Wroclaw
19 May 2009
Genealogy / Knew I was Hungarian, but my DNA came back Polish? [23]
you need to read this:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austro-Hungarian_Empire
you need to read this:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austro-Hungarian_Empire
Wroclaw
14 May 2009
Wroclaw
10 May 2009
News / World Record For Wroclaw: 7,000+ guitarists gathered in one place. (updated 2012) [18]
found this:
I also notice that the record figure is different. I'll have to check it.
It all takes place again today.
I have no idea how many will turn up as we have rain forecast for this afternoon.
note.
SouthMancPolak, you've quoted me from last year.
I'd like to focus on this year.
However, there is usually a great mix of talent on stage and they do play different songs too.
We may yet hear Stairway to Heaven.
found this:
I also notice that the record figure is different. I'll have to check it.
It all takes place again today.
I have no idea how many will turn up as we have rain forecast for this afternoon.
note.
SouthMancPolak, you've quoted me from last year.
I'd like to focus on this year.
However, there is usually a great mix of talent on stage and they do play different songs too.
We may yet hear Stairway to Heaven.
Wroclaw
10 May 2009
News / World Record For Wroclaw: 7,000+ guitarists gathered in one place. (updated 2012) [18]
Yes. It's been going on for about ten years.
The idea is to make it a worldwide event and create International Guitar Day.
This year was a treat because so many professional guitarists turned up.
I wonder if the 6,000+ realize who they played with and if the pros realize how many they played with.
There can't be that many members of the public, except in Wroclaw, who can say that they played Hey Joe with such a collection of guitarists as those who appeared on stage.
Wasn't it last year?
Yes. It's been going on for about ten years.
The idea is to make it a worldwide event and create International Guitar Day.
This year was a treat because so many professional guitarists turned up.
I wonder if the 6,000+ realize who they played with and if the pros realize how many they played with.
There can't be that many members of the public, except in Wroclaw, who can say that they played Hey Joe with such a collection of guitarists as those who appeared on stage.
Wroclaw
10 May 2009
News / World Record For Wroclaw: 7,000+ guitarists gathered in one place. (updated 2012) [18]
Unfortunately I couldn't get there. But they showed some of the event on the big screens, just before the Deep Purple gig started. I also noticed that a lot of those who had been playing in Rynek made their way straight to the Purple concert... guitar in hand.
With two great events, only hours apart, it was certainly a good day to be in Wroclaw.
I was there and it was just amazing!
Unfortunately I couldn't get there. But they showed some of the event on the big screens, just before the Deep Purple gig started. I also noticed that a lot of those who had been playing in Rynek made their way straight to the Purple concert... guitar in hand.
With two great events, only hours apart, it was certainly a good day to be in Wroclaw.
Wroclaw
3 May 2009
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
you'll have to make the picture bigger to see him/her/it.... just left of the date and then up a bit.
Can you see him? where?.
you'll have to make the picture bigger to see him/her/it.... just left of the date and then up a bit.
Wroclaw
3 May 2009
News / World Record For Wroclaw: 7,000+ guitarists gathered in one place. (updated 2012) [18]
On Friday May 1st a crowd of thousands assembled in Rynek. Among them 6,346 joined a host of guitar greats to play Hey Joe. The record was easily broken. The most guitar players.. in one place.. playing the same song. But it didn't end there. They also played Smoke on the Water and had Steve Morse play along with them.
On stage leading the record breaking attempt were some of the great and the good. They included Leszek Cichonski, Stan Skibby, Steve Morse and a number of others from around Poland and Europe.
Later in the day Cichonski's band played support to Deep Purple. With him were some of those who had played in Rynek. The number of people at the Deep Purple gig was probably a record too. At least for a gig in Wroclaw.
On Friday May 1st a crowd of thousands assembled in Rynek. Among them 6,346 joined a host of guitar greats to play Hey Joe. The record was easily broken. The most guitar players.. in one place.. playing the same song. But it didn't end there. They also played Smoke on the Water and had Steve Morse play along with them.
On stage leading the record breaking attempt were some of the great and the good. They included Leszek Cichonski, Stan Skibby, Steve Morse and a number of others from around Poland and Europe.
