Travel / Traveling around Poland - our photo stories with very personal commentary [225]

I agree, rybnik. Pawian is an excellent contributor to the forum. He is keeping things right on track here and who doesn't like photos?

Love / Polish women USED TO BE much more attractive: [162]

I have seen a slight increase in the size of girls here but not really much to speak of. Given the abundance of fast food around them, they have still maintained their shape quite well.

Love / Polish women USED TO BE much more attractive: [162]

Or maybe the novelty has worn off for you, For4?

News / Polish-Scottish American, Chris Ferguson, commands final Space Shuttle mission [49]

Regards from Africa :)

News / Polish-Scottish American, Chris Ferguson, commands final Space Shuttle mission [49]

Aha, so Kimbo Slice (Kevin Ferguson) is Scottish now, is he? Mac or Mc is son of.

jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/ferguson.html

this guy? Where do you find any Scottish-Polish connection here?

Language / How many words does the Polish language have? [30]

Language is in a constant state of flux and you can't ascertain to any precise extent the number of words at any one time. For example, to what extent do you count incorporated words? How valid are dialectal words? You see where I'm going with this?

Language / How many words does the Polish language have? [30]

236, 816 wasn't it? ;) ;) I'm sure one word has become obsolete in that time.

News / Polish-Scottish American, Chris Ferguson, commands final Space Shuttle mission [49]

People may have Scottish roots but they are often meaningless without more contact with the country itself. Many Americans are hybrids anyway, as befits their culture. As for values, I don't see why some Americans are so proud of their country when many core values have been abandoned or, at any rate, diluted.

Work / Got a job offer (involving Hungarian and Romanian languages) in Krakow. Potential salary? [28]

5500PLN seems to be ok until they strip you of this and that.

USA, Canada / Moving from United Kingdom to USA. Is it worth it? [136]

For some it is and for some it isn't. It all depends on your hopes and expectations.

Life / Polish radio with chat & humour? What do you recommend? [7]

Radio Maryja is quite the listen. It's the beating heart of Polish radio ;)

Work / Why is Polish workmanship so bad? [52]

In my experience, Polish workmanship isn't bad. Quite the opposite. They are good carpenters and are excellent handymen, adept at DIY. I think the ones that are bad get drunk on vodka and listen to this,

youtube.com/watch?v=HbPDKHXWlLQ

I don't know about their skills in building etc.

Work / Why is Polish workmanship so bad? [52]

As the actress said to the bishop ;) ;)

Not a good idea, David.

Life / Racism and for what? (story of Egyptian guy's living in Poland) [149]

Good post, pip

Work / Why is Polish workmanship so bad? [52]

The trick is to hold the plastic part against the wall as you pull the plug out. Otherwise, you could end up electrocuting yourself.

Travel / Mosques in Krakow? [131]

Given that Tatars make up 0.06% of the population, they shouldn't be a major concern though Europe insists on a right to religion. It's a delicate question as public funds go into its maintenance so we have to weigh up the net value against costs. Whilst we shouldn't marginalise them as a group, the majority should be able to decide on what they should be granted.

History / Has Polish king Sobieski become an idol of right wing extremists? [21]

Keep the Peeskills out of it ;0 :)

He's still Australian :) :)

Now, Sobieski :) :) Why do people feel the need to blight history?

youtube.com/watch?v=Yb2lZ4AKq_Y
Serbian folk :) :) Who's the Serbian equivalent of Sobieski, Crow?

Sobieski's good name should not be trampled on by extremists. His actions should be seen in their right time and context.

History / Has Polish king Sobieski become an idol of right wing extremists? [21]

Upcoming film? Thankfully not!

Mel Gibson is Australian with American connections, Penn.

Sobieski would have to be played by a worthy candidate.

Language / How do Poles feel about foreigners learning their language? [105]

The key is to build your foundation and then progressively enquire about the rest. Biting off more than you can chew is never a good idea for most language learners.

Love / Good looking Polish women with ugly men [416]

Now come on, David. Save the truth for a more appropriate moment ;) ;)

Language / How do Poles feel about foreigners learning their language? [105]

I get encouragement most of the time. Then again, I built up my skills in a careful way and haven't really experimented with the toughest aspects of grammar. I keep things simple.

Love / Good looking Polish women with ugly men [416]

Yes, open-minded :)

Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]

I'll second that :) Budvar is close to being my favourite and I've tried many many beers around the world.

I'll give that beer Harry recommended a try :)

History / Has Polish king Sobieski become an idol of right wing extremists? [21]

Please please please, don't let Bruce Willis go into an acting role, playing Sobieski. Mel Gibson as the lead actor in Braveheart for us Celts was bad enough. Don't let the Slavs slide into that trap. Willis, I hope you enjoyed your advertising as that's as far is it will go.

History / Has Polish king Sobieski become an idol of right wing extremists? [21]

Let's focus on the vodka he inspired and not right wing extremists. We admire people for weird and wonderful reasons. Best just look at what he did for Poland and leave it at that.

News / Poland's Economy Is Booming! The EU's Success Story? [711]

Thankfully Poland's economy has one half of the Ron Jeremy formula. There is boom but, thankfully, no bust. That's the British model :)

History / "I was more afraid of fellow Poles than Nazi German Officers", says Bartoszewski [130]

The Eichmann case threw up all those issues for all to see. I don't believe many Poles would have readily participated in such killings either. However, fear makes you do sth funny things.

News / Wroclaw man helping police after recent events in Norway [48]

Any credible stats for that, Torq? I don't think there are so many hate crimes.

Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]

2.13PLN? Nice! Double-hopped Okocim is 1PLN more expensive.

News / Wroclaw man helping police after recent events in Norway [48]

My money is on him being put up to it. Certain no gooders want as much destabilisation as possible so they can up the police presence and move towards a Balkans style havoc. As for a Polish man being involved, it was likely an innocent business supply. You are not going to state that you want to blow up people so business was business.