Roger5
16 Dec 2014
Life / Fresh Christmas trees sale in Poland [20]
Very impressive. I bet that chopper pilot is a single guy with no kids.
Very impressive. I bet that chopper pilot is a single guy with no kids.
Roger5
15 Dec 2014
Life / Fresh Christmas trees sale in Poland [20]
A Russian girlfriend gave me Stalin-era tree decoration, a pioneer boy. He gets his chance to sit atop the greenery for a couple of weeks every year at yuletide.
A Russian girlfriend gave me Stalin-era tree decoration, a pioneer boy. He gets his chance to sit atop the greenery for a couple of weeks every year at yuletide.
Roger5
15 Dec 2014
Life / Fresh Christmas trees sale in Poland [20]
We don't. We have a midwinter festival, the origins of which go back much further than Christianity, and which the early church appropriated for its own uses (as it did with easter). I thought everyone knew that.
We don't. We have a midwinter festival, the origins of which go back much further than Christianity, and which the early church appropriated for its own uses (as it did with easter). I thought everyone knew that.
Roger5
15 Dec 2014
Life / Fresh Christmas trees sale in Poland [20]
We're using a huge sprig of mistletoe as our yule greenery this year. Who says you have to sacrifice a tree every year? I think they look better in the ground.
We're using a huge sprig of mistletoe as our yule greenery this year. Who says you have to sacrifice a tree every year? I think they look better in the ground.
Roger5
10 Dec 2014
Roger5
10 Dec 2014
Genealogy / Being ashamed of Polish ancestry? [156]
Goofy. Why would I be ashamed because of what my country's rulers did before I was born? You, I believe, have enjoyed the generous benefits of Britain for a long time. Perhaps it's time to come home and help us build Poland.
Goofy. Why would I be ashamed because of what my country's rulers did before I was born? You, I believe, have enjoyed the generous benefits of Britain for a long time. Perhaps it's time to come home and help us build Poland.
Roger5
9 Dec 2014
UK, Ireland / Poles 'failing to integrate in the UK'? [58]
Crow lives in a little world of his own, where reality doesn't intrude upon his Slavic fantasy. It's a pity that he presents such a bad example of his country.
Crow lives in a little world of his own, where reality doesn't intrude upon his Slavic fantasy. It's a pity that he presents such a bad example of his country.
Roger5
7 Dec 2014
Life / What should a foreigner do when invited to join Christmas dinner with his Polish-friend's family? [21]
Doug, haven't you noticed sales of carp falling in the last ten years or so? There's definitely less of the awful stuff around here, and I live in a conservative part of the country, unlike you sophisticates on the Polish Riviera.
Doug, haven't you noticed sales of carp falling in the last ten years or so? There's definitely less of the awful stuff around here, and I live in a conservative part of the country, unlike you sophisticates on the Polish Riviera.
Roger5
27 Nov 2014
News / UK to send tanks to Poland. [36]
It's people like crow who keep old hatreds burning for centuries, and who infect others with their deluded and chauvanistic pan nationalism. He is a waste of space.
It's people like crow who keep old hatreds burning for centuries, and who infect others with their deluded and chauvanistic pan nationalism. He is a waste of space.
Roger5
25 Nov 2014
Life / Polish post, are they still stealing stuff? [20]
Marco. Don't assume it's your postman who's stealing. It's more likely to be someone at the sorting office.
Marco. Don't assume it's your postman who's stealing. It's more likely to be someone at the sorting office.
Roger5
25 Nov 2014
Love / Am I wasting my time with this Polish guy ? [18]
Yes, you are wasting your time. Sorry to be blunt but you sound like a great catch, and he doesn't deserve you. He won't change.
Yes, you are wasting your time. Sorry to be blunt but you sound like a great catch, and he doesn't deserve you. He won't change.
Roger5
24 Nov 2014
Work / How to find work in Warsaw "if u don't speak Polish" ! [176]
Do you mean "he doesn't speak English well"?
You are a little out of touch. I know an English teacher who is paid 120PLN/hr.
Do you mean "he doesn't speak English well"?
You are a little out of touch. I know an English teacher who is paid 120PLN/hr.
Roger5
21 Nov 2014
News / Winnie the Pooh gets bum rap in Polish town [12]
Teacher: What did you do at the weekend, Johnny?
Little Johnny: I went to see my Nana.
Teacher: That's nice, Johnny, but "Nana" is a baby word, and you're a big boy now, so say "Grandma".
Little Johnny: I went to see my Grandma.
Teacher: Good. How did you get there?
Little Johnny: I went on the Choo Choo!
