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aphrodisiac   
5 Sep 2010
Genealogy / Polish nationality? Which of the following (if any) determine being Polish. [231]

Sounds like to me the kind of people that mostly emigrated to America - uneducated peasants with little knowledge apart from how to use their hands. The ones with brains stayed and built the 2nd Republic - the ones with nothing but brawn left. Fits right in with the way that many of them came from the very poor Eastern (formerly Russian) territory.

so what? They are educated now. That is not even the point. US does not have such a class division and UK does, therefore your way of looking at PolAms cannot be applied, unless you are just stuck up. Americans don't like stuck up people because they usually earned what they have with their own hands, Polish, or not and you that this pride for granted. Wrong. That proves that you don't understand the American spirit.
aphrodisiac   
5 Sep 2010
Genealogy / Polish nationality? Which of the following (if any) determine being Polish. [231]

Well, you might find yourself in a jam in one of the bars in Hamtramck, MI, Buffalo, NY, Parma, OH, Brooklyn's Greenpoint or one of Chicago's Polish sections if you told someone he wasn't Polish because he didn't know the lingo. Them would be fighting words to many 3rd, 4th and 5th generation PolAms, especially after a few rounds of boiler-makers (shot & a beer).

he, he, put Delphi in that bar for the night:). Fastest education ever;)

Telling people who they are or who they aren't could be tricky:)

and best avoided:)
aphrodisiac   
5 Sep 2010
USA, Canada / PolAms -- do you regard yourselves only as 'white Americans'? [187]

either the American Polonia are out of touch with what's happening in Poland

that is probably the case and there nothing one can do about it since there are many Poles living in Poland who can be described the same way, they are out of touch for different reasons: lack of interest, too busy working and caring for families, tired of the confusing and complicated Polish politics and bickering and so on.

I suspect it's a lot to do with the fact that they read about Poland in the English language press - the English press in general being absolutely unable to describe Polish politics!

It depends on the group, some read Polish papers and the one I know in Canada are right wings and don't provide an objective view on the Polish politics, some (who probably don't read Polish) would resort to English Polish news- I am not sure how many of those there are, but not to many.

I personally read Polish press from Poland and I believe that those don't provide an objective view of the Polish politics either.
You are assuming and speculating to much in my view while the answer is more complicated then that. Even my family in Poland is confused about the Polish politics ( I was there a couple of months ago), so what are you making your assumptions? On incomplete information? Just my two cents:)

At the moment Polish politics is a ZOO.
aphrodisiac   
5 Sep 2010
USA, Canada / PolAms -- do you regard yourselves only as 'white Americans'? [187]

(Actually, if we look at the election results, Jarek clearly won with the uneducated part of society, whereas Komorowski won with the educated side. What does that say about the American Polonia?)

this is a generalization. Not all PolAms are uneducated and not all Poles living in Poland are educated. Come on.
aphrodisiac   
4 Sep 2010
Life / Are Border Collies popular in Poland? [30]

I work with dogs.

are you a dog trainer? Lucky me:)

And now im waiting for my Aussie pup :) litter/cast is planed at the end of month so i will pick him after new yr aswell but everything is set up alerdy so now its just waaaiting.

congratulations:). Post a pic once you get him/her:). They come in different colours too. So they puppy will be approx 4-5 months?

I decide to buy Aussie not Border cus aussies are litte less "crazy" :P

so they are THAT crazy. Hmmmm.......

In my opinion cage is perfect solution if pups are used to it from first days.

I can see your point.
aphrodisiac   
4 Sep 2010
Life / Are Border Collies popular in Poland? [30]

I just readed ur post :) im rly happy that u made some arrangements b4 even thinking bout buying dog. All shepherd breeds and especially Borders and Aussies are cool but extremaly inteligence alot ppl throw away those dogs after yr or two cus they cant handle them. In 99% cases like this ppl fail to even bother to google breed they want. I wish u luck in serching pup and hope to see u on some CACIB exhibit or some agi,frisbee competition . :)

yes, I am really serious about it and want to prepare myself:)

well about cages is 50:50 ppl who says its good idea and otehrs who says its not. Most good breeding allows pups to get to know with cages, putting some toys in it etc. It helps alot with learing cleaning in home, allows u to avoid dmg coused by bored dog when u are not in home. and finally alow him to rest when its time to rest. Without cage is rly hard to force them to just lay down and do nothing...

ah, I understand. Do you own a colli? Aussies are wonderful too. They would be my second choice.
aphrodisiac   
4 Sep 2010
Life / Are Border Collies popular in Poland? [30]

but Aphro would need to live in an area with lots of outdoor space where the dog can have a good run, they're one of the most energetic breeds ever.

I know that. I have a huge, really huge park 2 minutes away from my place. My worry is if the dog will like living in the apartment.

There are some VERY good breeders in the UK since we have a lot of sheep farmers so maybe this is an option for Aphro?

hm, sounds tempting, but this will be next year.

With lots of farms going to the wall means, unfortunatley dogs needing homes :(

so sad:(.I found a Canadian website for Collie rescue as well and it was very upsetting.

well im sure he have car, and few of world top dogs are from apartmens, most ppl keeps borders,aussies in cages in home, apartament anyway, but theese dogs like Amathyst said will need load of exercise and runing aporting etc. Check some Cynology disciplines like frisbee,agility,flyball etc.Happy border is tired border some goes to other shepherd breeds.

I got a really big park 2 minutes away:). I know it will need a lot of exercise. Any dog is happy when it is walked and gets a lot of exercise, but I know that BC are even more demanding. trust me.

For me the issue might be time, that is why I am trying to find out about this breed as possible.

Would the dog be comfortable in the apartment and do I really have to keep it in a cage?

