pawian
5 Oct 2012
pawian
5 Oct 2012
pawian
5 Oct 2012
pawian
5 Oct 2012
History / Why did the PRL keep many symbols of Poland's 2nd Republic? [12]
Most did and joined it: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Democracy_of_the_Republic_of_Poland
No, communists were able to destroy everything.
Did they form new political parties,
Most did and joined it: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Democracy_of_the_Republic_of_Poland
the cult of Pilsudski was so immense that perhaps they wouldn't wanted to have messed with such a thing anyway.
No, communists were able to destroy everything.
pawian
5 Oct 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Yes!
It is the Imperial Castle: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Castle_in_Pozna%C5%84
Next:
Where in Poznań?:
Poznan Poland
Is this the same building, but different angle?
Yes!
It is the Imperial Castle: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Castle_in_Pozna%C5%84
Next:
Where in Poznań?:
Poznan Poland
pawian
5 Oct 2012
pawian
4 Oct 2012
pawian
4 Oct 2012
History / Why did the PRL keep many symbols of Poland's 2nd Republic? [12]
It is quite understandable. They didn`t need to change anything because it was hidden from the public eye.
When i found that out, i was surprised that the communists simply didn't change everything.
It is quite understandable. They didn`t need to change anything because it was hidden from the public eye.
pawian
4 Oct 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Baacon, let me present a few riddles from the city you seem to be residing at right now - Poznań:
Baacon, let me present a few riddles from the city you seem to be residing at right now - Poznań:
pawian
4 Oct 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Wow, thanks for bringing it up!
Old Brewery in Poznań, statue of beer glass:
Wow, thanks for bringing it up!
Old Brewery in Poznań, statue of beer glass:
pawian
4 Oct 2012
Food / What made in Poland produce would you recommend [110]
Come on! Dump that silly purse. Turn to your credit cards instead. :):):):)
Yes, the one which brings fondle memories of the past. It was created in mid 1960s.
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwik_%28detergent%29
The producers organised a very successful advertising campaign with the slogan, Ludwik, to the saucepan! Ludwik is a male name.
Come on! Dump that silly purse. Turn to your credit cards instead. :):):):)
pam:What is Ludwig?washing-up liquid
Yes, the one which brings fondle memories of the past. It was created in mid 1960s.
Ludwik - the first in Poland, dishwashing detergent, produced since 1964 by the Group of Inco (formerly Inco-Veritas SA). Its manufacturing method has been patented under No. 50169 [1] in 1965. Coauthors of the invention are Eng. Hanna Majchert and Eng. Zbigniew Korda. Patent owner has been the United Economic Teams INCO Warsaw, currently INCO Group. Originally Ludwik was sold in glass containers. Since the 80s and 90s the product is sold in distinctive white bottle with green and clear logo.
In the '60s Ludwik producer held the first campaign under the slogan "Ludwik to the pan." It enjoyed great success, as broke through the stereotype of distribution of roles in the household.
Today, the Ludwik brand signed a whole range of chemical products, to which includes, among others, lotions and balms, dishwashing, dishwashing formulations, universal cleaning products, specialty products, and detergents.
In the '60s Ludwik producer held the first campaign under the slogan "Ludwik to the pan." It enjoyed great success, as broke through the stereotype of distribution of roles in the household.
Today, the Ludwik brand signed a whole range of chemical products, to which includes, among others, lotions and balms, dishwashing, dishwashing formulations, universal cleaning products, specialty products, and detergents.
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwik_%28detergent%29
The producers organised a very successful advertising campaign with the slogan, Ludwik, to the saucepan! Ludwik is a male name.
pawian
4 Oct 2012
Travel / Traveling around Poland - our photo stories with very personal commentary [225]
Sunny? :):):)
11 July
We drove through the city of Poland
to visit the Monument to 1970 Fallen Shipyard Workers
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_to_the_Fallen_Shipyard_Workers_of_1970
The Monument to the fallen Shipyard Workers 1970 (Polish: Pomnik Poległych Stoczniowców 1970) was unveiled on 16 December 1980 near the entrance to what was then the Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk, Poland. It commemorates the 42 or more people killed during the Coastal cities events in December 1970. It was created in the aftermath of the Gdańsk Agreement and is the first monument to the victims of communist oppression to be erected in a communist country. It was designed by: Bogdan Pietruszka, Wiesław Szyślak, Wojciech Mokwiński and Jacek Krenz.
