shopgirl
7 Aug 2008
Travel / BUS FROM SZCZECIN TO FRANKFURT....HOW MUCH...? [18]
Here's one bus line:
eurolinespolska.pl/index.php?lang=en
Here's one bus line:
eurolinespolska.pl/index.php?lang=en
shopgirl
13 Jul 2008
shopgirl
9 Jun 2008
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
Sure you count, Donkey! You are one of the nice ones! :) And amusing, too!
Hi LIR! I saw you had slipped back in....thought you would fool us without the intials in caps, huh? You always had a devious side, hehe! I hope you are doing well! (Actually, everytime I pop a Zomig for a migraine, I do wonder how you are in an empathetic type of way!) lol
England isn't flooding this summer I take it? I had visions of Daisy rowing to work last year! Where is that kitten, btw? :)
Sure you count, Donkey! You are one of the nice ones! :) And amusing, too!
Hi LIR! I saw you had slipped back in....thought you would fool us without the intials in caps, huh? You always had a devious side, hehe! I hope you are doing well! (Actually, everytime I pop a Zomig for a migraine, I do wonder how you are in an empathetic type of way!) lol
England isn't flooding this summer I take it? I had visions of Daisy rowing to work last year! Where is that kitten, btw? :)
shopgirl
9 Jun 2008
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
This was amusing to me....coz it does seem that PF has gotten more.....hostile (is that the right word?) over the past year. Or maybe it is just my nostaglia for the "class of spring/summer 2007" group that seemed more like a family. ??????
These days I mostly read a bit here and there and then slip away quietly to recover! hehe
A hearty welcome to you all from the front line of the War on Reason. As I speak, the situation here on PF goes from bad to worse. There are insults flying, vitriolic personal attacks are on the increase and the casualty rate is climbing. It is hard to see from this fox hole just who is fighting who anymore.
This was amusing to me....coz it does seem that PF has gotten more.....hostile (is that the right word?) over the past year. Or maybe it is just my nostaglia for the "class of spring/summer 2007" group that seemed more like a family. ??????
These days I mostly read a bit here and there and then slip away quietly to recover! hehe
shopgirl
13 Apr 2008
shopgirl
26 Mar 2008
shopgirl
26 Mar 2008
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
You rock Fish Boy! (and happy belated birthday if I may say!)
Erm I mean...Pan Pie! :)
You rock Fish Boy! (and happy belated birthday if I may say!)
Erm I mean...Pan Pie! :)
shopgirl
9 Mar 2008
News / Polish Immigrants Leave America for Europe [210]
Thanks for that. I wish others had the same wealth of experience that you do. :)
I had to chuckle at that...even though it shouldn't be funny! But I know what you meant....
And its a BIG country....lots of parts, like lots of little countries rolled into one land mass!
Absolutely! :)
Good post....thanks for the input.
Sure...
To give you the back story
To give you the back story
Thanks for that. I wish others had the same wealth of experience that you do. :)
I have a standing bet with my fiancee that if it takes less than 10 minutes for someone new to start in on me about how bad the US education system is she has to cook dinner.
I had to chuckle at that...even though it shouldn't be funny! But I know what you meant....
I understand if people are leaving the US for cultural reasons (parts of the US would drive me nuts enough to leave)
And its a BIG country....lots of parts, like lots of little countries rolled into one land mass!
If people want to make the world a better place they need to get out there and repair and redirect it
Absolutely! :)
Good post....thanks for the input.
shopgirl
9 Mar 2008
News / Polish Immigrants Leave America for Europe [210]
I would really like to hear some examples...to get some perspective.
We hear plenty on the forum about what is wrong with the US, I haven't ever heard of anyone changing their mind about their perceptions. What do you understand now, from being in other cultures, that you didn't understand then? :)
When I left the US for the long term I was critical of many US policies and attitudes...but after having been all over the world and spent years living in many different cultures I have changed my opinions.
I would really like to hear some examples...to get some perspective.
We hear plenty on the forum about what is wrong with the US, I haven't ever heard of anyone changing their mind about their perceptions. What do you understand now, from being in other cultures, that you didn't understand then? :)
shopgirl
20 Jan 2008
USA, Canada / Do many Polish people in America hate Americans? [592]
But if you think about it...what's best in one person's eyes may not be so great in another's. Good thing we don't all want the same things, huh? Maybe the basics are the same......nah, I take that back......I don't think everyone could even agree on what the basics are! :)
I would like an isolated cabin in the mountains somewhere so I could be a hermit.
