Life / How could things have gone so wrong (Poland church dress code) [195]


or maybe, if u go to the beach, put your trousers in a bag then before u get to church put them on. one can wear trousers on top of shorts for an hour or so. it's not so freeking difficult, is it.

Life / How could things have gone so wrong (Poland church dress code) [195]

if the male should be covered for modesty and respect, then so should the female.

men in trousers and women with knee length skirts.

i see more wrongs when young women attend church than i do with men.

Life / How do you celebrate Easter in Poland? [29]

Polonius3, old firm: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Firm

News / Poland's Lost Generation [172]

they choose kids who they think might achieve something. i wouldn't say gifted.


some dedicated pupils can do it on their own. getting into the second round is an automatic 6 in that subject. getting into the olympiad final (in the past) at secondary school meant no need to take matura in that subject.

some of these competitions allow the pupil two weeks off school to prepare for the final. i've never met a pupil yet who's taken the time off because other teachers say not my problem, do your homework, you have a test next week.


actually, i'd forgotten about that. i don't think i've met anyone who was fast tracked though.


indeed. that's why i now have two kids in top schools in berlin.

News / Poland's Lost Generation [172]


there is no fast track system that i know off. i've only met one person who did the matura one year early.
the competitions don't help pupils. they hinder. teachers don't always inform pupils about them and most pupils just see them as a way of getting out of lessons.

there is never any praise at a parent-teacher meeting. it's always how they could do better.
good schools might want good pupils, but in the end they all do the same exam.
schools and their reputation is a joke.

what do i base this on ? four (of my) children in different schools in wroclaw.

News / Poland's Lost Generation [172]


in smaller companies, yes. but not all.

News / Poland's Lost Generation [172]


I can't speak for everyone. i see a bit of both.

the number one reason for leaving is money and, then what one can do with it.

i do know people in their early thirties who are doing very well for themselves here in Poland. education and smart career moves at the right time...

News / Poland's Lost Generation [172]


many people have time to plan their move. these people can make things easier for themselves and make things work.
some folk who have plans for nearby countries like germany can be there, check things out and be back home all in one day.
working abroad is no biggy for many people and many of them won't come back.

the idea of Poles living the happy family life all in one little flat is false.
young married folk these days make the break as soon as they can. they follow the money and don't look back. many, not all of course.

there are even young people leaving university here and starting again at a university in another country because they know they'll get ahead quicker. they just don't see a future in Poland.

News / Poland's Lost Generation [172]


yes, i see it in the 20-30 age group. quite small numbers, but growing.

News / Poland's Lost Generation [172]


at the rate young Poles are learning german, they can say goodbye to the next generation too.

Genealogy / Sawicki family [7]

from your reply... i guess u are new to genealogy.

rootschat.com has a european section so u can also ask questions about Poland there as well.

if u want to find people here in Poland: we need dates, names and location/town.

u could also try jewishgen and familysearch.

Genealogy / Sawicki family [7]


for the british side of things:

rootschat.com

ancestry.co.uk

genes reunited

freeBMD

The surname comes up in various searches of the above, but matching a first name is more difficult.

News / British man accused of molesting teenagers in Poland [74]


True.

but at the same time there is no mention of guilt in the opening post.

should we not wait for the court's decision on that matter.

as for removing this man's 'balls', chemical castration may be an option.

Love / Asking a Polish mums acceptance [6]

congratulations.

Love / Polish girlfriends testing guys with "Are you Angry with me" texts [59]


yes, but he still needs her to stick to the appointment. pointless setting the mood lighting and ordering the pizza, if she doesn't turn up on time.

Food / Bread Baking in Poland [65]

the machines/ovens are in some stores in Poland, so i guess people are using them. i would think the numbers are very low at the moment though.

Genealogy / Burial listings for Polish cemeteries. Where to find them online? [12]


if there are any lists they may be spread about. meaning as the borders have moved u could find things listed under Prussia, Russia etc.

Jewish records are less difficult to find. some cemeteries will have been cleared away. the more famous cemeteries will have lists somewhere.

u might find info in a city archive.

What city/area are u interested in ?

Genealogy / Looking for info on the name Guligowski [14]


the name appears on facebook

Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]


a few of them in wroclaw.

Genealogy / Trying to trace members of Wiatr family [11]

as in the weather.

News / Pole claims to be making the royal wedding furniture in the UK [19]


some like to talk about the weather.

some like to talk about furniture makers.

some may like to do both.

whatever you're into and the world still turns.

USA, Canada / Opening a small shop, and selling many Polish items in USA. Do you think this would work? [32]


they are, and i think they would sell well in other countries.

Language / Need some help on Polish girl's names (naming our daughter) [17]

try Kayah

Katarzyna Rooijens (born as Katarzyna Szczot 5 November 1967 in Warsaw[1][2]), professionally known as Kayah, is a Polish singer-songwriter.

We have a Kaja in this house.

Genealogy / Information about the village Kozice, Trojanow Garwolina [9]


have u checked this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kozice,_Garwolin_County

Travel / Coach Krakow to London [8]

eurolines

service: E-194

cost: 320zl single, about 600zl return.

BTW orbis is no more.

Travel / What's good to do in Wroclaw Poland? [34]


not in name. it's still there, but cleaner.

the hotel was rebuilt and renamed. it's now adjoining the Galeria building

the zoo changed hands and with it came investment. it's many years since i last visited so can't tell u what it's like now.

check post number 4 by convex. the light-show fountain cost something like 8 million to build and has a repair bill of 8 million.

the area around the new football stadium is very different. new roads etc.

Travel / What's good to do in Wroclaw Poland? [34]


For those who have been away for 15 yrs or more.

the cathedral had no spires. towers, yes. but no spires. it's back to its full glory.

google some pictures of wroclaw. compare: past and present.

rynek and the area around it and ostrow tumski were cleaned up for the Popes visit in 97.

the hala ludowa, now hala stulecia, has been cleaned up. the zoo has had money spent on it. and plac bema is now built over with the google building.

in a few years, when it's completed, we will have the biggest music venue in europe. not sure of the facts on this though.

the area of hotel panorama is now galeria dominiikanska

anything u need to know... let me know.

Travel / What's good to do in Wroclaw Poland? [34]

pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ja%C5%9B_i_Ma%C5%82gosia_(kamienice)

the top picture has the church in the background.

the church is just behind Jas i Malgosia

Travel / What's good to do in Wroclaw Poland? [34]

It's the Garrison church, St Elizabeth's.

it costs about 2zl to climb the spire.

the church was repaired 10 or 15 years ago.

Travel / What's good to do in Wroclaw Poland? [34]


It only seems to be open in the summer. It's in Rynek and worth the climb.