I had seen it in 1983 for the first time.
The gallery around the monument shows the history of Solidarity phenomenon.
Gdansk mayor, for historical reasons, brought back the old communist name for Gdańsk Shipyard - Lenin Shipyard. It caused huge controversy and protests.
1980 strike historical reminders.
with modern accents
Solidarity Center construction site
Everything I do, I do it for you. :):):)
I always work that way, leaving everything for the last minute. And I am always in time! :)
Gdansk Zoo. It is very big so plan half a day to see everything. We didn`t visit all places due to fatigue.
Rope Park is a must! My kids were enthralled.
Dino Park
Next, we went to see the EURO 2012 stadium. Pity, it was closed.
Hey, newly weds were allowed inside to take photos! It is unfair! Why on earth had I forgotten to take my VIP card?????
Driving through the city again:
Custom plates
In the early evening we went to the beach but the weather got dull. Water temperature - 16 degrees C.
Yet, there were a few kamikazes who went for a swim. We were tired so we didn`t. :):):):)
Cracovia colours! :):):):)
German family - tough guys. :):):)
Polish family - tough guys. :):):)
Watch out! Seals!
You can smoke here
Protect dunes!!!!
Don't think it's going to be quite as sunny as in your photos,
Sunny? :):):)
11 July
We drove through the city of Poland
to visit the Monument to 1970 Fallen Shipyard Workers
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_to_the_Fallen_Shipyard_Workers_of_1970
The Monument to the fallen Shipyard Workers 1970 (Polish: Pomnik Poległych Stoczniowców 1970) was unveiled on 16 December 1980 near the entrance to what was then the Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk, Poland. It commemorates the 42 or more people killed during the Coastal cities events in December 1970. It was created in the aftermath of the Gdańsk Agreement and is the first monument to the victims of communist oppression to be erected in a communist country. It was designed by: Bogdan Pietruszka, Wiesław Szyślak, Wojciech Mokwiński and Jacek Krenz.
I had seen it in 1983 for the first time.
The gallery around the monument shows the history of Solidarity phenomenon.
Gdansk mayor, for historical reasons, brought back the old communist name for Gdańsk Shipyard - Lenin Shipyard. It caused huge controversy and protests.
1980 strike historical reminders.
with modern accents
Solidarity Center construction site
Looking forward to seeing this, interesting photos Pawian, Thanks for uploading them before i go:):)
Everything I do, I do it for you. :):):)
I always work that way, leaving everything for the last minute. And I am always in time! :)
Gdansk Zoo. It is very big so plan half a day to see everything. We didn`t visit all places due to fatigue.
Rope Park is a must! My kids were enthralled.
Dino Park
Next, we went to see the EURO 2012 stadium. Pity, it was closed.
Hey, newly weds were allowed inside to take photos! It is unfair! Why on earth had I forgotten to take my VIP card?????
Driving through the city again:
Custom plates
In the early evening we went to the beach but the weather got dull. Water temperature - 16 degrees C.
Yet, there were a few kamikazes who went for a swim. We were tired so we didn`t. :):):):)
Cracovia colours! :):):):)
German family - tough guys. :):):)
Polish family - tough guys. :):):)
Watch out! Seals!
You can smoke here
Protect dunes!!!!
