SeanBM
16 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / EXCHANGE RATES BETWEEN POLISH ZLOTY AND BRITISH POUND [73]
GBP 4,4470
WHY ? ................ Optimistic forecasts ?
GBP 4,4470
SeanBM
16 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
Earliest findings are from after the last ice age, (approx 9,000 years ago).
Modern day humans originated in Africa about 200,000 years ago.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angles
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Anglo-Saxon_England
The words 'Ireland' and 'Irish' come from 'Érainn' - proto-historic period. They arrived in Ireland from the Continent about 500 B.C. (that's 2500 years ago).
Obviously more needs to be done.
There have been tribes on my Island for over 500,000 years.
Earliest findings are from after the last ice age, (approx 9,000 years ago).
Modern day humans originated in Africa about 200,000 years ago.
Angles was the first term which was coined by the Romans.which was in about 55BC.
The Angles is a modern English word for a Germanic-speaking people who took their name from the ancestral cultural region of Angeln, a district located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The Angles were one of the main groups that settled in Britain in the post-Roman period, founding several of the kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England, and their name is the root of the name "England".
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angles
Anglo-Saxon England refers to the period of the history of England that lasts from the end of Roman Britain and the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in the 5th century until the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Anglo-Saxon is a general term that refers to the Germanic settlers who came to Britain during the 5th and 6th centuries, including Angles, Saxons, Frisians and Jutes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Anglo-Saxon_England
By the way how long have the Irish been known as "Irish" !!!!!!!!!!
The words 'Ireland' and 'Irish' come from 'Érainn' - proto-historic period. They arrived in Ireland from the Continent about 500 B.C. (that's 2500 years ago).
Just think Sean, ... we have preserved it and brought the past to life...
Obviously more needs to be done.
SeanBM
16 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
I did :)
Justifying theft, doesn't make it any less of a theft.
"I robbed him of his millions because he probably wouldn't have spent it properly..."
Where did I say I hated it? cheers.
Are you high?
Add Shelley to that.
I did :)
Tombs were robbed
Justifying theft, doesn't make it any less of a theft.
"I robbed him of his millions because he probably wouldn't have spent it properly..."
As much as you hate it
Where did I say I hated it? cheers.
There have been tribes on my Island for over 500,000 years...Angles was the first term which was coined by the Romans...which was in about 55BC.
By the way how long have the Irish been known as "Irish" !!!!!!!!!!
By the way how long have the Irish been known as "Irish" !!!!!!!!!!
Are you high?
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
I focused on the "my point is about historic buildings in general." "which in PL is generally far newer than in the UK." part.
Ok, I see your point with that but using some rational thinking, wouldn't the castles here have been destroyed because of feudal wars (for which the castles were built to defend against) than in Britain?
What??!?
Though my point is about historic buildings in general. Not just the odd ruined castle or preserved palace, but the whole built environment, which in PL is generally far newer than in the UK.
I focused on the "my point is about historic buildings in general." "which in PL is generally far newer than in the UK." part.
I mean the large number of 17th and 18th century buildings that were erected in the UK and still survive
Ok, I see your point with that but using some rational thinking, wouldn't the castles here have been destroyed because of feudal wars (for which the castles were built to defend against) than in Britain?
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
Only mad men and Jonni don't :)
But there were people here before people started calling themselves 'Polish' as an identity for thousands of years. How is the U.K. older than that?
I really don't think that the U.K. has more, I could be wrong but I doubt it.
I agree with SeanBM
Only mad men and Jonni don't :)
Though my point is about historic buildings in general. Not just the odd ruined castle or preserved palace, but the whole built environment, which in PL is generally far newer than in the UK.
But there were people here before people started calling themselves 'Polish' as an identity for thousands of years. How is the U.K. older than that?
I really don't think that the U.K. has more, I could be wrong but I doubt it.
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
There are loads and loads, I am not just saying that in some mad bout of insanity.
They look different to the Island ones, I will give you that but I wouldn't say there are less.
i still think you've been in Warsaw too long.
but there aren't that many others.
There are loads and loads, I am not just saying that in some mad bout of insanity.
They look different to the Island ones, I will give you that but I wouldn't say there are less.
i still think you've been in Warsaw too long.
