Genealogy / Coats of arms of Polish cities [51]

Nice!

Gniezno, the oldest capital of Poland, has the most patriotic coat of all:



Cradle of the Polish state

Around 940 AD Gniezno, being an important pagan cult center, became one of the main fortresses of the early Piast rulers, along with aforementioned fortresses at Giecz, Kruszwica, Poznań, Kalisz, £ęczyca, Ostrów Lednicki, Płock, Włocławek others. Mieszko I might have moved the capital to Gniezno from Poznań after his own and his realm's baptism, but actual move of the capital to Gniezno might have coincided with a growing German menace of the late 10th century and early 11th century depositing the remains of Saint Adalbert in a newly built church, to underline Gniezno's importance as the religious centre and capital of Bolesław I Chrobry's kingdom.

These historical facts make its position in Polish history similar to Canterbury or Rheims.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gniezno

Bulls in coats:

Turek

Leszno



Człuchów

Żywiec



Kazimierza



Bieruń:

Off-Topic / Loading a photo of Poland from your mobile/cell phone takes 30 seconds, come on! [86]


Oops, I am sorry. I didn`t know it is such a sore for you.

I wonder, is it common in Britain to receive disdain/contempt from people if you haven`t got the latest gadgets? How serious is it?

If yes, it is very sad because it certainly fuels "the keep up with the Joneses" attitude, this backbone of consumer society.

I prefer to stay in Poland, where people are not as obsessed with possessing as in the rotten West.

Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]

British guys aren`t as prudish and reserved as Poles. Some Brits who visit Poland love taking off their clothes and running all over the place naked, to the shock of natives. Pity it is a male performance only.

patrz.pl/filmy/nagi-brytyjczyk-na-rynku-w-krakowie

You certainly heard about Prince Harry and Kate M. having photos taken of and published in magazines. Shouldn`t Poles learn from Brits how to enjoy life in a relaxed, easy going manner? I think we are too stiff.

Off-Topic / Loading a photo of Poland from your mobile/cell phone takes 30 seconds, come on! [86]


How about going to the cinema?

Off-Topic / Loading a photo of Poland from your mobile/cell phone takes 30 seconds, come on! [86]


Wrong! It isn`t a sink - it is a toilet mini washbasin. :):):):)


Soon! Be patient!

No more comments on the toilet?

Come on....... it is not your style :):):):):)

Off-Topic / Loading a photo of Poland from your mobile/cell phone takes 30 seconds, come on! [86]



There was a period when I (then we) didn`t possess a TV set for over 10 years, actually. From 1991 to 2003 exactly.

WB, I would like to give you more food for thought as you seem fascinated with my life.

Enjoy and feel free to comment on this latest stuff:

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Off-Topic / Loading a photo of Poland from your mobile/cell phone takes 30 seconds, come on! [86]


Yes, indeed. My current needs are quite basic: forums, mail, news portals, photography, test writing etc. And cult games like Panzer General twice a year.


Yes, indeed. I have always kept away from consumer culture because I am a mean Krakowian :):):):). I used my old Nokia 3310 for a few years because it was so reliable and I didn`t mind when my students scorned me. :):):):):)

Off-Topic / Loading a photo of Poland from your mobile/cell phone takes 30 seconds, come on! [86]


Why not, but how are they better than my current needs?

Besides, I heard the new systems don`t allow you to play old games. I have a few cult ones from 1990s and wouldn`t like to lose them.


OK, it could be 3 years, I don`t remember too well.

But, again, how can a wider monitor improve my life? Do I really need a new one? Mine is sufficient for me.


If you say so. I don`t remember. Good that you do. :):):)


Nope, you didn`t read carefully: I mentioned my clients.


It is a standard state of my desk unitl I clean it up, like I did yesterday:

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Off-Topic / Loading a photo of Poland from your mobile/cell phone takes 30 seconds, come on! [86]

???????? :):):):)


Yes, what is wrong with that? I still use XP Home. It is enough for my needs.

What else would you suggest? Vista or is there anything new than that?


Hmm, I think I bought it 2 years ago.

Is two years enough to say old about stuff in UK?

Sorry, I didn`t know it.


Yes, I need it to take quick notes of my customers` details when they call in the evening for lessons/ courses. After I few days, I exchange the scribbled sheet for a new one.

BTW, it makes a nice mouse pad. :):):):)


hahahaha I am glad to make you happy! :):):)

Thanks for your vivid interest, WB.

Really, I appreciate it.

Have you got any other questions?


Yes.

But why do you mention it??????

BTW, did you notice the mess on my desk? :):):):)

News / Rest in Peace Anna Walentynowicz or is it...?! [63]

I know it isn`t my mother.

On the dissecting table is not my mother - said after the inspection body excavated from the tomb of Anna Walentynowicz her son , Janusz . According to him , there may be a change of bodies . According to the representative of the family Walentynowicz attorney . Stefan Hambura , prosecutors from the office shall order the exhumation of all the victims of the Smolensk disaster .