I think that I can be a good leader to the dog.
aphrodisiac   
4 Sep 2010
Life / Are Border Collies popular in Poland? [30]

My friend had them for years...whilst they are bred for working (farms - sheep herding etc), they're also BRIILIANT pets..so loving and REALLY REALLY inteligent! I would advise a good obedience class to ensure the pup gets some good grounding though and if you're working full time get a dog walker or a friend to take it out in the day...

that is really my concern. I have watched videos and have done some research and it appears that I might not have enough time for the dog, but I fell in love with them, because they are truly amazing. We will see.

Good choice..

thanks shell:)

I love the German Wirehaired Pointers..they are truely a beautiful dog with a placid temperment..my brother has one and its the nicest dog Ive ever met! Even when my the baby pulls his tail he's never even snapped!

those are true beauties as well, although hunting dogs and ideally need a lot of attention as well.

If u want Border U have to know that they are most inteligent breed ever, they are rly cool but u need alot of time and preferably some experience to be good leader for him.

I am well aware of that.

If u are 100% sure u have enught knowledge and time to handle dog like this start looking for proper breeding now, U may not find right litter/cast right away so the best way to buy dog is start looking for him b4 even birth of puppys.

that's a good idea and a great suggestion. I have looked at some breeders already.

Anyway like i said there is few very good lines and in Poland u will pay way less then in lets say Germany.

good tip - thanks.

Sry for my eng.

it is perfect.

Check Stanleys Coren and John Fisher books, first one posted some time the best ranking counted y inteligence of dif breeds.

I will def check it out.

Read bout positive trening and clicker methods.

I am just getting myself familiar with it.

U will need this knowledge. If u will find correct litter/cast now in this moth lets say it will be ok mostly 9 weeks pregnat then 8 weeks until u can pick him bam new yr ;)

great idea, thanks a milllion. I know that those dogs are quite a lot of work and need a proper training. Decisions, decisions:)
aphrodisiac   
4 Sep 2010
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]

What is inside?

a cross or a holy figure, small altar
aphrodisiac   
4 Sep 2010
Life / Are Border Collies popular in Poland? [30]

That just goes to show how much I was able to teach him :)

well, cats are difficult to train and they are not suppose to be trained anyways. The catch mice, so they fulfill their duty.

Dogs on the other hand are designed to work for people, but they have to be trained.
I believe that dog owners neglect dogs when they don't train them.

Border Collie seems like a challenge and a lot of work. I like the challenge, but I think it is an intense dog. Very agile and as fast as a silver bullet.

PS. aren't you suppose to be drinking with the underaged Spanish ladies by now, or they are imaginary too lol
aphrodisiac   
4 Sep 2010
Life / Are Border Collies popular in Poland? [30]

It was a joke.

I know it was.

But in the 70's when the TV-series Lassie was on, loads of ppl wanted to have a dog like that, without knowing how to handle a dog of that kind. In NL this behaviour has kinda come to be known as the Lassie Complex. It's not only for dogs, but all sorts of pets.

well, I am more responsible that that. My father is a former vet, my sis has five dogs, so we have always been within the animal environment and have a lot of respect for them.

The only trick I could learn my cat was eating

that is not a trick, that is instinct.

there is difference between collie and border?

there is:
youtube.com/watch?v=q9X0txbgULI
border collie
youtube.com/watch?v=yI2t6arybV4
collie
aphrodisiac   
4 Sep 2010
Life / Are Border Collies popular in Poland? [30]

Do I sense a Lassy-complex? :))

what is that?

I am thinking about getting a dog and I had a pleasure of going to the dog agility show 2 weeks ago and BC impressed me a great deal. So I am doing a research. It is not going to happen for another year. I am not sure if Collie is suitable for me since I will be living in the city, but with a big park 2 minuted away.

We will see. I am good at training dogs for some reason, which I found out when I was dog sitting in the past for 3 weeks. The dog was Springer Spaniel and was very unruly, but when he left my place, the owners said that they had never seen him being so calm and well behaved.

I also managed to teach my cat (half- Siamese) some tricks as well and this bread can be very difficult and strong headed.
aphrodisiac   
4 Sep 2010
Life / Are Border Collies popular in Poland? [30]

what is the chance of getting a border collie in Poland?

I am thinking about getting a pup there. Is it a popular breed?

Also, does nay body on this board own one? I know it is a very active breed and it is actually a working dog.

Any suggestions?
aphrodisiac   
4 Sep 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]

I don't know what is going on in the US and I don't care, since not the whole world revolves around US. This is a Polish forum and I am wondering what is your connection to that country. Or you just came to brand everybody PC, because before you came, we could discuss things without being labeled, now everything is PC, even my Apple computer- it has to be, I am typing on it. Total paranoia and one - dimensional thinking. Your world is shrinking. When are you gonna start thinking for yourself for change.

You sound like a broken record. It that what they teach you in US schools these days?

Even the kid in Afganistan is able to think more critically then you.
aphrodisiac   
3 Sep 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]

from the Canadian advice column today:

A: Is everyone in the Republican Party a closeted homosexual?

B:Everyone except Ken Mehlman and Ben Quayle.
aphrodisiac   
3 Sep 2010
Life / Young Poles say: Hurray for decay? [35]

instead of human nature;). Somehow he thinks that Poland is immune and as Jonni said should remain:

Perhaps the original poster thinks that people in Poland should be somehow frozen in time, as if in a scene from a wojciech kossak painting, all in villages wearing headscarves and never watching tv or traveling more than a few kilometres from their home.

aphrodisiac   
2 Sep 2010
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

It was enlightening to pick a fairly controversial topic and see how the thread developed. Sure there were passionate arguments in there and people did step over the mark but vicious personal attacks were few and far between.

what thread was that?

Good job again Mr Pie:)