pawian
4 Oct 2012
History / Why did the PRL keep many symbols of Poland's 2nd Republic? [12]
A source for what? If you mean party members and priests hand in hand, just look at the photo. It is a real one from mid 1940s with that Soviet agent President Bierut, AL-murderer Rola Żymierski and other nasty top communist leaders in the background who opened a newly-built facility and allowed priests to bless it. :):):)
Harry, don`t make me look for sources for you, just read what you are written about and follow these guidelines:
Such guys like you don`t ask others for sources - they provide them themselves!!! Poniał??? :):):):):)
A source for what? If you mean party members and priests hand in hand, just look at the photo. It is a real one from mid 1940s with that Soviet agent President Bierut, AL-murderer Rola Żymierski and other nasty top communist leaders in the background who opened a newly-built facility and allowed priests to bless it. :):):)
Harry, don`t make me look for sources for you, just read what you are written about and follow these guidelines:
o be fair, not all expats you can learn from - but some of them are incredibly well informed. Take Harry for instance - the guy's idea of fun is to go exploring ruined graveyards in obscure Polish towns in the east. His passion for Polish history is incredible
Such guys like you don`t ask others for sources - they provide them themselves!!! Poniał??? :):):):):)
pawian
4 Oct 2012
Food / What made in Poland produce would you recommend [110]
Gdańsk is famous for amber stuff:
Gdansk, Sopot and the Baltic coast are a definite destination for those who (like my friend) are shopoholics and totally in love with Amber jewellery! :) What you pay in a Wizzair fair, you'll probably save on a few items of beautiful jewellery pieces - so it's worth a weekend shopping trip! [...]
inyourpocket.com/poland/gdansk/shopping/jewellery
inlovewithpoland.com/blog/?p=1954
Gdańsk is famous for amber stuff:
Gdansk, Sopot and the Baltic coast are a definite destination for those who (like my friend) are shopoholics and totally in love with Amber jewellery! :) What you pay in a Wizzair fair, you'll probably save on a few items of beautiful jewellery pieces - so it's worth a weekend shopping trip! [...]
inyourpocket.com/poland/gdansk/shopping/jewellery
inlovewithpoland.com/blog/?p=1954
pawian
4 Oct 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Nope, though Poles do have potatoes almost every day.
Yes!!
PS. Pam, btw, when are you going to Gdańsk?
a potato reepository?
Nope, though Poles do have potatoes almost every day.
Something to do with bread?
Yes!!
PS. Pam, btw, when are you going to Gdańsk?
pawian
4 Oct 2012
News / Prediction: Poland to be World Superpower in XXI century [147]
No, it has never come to my mind to imagine it.
How?
Are you counting on being acknowledged as the Fourth Polish prophet?
Have you ever wondered how the world would be had Poland been the sole Superpower in this Globe?
No, it has never come to my mind to imagine it.
How?
This possibility cannot be completely erased that one fateful day, Poland will rise and the world would see its glory!
Are you counting on being acknowledged as the Fourth Polish prophet?
pawian
4 Oct 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
It`s ok. :):):):)
Sorry, I couldn`t resist that one more time.
Clashes based on Trainspotting,
1.
At 0:23 a secondary school female student invites a stranger home and has sex with him, with parents on house. Fairly impossible here.
you just don't get their sense of humour Pawian, she was playful for the sake of it:
It`s ok. :):):):)
Pawian! I have told you before not to share our private pix on PF!
Sorry, I couldn`t resist that one more time.
Clashes based on Trainspotting,
1.
At 0:23 a secondary school female student invites a stranger home and has sex with him, with parents on house. Fairly impossible here.
pawian
3 Oct 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
:):):):)
Sorry, no.
It is a more useful facility.
Hint: Without it, people would be deprived of their daily staple....
:):):):)
Sorry, no.
It is a more useful facility.
Hint: Without it, people would be deprived of their daily staple....
pawian
3 Oct 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
Yes, and here is another clash of cultures.
Polish women may seem volatile but for sure they are more trustworthy than foreign women from US, UK, CAN who are praying mantises.
Yes, and here is another clash of cultures.
Polish women may seem volatile but for sure they are more trustworthy than foreign women from US, UK, CAN who are praying mantises.
pawian
3 Oct 2012
Travel / Photo tales from Krakow, Poland [10]
I love driving through slum districts in Cracow and looking at their shabby dwellings, admiring people`s ingenuity in collecting all kinds of stuff from nearby dump sites and fitting it onto their houses to protect themselves from cold, pigeons or nosy onlookers. When there is a will, there is a way.
I love driving through slum districts in Cracow and looking at their shabby dwellings, admiring people`s ingenuity in collecting all kinds of stuff from nearby dump sites and fitting it onto their houses to protect themselves from cold, pigeons or nosy onlookers. When there is a will, there is a way.
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pawian
3 Oct 2012
pawian
3 Oct 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
Yes, foreign women from the rotten West are known for that. Somebody told me they are veritable man-eaters.
youtube.com/watch?v=z8IO6h3gMlI
You don`t thnik I am so crazy as to allow myself to be eaten?
