teflcat
9 Jul 2012
Travel / Can we take fruit in with our hand luggage in Poland? Some countries won't allow it [12]
Don't forget the Levis Irwin!
Don't forget the Levis Irwin!
teflcat
9 Jul 2012
Travel / Can we take fruit in with our hand luggage in Poland? Some countries won't allow it [12]
Sorry for being nosy but why are you bringing fruit to Poland in Summer?
Sorry for being nosy but why are you bringing fruit to Poland in Summer?
teflcat
9 Jul 2012
UK, Ireland / The West Highland Way - 96 miles through some of Scotland most beautiful routes. [28]
I've just been reading Ranulph Fiennes' book about his Transpolar expedition, in which he said that Scottish lumberjacks use Avon's Skin So Soft, or something like that, against the wee fukcers (midges, not American ladies). Ever heard that? I wonder if it would work with mossies.
I've just been reading Ranulph Fiennes' book about his Transpolar expedition, in which he said that Scottish lumberjacks use Avon's Skin So Soft, or something like that, against the wee fukcers (midges, not American ladies). Ever heard that? I wonder if it would work with mossies.
teflcat
9 Jul 2012
UK, Ireland / The West Highland Way - 96 miles through some of Scotland most beautiful routes. [28]
Gorgeous country.
[quote=dtaylor5632]carrying 32kgs of camping gear and food for 96 miles without the luxuries of hotels ect, just roughing it totally. [/quote
What, not even a dram to keep the midges at bay?
Gorgeous country.
[quote=dtaylor5632]carrying 32kgs of camping gear and food for 96 miles without the luxuries of hotels ect, just roughing it totally. [/quote
What, not even a dram to keep the midges at bay?
teflcat
9 Jul 2012
UK, Ireland / Crying Polish truck driver on British roads is Internet hit [269]
150Zł fine? Er...no.
150Zł fine? Er...no.
teflcat
9 Jul 2012
Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]
Any idea where I can do a welding course?
The best-qualified workers will be offered monthly salaries of as much as zł.7,000
Any idea where I can do a welding course?
teflcat
9 Jul 2012
Life / Wroclaw Stadium and the Queen gig. [20]
Spot on. They're just milking nostalgia. I was a big Who fan until Keith Moon died. It just wasn't the same after (how many drummers could that be said about?).
it's not Queen without FM, it's like a tribute band.
Spot on. They're just milking nostalgia. I was a big Who fan until Keith Moon died. It just wasn't the same after (how many drummers could that be said about?).
teflcat
9 Jul 2012
UK, Ireland / Crying Polish truck driver on British roads is Internet hit [269]
So this guy was victimized because and only because he was Polish, right? Nothing to do with stopping an HGV on the hard shoulder. Thanks mona, now we know what a terrible deal Poles get from the anti-Polish British police. ffs
A sample of usual bashing of some Polish driver, driving a truck on Polish plates, they could not resist to leave it as they would do it if it was on English plates.
So this guy was victimized because and only because he was Polish, right? Nothing to do with stopping an HGV on the hard shoulder. Thanks mona, now we know what a terrible deal Poles get from the anti-Polish British police. ffs
teflcat
9 Jul 2012
Travel / Can we take fruit in with our hand luggage in Poland? Some countries won't allow it [12]
Durian is not a good idea.
Durian is not a good idea.
teflcat
8 Jul 2012
UK, Ireland / Crying Polish truck driver on British roads is Internet hit [269]
"The driver's convinced he's being picked on." No, surely not.
"The driver's convinced he's being picked on." No, surely not.
teflcat
7 Jul 2012
Life / A rant on customer service in Poland [42]
I had this recently in Galeria Alfa in Białystok. There were three little slivers of duck; just a taste. Noodle w Pudle is a nice idea but 22PLN for a carton of noodles? I go to a little place called Asia to go near work and get chicken with noodles for just under 10PLN. And they offer a wicked hot sauce and chopsticks.
Mekong Duck at Noodle w Pudle and there was no duck.
I had this recently in Galeria Alfa in Białystok. There were three little slivers of duck; just a taste. Noodle w Pudle is a nice idea but 22PLN for a carton of noodles? I go to a little place called Asia to go near work and get chicken with noodles for just under 10PLN. And they offer a wicked hot sauce and chopsticks.
teflcat
6 Jul 2012
Life / When did Poles stop consuming alcohol on Christmas day. Is it a longstanding tradition or [10]
Seriously Polonius, you should come to Poland.
