Olaf
6 Apr 2011
News / Santander buys the third largest bank in Poland (Bank Zachodni) [11]
They bought it actually.
They bought it actually.
Olaf
5 Apr 2011
Life / Getting ripped off in Poland! Is it normal? or should it be tolerated? [97]
Haggling? Bargaining? That reminds of a Middle-Eastern fair and if either parties could just cut to the chase it would save a lot of bull shite time.
Never buy from frends or family. If it breaks (and it surely will) you'll have to kick your uncle's or cousin's arse. not a nice option. It's better with a stranger because you can claim things.
Ever heard of haggling? It's an art form.
Haggling? Bargaining? That reminds of a Middle-Eastern fair and if either parties could just cut to the chase it would save a lot of bull shite time.
you only give a good deal to friends and family.
Never buy from frends or family. If it breaks (and it surely will) you'll have to kick your uncle's or cousin's arse. not a nice option. It's better with a stranger because you can claim things.
Olaf
4 Apr 2011
Travel / How safe is Krakow for a single girl ? [35]
That's what I carry, but it deforms pockets:D. But for a girl - a chastity belt and a musket could be better...
Stray people!
Ever watched Midnight Meat Train? It was a true story than happend in Krakow suburban night tram line! :D
You should be carrying a proper chain mace with spikes.
That's what I carry, but it deforms pockets:D. But for a girl - a chastity belt and a musket could be better...
Around the square sometimes there could be people!!!!
Stray people!
On trams they will use gas to intoxicate the single girls, they will then bag them (and not in the t-bagging way) and keep them stored in dumper buckets!!
Ever watched Midnight Meat Train? It was a true story than happend in Krakow suburban night tram line! :D
Olaf
4 Apr 2011
Travel / How safe is Krakow for a single girl ? [35]
Yes, you should expect rape and/or mugging any time, 24/7 actually;]
How serious are you by asking this?
Krakow is no different than any other average city. It is safe. Just apply normal safety measures i.e. locking your door and avoiding fishy backstreets during night. If it helps you, carry some mace/pepper spray in your bag. I really don't know how else to answer that.
Yes, you should expect rape and/or mugging any time, 24/7 actually;]
How serious are you by asking this?
Krakow is no different than any other average city. It is safe. Just apply normal safety measures i.e. locking your door and avoiding fishy backstreets during night. If it helps you, carry some mace/pepper spray in your bag. I really don't know how else to answer that.
Olaf
1 Apr 2011
Life / As a black gay man (US) visiting Warsaw this summer, will I get beat up for nothing? [65]
The title of the post makes just as much sense as e.g. me writing (paraphrassed): As a caucasian straight man visiting
this summer, will I get beat up for nothing?
You do have some real problems, I hope?
The title of the post makes just as much sense as e.g. me writing (paraphrassed): As a caucasian straight man visiting
Harlem NY
this summer, will I get beat up for nothing?
You do have some real problems, I hope?
Olaf
31 Mar 2011
Language / Correct form of months when writing date? [22]
It would be cool to write whole dates in Roman numerals, like today is XXXI/III/MMXI.
roman numerals
It would be cool to write whole dates in Roman numerals, like today is XXXI/III/MMXI.
Olaf
25 Mar 2011
Law / Polish Healthcare card for Citizen, but Non-resident? [3]
Hey there,
You don't have to have a Polish EHIC. It can be issued in any country in which you pay for healthcare. I myself had 2 or 3 EHIC each from a different country. Why then try to have a Polish one if you pay for healthcare somewhere else? If you work, then it's easy, if not then you probably are taken into your parents social scheme or something similar. The link you presented has all the information and you can surely find similar onein Belgiom, and apply for EHIC...
Hey there,
You don't have to have a Polish EHIC. It can be issued in any country in which you pay for healthcare. I myself had 2 or 3 EHIC each from a different country. Why then try to have a Polish one if you pay for healthcare somewhere else? If you work, then it's easy, if not then you probably are taken into your parents social scheme or something similar. The link you presented has all the information and you can surely find similar onein Belgiom, and apply for EHIC...
Olaf
24 Mar 2011
Life / How Safe Are the Polish Cities? [179]
Every city has shady district. But basing on your story I think you were a bit carefree. A couple of strange bt friendly guys invites you to some unknown place and you go. Well, I recon you could be drunk too. But anyway this shouldn't happen to you, of course. I myself was never mugged in Krakow or anything similar. I guess I don't go with strangers to bars too.