- I know my mom. I know what she looked like , and the body , which was exhumed , it is certainly not her - said after leaving the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Wroclaw son of Anna Walentynowicz , Janusz . He added that he hoped that the second exhumed in recent days, the body will prove his mother. - Can recognize it in the other person and bury where she wanted to be buried in Gdansk - he said.

News / Rest in Peace Anna Walentynowicz or is it...?! [63]


So far it is her son who claims so.

News / Children licking cream off a Polish priest's legs "inappropriate" says NGO [116]


So, I scored one good deed today for giving you a hearty laugh. :):):):)

Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]

Bol, you won`t believe it but I just saw a white mouse running on the floor!

Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]

Funny!:):):)

You talk about Apple systems. I saw a modern Apple computer at a student of mine`s a few years ago, you know, this model with a ROM-drive built in the monitor. Then I learned the drive got broken and its repair would cost a fortune,so they bought an ordinary PC. :):):):)

News / Children licking cream off a Polish priest's legs "inappropriate" says NGO [116]


teachers + cream + children + dirty knees just shouldn't mix



They may consider the priest a wonderful teacher who has excellent contact with their kids???

News / Children licking cream off a Polish priest's legs "inappropriate" says NGO [116]


The parents say there wasn`t licking, just touching the cream with lips. :):):)


Yes, quite possible. E.g., Sobieski continually calls the priest pervert. I forgot, how is this syndrome called in psychology about transfering you own problems onto other people?

Life / Best-looking Polish post-war celebs.... [12]


Agreed. She was an outstanding actress.

Feldman made her film debut in Celuloza (1953), directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz. Her career continued with various supporting roles. She was best known for a male role of an elderly disabled painter Nikifor in Mój Nikifor (My Nikifor), for which she won the award for best actress in 2004 at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia and numerous awards at other festivals in the world:

News / GDP of Poland.. 338 billion pop-38.5mil Cali GDP 1.7 Trillion pop-37.7mil [70]


Has Cali grown in the same way as Poland since 2008? :):):)

tradingeconomics.com/poland/gdp

USA, Canada / Fresh czernina in Chicagoland [5]


So, any info on where you can buy czernina in Chicago? I would like to know.... just in case...

News / New constitution In Poland? [57]


The case got outdated.


Free election again?

News / IPN apologises to Adam Michnik [15]


But we mustn`t judge people by their family, only by what they are, must we?

Life / Best-looking Polish post-war celebs.... [12]


en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krystyna_Feldman

USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]


Exactly.

News / Children licking cream off a Polish priest's legs "inappropriate" says NGO [116]


Sorry, it is only your subjective perception. I haven`t changed my style an iota. hahaha


hahaha prove it.

News / Children licking cream off a Polish priest's legs "inappropriate" says NGO [116]


Yes, thanks to Catholic upbringing which has been prevalent so far.

When it finishes one day, we will become as rotten as the West.

News / Children licking cream off a Polish priest's legs "inappropriate" says NGO [116]


No, no, don`t hold the whole ceremomy in contempt. It was sort of traditional ritual, present in many places in Poland - schools, unis, scouts, workplaces etc. It takes different forms but the idea is like in ancient times - introduce a novice into a new environment/group.

But normally kids don`t have to lick anything from anybody`s knees. In our school we had various crazy contests.

PS. Which I have never really approved of because I suppose not all kids like such acts. I would prefer not to see such pranks.

News / Children licking cream off a Polish priest's legs "inappropriate" says NGO [116]

It is simply disgusting and should be officially banned. Did he wash his knees before the act? I am sure he didn `t. Yuk!

Life / Typical for the Poloniandists [171]


Remember Prussian, then German propaganda against Poland?

In the towns Germans were the victims of insane incitement, leading to a state of boycott, terror, and direct danger to life, which the Warsaw Government tolerated and

encouraged.

archive.org/stream/PolishAtrocitiesAgainstTheGermanMinorityInPoland/Poland_djvu.txt

Why, can you tell me?

This outbreak of concentrated fury and Polish national passion directed against everything German and invoked by the Polish officials, seemed to be the
unavoidable solution for putting an end to the intolerable tension between Germany and Poland. When, therefore, on Sept. 1, 1939 the ever increasing avalanche of defence
measures against the Polish provocations and attacks, which led to open raids by Polish soldiery into German territory, culminated in the entry of German troops into Poland,

Life / Typical for the Poloniandists [171]

It is a common belief that most of those who tarnish the image of Poland in the way you just described are hired agents who do it for money or other benefits.

Whether they come from Jewish or another group, is the matter to be researched.


It is the Imp of Perverse syndrome.

Life / Typical for the Poloniandists [171]

If that is your point, sorry, it is a miss.

It is mostly Am Poles who are constantly trying to tell Poland Poles how to live, who to vote etc. and are not afraid to show their anger, even fury, when we make other choices.


Sorry, but I got distracted a little and don`t know what you are talking about now. Do you mean sth particular I wrote here or you are thinking in general?


Maybe. I won`t defend it like Kmicic defended Częstochowa.


Your love is requited. You never cease to give me a feeling of enormous security. Thanks.

PS> You remind me of my father whom I barely knew because he was kidnapped by bad people when I was a baby.