Teacher: That must have been very exciting, Johnny, but big boys say "train".
Little Johnny: I went to see my Grandma on the train.
Teacher: Good boy. Did you bring a book?
Little Johnny: Yep.
Teacher: Which one?
Little Johnny (thinks hard...): Winnie the Sh1t.
Teacher: What did you do at the weekend, Johnny?
Little Johnny: I went to see my Nana.
Teacher: That's nice, Johnny, but "Nana" is a baby word, and you're a big boy now, so say "Grandma".
Little Johnny: I went to see my Grandma.
Teacher: Good. How did you get there?
Little Johnny: I went on the Choo Choo!
Teacher: That must have been very exciting, Johnny, but big boys say "train".
Little Johnny: I went to see my Grandma on the train.
Teacher: Good boy. Did you bring a book?
Little Johnny: Yep.
Teacher: Which one?
Little Johnny (thinks hard...): Winnie the Sh1t.
Roger5
17 Nov 2014
Life / Quiet Hours and Hot Water Supply [12]
If I were you, I'd find another place asap. Your landlord is a skinflint and bs artist, and your block sounds like it's made of cardboard. Move soon and enjoy your family.
If I were you, I'd find another place asap. Your landlord is a skinflint and bs artist, and your block sounds like it's made of cardboard. Move soon and enjoy your family.
Roger5
6 Sep 2014
Food / Where is the best place to buy cheap wine in Poland? [5]
Look for wine in cartons on the bottom shelf of supermarket wine sections. Really cheap, but do you really want horrible Sangria?
Look for wine in cartons on the bottom shelf of supermarket wine sections. Really cheap, but do you really want horrible Sangria?
Roger5
4 Sep 2014
Food / Was Slonina (Lard) originally extracted from Elephant meat? [17]
Magda, you know PF better than to think that. Anyway, it kept Borat off the subject of a pan-Slavic commonwealth for a while.
I can't believe you're having a serious discussion about possible elephant meat consumption in Poland
Magda, you know PF better than to think that. Anyway, it kept Borat off the subject of a pan-Slavic commonwealth for a while.
Roger5
2 Sep 2014
Law / Debt - translation agency seeking to recover a cash advance paid to me, advice needed. [13]
For 90PLN? Better to call it quits. Neither party seems to know what they're doing.
For 90PLN? Better to call it quits. Neither party seems to know what they're doing.
Roger5
2 Sep 2014
Law / Debt - translation agency seeking to recover a cash advance paid to me, advice needed. [13]
A few years ago a translation agency asked me to proofread a medical paper which had been translated by a Polish doctor who claimed to be a competent translator. It was one of the worst translations I'd seen in twenty years on the job (I made 4000, yes four thousand, changes in thirty pages. The agency refused to pay her, and she threatened to take them to court. They said, OK, go ahead. She didn't. I've never heard of pre-payment in this industry, and it's difficult to know what to advise, but I doubt they'd chase you through the courts for 90PLN.
A few years ago a translation agency asked me to proofread a medical paper which had been translated by a Polish doctor who claimed to be a competent translator. It was one of the worst translations I'd seen in twenty years on the job (I made 4000, yes four thousand, changes in thirty pages. The agency refused to pay her, and she threatened to take them to court. They said, OK, go ahead. She didn't. I've never heard of pre-payment in this industry, and it's difficult to know what to advise, but I doubt they'd chase you through the courts for 90PLN.
Roger5
26 Aug 2014
Travel / Warsaw airport baggage handlers - long delays on slow days [2]
At Modlin they announce in Polish and English, but the sound system is so awful that the announcements are completely unintelligible in either language.
Crap service, and stressful too after a flight.
I had to tell non-Polish speakers what the announcements meant, because no-one could make them in English.
At Modlin they announce in Polish and English, but the sound system is so awful that the announcements are completely unintelligible in either language.
had to wait over an hour for LS Airport Services to get the bags on the carousel
Crap service, and stressful too after a flight.
Roger5
26 Aug 2014
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
The thing with change is insane. What do they do with it when the till is full? Long ago I learned to have my loose change ready in my hand so the cashier could just pick out whatever she wanted. Now if everyone did that, the queues would be shorter, but people seem surprised when the the check-out girl asks them for the odd change. Why? They've been asked the same question every day of their lives.
He forgot to mention tinned fish in grocers' fridges. What's that all about?
There are many truisms
The thing with change is insane. What do they do with it when the till is full? Long ago I learned to have my loose change ready in my hand so the cashier could just pick out whatever she wanted. Now if everyone did that, the queues would be shorter, but people seem surprised when the the check-out girl asks them for the odd change. Why? They've been asked the same question every day of their lives.