Krakow is a dump.
Every city has shady district. But basing on your story I think you were a bit carefree. A couple of strange bt friendly guys invites you to some unknown place and you go. Well, I recon you could be drunk too. But anyway this shouldn't happen to you, of course. I myself was never mugged in Krakow or anything similar. I guess I don't go with strangers to bars too.
Olaf
24 Mar 2011
Genealogy / Marriage & Birth Records in Czech Republic / Czerny family [10]
Hi, I suppose this will help:
cgsi.org/research/intro
Just contact them.
Hi, I suppose this will help:
cgsi.org/research/intro
Just contact them.
Olaf
22 Mar 2011
News / Polish Jesuits created a Facebook site for non-believers. Atheists not a total waste? [70]
Thank God that atheists are not a total loss. So now they aspired to be humans, wow! Inferior breed, but humans:D.
Good one, Polonius3.
Thank God that atheists are not a total loss. So now they aspired to be humans, wow! Inferior breed, but humans:D.
Good one, Polonius3.
Olaf
22 Mar 2011
Love / The importance of Catholicism during marriage with a Polish girl [44]
Right you are, Noreenb.
Galford, answering your question, looks like the girl is a bit of a parochial orthodox. With your open-mindness and her lack of it, you will be having misunderstandings in many major issues of your common life. The relationship is a big question mark here, sorry...
Right you are, Noreenb.
Galford, answering your question, looks like the girl is a bit of a parochial orthodox. With your open-mindness and her lack of it, you will be having misunderstandings in many major issues of your common life. The relationship is a big question mark here, sorry...
Olaf
22 Mar 2011
Law / Starting a daycare in Poland, possible? [15]
First explain what you mean by those. Depending where you are from it means either the same or not.
There is a sort of a creche or nursery as others call it, it's called żłobek in Poland.
Children can be admitted to kindergarten when they are at least 2.5 y/o, younger ones can go to złobek
daycare
kindergarten
First explain what you mean by those. Depending where you are from it means either the same or not.
What about the kids who are younger than kindergarten age?
There is a sort of a creche or nursery as others call it, it's called żłobek in Poland.
Children can be admitted to kindergarten when they are at least 2.5 y/o, younger ones can go to złobek
Olaf
21 Mar 2011
UK, Ireland / How ENGLISH has been affected by POLISH [73]
It's Czech I think
Interestingly, the "Polka" isnt a Polish dance.....off the top of my head its Hungarian.
It's Czech I think
Olaf
21 Mar 2011
Life / Wild dogs in Poland, are they a problem for any one but me? [14]
That really sucks.
But poisoning in this way makes them suffer - their bowels are literally burned inside sometimes. And they can suffer like that even for days if you give insufficient amount of the poison. Rat poison is for rats, you'd have to give a 20x amount and stuff it into kielbasa... So definitely shooting them is much better option, more "humane" if you will. You could contact local authorities on that or local hunters association, they might be helpful, and have the skills.
That really sucks.
But poisoning in this way makes them suffer - their bowels are literally burned inside sometimes. And they can suffer like that even for days if you give insufficient amount of the poison. Rat poison is for rats, you'd have to give a 20x amount and stuff it into kielbasa... So definitely shooting them is much better option, more "humane" if you will. You could contact local authorities on that or local hunters association, they might be helpful, and have the skills.
Olaf
18 Mar 2011
Love / 12 years of marriage my Polish wife still doubts me [74]
Dude, seriously, you're either too EMOtional or you got Parkinson's.
Two totally different things but same symptom here.
WHY DOUBTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT WHY WHY WHY? EVENING GONE.
DOUBTTTTTTTT
ANYONEEEEEEEE
Dude, seriously, you're either too EMOtional or you got Parkinson's.
Two totally different things but same symptom here.
Olaf
18 Mar 2011
News / POLES FEEL LIKE JEWS HAVE TOO MUCH CONTROL IN POLAND - TRUE? [209]
... and about half of todays Germany was inhabited by Slavic tribes, if I remember well.
... and about half of todays Germany was inhabited by Slavic tribes, if I remember well.
Olaf
18 Mar 2011
Love / 12 years of marriage my Polish wife still doubts me [74]
I am not a doctor but I can tell you are in pain.