"sonsuming". Started Christmas early Milky?
Except amongst the more primitve unedacated types (lumpenproletariat, menial workers, farm hands, etc.) who can't imagine a celebration wtihout booze.
Seriously Polonius, you should come to Poland.
"sonsuming". Started Christmas early Milky?
teflcat
5 Jul 2012
Genealogy / my Polish Grandfather in Hitler Youth? HOW? [65]
Christ on a bike. Harry, do you really need to throw the trolls red meat with that awful Rhodes quote?
Please note that the above does not apply if you discover that you are actually English, for as we all know to be born an Englishman is to win first prize in God's lottery.
Christ on a bike. Harry, do you really need to throw the trolls red meat with that awful Rhodes quote?
teflcat
5 Jul 2012
Genealogy / my Polish Grandfather in Hitler Youth? HOW? [65]
Don't beat yourself up over this. It's nothing to do with you now.
Perhaps along with the current pope. If I'd been a fourteen-year-old boy at that time and in that place, I'd have been drafted into the same rotten boy scout gang, whether I wanted to or not.
I discovered he has a German Identity Card of him in the Hitler youth!!!!!!
Don't beat yourself up over this. It's nothing to do with you now.
It says he was accepted into The Hitler Youth in Krotoszyn, Warthegau in January 1943 at 14 years of age
Perhaps along with the current pope. If I'd been a fourteen-year-old boy at that time and in that place, I'd have been drafted into the same rotten boy scout gang, whether I wanted to or not.
teflcat
3 Jul 2012
Love / How would you describe Polish girl in one word only? [37]
Ineffable. (Although some are eminently effable)
Ineffable. (Although some are eminently effable)
teflcat
1 Jul 2012
News / SUNDAY WITHOUT MASS IN POLAND - Judaeo-leftist Wyborcza gloats [165]
It's called irony.
Actually, it's because Roman Catholicism is a cult and Poles are finally getting that--and we killed, but not murdered, Jesus. We did not have mens rea.
It's called irony.
teflcat
1 Jul 2012
News / SUNDAY WITHOUT MASS IN POLAND - Judaeo-leftist Wyborcza gloats [165]
Perhaps because they are
and murdered Jesus.
Anyone know why?
Perhaps because they are
Jewish-controlled leftist-liberal
and murdered Jesus.
teflcat
1 Jul 2012
News / SUNDAY WITHOUT MASS IN POLAND - Judaeo-leftist Wyborcza gloats [165]
As compared with your razor-sharp powers of rhetoric.
Most people are probably lying in bed now trying to shake off a hang over
As compared with your razor-sharp powers of rhetoric.
teflcat
1 Jul 2012
News / SUNDAY WITHOUT MASS IN POLAND - Judaeo-leftist Wyborcza gloats [165]
Look in the mirror. I was in Baghdad when you were in dad's bag.
idealistic and naive
Look in the mirror. I was in Baghdad when you were in dad's bag.
teflcat
1 Jul 2012
News / SUNDAY WITHOUT MASS IN POLAND - Judaeo-leftist Wyborcza gloats [165]
I didn't drink last night and my wife washes my car. Some of us non-believers do actually do interesting stuff, like reading books (or writing them). Some are probably doing volunteer work today, with no hope of eternal reward. Meanwhile, in the churches millions are attempting to strike deals with the Almighty. "If you get me through my exam, I'll be good."
But I realise there are people who regard nursing a hangover or washing the car as spiritually more uplifting.
I didn't drink last night and my wife washes my car. Some of us non-believers do actually do interesting stuff, like reading books (or writing them). Some are probably doing volunteer work today, with no hope of eternal reward. Meanwhile, in the churches millions are attempting to strike deals with the Almighty. "If you get me through my exam, I'll be good."
teflcat
30 Jun 2012
Language / Learn Polish or Russian [86]
Or English.
if you wanna learn useful language learn French or Spanish or German
Or English.
teflcat
27 Jun 2012
Life / Poland needs more immigrants and their children - which nationalities are the best? [518]
Welcome to PF, where a thick skin is required and a thick brain is optional.
Yes, as do we all. Treaty obligations, for example.
It's amazing what I'm reading, and makes me sick.
Welcome to PF, where a thick skin is required and a thick brain is optional.