No politics, no pollution, no loud music from a passing car's subwoofers, maybe a little snow and some good chocolate. Hmmmmm, looks like I'm going to Switzerland! :D
But if you think about it...what's best in one person's eyes may not be so great in another's. Good thing we don't all want the same things, huh? Maybe the basics are the same......nah, I take that back......I don't think everyone could even agree on what the basics are! :)
I would like an isolated cabin in the mountains somewhere so I could be a hermit.
No politics, no pollution, no loud music from a passing car's subwoofers, maybe a little snow and some good chocolate. Hmmmmm, looks like I'm going to Switzerland! :D
shopgirl
19 Jan 2008
USA, Canada / Do many Polish people in America hate Americans? [592]
hahaha....that's gonna be a big shock to Wisconsin dairy farmer, the Alaskan fishermen, the folks that work on Wall Street, the Texas rodeo circuit, and the Hollywood celebs!
One American lifestyle....who knew? *makes big eyes*
Apparently there's only one American lifestyle.
hahaha....that's gonna be a big shock to Wisconsin dairy farmer, the Alaskan fishermen, the folks that work on Wall Street, the Texas rodeo circuit, and the Hollywood celebs!
One American lifestyle....who knew? *makes big eyes*
shopgirl
19 Jan 2008
USA, Canada / Do many Polish people in America hate Americans? [592]
Oh my god Fisz, that article was hysterical! I needed a good laugh! :D
But.....Bush is a little bit dangerous, don't you think? hehe *how much longer before he's gone?*
*goes to put another X on the calendar*
The article reminded me of what we Americans have been saying on this forum for a long time......that most of the opinions of us and our culture come from "brief snapshots" that come from the media, a vacation, or our government's latest goof. Rarely is the daily life of America presented via these venues. America is a vast, diversified country, so unless you have lived in all parts of it.....comparisons end up sounding like something from the poem about the blind men and the elephant! *sigh*
Oh my god Fisz, that article was hysterical! I needed a good laugh! :D
But.....Bush is a little bit dangerous, don't you think? hehe *how much longer before he's gone?*
*goes to put another X on the calendar*
The article reminded me of what we Americans have been saying on this forum for a long time......that most of the opinions of us and our culture come from "brief snapshots" that come from the media, a vacation, or our government's latest goof. Rarely is the daily life of America presented via these venues. America is a vast, diversified country, so unless you have lived in all parts of it.....comparisons end up sounding like something from the poem about the blind men and the elephant! *sigh*
shopgirl
20 Dec 2007
Life / What's wrong with you, Polish people - is it an inferiority complex? [120]
In sociology there is something called a "culture of victimhood" ....its a kind of syndrome. I don't know if it applies here (it's a rather complex situation). From what I gather the sociological phenomenon deals with an attitude or viewpoint of superiority via martyrdom.
In sociology there is something called a "culture of victimhood" ....its a kind of syndrome. I don't know if it applies here (it's a rather complex situation). From what I gather the sociological phenomenon deals with an attitude or viewpoint of superiority via martyrdom.
shopgirl
18 Dec 2007
shopgirl
19 Jul 2007
Life / Thoughts on Music in Poland [132]
I had never heard of it either.....but from what I understand, many clubs have a night where they play old disco hits from the seventies....and it is popular with the younger kids who (of course missed it the first go around). But somehow I doubt they "dress" in seventies kitsch....could be hard these days to find silver metallic tops, clear acrylic stacked heels and sheer lip gloss.......and a Farrah Fawcett hairdo :)
Oh, another thing.... What is Disco Polo? is it new? old?
I had never heard of it either.....but from what I understand, many clubs have a night where they play old disco hits from the seventies....and it is popular with the younger kids who (of course missed it the first go around). But somehow I doubt they "dress" in seventies kitsch....could be hard these days to find silver metallic tops, clear acrylic stacked heels and sheer lip gloss.......and a Farrah Fawcett hairdo :)
shopgirl
16 Jul 2007
Food / Borscht - Zurek / Bialy barszcz recipe [153]
Perfectly understandable......I can see how that could happen!