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
Work / Salary for an architect with 3years experience in warsaw [37]
Considering that you speak no Polish and don't speak English very well, i think this will seriously impede your ability to get work.
How much will you get? you ask, No job means Nothing, I say.
Considering that you speak no Polish and don't speak English very well, i think this will seriously impede your ability to get work.
How much will you get? you ask, No job means Nothing, I say.
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
Work / Salary for an architect with 3years experience in warsaw [37]
How do you plan on communicating if you don't speak Polish?
How do you plan on communicating if you don't speak Polish?
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
Just a quick google was fruitful:
And who could forget my own thread :) The Celts in Poland. where I hypothesised "Celtic Cairns" here in Poland. i call them 'Celtic' but I think they pre-date the Celts, even in Ireland.
The English damp weather has obviously effected your ability to debate ;p (it's drizzling here too).
Just a quick google was fruitful:
Dolmen sites
Megalithic tombs are found from the Baltic Sea and North Sea coasts ...
Megalithic tombs are found from the Baltic Sea and North Sea coasts ...
In Mecklenburg and Pomerania/Pomorze in (Germany) and (Poland), Drenthe (Netherlands), large numbers of these graves were disturbed when harbours, towns, and cities were built. The boulders were used in construction and road building. There are still many thousands left today in Europe.
And who could forget my own thread :) The Celts in Poland. where I hypothesised "Celtic Cairns" here in Poland. i call them 'Celtic' but I think they pre-date the Celts, even in Ireland.
Can't be arsed
The English damp weather has obviously effected your ability to debate ;p (it's drizzling here too).
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
So come on then, show us some sources :)
Really? I never heard of that, have you any further reading on it, please?
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!
not even megalithic man :)
I would. The ones in the Czech Republic are largely later buildings, and Lichtenstein (pop. 35,000, 60sqm) hardly counts.
So come on then, show us some sources :)
a tragic thing that happened was stone circles being destroyed in the 1930s by the order of village priests.
Really? I never heard of that, have you any further reading on it, please?
Something similar happened in Spain.
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!
not even megalithic man :)
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
Yeah? I wouldn't be sure about that.
Yahoo answers
I tell you something that is not brought so much to light, is the prehistory.
In Ireland the place is littered with portal dolmens, ring forts and sites like Newgrange.
In England you have Stone Henge and other megalithic structures but here it's not shown so much or maybe I just miss it, i can't deny that could be a factor but I do actively look for it...
And by far the greatest concentration in Europe are in the British Isles.
Yeah? I wouldn't be sure about that.
What country in Europe has the most castles?
Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
You'd never guess but, according to the Guinness Book of Records,
In first place : Liechtenstein
In second place : The Czech Republic
Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
You'd never guess but, according to the Guinness Book of Records,
In first place : Liechtenstein
In second place : The Czech Republic
Yahoo answers
My point is that Poland has some interesting and historical buildings, but really not many, and the best ones tend to be well known. Britain is groaning under the weight of them.
I tell you something that is not brought so much to light, is the prehistory.
In Ireland the place is littered with portal dolmens, ring forts and sites like Newgrange.
In England you have Stone Henge and other megalithic structures but here it's not shown so much or maybe I just miss it, i can't deny that could be a factor but I do actively look for it...
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
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I beg to differ, there are quite a few castles around here, the nearest ruin to me is from the end of the 14 century, it was a customs house but there are many more like it.
I have posted about them but in my threads (the ones nobody reads because nobody argues:)
The royal castle in Dobczyce
Niepołomice's castle
and of course the Wawel and there are plenty more...
You have been living in Warsaw too long.
Fair cop guv, you know how it goes though, discussions evolve especially on Friday nights;)
In Poland there isn't much of this at all, and never was.
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I beg to differ, there are quite a few castles around here, the nearest ruin to me is from the end of the 14 century, it was a customs house but there are many more like it.
I have posted about them but in my threads (the ones nobody reads because nobody argues:)
The royal castle in Dobczyce
Niepołomice's castle
and of course the Wawel and there are plenty more...
You have been living in Warsaw too long.
a little off topic i think
Fair cop guv, you know how it goes though, discussions evolve especially on Friday nights;)
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
I can see why they want it but the "He did it so it's ok if we do it" debate is a losing one and you know it :)
a little off topic i think
Not Greek, in fact. My bad. It's the head of Nefertiti, solid gold. The Germans, understandably but oddly, want Priam's Treasure back from the Russians.