Later in the day Cichonski's band played support to Deep Purple. With him were some of those who had played in Rynek. The number of people at the Deep Purple gig was probably a record too. At least for a gig in Wroclaw.
Wroclaw
29 Apr 2009
Life / Why is cheating at schools in Poland accepted?! [155]
Only if it's an hour or so. The problem is that they are almost expected to learn at home.
I hardly think that it is right that the working day for adults is eight hours, but the school day, plus homework, can be longer.
It certainly exists.
No. Homework is beneficial for students.
Only if it's an hour or so. The problem is that they are almost expected to learn at home.
I hardly think that it is right that the working day for adults is eight hours, but the school day, plus homework, can be longer.
you are implying some ''cheating culture''
It certainly exists.
Wroclaw
26 Apr 2009
News / "Drink Hard" - Bruce Willis to endorse Polish vodka [48]
There will be a special edition bottle:
Man in a White Vest... Premium Vodka.
There will be a special edition bottle:
Man in a White Vest... Premium Vodka.
Wroclaw
12 Apr 2009
Work / What jobs pay 10,000 zlotych per month? and Where can i find one? :o) [101]
10 000
- 4 000
______
6 000
simple maths for simple life
10 000
- 4 000
______
6 000
simple maths for simple life
Wroclaw
5 Apr 2009
Work / Salary expectations in Poland [373]
fifty is a big number. when one sees a bad pattern it's best to change the system. don't employ Polish staff.
or is there more to this. they are bringing in the customers, the wages aren't high enough for locals etc.
My friend owns a night club and has caught more than 50 Polish staff in 3 years stealing from him and his customers.
fifty is a big number. when one sees a bad pattern it's best to change the system. don't employ Polish staff.
or is there more to this. they are bringing in the customers, the wages aren't high enough for locals etc.
Wroclaw
31 Mar 2009
Love / I need your opinion ladies - Polish girl very friendly with her ex. [47]
And how did she react ? If she wasn't bothered, you have your answer.
we just broke up cos of this.
And how did she react ? If she wasn't bothered, you have your answer.
Wroclaw
28 Mar 2009
Language / Present tense, past tense, past participle in polish [34]
Marek,
from wikipedia
In Polish, it is constructed with an auxiliary verb być 'to be' in a past tense, third person only. It is now old fashioned, used only in the formal register. Example: Powinieneś był to zrobić You should have done it.
Marek,
from wikipedia
In Polish, it is constructed with an auxiliary verb być 'to be' in a past tense, third person only. It is now old fashioned, used only in the formal register. Example: Powinieneś był to zrobić You should have done it.
Wroclaw
27 Mar 2009
Law / Are Blackberry devices popular in Poland among business and individuals? [57]
Oh! OK. I'm just listening in and trying to learn.
He was being ironic Wrocław.
Oh! OK. I'm just listening in and trying to learn.
Wroclaw
27 Mar 2009
Law / Are Blackberry devices popular in Poland among business and individuals? [57]
It seems to me that Blackberry has a certain degree of security and nothing else.
I didn't know this.
It seems that my daughter's (now outdated) N95 is better.
It seems to me that Blackberry has a certain degree of security and nothing else.
Yes, because you can't use an iphone to read email....
I didn't know this.
It seems that my daughter's (now outdated) N95 is better.
Wroclaw
27 Mar 2009
Law / Are Blackberry devices popular in Poland among business and individuals? [57]
misquote. and you have altered it.
cjjc: Which is why we use Nok*ia, among others, in this house.
I have expected that this brand is more popular in Europe.
I have expected that this brand is more popular in Europe.
misquote. and you have altered it.
Wroclaw
27 Mar 2009
Law / Are Blackberry devices popular in Poland among business and individuals? [57]
Which is why we use Nokia, among others, in this house.
With new Blackberry devices you can do almost as much as you would with iPhone because they support multimedia.
Which is why we use Nokia, among others, in this house.
Wroclaw
5 Mar 2009
UK, Ireland / Poles do a U turn: England to Poland and then back to England again. [23]
Do I understand this correctly: Polish folk can't return home because they don't have a passport.
If so, it's bollocks. Polish folk can travel to the UK and back on their ID card.