I have to learn more about history
Yes, as do we all. Treaty obligations, for example.
teflcat
27 Jun 2012
History / The story about German- Polish reconciliation [194]
The cynic in me takes that as meaning we, the taxpayers, will get f**ked.
Seriously though
It's all good.
the two neighbors “are now at a stage of consummating” the relationship.
The cynic in me takes that as meaning we, the taxpayers, will get f**ked.
Seriously though
All good news for Poland - the country is growing up, it's seen as stable and on the right path.
It's all good.
teflcat
23 Jun 2012
Work / Cost of Living, Average Salaries and Job sites in Poland [263]
On that salary you'll live like a Lord's bastard. Your kids will also save money because of the cheaper cigarettes when they start to smoke.
would I be able to lead an above average life style
On that salary you'll live like a Lord's bastard. Your kids will also save money because of the cheaper cigarettes when they start to smoke.
teflcat
23 Jun 2012
Language / Jas Fasola = Mr. Bean, why? [12]
The utterly unfunny Mr. Bean is hardly an everyman figure. Mr Pooter, perhaps. Atkinson's best work was in Blackadder in my opinion.
The utterly unfunny Mr. Bean is hardly an everyman figure. Mr Pooter, perhaps. Atkinson's best work was in Blackadder in my opinion.
teflcat
21 Jun 2012
Life / What does an american citizen need to do to live in Poland with his Polish citizen wife? [35]
For the benefit of North Americans who live in places at risk of tectonic plate movements, may I clarify Harry's statement. Lublin is a fine place to live.
Lublin is a cracking place
For the benefit of North Americans who live in places at risk of tectonic plate movements, may I clarify Harry's statement. Lublin is a fine place to live.
teflcat
21 Jun 2012
Life / Jehova's witnesses in Poland - how to deal with them? [110]
That's also been my experience. My mum had a great way of getting rid of JWs. She simply said, "We're Jewish" and they always turned tail and disappeared. Not bad for an Irish Catholic. Oh my God, she lied! I guess she's burning in hell now.
Two immaculately dressed young men told me to f myself when I very politely told them that I was not going to invite them into my flat (in London) after they had repeatedly asked me if I was happy. (I was, especially after one of them said that)
...and how many of the chosen are women?
Basically what I said was, I appreciate the time you have taken, I wish you good luck but I am not interested.
That's also been my experience. My mum had a great way of getting rid of JWs. She simply said, "We're Jewish" and they always turned tail and disappeared. Not bad for an Irish Catholic. Oh my God, she lied! I guess she's burning in hell now.
mormons seem to be slightly less harmful?
Two immaculately dressed young men told me to f myself when I very politely told them that I was not going to invite them into my flat (in London) after they had repeatedly asked me if I was happy. (I was, especially after one of them said that)
In their belief system, only 144,000 will be chosen for heaven....they're religion has 7.65 million worldwide. That's not very good odds. ;)
...and how many of the chosen are women?
teflcat
21 Jun 2012
Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]
I know a lot of teachers in my region and few of them can live decently on their salary. In fact I don't know a single teacher who doesn't take private students. As for uni teachers, the pay is abysmal. There's no way I could live on my pay, which just covers the repayments on a loan I took to buy a modest second-hand car a while ago.
For example, a teacher in Warsaw earns the same wage as a teacher in Poland’s poorest places (the difference is that in those places one can live on that but in Warsaw it doesn’t even pay for ones flat).
I know a lot of teachers in my region and few of them can live decently on their salary. In fact I don't know a single teacher who doesn't take private students. As for uni teachers, the pay is abysmal. There's no way I could live on my pay, which just covers the repayments on a loan I took to buy a modest second-hand car a while ago.
teflcat
20 Jun 2012
Real Estate / What do you pay in rent/mortgage in Poland? [144]
Why don't you just buy a house with cash?
How do I know,??? cos Ive just visited over 18 lenders in Malpolska regarding this matter in the last 2 weeks. NONE were offering 100% mortgages.
Why don't you just buy a house with cash?
teflcat
20 Jun 2012
Food / Your favourite Polish foods! [180]
Sorrel soup is very common where I live (in the east). Costs nothing to grow. Perhaps an acquired taste, but I liked it first time.
Is it used in mainly desserts,or in other dishes as well?
Sorrel soup is very common where I live (in the east). Costs nothing to grow. Perhaps an acquired taste, but I liked it first time.