HELP ... SOME ONE ... ANY ONE ... HOW TO CURE THIS? BIG PROBLEM IN MY WIFE (POLISH). Married her as a student in krakow, since then staying in poland. nothing wrong but DOUBTS :(
I am not a doctor but I can tell you are in pain.
Olaf
18 Mar 2011
Life / Has anyone in Poland that you know been affected by H1N1? (swine flu) [44]
How do you know if it is an epidemy already? Who said that?
And how's that possible when almost no doctors provide examination to determine if it is flu or a cold or something else.
How do you know if it is an epidemy already? Who said that?
And how's that possible when almost no doctors provide examination to determine if it is flu or a cold or something else.
Olaf
18 Mar 2011
Life / Strange laws in Poland [39]
Yes, 15th century was a sad time of pogrom of gay horses. No one wants to speak about it still.
Yes, 15th century was a sad time of pogrom of gay horses. No one wants to speak about it still.
Olaf
18 Mar 2011
Life / Jodek potasowy - potassium iodide - available to buy in Poland? [3]
Why do you need them exactly?
You're not one of those freaks who'd rush for iodide pills and food and water supplies, while living in Europe just because there is a problem in Fukushima power plant in Japan, are you?
Why do you need them exactly?
You're not one of those freaks who'd rush for iodide pills and food and water supplies, while living in Europe just because there is a problem in Fukushima power plant in Japan, are you?
Olaf
14 Mar 2011
Life / Blood donation in Poland [21]
Voila!
rckik.krakow.pl
No English version but it should do.
If you have any questions maybe I can help.
Voila!
rckik.krakow.pl
No English version but it should do.
If you have any questions maybe I can help.
Olaf
14 Mar 2011
Life / Blood donation in Poland [21]
Very good idea! Just type "RCKIK" into google and find one in your city. If you're in Krakow then there is a very nice place at Rzeznicza street, where I go every 2 months or so. Funny as it is, the name of the street means butcher street and they deal with blood there:) - apart from the funny coincidence, the staff, the equipment and interiors etc. are top shelf.
Very good idea! Just type "RCKIK" into google and find one in your city. If you're in Krakow then there is a very nice place at Rzeznicza street, where I go every 2 months or so. Funny as it is, the name of the street means butcher street and they deal with blood there:) - apart from the funny coincidence, the staff, the equipment and interiors etc. are top shelf.
Olaf
14 Mar 2011
Life / Strange laws in Poland [39]
Very biblical way of dealing. Or wait, maybe it was in Quran... ;)
Anyway, that's what was supposed to be done.
And this Scottish guy should've taken care of his sheep instead of fiddling with a horse :D
In Scotland there was once a case of a man "riding" a horse. Both he and it were executed and burned.
Very biblical way of dealing. Or wait, maybe it was in Quran... ;)
Anyway, that's what was supposed to be done.
And this Scottish guy should've taken care of his sheep instead of fiddling with a horse :D
Olaf
11 Mar 2011
Life / Polish dentistry cost - 230 zl for one tooth cavity filling [99]
Holy cow! So it happened in such a short period, 8 months and 8 teeth? That seems like some deficiency of calcium or something...
Holy cow! So it happened in such a short period, 8 months and 8 teeth? That seems like some deficiency of calcium or something...
Olaf
11 Mar 2011
Life / Polish dentistry cost - 230 zl for one tooth cavity filling [99]
That's about 140 PLN per filling, not a rip off. But 8 fillings? That is a large number. You must've waited for years to reach such a state. Anyway, the place where I go gives a 1 year guarantee if you visit them regularly and if not a 6 month guarantee if I recall well, that seems quite reassuring for me.
That's about 140 PLN per filling, not a rip off. But 8 fillings? That is a large number. You must've waited for years to reach such a state. Anyway, the place where I go gives a 1 year guarantee if you visit them regularly and if not a 6 month guarantee if I recall well, that seems quite reassuring for me.
Olaf
11 Mar 2011
Law / Is it illegal to burn the bible or any religious symbols in Poland? [30]
- Crucify! Hello?! ;)
Hahahahahah! Good one, Havok.
Yep, just as any other pulp fiction literature! But books haven't got a very high energy value as combustible material:) If you still persist on burning books (which I'd frown upon), pick a paperback copy, it's cheaper;). Or try coal instead. But if burning the Bible would make you happy - go ahead you bloody blasphemer!!!
