scottie1113
17 Nov 2011
scottie1113
17 Nov 2011
Real Estate / CZYNSZ - payment issue - help [43]
Czynsz is a part of life if you own a flat in Poland whether you live in it or not. Period
Czynsz is a part of life if you own a flat in Poland whether you live in it or not. Period
scottie1113
15 Nov 2011
Law / CAN I CHANGE MY SON NAME THAT WAS BORN POLAND? [15]
I know two people, both born in Poland, whose names are Armand and Margot. French names, Polish people. Does this answer your question?
I know two people, both born in Poland, whose names are Armand and Margot. French names, Polish people. Does this answer your question?
scottie1113
10 Nov 2011
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
No, it doesn't. It's sort of a package deal. It doesn't hurt that they've been to quite a few dinner parties at my flat. I wasn't going to charge anything for the lessons because they're friends, but they insisted on paying. My Polish teacher does the same thing in reverse. She refuses to take any money for her lessons, and she comes to my flat. We've been friends for more than four years and she and her husband hve been to the same dinner parties as my other friends. Strange but true.
And for Havoc-no extras. I ain't that kind of guy.
No, it doesn't. It's sort of a package deal. It doesn't hurt that they've been to quite a few dinner parties at my flat. I wasn't going to charge anything for the lessons because they're friends, but they insisted on paying. My Polish teacher does the same thing in reverse. She refuses to take any money for her lessons, and she comes to my flat. We've been friends for more than four years and she and her husband hve been to the same dinner parties as my other friends. Strange but true.
And for Havoc-no extras. I ain't that kind of guy.
scottie1113
10 Nov 2011
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
I agree. All my private students come to me, except one who picks me up at my flat and takes me to his. After a two hour lesson, his wife cooks dinner for us. It helps that they're both good friends.
I agree. All my private students come to me, except one who picks me up at my flat and takes me to his. After a two hour lesson, his wife cooks dinner for us. It helps that they're both good friends.
scottie1113
9 Nov 2011
Life / Polish dubbing in movies; why is it so that on polish television all the films are dubbed? [135]
I agree.
Does anyone have a link to Rewers with English subtitles?
You are used to it. Its totally crap though, its impossible to hear the English underneath. Sub titles are better for learning
I agree.
Does anyone have a link to Rewers with English subtitles?
scottie1113
8 Nov 2011
Real Estate / Banks in Poland selling fewer mortgages in 2011, down 49% [285]
Unfortunately, they do. Uni grads who work in shops and some friends of mine who are teachers. The latter supplement their salaries through private lessons while the former, well, simply don't buy anything.
People in Poland B don't earn that and live in towns
Unfortunately, they do. Uni grads who work in shops and some friends of mine who are teachers. The latter supplement their salaries through private lessons while the former, well, simply don't buy anything.
scottie1113
4 Nov 2011
scottie1113
4 Nov 2011
News / Polish hero pilot lands 767 without wheels. (Warsaw) [191]
I know what you meant. The word you want is degaussed.
demagnetized
I know what you meant. The word you want is degaussed.
scottie1113
4 Nov 2011
News / Polish hero pilot lands 767 without wheels. (Warsaw) [191]
I have. I've flown on LOT three times-twice to Poland and once back to the US. Completely uneventful. I was quite pleased with LOT, and should I ever visit the US again, I'd have no qualms at all about flying LOT.
Just out of curiosity how many here have actually flown Lot to North America.
I have. I've flown on LOT three times-twice to Poland and once back to the US. Completely uneventful. I was quite pleased with LOT, and should I ever visit the US again, I'd have no qualms at all about flying LOT.
scottie1113
4 Nov 2011
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
I also agree, though I charge 50zl for 60 minutes. That's just me.
I also agree, though I charge 50zl for 60 minutes. That's just me.
scottie1113
3 Nov 2011
News / Polish hero pilot lands 767 without wheels. (Warsaw) [191]
A wing in the water is a lot worse than a straight on approach to a foam filled runway. Trust me on this. I've seen both.
It's amazing that the LOT pilot was able to keep the plane straight. In contrast, watch this
A wing in the water is a lot worse than a straight on approach to a foam filled runway. Trust me on this. I've seen both.
scottie1113
2 Nov 2011
Language / How hard is it to learn Polish? [178]
Good info. Thanks. You should register on this forum.
Good info. Thanks. You should register on this forum.
scottie1113
2 Nov 2011
News / Poland 39. in Human Development Index 2011 [7]
I think you should register before I bother to answer you.
What do you think?
I think you should register before I bother to answer you.
scottie1113
2 Nov 2011
Language / How hard is it to learn Polish? [178]
I had two years of Latin in high school and then two years of French. My uni degree is in French. I also studied Italian for a while and living in Southern California for many years I picked up a little Spanish. I've also lived in Japan twice and learned some Japanese, though not kanji. Polish is more difficult than any of them.
without the benefit of either a knowledge of either Latin or German
I had two years of Latin in high school and then two years of French. My uni degree is in French. I also studied Italian for a while and living in Southern California for many years I picked up a little Spanish. I've also lived in Japan twice and learned some Japanese, though not kanji. Polish is more difficult than any of them.
scottie1113
2 Nov 2011
News / Emergency Sirens and warning systems being tested where you live in Poland? [8]
Nothing in Gdansk.
