Wroclaw
1 Nov 2010
Language / Paddy, Jock and Taffy; origin and translation to Polish [27]
yep, i've gone back to that thought.
yep, i've gone back to that thought.
Wroclaw
1 Nov 2010
Language / Paddy, Jock and Taffy; origin and translation to Polish [27]
so did i, but wiki or whatever told me different. as it happens, a number of my ''jock'' rellies were called john. i think i'll agree to your thought.
the taff thing i was told by a welshman so i'll stick with that.
I thought it was derived from the name 'John' or 'Jack'.
so did i, but wiki or whatever told me different. as it happens, a number of my ''jock'' rellies were called john. i think i'll agree to your thought.
the taff thing i was told by a welshman so i'll stick with that.
Wroclaw
1 Nov 2010
Genealogy / Anna Gasienica-Makowka, Zakopane [7]
you need: Anna Piksa at facebook. if u go there you will see a name change.
you need: Anna Piksa at facebook. if u go there you will see a name change.
Wroclaw
1 Nov 2010
Food / Malinówka & other cordials [14]
you are right. my family didn't go to Krakow, but they were received very well at the rellies.
you are right. my family didn't go to Krakow, but they were received very well at the rellies.
Wroclaw
1 Nov 2010
Food / Malinówka & other cordials [14]
it's a holiday, long-weekend. families are visiting each other. no bread is broken.
Most probably those who have not visited and broken bread with relatives in Poland
it's a holiday, long-weekend. families are visiting each other. no bread is broken.
Wroclaw
1 Nov 2010
Law / Sending an air rifle to Poland [11]
your local police station, gun club or post office might have some answers with regard to sending a firearm.
with regard to receiving it in Poland, i can't help.
but that's not answering my question.
your local police station, gun club or post office might have some answers with regard to sending a firearm.
with regard to receiving it in Poland, i can't help.
Wroclaw
1 Nov 2010
Law / Sending an air rifle to Poland [11]
simply buy a new and better one when u get here: militaria.pl
simply buy a new and better one when u get here: militaria.pl
Wroclaw
1 Nov 2010
Food / Malinówka & other cordials [14]
your friends must get around more than i do. i don't know anyone who makes these things.
if anyone wants a drink they go to the shop and buy it. generally.
and many more home-made cordials are among the things that strike many PolAm visitors to Poland when visiting the homes of theri relatives.
your friends must get around more than i do. i don't know anyone who makes these things.
if anyone wants a drink they go to the shop and buy it. generally.
Wroclaw
1 Nov 2010
Language / Paddy, Jock and Taffy; origin and translation to Polish [27]
taffy from the river taff
jocks from scottish soldiers
paddy from patrick
Terms like Jock, Paddy or Taffy - any idea of their origin ?
taffy from the river taff
jocks from scottish soldiers
paddy from patrick
Wroclaw
1 Nov 2010
Love / Such a Very Sad Loss.. fighting the battle with a Polish lady to see my daugher. [56]
tena lady sanitary towels
tena lady sanitary towels
Wroclaw
31 Oct 2010
News / Upping the speed limit in Poland [92]
my wife has just done berlin - zielona gora- berlin... and saw one police car... 500 meters after seeing a police radar warning sign.
wifey also mentioned that the road back to berlin was packed with traffic because there is no holiday in germany tomorrow and everyone has to get back for work.
I mean, I've been out and about this weekend - where the hell is the policing? Why haven't they been stopping people near the graveyards to breath test them?
my wife has just done berlin - zielona gora- berlin... and saw one police car... 500 meters after seeing a police radar warning sign.
wifey also mentioned that the road back to berlin was packed with traffic because there is no holiday in germany tomorrow and everyone has to get back for work.
Wroclaw
31 Oct 2010
Language / The Future of Polish Language [179]
first: English as spoken in Poland will have its own variant.
Polish language will include more English, possibly German as well as vocabulary from elsewhere.
written Polish will stay the same. much like an English dialect is spoken, but not usually written
first: English as spoken in Poland will have its own variant.
Polish language will include more English, possibly German as well as vocabulary from elsewhere.
written Polish will stay the same. much like an English dialect is spoken, but not usually written
Wroclaw
30 Oct 2010
Life / Legal Graffiti Walls in Poland? [45]
there might be something, but i've never looked.
sometimes graffiti artists are invited to 'paint' certain walls.
u might find something of use in the Forum Archive.
Is there a website with information about where I can find some legal walls to write on in Poland?
there might be something, but i've never looked.
sometimes graffiti artists are invited to 'paint' certain walls.
u might find something of use in the Forum Archive.
Wroclaw
30 Oct 2010
Wroclaw
30 Oct 2010
History / Star shaped symbol on Polish Eagle? [22]
i hadn't noticed, but from now on i'll forever see a well hung eagle.
he seems to be wearing a pair of shorts and vest too :)
Does the number of feathers mean anything ?.... inner 8 outer 15 ... on either side.
You may also notice the phallus with what could be fire issuing from it.
i hadn't noticed, but from now on i'll forever see a well hung eagle.
he seems to be wearing a pair of shorts and vest too :)
Does the number of feathers mean anything ?.... inner 8 outer 15 ... on either side.
Wroclaw
30 Oct 2010
News / Upping the speed limit in Poland [92]
Is this a wise move for Poland as a country and drivers? The move will mean that the motorway speed limits will increase from 130 to 140 km/h (87 mph), with limits on expressways to increase from 110 to 120 km/h (75 mph).
Is this a wise move for Poland as a country and drivers? The move will mean that the motorway speed limits will increase from 130 to 140 km/h (87 mph), with limits on expressways to increase from 110 to 120 km/h (75 mph).