Yes, foreign women from the rotten West are known for that. Somebody told me they are veritable man-eaters.
youtube.com/watch?v=z8IO6h3gMlI
You don`t thnik I am so crazy as to allow myself to be eaten?
pawian
3 Oct 2012
History / Why did the PRL keep many symbols of Poland's 2nd Republic? [12]
Yes, communist didn`t crack down on the Polish society from the very beginning. They tried to attract unwilling Poles to communism, sort of. Do you know that till 1947-48 priests were allowed to take part in official ceremonies attended by communist party members?
It changed when Stalin gave orders to Polish comrades to quicken the pace of socialist revolution in Poland.
Was it to prove legitimacy as the real Polish state?
Yes, communist didn`t crack down on the Polish society from the very beginning. They tried to attract unwilling Poles to communism, sort of. Do you know that till 1947-48 priests were allowed to take part in official ceremonies attended by communist party members?
It changed when Stalin gave orders to Polish comrades to quicken the pace of socialist revolution in Poland.
pawian
3 Oct 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
Yes, women I know and trust.
I am afraid unfamiliar females may put sth into my drink and then take advantage of me.
lol... hmmm just familiar ones then?
Yes, women I know and trust.
I am afraid unfamiliar females may put sth into my drink and then take advantage of me.
pawian
3 Oct 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
Sorry, I don`t drink with unfamiliar women.
(I'll pay you a drink ;))
Sorry, I don`t drink with unfamiliar women.
pawian
3 Oct 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
OK, OK, I made up my mind and I accept reality, whatever it is. :):):):)
OK, OK, I made up my mind and I accept reality, whatever it is. :):):):)
pawian
3 Oct 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
Nope, it doesn`t make sense, your French interlocutor is pulling your leg, it is her specialty, to dupe newbies into tall stories about Poland. Be careful! :):):):)
oh i wasn't aware they had to learn french because of joining the eu but i suppose it makes sense.
Nope, it doesn`t make sense, your French interlocutor is pulling your leg, it is her specialty, to dupe newbies into tall stories about Poland. Be careful! :):):):)
pawian
3 Oct 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
Yes, true, but 200 years ago. :):):):)
Really? :):):):):)
Hey, French guys, I looked through your posts and noticed this clash of opinions:
How can you explain it?
My sister did.
I didn`t because it got on my nerves too much.
In Poland (like in most countries) it is a language spoken and learnt by the elite.
Yes, true, but 200 years ago. :):):):)
since 2004 because of Poland's joining the UE, all high officials have to learn it.
Really? :):):):):)
Hey, French guys, I looked through your posts and noticed this clash of opinions:
french is probably a lot easier to learn
French is more complicated than English since more complexed structures.
How can you explain it?
I bet you have never taken French ;).
My sister did.
I didn`t because it got on my nerves too much.
pawian
3 Oct 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
Different grammar is a piece of cake.
Didn`t they teach you at the university that one/third of modern basic English vocabulary is of French origin?
scribd.com/doc/28613683/The-Origins-of-the-English-Language-FAQs
Yesterday I looked at the blackboard dribbled all over by the French teacher and I understood everything. :):):):)
Are you sure you speak French?
very different grammatical structures[quote=ilmc]french is probably a lot easier to learn a
Different grammar is a piece of cake.
Didn`t they teach you at the university that one/third of modern basic English vocabulary is of French origin?
scribd.com/doc/28613683/The-Origins-of-the-English-Language-FAQs
Yesterday I looked at the blackboard dribbled all over by the French teacher and I understood everything. :):):):)
I speak both i don't see the variance
Are you sure you speak French?
pawian
3 Oct 2012
Life / Poland needs more immigrants and their children - which nationalities are the best? [518]
Still, immigrants from Nicaragua, Salvador and a few other banana republics whom I met in NYC once, said they prefered US with its crime and other drawbacks to their own countries, torn by cruel wars, poverty, corruption.
Still, immigrants from Nicaragua, Salvador and a few other banana republics whom I met in NYC once, said they prefered US with its crime and other drawbacks to their own countries, torn by cruel wars, poverty, corruption.