Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
the very old tram
edit: and a very new tram.
What is peculiar in this photo?
the very old tram
edit: and a very new tram.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
i have no idea about the church.
it seems so.
the car: i can't make out the mascot. rolls, bently, merc
i have no idea about the church.
by googling it, you'd find out more about your city... :)
it seems so.
the car: i can't make out the mascot. rolls, bently, merc
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
fiat
another guess. the church that adjoins the university building.
i'd be cheating if i looked up the name.
What car is it?
fiat
What is the name of this church?
another guess. the church that adjoins the university building.
i'd be cheating if i looked up the name.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
that's part of the police station, court, prison
in the picture... the court.
that's part of the police station, court, prison
in the picture... the court.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Real Estate / Foreign investor, properties in Poland, walk away from mortgages? [209]
i don't know the law on this to be honest. but something tells me the banks will chase you.
edit: isn't there a way that the bank can take over the property. or is that the loss you are talking about walking away from.
And I hope not in Poland
i don't know the law on this to be honest. but something tells me the banks will chase you.
edit: isn't there a way that the bank can take over the property. or is that the loss you are talking about walking away from.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Real Estate / Foreign investor, properties in Poland, walk away from mortgages? [209]
i understood u wanted to walk away from repayments.
i also understood you were looking for an escape route in the uk or america.
my bad.
I was not aware it was a crime to default on a mortgage.
i understood u wanted to walk away from repayments.
i also understood you were looking for an escape route in the uk or america.
my bad.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Real Estate / Foreign investor, properties in Poland, walk away from mortgages? [209]
this seems to be the only answer to me. it will keep u on the right side of the law and not blot your copybook.
2. Find another investor, to buy your real estate at a deep discount and take the hit.
this seems to be the only answer to me. it will keep u on the right side of the law and not blot your copybook.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
News / Tusk drops Chinese COVEC building the A2 motorway in Poland [83]
i think most of us knew that months, if not years ago.
But, the bad news is that half of the promised highways won't be ready for Euro.
i think most of us knew that months, if not years ago.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
i've never seen this before.
my daughter says it might be the zoo.
i've no idea what the sign says. probably... don't sit on the horse.
What is written on the board?
i've never seen this before.
my daughter says it might be the zoo.
i've no idea what the sign says. probably... don't sit on the horse.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
that's Straznik / warden
above the entrance to the city guard.
very difficult to photo and often missed by tourists.
What institution does this one decorate?:
that's Straznik / warden
above the entrance to the city guard.
very difficult to photo and often missed by tourists.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
the map doesn't show what he is standing on.
but i think water horse
on a horse.
the map doesn't show what he is standing on.
but i think water horse
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
i actually have the little people map right in front of me :)
on an animal
4 What is the statue standing on?
i actually have the little people map right in front of me :)
on an animal
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
easy. that's the loch ness monster on a day visit last week.
What can you see?
easy. that's the loch ness monster on a day visit last week.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
there are a few. one of them has large monuments, famous people and is on the museum trail. others have either been left in a state of ruin or are being cleaned up.
Jewish cem in Wroclaw??
there are a few. one of them has large monuments, famous people and is on the museum trail. others have either been left in a state of ruin or are being cleaned up.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
that was used in costume dramas/ period films.
there is an interesting bridge nearby. simple, but nice.
What is it?
that was used in costume dramas/ period films.
there is an interesting bridge nearby. simple, but nice.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
not far from those tanks and canon.
i think that was cleaned up five or ten years ago. extra info.
Where am I?
not far from those tanks and canon.
i think that was cleaned up five or ten years ago. extra info.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Life / Questions about Poland (traffic / fines, school year, talking about past, minimum wage) [21]
sometimes saturday, if there is a holiday in the middle of the week. they make up extra days off school by going on a given saturday.
holiday on thursday would mean going to school the previous saturday (to replace friday) and then getting a long weekend off. thursday to monday.
Do Polish children go to school on weekends as well?
sometimes saturday, if there is a holiday in the middle of the week. they make up extra days off school by going on a given saturday.
holiday on thursday would mean going to school the previous saturday (to replace friday) and then getting a long weekend off. thursday to monday.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Real Estate / WOODEN HUNTERS TOWERS ON MY LAND in POLAND.....is it legal....? [59]
wildrover,
is your land fenced in ? if not, it may be a simple mistake.
if someone is going to buy your property. what does their lawyer say on the matter. you are in negotiations, right ?
wildrover,
is your land fenced in ? if not, it may be a simple mistake.
if someone is going to buy your property. what does their lawyer say on the matter. you are in negotiations, right ?
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Real Estate / Foreigner buying house with 'Rolna'/Rural land in Poland - ever possible? Advice/help. [38]
not wise at all. in your friend's name, you do the work, the value of the property goes up, he takes another friend's advice, gets a lawyer, and leaves you broke.
it's one of the Polish ways in business. they take no prisoners.
Thanks for your help guys. Seems my only real option is to give the money to a trusted friend to buy it in his/her name...and fingers crossed!
not wise at all. in your friend's name, you do the work, the value of the property goes up, he takes another friend's advice, gets a lawyer, and leaves you broke.
it's one of the Polish ways in business. they take no prisoners.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
can i play ?
I'm actually very interested to see what you post. a test to see how well i know my own city.
Now, a series of riddles from Wrocław.
can i play ?
I'm actually very interested to see what you post. a test to see how well i know my own city.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2011
Real Estate / Foreign investor, properties in Poland, walk away from mortgages? [209]
a few local folk are feeling the pinch, yes.
I'm sure there are plenty of other people in my situation as a foreign investor, and probably even more as local property owners in Poland.
a few local folk are feeling the pinch, yes.
Wroclaw
5 Jul 2011
Travel / Which bus from Poland to London via the Eurotunnel? [27]
buses stop every four hours for food, smoke, toilet breaks. it's not that bad.
buses stop every four hours for food, smoke, toilet breaks. it's not that bad.
Wroclaw
5 Jul 2011
Love / Talking to a Polish man on "ty" terms [13]
the smile would indicate u are being polite and have nothing better to say.
maybe this is a regional thing though.
'cześć, jak się masz'? with a smile.
the smile would indicate u are being polite and have nothing better to say.
maybe this is a regional thing though.
Wroclaw
4 Jul 2011
Life / Where to purchase reasonably cost Eye Contact lens Cleaner/Solution in Poland?? [6]
i think you'll find it expensive wherever you buy it in Poland.
it sells for three times the cost in the US.
i think you'll find it expensive wherever you buy it in Poland.
Wroclaw
3 Jul 2011
Classifieds / Board game group -Wrocław (Psie Pole) [7]
please explain a little more about these game. so folks understand exactly what u are looking for.
Hi! I am a little bit new to board games and would like to find others who would like to meet from time to time to play.
please explain a little more about these game. so folks understand exactly what u are looking for.
Wroclaw
3 Jul 2011
Classifieds / Board game group -Wrocław (Psie Pole) [7]
maybe someone on this thread can help:
Wasaw (PL) Tabletop Role Playing Game Group for Expats Only. D&D Fortnightly
Hi! I am a little bit new to board games and would like to find others who would like to meet from time to time to play.
maybe someone on this thread can help:
Wasaw (PL) Tabletop Role Playing Game Group for Expats Only. D&D Fortnightly