I can see why they want it but the "He did it so it's ok if we do it" debate is a losing one and you know it :)
a little off topic i think
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
Only because you guys "discovered" the place, notwithstanding that there were people already there :)
What's that?
there are some pretty important parts of British heritage in museums around the US
Only because you guys "discovered" the place, notwithstanding that there were people already there :)
the single most valuable item in Germany, museum or otherwise, was made by Greeks and plundered from Turkey.
What's that?
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]
Lol, The British museums are absolutely fantastic because of it.
They robbed so many cultures, it's amazing.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Museum#Controversy
But, I Love going to it and seeing all those amazing artefacts under the same roof. (the roof itself is impressive too:)
Or a race of thieves?
Lol, The British museums are absolutely fantastic because of it.
They robbed so many cultures, it's amazing.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Museum#Controversy
But, I Love going to it and seeing all those amazing artefacts under the same roof. (the roof itself is impressive too:)
SeanBM
15 Oct 2010
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
Food / Polish fast food joints? [59]
Get away!
I don't believe it, yeah?
Problem is of course, they may be right :p
Have any of you guys been to a " Honesty restaurant" that lets you name your price.
Get away!
I don't believe it, yeah?
because they are afraid that Poles would think that every dish is worth zlotowke ;)
Problem is of course, they may be right :p
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
Food / Polish fast food joints? [59]
Sounds the same to me, except the first guy is probably drunk and gives everyone food poisoning.
There are loads of Sushi places, Again I say I am too far away from the sea to eat that but Harry has argued (so uncharacteristic, I know) that there are great ones in the Saw in the War.
But I still am not convinced, as I think the locals always eat the tastiest food.
Tell'em I'll be over tomorrow :)
First step is learning the difference
Sounds the same to me, except the first guy is probably drunk and gives everyone food poisoning.
last time i went to the sushi place "Miyako" and i didn't like it (i love sushi!!)...
There are loads of Sushi places, Again I say I am too far away from the sea to eat that but Harry has argued (so uncharacteristic, I know) that there are great ones in the Saw in the War.
But I still am not convinced, as I think the locals always eat the tastiest food.
i like when my mammy and busias cook for me delicious Polish yummy dishes
Tell'em I'll be over tomorrow :)
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
Food / Polish fast food joints? [59]
I have recently been given his contact details with the same glowing review.
I must say that Thai food is one of my top two all time favourites. Indian and Chinese are great but Nepalese is a fantastic combination of the two.
I have recently been given his contact details with the same glowing review.
I must say that Thai food is one of my top two all time favourites. Indian and Chinese are great but Nepalese is a fantastic combination of the two.
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
Food / Polish fast food joints? [59]
It is like that but only in the local bars and restaurants, the tourist places are just plain because underneath every Irish man's charm and charisma, we really like to shatter American's idea of us :p
A very good friend of mine from down South (U.S.A), tells me I am not allowed to say the word 'Barbecue', as I have no idea what it is:).
My idea of a BBQ, is a few hot coals and lash on some road-kill or vege burgers and a few beers.
His is apparently a ceremony, filled with secret rituals and recipes.
I thought Ireland was like that until I moved over here.
It is like that but only in the local bars and restaurants, the tourist places are just plain because underneath every Irish man's charm and charisma, we really like to shatter American's idea of us :p
what is missing here is decent barbecue.
A very good friend of mine from down South (U.S.A), tells me I am not allowed to say the word 'Barbecue', as I have no idea what it is:).
My idea of a BBQ, is a few hot coals and lash on some road-kill or vege burgers and a few beers.
His is apparently a ceremony, filled with secret rituals and recipes.
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
Food / Polish fast food joints? [59]
It's American style food, ribs, burgers, like roosters.
Do you not get enough of that in America?
You have to go to Babcia Malina in Krakow, the food is really very good there.
kuchniaubabcimaliny.pl/nowa
I was searching to find out if they were Polish and came across a very bad article (in Polish) about them in Gazeta Wyborcza
krakow.gazeta.pl/krakow/1,87945,4932285.html
I will give it a miss so.
i'm gonna check this one out!!
It's American style food, ribs, burgers, like roosters.
