Life / How Polish are you? [74]

80% ...Looks like I'm going to move ;)

Life / How Polish are you? [74]

And 80% on the 2nd test :)

News / The Polish government has announced a potential VAT rise from 22% to 23%. [19]

Just curious, as I may be moving to Poland in the near future...In the USA we pay 6% sales tax in my State. If I purchase something in a store (Except food and certain clothes) and it costs $1.00 , I would pay $1.06 , which includes "Tax".

How does VAT work? Would my $1.00 purchase be $1.23 ?

Thanks in advance!

Czesc

USA, Canada / PRICE OF POLSKI SPIRYTUS IN CHICAGO? [9]

96% 192 Proof Available in Connecticut ..... $42.00 for 1.75 Liters...

Language / What do you like in Polish language? [70]

Bazookas are weapons in the military sense ... and female weapons in the "tit" sense :)

Cześc

News / New cross war in Warsaw [530]

Did anyone see the lastest concerning the cross? Opinions...

UK, Ireland / Too many Poles in UK? [52]

There are so many errors in this persons posts it is amazing! He is unable to spell in almost every post. His use of punctuation, if used all, is incorrect and, makes his statements nonsensical. If he is an example of the education that is received in Great Britain, than it's just logical that an intelligent Polish person would make people like him unable to find employment.

And also, I understand that you are not here to write an essay, but you may have unwittingly written an "esay" as you so eloquently put it. :)

I think it's time to talk a few English lessons. I will be moving to Poland in the near future. If you would like English lessons I will make sure to be prepared for the "manny" "special education" students, such as yourself, that NEED English lessons.

Good luck in life ( you WILL need it). :)

Food / Polish Eating Habits [87]


NEVER heard of it. Potatoes and bread? How do you mean ? Actually putting the potatoes onto the bread? If so, I have never heard of it ANYWHERE in the USA.

Granted, MANY people in the USA are overweight. Mostly through their own diets and lack of movement. I ride a stationary bicycle every day in order to get the metabolism going :) and am not overweight at all.

I have been watching a lot of Polish television due to my move to Poland within a year. I see MANY overweight Poles on the news! Let's hope it doesn't become a trend.

All in all though, most Poles are in respectable shape in comparison to other nationalities.

I hope I don't put on weight considering all the GREAT Polish food I am looking forward to. I do eat a LOT of Polish dishes now but, I think they will taste better in Poland :)

Czesc

Genealogy / Mixed-Blood Poles in America (Do we count?) [118]


Did you make that up? I've never heard it used anywhere in the USA.

Life / Passing your Polish language and culture to your kids [74]


I learned Polish BEFORE I learned English .... Thanks to my parents ! And now that I will be moving to Poland at 45 years of age... I appreciate the knowledge even more!

Genealogy / Kuczynski family: Looking for Coat of Arms [10]

Merged: Has anyone ever heard of my uncle...Janek Kuczynski?

He was an Olympic wrestler in the 60's for Poland and a medal winner! He was a great man that just passed recently.

Just curious if he was known in Poland .....

Genealogy / Kuczynski family: Looking for Coat of Arms [10]

Dziękuję !!!!

To był mój wujek! Moja mama straciła go, i 2 innych braci w 3 tygodnie !

RIP Wujek Janek

Please, keep to English Language in this thread. Thank you.

I cannot believe I used an S in Kuczynski! My mother is laughing ....which is great! She is so proud of her brothers!

Poland...it's in your blood...and I am proud to be Polish and always will be!

Thank you for the links...any other comments appreciated... He was a man I always looked up to. He visited the US for a few months, as did his wife. They were a married couple that could not stand being apart, true love is what they had. His wife ( my ciocia) was VERY ill just before Wujek Janek's death and he was beside her the entire time. She was only home for a few days after extensive heart surgery, that she barely survived. Wujek then died during breakfast at home with her. He did not suffer, Which I thank God for! I am proud of my family and what they have done for Poland ( LONG story) and cannot wait to move there to spend the rest of my life. I am lucky to have my cousin coming shortly to discuss the transition. He knows me well and, knows my love of Poland! I look at the pictures of me as a child in Poland visiting Babcia Antonia...and I appreciate my heritage and the history of my family. Well I promised to make the Bigos when my cousin arrives. He taught me to make it "properly" last vistit a few months ago. Looks like I'll be cooking for 3 days :)

And it was so hard for my mother ...we received a call EVERY week for 3 weeks ...one brother ...after another ...had passed...I cannot imagine her pain! I take care of her and will be bringing her to Poland, which is her dream!

I lost 3 uncle's that I loved and spoke to often. My heart still cries when I think of them.

Sorry to ramble...

I can speak and read Polish ....but I spared you my poor writing skills...for now :)

BEST TO ALL THE PEOPLE OF POLAND!

Genealogy / Kuczynski family: Looking for Coat of Arms [10]

Just wondering ...are you refering to wrestling,squatting and the name ?