[and please, take it as a compliment:) ]
Will it matter if someone sends a letter of appreciation too? Would it balance the complaints? :)))
You just use different tool and dig somewhere else, that's all.
OMG who is it! Give names! LOL
what they would have done to you
- Crucify! Hello?! ;)
The mob is going to burn you at the stake and when all is done Radio Maria will pick up your remains and dump'em into Vesuvius
Hahahahahah! Good one, Havok.
So in private, you can burn as many as you want.
Yep, just as any other pulp fiction literature! But books haven't got a very high energy value as combustible material:) If you still persist on burning books (which I'd frown upon), pick a paperback copy, it's cheaper;). Or try coal instead. But if burning the Bible would make you happy - go ahead you bloody blasphemer!!!
[and please, take it as a compliment:) ]
So it is illegal if there are more then 2 complaints...
Will it matter if someone sends a letter of appreciation too? Would it balance the complaints? :)))
You think making love is a hobby?
Better than gardening in my opinion.
Better than gardening in my opinion.
You just use different tool and dig somewhere else, that's all.
There are a couple of posters here who clearly have wanking as their major interest in life
OMG who is it! Give names! LOL
Olaf
10 Mar 2011
Life / Strange laws in Poland [39]
Ok, maybe you're right, but isn't it a local law/regulation that a city makes when e.g. there's obligation to clean after your dog makes poo? You can get a ticket if you don't do it. I thought it's local law not countrywide? I found this:
animals.com.pl/open_pl.php?page=pages/page11b_pl.inc
Bit it is nice to see citizens taking care of their neighbourhood too:
buzzfeed.com/gavon/man-throws-dog-poop-at-owner-who-didnt-pick-up
Local regulation are not considered "Law". You can't be charged and sentenced on the basis of local regulations.
Ok, maybe you're right, but isn't it a local law/regulation that a city makes when e.g. there's obligation to clean after your dog makes poo? You can get a ticket if you don't do it. I thought it's local law not countrywide? I found this:
animals.com.pl/open_pl.php?page=pages/page11b_pl.inc
Bit it is nice to see citizens taking care of their neighbourhood too:
buzzfeed.com/gavon/man-throws-dog-poop-at-owner-who-didnt-pick-up
Olaf
9 Mar 2011
Life / Strange laws in Poland [39]
Touche! ;)
You got me scared now, but only for a sec. I think ZZ is mostly out at the Europaean parliament, ridiculing himself there, not here.
Exaggeration? You think? - Maybe they shoot in the head after 5 times, not only 3:). Because who the hell gets caught 5 times in a row? :D
Agreed, except the part above - of course there are local regulations, but maybe not going as far as death penalty or generally criminal law.
- I bet someone can easily build a defence line on the basis that he was not victimizing but pleasing the animal.
;)
Well, it's on the internet so it must be true!
Touche! ;)
And no doubt Zbigniew Ziobro, down in Krakow, would be well up for it.
You got me scared now, but only for a sec. I think ZZ is mostly out at the Europaean parliament, ridiculing himself there, not here.
I wonder if they just dreamed it up, or is it an exaggeration of the truth?
Exaggeration? You think? - Maybe they shoot in the head after 5 times, not only 3:). Because who the hell gets caught 5 times in a row? :D
We haven't got any local or town laws.
Agreed, except the part above - of course there are local regulations, but maybe not going as far as death penalty or generally criminal law.
breeching tha Animal Cruelty Act
- I bet someone can easily build a defence line on the basis that he was not victimizing but pleasing the animal.
;)
Olaf
9 Mar 2011
Life / Strange laws in Poland [39]
Do you really think that anyone is shot in the head for this? I am pretty sure this kind offence is frowned upon though:)
but three-time offenders are shot in the head.
Do you really think that anyone is shot in the head for this? I am pretty sure this kind offence is frowned upon though:)
Olaf
28 Feb 2011
Law / Healthcare for British Citizens living in Poland [30]
Wroclaw Boy, what if he comes here and starts paying working, which means also paying for healthcare - then if the medicine is on NFZ lists of refunded meds - he'll get them, I think?
Wroclaw Boy, what if he comes here and starts paying working, which means also paying for healthcare - then if the medicine is on NFZ lists of refunded meds - he'll get them, I think?