Do you not get enough of that in America?
You have to go to Babcia Malina in Krakow, the food is really very good there.
kuchniaubabcimaliny.pl/nowa
the only place I ever got food poisoning from was " North ferkin Fish " in Arkadia - Warsaw
I was searching to find out if they were Polish and came across a very bad article (in Polish) about them in Gazeta Wyborcza
krakow.gazeta.pl/krakow/1,87945,4932285.html
I will give it a miss so.
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
Food / Polish fast food joints? [59]
Are "North Fish" Polish too? Fast food fish in breadcrumbs. I haven't tried it, as I consider myself too far away from the sea to eat fish. (except good fresh water mountains trout).
Ah you're just an old fart.
Are "North Fish" Polish too? Fast food fish in breadcrumbs. I haven't tried it, as I consider myself too far away from the sea to eat fish. (except good fresh water mountains trout).
Like going to an Irish pub in San Diego with four leaf clovers and leprechauns all over the place.
Ah you're just an old fart.
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
Food / Polish fast food joints? [59]
What's wrong with that?
I have only ever been to one TGIF in Oslo, it wasn't so bad.
What's wrong with that?
I have only ever been to one TGIF in Oslo, it wasn't so bad.
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
Food / Polish fast food joints? [59]
Ha!, fair play to the guy.
There is one in galeria kazimierz in Krakow, it is really well decked out, every detail is so American, the walls are plastered with American memorabilia the works (Here is there website gallery)
jeffs.pl/strona.php?podstr=galeria&lang=pl
I had a cocktail or five a while ago and they had a band playing on the roof of the kitchen. All the old American hits.
Ok, you got me, I am surprised :)
Ha!, fair play to the guy.
There is one in galeria kazimierz in Krakow, it is really well decked out, every detail is so American, the walls are plastered with American memorabilia the works (Here is there website gallery)
jeffs.pl/strona.php?podstr=galeria&lang=pl
I had a cocktail or five a while ago and they had a band playing on the roof of the kitchen. All the old American hits.
Ok, you got me, I am surprised :)
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
History / Polish martyrology during WW2 - today`s monuments [54]
This thread is a monument in it's own right.
It's a very Polish thread in my opinion, it doesn't seek to discuss or talk about events or what happened but to see photos of monuments of events that happened.
I have never taken a picture of such a monument, it wouldn't cross my mind to record it, as it is a recording in its own right.
I suppose what I am trying to say, this thread is already interesting because it shows a little of how Polish people think or what I would call the Polish psychic.
Another great thread Pawian.
This thread is a monument in it's own right.
It's a very Polish thread in my opinion, it doesn't seek to discuss or talk about events or what happened but to see photos of monuments of events that happened.
I have never taken a picture of such a monument, it wouldn't cross my mind to record it, as it is a recording in its own right.
I suppose what I am trying to say, this thread is already interesting because it shows a little of how Polish people think or what I would call the Polish psychic.
Another great thread Pawian.
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
Food / Polish fast food joints? [59]
There's one of those here. i would be surprised if it were Polish owned, well maybe surprised would be a bit too strong of a word, I might raise an eyebrow though, when noone was looking.
I thought "roosters" in Krakow and Zakopane was Polish? And ''sphinx'' I thought was an Egyptian themed Polish restaurant?
There's one of those here. i would be surprised if it were Polish owned, well maybe surprised would be a bit too strong of a word, I might raise an eyebrow though, when noone was looking.
I thought "roosters" in Krakow and Zakopane was Polish? And ''sphinx'' I thought was an Egyptian themed Polish restaurant?
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
Real Estate / Is this a bad time to buy an apartment in Poland? [142]
Have you found anything that says that prices have not dropped at all in Lublin?
Can anyone explain why Lublin has not seen a drop in property prices?
Well i cant find anything to say otherwise.
Have you found anything that says that prices have not dropped at all in Lublin?
SeanBM
14 Oct 2010
Love / I WANT HER BACK EVEN IF I HAVE TO CROSS THE OCEAN WITH A BOAT AND GO WALKING TO LÓDZ [58]
I thought it was for the entertainment value. Mine obviously not theirs.
I am still mystified why people publish these kind of stories on forums...
I thought it was for the entertainment value. Mine obviously not theirs.