Thanks for the breakdown of the name ...

Genealogy / Kuczynski family: Looking for Coat of Arms [10]

I realize that the name has been inherited through history. It was just unclear to me if you were insulting him/the name or, just give me a bit of fact concerning the name.

If they were some facts for me to know ...thank you !

If not...well ... you should be able to understand how someone would feel concerning an insult on their family name.

I wish you the best, and hope I misunderstood your comment!
Maybe we can meet in Poland soon and discuss this in detail!

Thinking good thoughts...wishing you the best....

Work / English teacher from Turkey, have any chance to work in Poland? [71]


No to be rude, your English skills are horrendous! You are definetly NOT fluent in the English language. Teaching a foreign language to someone requires skill as well as knowledge. You may have the skills to teach...but not to teach English!

If you do go to Poland I wish you luck...you will need it :)

I tried to be honest and not rude...

Travel / Going to PL in April, I hope that the people I meet are as great as I know already [4]

I plan on being laid back... I am in NO WAY the loud obnoxious type that I imagine some see...I live and let live... Life is too short! Respect others and hopefully they respect you. Money is just part of life...happiness is what you make of life. I am not rich nor will I try to act rich. I am what I am. I hope that I can contribute to Poland in the future and possibly help the country,in some way. I have been proud of being Polish (some may say point out I am first generation, USA) and always will be. My father fought for Poland and many in my family have given all they have, to a country they love. My uncle (recently passed on) beat a Russian in the Olympics in the 60's and brought a medal to Poland. I hope I can contribute in my own way.

I know what Poland has gone through and what it currently is... I plan on appreciating everyone I meet and everything I see!

Czesc!

Law / WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE EURO CURRENCY TO POLAND? [101]

Merged thread:
Poland and the Euro

I will be moving to Poland in the near future. I will be on a fixed income and I am wondering what the affect of the Euro will have on Poland amd its economy.

Thank you in advance for any info !

Rysiek

Travel / Bars in or near Pomiechowek [5]

I was looking for something a little less expensive... but thanks for the info!

Life / Back from Poland! I belong there! [16]

I think I am one step closer to returning to PL. I went through quite a bit and saw life the way it is. I realize that the rest of my life in PL will be different than in the US , but, I think I know where I belong. I want say thank you to Poland and the people I have met! I met the rich and the poor, the happy and the sad. While I noticed some materialistic values, it was quite understandable and expected considering the history of Poland. Some of the rich were unhappy, yet the people with less seemed to give more.

I hope the lady that is selling a home will keep me 1rst in line (money talks though, in the US and PL ) .

Thanks again to PL amd God Bless Poland and ALL its people!

Rysiek

USA, Canada / What Polish Spirit would you bring back to the States? [13]

I just got back from Poland... Zubrowka in PL is MUCH better than the Zubrowka in the USA! It is still illegal in the USA and the knock-off versions do not compare. In the USA you can get a bottle that will say Zubrowka on it and also one called Bison Grass Vodka. The US one's are OK but do not compare to the REAL thing.

Just my 2 zloty :)

Czesc!

Life / Observation of Polish drivers, by and English anthropologist. [94]


And it is aproximately 24 KM's or so. Very nice road...but it is only the last few KM's before Gdansk....It would be nice if it did go from Warsaw to Gdansk. It is a long drive except for that short stretch.

Life / Alternative for Medicover (private healthcare insurance in Poland)? [5]

GREAT question! I just returned from Pl and was researching that amongst many other things :) It seems the coverage is also limited by distance from their facilities and, also your age. If I recall correctly if you are over 65 ( I'm not :)) you will not be covered unless you are within 15 KM of their closest facility. For example you need to be within 15 KM of the Warsaw facility. Your future location is then an issue.

There are a bunch of them springing up so I also hope that some knowledgeable people respond.
Myself I'm also looking at options for me and my mother in Gdansk or possibly Warsaw. I prefer Gdansk if anyone has recommendations.

Czesc....

USA, Canada / Moving from United Kingdom to USA. Is it worth it? [136]

You will DEFINETLY NOT need a diploma from a Grad School. You will need to pass a test in the State you would be working . As an electrical contractor, you may have an easier time getting hired ( just my opinion and the local newspaper ads). If you get your contractors license here you may do VERY well being self-employed at some point. Even though the economy is not doing well, electricity is something we all use! Good luck and do a little research on licensing requirements in the State you may choose. They will also hire the best person for the job (or the one they can afford), not American first. If you're good , you'll can make some GREAT money in your field!

Life / Back from Poland! I belong there! [16]

My relatives are looking at a place for me in Gdansk ! Right next door to my Ciocia. It looks like I may be there for good by the end of the year. I miss Poland and am working daily preparing for the move.

Czesc

Study / A List of Schools in Poland? [12]


"On the internet" would be the correct form. :)

Travel / What do you know about Torun, Poland? [30]

Pierniki :)