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PolskaDoll   
2 Jul 2007
News / What is wrong with Poland that Poles emigrate? [167]

Why does this Pete guy called himself "Polish" when he quite clearly does not like the country or the people from it!!!

I am from the UK (which, Pete, is bigger than just England), and I love the fact that it is busy with people from other countries and cultures. I have made many Polish friends over the last couple of years and I would not be without them.

In the place where I work there are Polish people who work for just above minimum wage and work 12 hours a day with only 1 hour and 30 mins off for breaks, but they rarely complain and just won't entertain the thought of going on the dole. I might add that they are working in the kitchens and domestic side of things and are filling spaces that we have advertised relentlessly but no one has been interested in.

I might also add that I admire the guts of people who can come to another country and make a new life away from their families and friends and at a relatively young age. Most of the Polish people I have met speak pretty good English. I myself speak limited Polish and German, certainly not enough to get away with in either Poland or Germany.
PolskaDoll   
21 Jul 2007
News / What is wrong with Poland that Poles emigrate? [167]

Funny how some people need to raise their self esteem by trying to portray how well off they are.......

I've never felt the need and I don't think Polska Doll has either !!

I can't be bothered with people who try to win arguments by the size of their bank account. I never tell anyone what I earn. Only myself, my bank manager and the wages officer in my work know exactly how much it is. All anyone else needs to know is that the bills get paid!
PolskaDoll   
26 Jul 2007
Language / Use of Kochanie in Polish [37]

Can 'kochanie' not be used as a friendly term like here in Britain some friends say to each other 'how are you darling?'. Maybe like 'jak sie masz kochanie' to a friend???
PolskaDoll   
31 Jul 2007
Genealogy / Vintage Photos of Polish ancestors [144]

Hey this is great. When was it taken?

I love hearing the history and seeing pictures. I have none to share that I am aware of so far :-(
PolskaDoll   
31 Jul 2007
Genealogy / Vintage Photos of Polish ancestors [144]

Isn't it amazing to get just a little snippet of a time before any of ours? I wish that I had something to put here but I'm really looking forward to seeing old pics that might appear here.
PolskaDoll   
31 Jul 2007
Genealogy / Vintage Photos of Polish ancestors [144]

Amazing. Like you say, the dresses are so lady like but also so simple as well. Not like the hats...
PolskaDoll   
5 Aug 2007
Food / Your favourite Polish foods! [180]

Sorry it's a bit late PD,

Hey no worries! Thanks for taking the time to post it! :-)

I've saved the website for future reference! I think I'm going to get a Polish friend to cook them with me at first! lol :-)
PolskaDoll   
11 Aug 2007
Polonia / Ever been to Sweden? [185]

marvellous sheds.

of great interest to donkeys of course...

Sweden and Norway have never really interested me, Iceland on the other hand. Not been but I think its a place I would be making plans to see in the next couple of years.
PolskaDoll   
22 Aug 2007
Travel / Hometown / Vacation pictures Poland [201]

Some Pics of Poland

I found these online...

earth-photography.com/Countries/Poland/Poland_Cracow_View.html





They are just three of dozens of amazing pictures I have looked at tonight...
PolskaDoll   
4 Sep 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]

I did have a (quick - cos I am working) look through Polonia UK but couldn't see anything so apologies if I am repeating a topic previously written about.

Just reading about Taste Of Polonia in Chicago (and wishing I had been there) I was wondering if there are any Polish festivals in the UK. Or does anyone know of any in the pipeline?

Thanks
PD :)
PolskaDoll   
4 Sep 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]

found this info PD via google for you

londontown.com/LondonEvents/PolishFestivalVIII/c7609?utm_source=London Monthly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LondonMonthly26

there you go :D its about last years so maybe finding out some links from it will prove fruitful

Thanks for the link, I just had a look. Sounds like it was fun and went down well yet I don't see any evidence on that site that it's happening this year (or has happened). I'll keep searching.

:)

Out of interest...

If there were to be a large Polish festival in the UK next summer maybe (like TOP perhaps) how many of you would attend?
PolskaDoll   
12 Sep 2007
Language / Pol/Eng Dictionary for Mobile Phones [15]

Hey

A friend of mine has a Pol/Eng:Eng/Pol translator/dictionary on his mobile phone which he downloaded from the Internet for free. However, when I try to download it, my virus scan is going nuts. Currently trying to download to PC so that I can scan it, before transferring to phone.

So does anyone know of something would be the same as above but would download without viruses and would be suitable for a Sony Ericsson, brand new model phone?

Thanks

PD :)
PolskaDoll   
12 Sep 2007
Language / Pol/Eng Dictionary for Mobile Phones [15]

I don't know yet, am trying to download to PC but it's having virus alerts all over the place. I don't know why. It's marked as a safe site.
PolskaDoll   
13 Sep 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]

If festival means food

Polish food, yes, would be part of it.

and the UK means the southeast of England

No, most likely nowhere near.
PolskaDoll   
13 Sep 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]

Some of us can't afford to go very far.

You're preaching to the converted.

However, I know the issues involved of people who wouldn't be able to come (a disinterest in Poland being one) but my question was general.
PolskaDoll   
13 Sep 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]

But the issues of ability to travel to such an event, and of interest (whether by Polish people in the UK or non-Poles) are relevant. Many wouldn't have the time away from work, the money to get anywhere...

Yes, the point is, this would be a well advertised event, people would have time to arrange time off work and to put money aside for the event. It wouldn't be a surprise that it was happening.
PolskaDoll   
23 Sep 2007
News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]

Talking about Euro 2008 qualifiers last night, a friend was surprised to hear that Poland had a national team...

We let her off because she really doesn't know much about football...
PolskaDoll   
25 Sep 2007
USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]

It's true that many Brits are using this site as a place to whinge about Polish people and they're not doing much else while here.

Personally I am sick of people saying they can't get a job because of Polish people. Get real, they can't get a job cos they're sitting on the Internet insulting people rather than looking for one.
PolskaDoll   
25 Sep 2007
USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]

well said.. there are plenty of people who would rather moan than get off their fat dupas and change their situation

I agree. They want the mountain brought to them!

this is a Polish forum ffs, so if you dont like em then just sod off and go back to surfing for prn or whatever else you do to pass the time.

Well said.
PolskaDoll   
25 Sep 2007
Language / Pol/Eng Dictionary for Mobile Phones [15]

Where did you get this?

I was looking at them yesterday and a very basic one was £19.99 and only had about 5 languages on it and the one with more languages was £29.99.
PolskaDoll   
25 Sep 2007
USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]

Yes this could have a lot to do with it. Also the fact that we like to think we're multi-cultural in the UK but compared to the USA we aren't really. Such a big influx of people from one nation has seemingly caused a lot of negative feeling - or that is the impression given anyway, particularly on here.

I've said this before somewhere on PF. The Polish have always been prominent in UK society.
PolskaDoll   
30 Sep 2007
Language / Pol/Eng Dictionary for Mobile Phones [15]

Okay, thanks Sausage! Am in town just now, might go and have a looky... :)

(delayed response!) yes

Not half :)
PolskaDoll   
18 Oct 2007
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]

Not really a festival,

It's more of an exhibition...but ought to be good.

Just checked the Positively Poland event ..... it should have been at Earl Court 16-18th November 2007, but has been re-scheduled for Spring 2008 !

And they're a bit vague on the new date.

But if they set a date I can manage I'll probably take the trip :)

the Positively Poland event

Has been rescheduled 16-18th May this year. Positively Poland. Anyone thinking of going?