Nothing in Gdansk.
scottie1113
2 Nov 2011
News / Polish hero pilot lands 767 without wheels. (Warsaw) [191]
He was minimizing the risk of a fire upon landing. It worked and it was a good decision.
He was minimizing the risk of a fire upon landing. It worked and it was a good decision.
scottie1113
2 Nov 2011
Language / How hard is it to learn Polish? [178]
This is very true. However what makes Polish more difficult is the grammar. I'm still struggling with it, but I'm making progress.
This is very true. However what makes Polish more difficult is the grammar. I'm still struggling with it, but I'm making progress.
scottie1113
1 Nov 2011
Classifieds / English cuisine week in Lidl shops in Poland [203]
This is true.
Yep.
Unfortunately, finding good fresh shrimp here is difficult so I just buy the frozen ones. Cook them in butter and garlic, then add a sauce made from the remaining butter and garlic in the pan. Add about 400 ml of wine, preferably sherry, reduce the mixture and pour it over the shrimp. I'm making myself hungry.
I think I'll pass on English cuisine week.
"The English word scampi is the plural of Italian scampo
This is true.
scampi is a style of preparation (butter, garlic, white wine...)
Yep.
Unfortunately, finding good fresh shrimp here is difficult so I just buy the frozen ones. Cook them in butter and garlic, then add a sauce made from the remaining butter and garlic in the pan. Add about 400 ml of wine, preferably sherry, reduce the mixture and pour it over the shrimp. I'm making myself hungry.
I think I'll pass on English cuisine week.
scottie1113
1 Nov 2011
scottie1113
1 Nov 2011
UK, Ireland / "If it's not Polish, it's shite" - What is great about Polish Beer in UK? [78]
I like Amber Naturalny.
I like Amber Naturalny.
scottie1113
1 Nov 2011
scottie1113
25 Oct 2011
UK, Ireland / Websites for Poles to benefit from Britain! [210]
What a bigot!
And what do you contribute to your country, other than your bigotry and hatred? Take a valium and go back to bed little boy.
I can't stand the Slavic cunts to be honest. You belong in Poland, working towards a better Poland. Not stealing our benefits under the "EU" banner (which is ending for UK soon anyway :) )
What a bigot!
And what do you contribute to your country, other than your bigotry and hatred? Take a valium and go back to bed little boy.
scottie1113
25 Oct 2011
Life / Do I have to do something to start receiving mail in Poland? (moved from the US) [33]
Here in Gdansk I have to go to the post office that handles my post code. A map of the city shows where it is. I always get a notice from the post when I have to go there to pick up something that was delivered when I wasn't home. It's never failed in four years.
Here in Gdansk I have to go to the post office that handles my post code. A map of the city shows where it is. I always get a notice from the post when I have to go there to pick up something that was delivered when I wasn't home. It's never failed in four years.
scottie1113
21 Oct 2011
Real Estate / Demand for apartments low in Poland's main cities [89]
I like to play poker. Small stakes, only 20zl a game, but it makes all the difference if you believe in your cards enough to pay a little and see a few more. Otherwise you're just blowing smoke with nothing to lose.
Sort of like playing poker. Neither one is a sure thing, and this seems reasonable to me. It's put up or shut up time.
I like to play poker. Small stakes, only 20zl a game, but it makes all the difference if you believe in your cards enough to pay a little and see a few more. Otherwise you're just blowing smoke with nothing to lose.
Sort of like playing poker. Neither one is a sure thing, and this seems reasonable to me. It's put up or shut up time.
scottie1113
20 Oct 2011
Life / Colors of Poland - funny animation outline of Poland [17]
Flacki is tripe soup, and it's delicious.
Flacki is tripe soup, and it's delicious.
scottie1113
20 Oct 2011
scottie1113
20 Oct 2011
Real Estate / Demand for apartments low in Poland's main cities [89]
I'm not, and she's in no hurry. I've been living here for 3 1/2 years. It's all good.
don't act desperate with her!
I'm not, and she's in no hurry. I've been living here for 3 1/2 years. It's all good.
scottie1113
20 Oct 2011
Real Estate / Demand for apartments low in Poland's main cities [89]
That's what I want. I live in it. Unfortunately, it's in Gdansk in Old Town and the owner hasn't yet decided if she wants to sell it or not. She knows I want it, and I'm I'm first on her list. It's only a question of price.
may only be able to afford 50 m2.
That's what I want. I live in it. Unfortunately, it's in Gdansk in Old Town and the owner hasn't yet decided if she wants to sell it or not. She knows I want it, and I'm I'm first on her list. It's only a question of price.
scottie1113
20 Oct 2011
Law / Medical Malpractice in Poland - seeking accountability? [146]
My Polish doctor friends have told me that this a common practice. It's hard to believe, but they all tell me that it's true.
paid a bribe to get bumped to the front of the queue
My Polish doctor friends have told me that this a common practice. It's hard to believe, but they all tell me that it's true.