He forgot to mention tinned fish in grocers' fridges. What's that all about?
Roger5
25 Aug 2014
Travel / Water parks / theme-amusement parks in Poland [13]
There are travelling funfairs with a dozen or so rides. One came to our town earlier in the summer. It was run by Czechs who seemed to be in the terminal stages of chronic alcoholism. There were bare wires all over the place, and the rides were lousy. I guess Poland is waiting for an entrepreneur to risk 100m in a permant site. The Tri-city area could be a good place for one.
There are travelling funfairs with a dozen or so rides. One came to our town earlier in the summer. It was run by Czechs who seemed to be in the terminal stages of chronic alcoholism. There were bare wires all over the place, and the rides were lousy. I guess Poland is waiting for an entrepreneur to risk 100m in a permant site. The Tri-city area could be a good place for one.
Roger5
21 Aug 2014
Work / Is it possible/difficult to find a job in Poland for Ukrainian citizen? (B.A. in English) [13]
For Ryanair you need an EU passport. They're also a crap employer.
Ryanair
For Ryanair you need an EU passport. They're also a crap employer.
Roger5
20 Aug 2014
Love / Do Irish / British guys like Polish girls? [138]
Zolty. What makes you think Polish women are less compliated than British women? Your post sounds a bit patronising.
Zolty. What makes you think Polish women are less compliated than British women? Your post sounds a bit patronising.
Roger5
16 Aug 2014
Love / International/binational couples and communication problems [12]
Agree. With us the nationalities are reversed, but Polish culture has a lot in common with British culture. The only thing I struggled to get used to is the appearance of abruptness in casual speech, which can seem rude at times but is not intended to be. Anyway, husbands and wives tend to train each other, so harmony should prevail.
We have never had any problems due to the cultural differences as we are both Europeans so they are minor.
Agree. With us the nationalities are reversed, but Polish culture has a lot in common with British culture. The only thing I struggled to get used to is the appearance of abruptness in casual speech, which can seem rude at times but is not intended to be. Anyway, husbands and wives tend to train each other, so harmony should prevail.
Roger5
15 Aug 2014
History / 15 August 1920 - the battle of Poland with the Red Army [24]
Metapedia is a white supremacist hate site popular with neo-Nazis.
Here's something from Metapedia's page on Adolf Hitler you won't find in many biogs of the barking carpet-chewer.
"Hitler was also the one who attributed smoking to cancer and started the anti-smoking campaign and worked hard to promote animal welfare."
I prefer metapedia
Metapedia is a white supremacist hate site popular with neo-Nazis.
Here's something from Metapedia's page on Adolf Hitler you won't find in many biogs of the barking carpet-chewer.
"Hitler was also the one who attributed smoking to cancer and started the anti-smoking campaign and worked hard to promote animal welfare."
Roger5
14 Aug 2014
Food / Does Polish beer have pledge on the cans? [3]
If you mean a deposit on beer cans, the answer is no. Bottles yes.
If you mean a deposit on beer cans, the answer is no. Bottles yes.
Roger5
14 Aug 2014
Life / Can I find Prozac in Warsaw? [7]
I'd advise you to bring evidence from your doctor that your meds are properly prescribed and that you need to keep taking them. That way the Polish doctor will know you haven't just been buying them online, and it'll make things easier for both of you.
I'd advise you to bring evidence from your doctor that your meds are properly prescribed and that you need to keep taking them. That way the Polish doctor will know you haven't just been buying them online, and it'll make things easier for both of you.
Roger5
14 Aug 2014
Travel / English cigarettes - where to buy in Poland? [41]
Don't know about the ball, but L&M do have a menthol ciggie.
What about L&M?
Don't know about the ball, but L&M do have a menthol ciggie.
Roger5
14 Aug 2014
Travel / Foreigner traveling in Poland - is it better to rent a car or travel by train? [9]
You'll see a lot more if you get a car. Trains between major cities are fine, but you'll still spend hours on platforms, carrying bags and keeping an eye out for undesirables. With a car you can please yourself. As Smurf said, take the traffic police seriously. Keep to the limits and you'll be fine.
is better to rent a car or travel by train?
You'll see a lot more if you get a car. Trains between major cities are fine, but you'll still spend hours on platforms, carrying bags and keeping an eye out for undesirables. With a car you can please yourself. As Smurf said, take the traffic police seriously. Keep to the limits and you'll be fine.
Roger5
12 Aug 2014
News / Closet homosexual politicians in Poland [83]
Rather a rash assumption, Tic.
You on the other hand hold gays in contempt
Rather a rash assumption, Tic.