Wroclaw
30 Oct 2010
Love / Getting to know a Polish Man who's first time he'e ever been in the USA [12]
but something excites u, right?
then u have to let him understand this before u go out. he might be keeping quiet about someone anyway.
if there is what he thinks is an age difference then u have to overcome his fears/attitude.
at the moment i feel u know too little about him. careful how u go.
I don't want to seem pushy,
but something excites u, right?
I'm not looking for a relationship right now, just a friendship and he's very interesting.
then u have to let him understand this before u go out. he might be keeping quiet about someone anyway.
if there is what he thinks is an age difference then u have to overcome his fears/attitude.
at the moment i feel u know too little about him. careful how u go.
Wroclaw
30 Oct 2010
Love / Getting to know a Polish Man who's first time he'e ever been in the USA [12]
u could try getting him out of the office at lunch break.
not all Polish men fit the stereotype
is it ok to ask him for coffee?
u could try getting him out of the office at lunch break.
not all Polish men fit the stereotype
Wroclaw
30 Oct 2010
Love / Getting to know a Polish Man who's first time he'e ever been in the USA [12]
possibly: polite interest. he doesn't understand everything u are saying.
When no one is around we talk and he smiles the entire time...
possibly: polite interest. he doesn't understand everything u are saying.
Wroclaw
30 Oct 2010
Genealogy / Looking for anyone who is familiar with adoption in Poland [8]
is she now a british citizen ? in other words what type of passport does she have ?
it might make a difference... i don't know.
i'd phone the Polish Embassy, if i were u.
she is now 16. all the paperwork is complete in ivory coast.
is she now a british citizen ? in other words what type of passport does she have ?
it might make a difference... i don't know.
i'd phone the Polish Embassy, if i were u.
Wroclaw
29 Oct 2010
Life / INVISIBLE MAN in shops and offices in Poland? [70]
true indeed. that's why i let women with children go first.
Politeness, curtesy and an awareness of others is essential for a functioning society.
true indeed. that's why i let women with children go first.
Wroclaw
29 Oct 2010
Life / INVISIBLE MAN in shops and offices in Poland? [70]
if she asked the person at the front of the queue if she could go first.... then that's the way it's done here. one does not have to consult the rest of the queue.
No not pregnant she had a fat little f8cker five year old and a baby in the buggy.
if she asked the person at the front of the queue if she could go first.... then that's the way it's done here. one does not have to consult the rest of the queue.
Wroclaw
29 Oct 2010
Life / INVISIBLE MAN in shops and offices in Poland? [70]
PKO Bank has a sign saying so. also women with babies.
Pregnant women have a right to cue jump in Poland,
PKO Bank has a sign saying so. also women with babies.
Wroclaw
29 Oct 2010
Language / Some Ideas for a band name using the Polish language? [94]
how about: inni
it's a sort of contradiction in terms.
how about: inni
it's a sort of contradiction in terms.
Wroclaw
29 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / Free Polish/English Magazine (North East England) [10]
no mention of either, but divvint worry. i'll spend some time reading it at the weekend.
RachelClements,
i want to know about the first generation of Poles to settle in the north east as i believe most of the Jewish folk in the area originated from Poland.
i want info on the bridges over the tyne.
and after a conversation in another thread... i want a comparison between Newcastle and Gdansk shipyards.
how do Poles deal with the Geordie language ?
can i write something for the mag... i can tell u about some of the changes over the years. or a how it used to be type article.
Check page 14 of the magazine (1st Link)
no mention of either, but divvint worry. i'll spend some time reading it at the weekend.
RachelClements,
i want to know about the first generation of Poles to settle in the north east as i believe most of the Jewish folk in the area originated from Poland.
i want info on the bridges over the tyne.
and after a conversation in another thread... i want a comparison between Newcastle and Gdansk shipyards.
how do Poles deal with the Geordie language ?
can i write something for the mag... i can tell u about some of the changes over the years. or a how it used to be type article.
Wroclaw
28 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / Free Polish/English Magazine (North East England) [10]
i couldn't find anything about singing hinnies or stotty cakes :)
i couldn't find anything about singing hinnies or stotty cakes :)
Wroclaw
28 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / How long would it take for an English style restaurant in Poland to go bust? [80]
i've seen the same.
if bolle doesn't mind. it's midway between the hala targowa and galeria.... on a corner.
and that's why u should take their customers. they are located just off plac grunwaldzki. an area full of students
Every time i walk by there i see a massive line up. Good "home cooked" food and reasonable prices.
i've seen the same.
if bolle doesn't mind. it's midway between the hala targowa and galeria.... on a corner.
but my experience of starbucks are that they are sh1te
and that's why u should take their customers. they are located just off plac grunwaldzki. an area full of students
Wroclaw
28 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / How long would it take for an English style restaurant in Poland to go bust? [80]
it's near Tumski Hotel. from the skeleton it looks like it might be a paddle-steamer.
Do tell ;)
it's near Tumski Hotel. from the skeleton it looks like it might be a paddle-steamer.
Wroclaw
28 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / Estimated number of Poles in Ireland thought to exceed 200,000 OR over 5% of population. [200]
it's a discussion forum
it would be nice, if it could be done more politely.
That's what the forum is all about, to "argue".
it's a discussion forum
it would be nice, if it could be done more politely.
Wroclaw
28 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / How long would it take for an English style restaurant in Poland to go bust? [80]
take-away coffee and muffins in the morning, if you're near the university or on route.
take starbucks business from them
take-away coffee and muffins in the morning, if you're near the university or on route.
take starbucks business from them