History / Teaching our kids about Poland's History [57]

Spelling is not important on these boards. It's making a valid point that counts.

Travel / Is it safe to travel to Poland? [194]

I can see that this is an old thread. But.

I've never read so much rubbish. Poland is as safe as any other country.

The roads here can be bad and there are far too many accidents. 'Aggresive' driving is not going to help [are you serious Mike ?]

You can book a seat on a train.

Thousands of people visit Poland every year. Some of them will have problems, not all. Visiting Poland is no different to visiting any other country.

Love / Spanish guy trying to get a Polish girl - her parents prefer guys form Poland? [19]

Warlord,

Your age, background and willingness to meet her parents might help. If they meet you and like you then things will be easier. Her mum and dad will be thinking of her education and a secure future. It's up to you to show that you really care.

Travel / Warsaw or Krakow in October? [29]

Did you guys forget Wroclaw ?

To answer the question. Krakow

But you can have fun in Warsaw [so I'm told]

Travel / Just back from Krakow [120]

This smile thing is a bit silly. Who goes around with a smile on their face all day long ?
It doesn't matter where you are. People don't smile without reason. For the most part people are getting on with their lives and have no reason to smile at those they don't know.

But you can be sure that Polish folk do have a good sense of humour and it does show itself, if you look.

Travel / Just back from Krakow [120]

Everyone in London has a smile and is willing to help at a moments notice. I think not.

Travel / Just back from Krakow [120]

Frank,

Post 19. For the most part I agree.

Travel / Just back from Krakow [120]

I seem to remember a few countries complaining about 'brits' on binge weekends.

Learning the language seems not important when you are with friends on a long weekend.
Many of these people never come back. They go and annoy someone else in another capital.

Travel / Just back from Krakow [120]

Am I right in saying that these 'boozers' are in the 18-25 age group.

Travel / Just back from Krakow [120]

I stand corrected.

Might this be true: Too much money, not yet married, and an attitude of F*** you.

Travel / Just back from Krakow [120]

Now I understand and I agree.

I should tell you that I'm from England, older than most, and out of touch with some things as I've been here for quite some time.

Travel / Just back from Krakow [120]

Simon_porter00,

Your second to last paragraph. The point is that locals [in any city] should never have to feel threatened.

As for the World Cup, that is every four years not every weekend. Are you saying that we should have British bobbies on the streets of Krakow every weekend.

I agree some Polish youth can be as bad.

Travel / Just back from Krakow [120]

simon_porter00,

I understand what you are saying and I agree with most of post #40. However, I still think that guests have to learn more about the county they are visiting. And I for one don't want pictures of security guards in my album.

Travel / Just back from Krakow [120]

simon_porter00,

I don't know how long you have been using this forum. But welcome and please post some more.

Genealogy / Weryho-Darowski family [21]

aida56

'Veryho' sounds Ukranian.

If you find out where your family came from then look at a pre-war map it might make sense.

Life / Thoughts on Music in Poland [132]

BubbaWoo,

Did you see Lech Janerka ? He was on top form this year.

Genealogy / Weryho-Darowski family [21]

aida56,

That's OK. Maybe someone will be able to help now. :)

Genealogy / Weryho-Darowski family [21]

aida56,

The best place to ask for help on English genealogy is: Rootschat.com

Not rootsweb. There is a difference.

When doing Genealogy in England you might have problems with the 'hundred year rule'

Life / Thoughts on Music in Poland [132]

Try this guys.

1500videos.com

Please, give me your thoughts.

Life / Thoughts on Music in Poland [132]

This band have free downloads/samples. I can't promise that they'll be to your taste.

Ocean

ocean.art.pl

Life / Thoughts on Music in Poland [132]

I haven't heard anything from them for years. I've no idea what happened to them.

Life / Thoughts on Music in Poland [132]

Iwona,

Disco Polo

Disco music based on Polish musical trends.

Life / Thoughts on Music in Poland [132]

I've just got back from Maanam in concert. They were on Piaskowa island here in Wroclaw. The guitar work was good but I found the vocals a little rough [but that's just the Polish style] You couldn't miss anything because they had a large screen to the right of the stage. As usual with these open-air events it poured with rain, it was cold and it was windy. But I didn't pay, so for me it was worth it. One last note. At certain moments I felt that I was at a 70s rock concert.

If you haven't seen them, they are good.

Life / Poland Religion in daily life/ INTERVIEW for school paper [28]

My church doesn't have a carpet. All other points I agree with Ly_.

Life / Poland Religion in daily life/ INTERVIEW for school paper [28]

Krysia,

I can't speak for churches in the US, and while I agree with Ly_, what you say about Polish churches is somewhat true in my area. Like you say. All churches are different.

Life / Poland Religion in daily life/ INTERVIEW for school paper [28]

Iwona,

Yes you're right. Easter baskets on Saturday. In a service which lasts about 15 minutes and is repeated most of the day. Sometimes this service is outside if the weather is good [at our church]

A little test for you all. What is in the basket ?

Life / How Safe Are the Polish Cities? [179]

I'm sorry to hear of your trouble. Stations in Poland seem to have a way of attracting violence.

Life / Thoughts on Music in Poland [132]

Fisz,

Is that Fisz or Fish ?

Life / Thoughts on Music in Poland [132]

Ah !

There are lots of posters for Fiszemade. But I know nothing about him/them.