So, the only thing stopping them is cash for a ticket.
"Charlotte McHugh of the charity said some of their passports had expired, but it cost a lot to travel to London to replace them so they were trapped."
Do I understand this correctly: Polish folk can't return home because they don't have a passport.
If so, it's bollocks. Polish folk can travel to the UK and back on their ID card.
So, the only thing stopping them is cash for a ticket.
Wroclaw
5 Mar 2009
USA, Canada / Looking for Polish people living in Toronto [48]
What sort of education ?
A search would be easier, if we had a keyword.
Polish Education Foundation in Toronto?
What sort of education ?
A search would be easier, if we had a keyword.
Wroclaw
21 Feb 2009
Love / Scottish & Polish relationships [229]
This topic has already been covered. Use of the search function will provide answers.
Must one submit a name for approval before the child can be named? Who decides? Is there a list of approved names?
This topic has already been covered. Use of the search function will provide answers.
Wroclaw
7 Feb 2009
Real Estate / Has the Poland real estate bubble popped? [12]
You need a website like this. Prices and pictures.
nieruchomosci-wroclaw.pl
You need a website like this. Prices and pictures.
nieruchomosci-wroclaw.pl
Wroclaw
7 Feb 2009
Life / School system in Poland? [59]
Each school is different, as is each class. They usually start at about 08:00 and finish at about 14:00
Each school is different, as is each class. They usually start at about 08:00 and finish at about 14:00
Wroclaw
6 Feb 2009
Travel / Polish Architecture [147]
It's on Grodzka (street), which runs alongside the river. Opposite Piaskowa Island. Near Hala Targowa.
The first photo seems to have been taken from the road bridge leading on to Piaskowa... and Ostrow Tumski.
i`m not sure of the above
It's on Grodzka (street), which runs alongside the river. Opposite Piaskowa Island. Near Hala Targowa.
The first photo seems to have been taken from the road bridge leading on to Piaskowa... and Ostrow Tumski.
Wroclaw
6 Feb 2009
Wroclaw
6 Feb 2009
Travel / Weird and wonderful sights in Poland [30]
Yes, they are. They are mostly in the city centre, but some of them are up to 1km from Rynek. Part of the idea is that you search for them and at the same time see parts of the city. I know where most of them are. Picture 3, above, is where they all live. And yes, I believe in Santa too.
Yes, they are. They are mostly in the city centre, but some of them are up to 1km from Rynek. Part of the idea is that you search for them and at the same time see parts of the city. I know where most of them are. Picture 3, above, is where they all live. And yes, I believe in Santa too.
Wroclaw
29 Jan 2009
Travel / Polish Architecture [147]
This building is easily missed. Although close to Rynek, it is still out of the way. If you're looking for it... it is within 100m of Hala Targowa.
Ossoilineum in Wroclaw is a beauty
This building is easily missed. Although close to Rynek, it is still out of the way. If you're looking for it... it is within 100m of Hala Targowa.
Wroclaw
23 Jan 2009
Travel / Motorcycle tour of Poland [137]
BubbaWoo is right. The deeper you go into the site, the more 404s crop up.
you decided it was kosher, got back to the forum and posted about it...?
BubbaWoo is right. The deeper you go into the site, the more 404s crop up.
Wroclaw
23 Jan 2009
Travel / Motorcycle tour of Poland [137]
Edit:
Not so nice site. Those rental bikes look good though.
you can hire bikes there
Edit:
Not so nice site. Those rental bikes look good though.
Wroclaw
23 Jan 2009
Genealogy / Surname: Krowiorz from Trembatschau (Trebaczow) / Sikora (Schikora?) [33]
There is an e-mail option in your profile. When activated, only forum members will see it.
There is an e-mail option in your profile. When activated, only forum members will see it.
Wroclaw
19 Jan 2009
Genealogy / Surname: Krowiorz from Trembatschau (Trebaczow) / Sikora (Schikora?) [33]
Be careful there were at least a dozen places in Poland with this name.
Do you have more info so that we can help you be more precise.
Neudorf.
Be careful there were at least a dozen places in Poland with this name.
Do you have more info so that we can help you be more precise.