I thought it said woreczka
Perfectly understandable......I can see how that could happen!
shopgirl
16 Jul 2007
shopgirl
16 Jul 2007
shopgirl
16 Jul 2007
shopgirl
26 Jun 2007
Life / Do Polish People steal a lot? [330]
Ahhh. Such a sweetie! Here go the rumours again! :)
Fiszek, thanks to you (and Shopgal) my image of Americans gets brighter.
Ahhh. Such a sweetie! Here go the rumours again! :)
shopgirl
16 Jun 2007
shopgirl
16 Jun 2007
Love / All Polish women can't be nutters can they? [257]
You were too good to her. She did not return your kindnesses. I view her as someone who depends on the kindness of others, making the rounds as needed.
I expect that if she determines that you have "cut her off" she will replace you with someone else. It is disappointing to see someone behave in this way, but don't think all women are like her. They are not.
I hope that you recover all that you lost, and find someone wonderful. All the best. :)
Well the funny thing is I've been told that I was too good to her!
You were too good to her. She did not return your kindnesses. I view her as someone who depends on the kindness of others, making the rounds as needed.
I expect that if she determines that you have "cut her off" she will replace you with someone else. It is disappointing to see someone behave in this way, but don't think all women are like her. They are not.
I hope that you recover all that you lost, and find someone wonderful. All the best. :)
shopgirl
16 Jun 2007
Love / All Polish women can't be nutters can they? [257]
Yes, I understand. Its not easy.
Just don't let her drag you around. You were good to her. Spend some of that "goodness" on someone worthy. :)
Yes, I understand. Its not easy.
Just don't let her drag you around. You were good to her. Spend some of that "goodness" on someone worthy. :)
shopgirl
16 Jun 2007
Love / All Polish women can't be nutters can they? [257]
No, no I'm not criticizing you or thinking that you've lost it.
I just hate to see people suffer.
If you know what you are doing and protecting yourself, that's good.
But in another way, spending time with her could be a way of missing out on someone else who's far superior. Ya know?
No, no I'm not criticizing you or thinking that you've lost it.
I just hate to see people suffer.
If you know what you are doing and protecting yourself, that's good.
But in another way, spending time with her could be a way of missing out on someone else who's far superior. Ya know?
shopgirl
16 Jun 2007
Love / All Polish women can't be nutters can they? [257]
LT. Navy....why are you putting yourself in a vulnerable position again? She has shown you who she is. Believe her. I'm afraid she's gonna take advantage of you.
Wipe off the spider webs man, and run!
LT. Navy....why are you putting yourself in a vulnerable position again? She has shown you who she is. Believe her. I'm afraid she's gonna take advantage of you.
Wipe off the spider webs man, and run!
shopgirl
10 Jun 2007
Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]
OK, then can you elaborate at all? Is it hard for you to make a cultural comparison in this area? Where could one find a study on this topic?
OK, then can you elaborate at all? Is it hard for you to make a cultural comparison in this area? Where could one find a study on this topic?
shopgirl
10 Jun 2007
Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]
Then there is the old nature vs. nuture theory, which could illustrate the role of how children are raised into gender roles of a culture.
Comment?
Then there is the old nature vs. nuture theory, which could illustrate the role of how children are raised into gender roles of a culture.
Comment?
shopgirl
10 Jun 2007
Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]
freebird, have you met Amathyst?
Amathyst, this is freebird.
You two have something to talk about! :D
what the heck does it have to do with any kind of nationality? LOL
freebird, have you met Amathyst?
Amathyst, this is freebird.
You two have something to talk about! :D
shopgirl
10 Jun 2007
News / Polish & other children legally stolen from their parents in Germany [82]
It seems an example of some very bad, and possibly antiquated, laws that are in need of reform.
Not allowing a child to travel out of Deutschland to Poland to visit relatives is beyond "unacceptable" in my mind.
It seems an example of some very bad, and possibly antiquated, laws that are in need of reform.
Not allowing a child to travel out of Deutschland to Poland to visit relatives is beyond "unacceptable" in my mind.
shopgirl
9 Jun 2007
News / Polish & other children legally stolen from their parents in Germany [82]
Yes. Does the web host permit links at that site?
Yes. Does the web host permit links at that site?