighten up Visa requirements. I thought Bush took care of this recently? Supposed to take affect next year. Anyone know about this?
Oh, well - the Americans have sooooo many friends in EU that they can
afford to lose such an insignificant little ally as Poland. "Fair play" to them.
afford to lose such an insignificant little ally as Poland. "Fair play" to them.
I hope this doesn't happen. US should lighten up Visa requirements. I thought Bush took care of this recently? Supposed to take affect next year. Anyone know about this?
RonWest
9 Jan 2010
USA, Canada / I WANT TO LEARN TO SPEAK POLISH IN TORONTO ?? ANY SUGGESTIONS [13]
Invest in the Rosetta Stone software. It's great.
Invest in the Rosetta Stone software. It's great.
RonWest
9 Jan 2010
Love / I want my Polish gf to live with me but she says life here is too hard [31]
Just curious,
What type of business?
she has finished now, she was studying psychology we now have a business together. I have been here four years now and everything is pretty good
Just curious,
What type of business?
RonWest
8 Jan 2010
Life / Which Polish product you can easily do without? [51]
Carp...........yuck!!!!!!!
name the most useless Polish product you've ever come across!
Carp...........yuck!!!!!!!
RonWest
8 Jan 2010
History / Battle of Grunwald 1410 The biggest medieval battle. Germans smashed. [174]
Yeah, let's see your future with Imams and Mustafas leading you into battle.........
Wins against Germans seem to count double, doesn't happen often - feared warriors we are! :)
Yeah, let's see your future with Imams and Mustafas leading you into battle.........
RonWest
7 Jan 2010
News / 2009 Quality of Life Index: Poland behind Czech, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia.. [52]
There's no comparison whatsoever. I've live all over the U.S. including Ohio and have lived in the Bay Area now for 15 years. No rolling blackouts anymore, that was a fraud.
Never been to Ohio. Does Dayton really have the same problems as the Bay Area? I"m surprised.
There's no comparison whatsoever. I've live all over the U.S. including Ohio and have lived in the Bay Area now for 15 years. No rolling blackouts anymore, that was a fraud.