davidpeake
22 Feb 2010
Classifieds / Expat groups / parents / clubs - Wroclaw [13]
Hi, there is a wroclaw expats group on facebook.
Hi, there is a wroclaw expats group on facebook.
davidpeake
20 Nov 2009
Australia / Polish Culture in Melbourne, Australia [87]
Tel: +61 3 9363 394119 Carrington Drive, Albion 3020Melway: 26 B8
Tel: +61 3 9363 394119 Carrington Drive, Albion 3020Melway: 26 B8
davidpeake
16 Jun 2009
Life / Polish plantlife and similar flora where you live. [81]
These one's grow to about 3-4 metres i was told, 80 in so far, 1 fence line, got another 3 to do, plus the 60 metres drive way.
These one's grow to about 3-4 metres i was told, 80 in so far, 1 fence line, got another 3 to do, plus the 60 metres drive way.
davidpeake
16 Jun 2009
Life / Polish plantlife and similar flora where you live. [81]
I Sean, we have just started planting some trees on our block, a couple of different fruit trees, 80 or so tuje's. Some others im not sure of, i enjoy gardening also, we are hoping to biuld this year, so when we get some water connected i am going to have a vegie patch and hopefully put some more trees in, grape and normal. Apparently the soil we have is great. will try to post some pics.
I Sean, we have just started planting some trees on our block, a couple of different fruit trees, 80 or so tuje's. Some others im not sure of, i enjoy gardening also, we are hoping to biuld this year, so when we get some water connected i am going to have a vegie patch and hopefully put some more trees in, grape and normal. Apparently the soil we have is great. will try to post some pics.
davidpeake
26 Mar 2009
Real Estate / Septic systems in Poland [11]
Hi All,
Has anyone recently built a house and had to install a septic system, would like to know what systems are out there in the market.
Hi All,
Has anyone recently built a house and had to install a septic system, would like to know what systems are out there in the market.
davidpeake
2 Feb 2009
Life / Tips on tipping in Poland [45]
One thing I have found is if paying by card, is to make sure you have some cash for the tip, as with most places if you include it with your card payment, the waitress/waiter won't see any of it.
One thing I have found is if paying by card, is to make sure you have some cash for the tip, as with most places if you include it with your card payment, the waitress/waiter won't see any of it.
davidpeake
3 Dec 2008
Classifieds / English speaking AA meetings in Wroclaw? [23]
my god there is 9 meeting places for AA just in Wroclaw, I hope none of them are at pubs, good luck storm, also welcome to Wroclaw..
my god there is 9 meeting places for AA just in Wroclaw, I hope none of them are at pubs, good luck storm, also welcome to Wroclaw..
davidpeake
26 Aug 2008
davidpeake
14 Aug 2008
Australia / I am looking for Polish restuarants in South Australia [30]
try this link, has a contact you maybe able to call for info
uk.holidaysguide.yahoo/p-travelguide-84111-action-describe-dozynki_polish_festival_adelaide-i
try this link, has a contact you maybe able to call for info
uk.holidaysguide.yahoo/p-travelguide-84111-action-describe-dozynki_polish_festival_adelaide-i
davidpeake
18 Jul 2008
Travel / Mobile Internet in Poland (traveling for a couple of months) [17]
yep, did know that, the wife had an exam and could use the internet for it via the laptop, was the easiest and cheapest way we could find. It wasnt that expensive per month if you took out the contract.
yep, did know that, the wife had an exam and could use the internet for it via the laptop, was the easiest and cheapest way we could find. It wasnt that expensive per month if you took out the contract.
davidpeake
18 Jul 2008
Travel / Mobile Internet in Poland (traveling for a couple of months) [17]
May have been like that in February, but when we cancelled last week before the month was up, it cost us 200zl, but that was via a business so it could be different rules.
May have been like that in February, but when we cancelled last week before the month was up, it cost us 200zl, but that was via a business so it could be different rules.
davidpeake
18 Jul 2008
Travel / Mobile Internet in Poland (traveling for a couple of months) [17]
The ERA one is for a 2 year contract, you can disconnect in the first month only, and pay a fee of 200zl. Other than that I think you have no choice.
The ERA one is for a 2 year contract, you can disconnect in the first month only, and pay a fee of 200zl. Other than that I think you have no choice.
davidpeake
18 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / Time for the Poles from the UK to go home [437]
I agree totally Shelley, I think more effort should be put into finding all the illegal aliens as they say.
I agree totally Shelley, I think more effort should be put into finding all the illegal aliens as they say.
davidpeake
25 Feb 2008
Work / Why Poland employers are afraid of hiring any foreign nationals? [171]
on my current trip to poland im noticing an increasing amount of failing businesses - people who have sunk huge amounts of money into ventures that obviously wouldnt work from the off set... its kinda worrying...
has anyone else noticed this?
have noticed a bit of that around my area bubba
on my current trip to poland im noticing an increasing amount of failing businesses - people who have sunk huge amounts of money into ventures that obviously wouldnt work from the off set... its kinda worrying...
has anyone else noticed this?
have noticed a bit of that around my area bubba
davidpeake
14 Feb 2008
Life / Indian Stores In Warsaw [139]
mmm yummy, love indian and asian food, might have to get a order delivered down to Wroclaw.
mmm yummy, love indian and asian food, might have to get a order delivered down to Wroclaw.
davidpeake
7 Feb 2008
Travel / Motorcycle tour of Poland [137]
hey wild, i would be interested in a harley if you are inporting them, email me some more details
hey wild, i would be interested in a harley if you are inporting them, email me some more details
davidpeake
5 Feb 2008
Australia / Just got home to Australia, but I miss Poland! [47]
hey king,
arrived just before chriisy, then left on the 8th Jan, was damn hot, was sitting in the shade sweating with the 40 degrees.
hey king,
arrived just before chriisy, then left on the 8th Jan, was damn hot, was sitting in the shade sweating with the 40 degrees.
davidpeake
4 Feb 2008
Australia / Just got home to Australia, but I miss Poland! [47]
just got back to Poland from Aus, the weather was a tad warm down in Melbourne
just got back to Poland from Aus, the weather was a tad warm down in Melbourne
davidpeake
21 Nov 2007
Real Estate / Cost of a two-bedroom apartment and living in Wroclaw? (For purchase) [11]
probably not much change from 500,000 zl
probably not much change from 500,000 zl
davidpeake
29 Oct 2007
davidpeake
12 Sep 2007
Real Estate / The current property boom in Poland is a bubble [342]
Many, thats not a overly true statement, more are actually from families that decided to move of their own free will.
But yes i agree some of us Australians do probably act correctly while away from home, but having travelled the world, i can say that you should not judge others until you see what your own country folk do while in other countries also.
Its not just aussies.
point out that Australians are decended from British cast-offs
Many, thats not a overly true statement, more are actually from families that decided to move of their own free will.
But yes i agree some of us Australians do probably act correctly while away from home, but having travelled the world, i can say that you should not judge others until you see what your own country folk do while in other countries also.
Its not just aussies.
davidpeake
12 Sep 2007
Real Estate / The current property boom in Poland is a bubble [342]
What a load of ******** Giles
To all you decent Australians out there I apologies for my rantings, but the majority of your country men are like chavvy Brits. Kunts
What a load of ******** Giles
davidpeake
24 Aug 2007
Real Estate / The current property boom in Poland is a bubble [342]
I do believe there is some money still to be made, but long term property is not something i'm after in Poland, I have my piece of land, a flat and will probably build next year, i suppose i'm lucky as i will still be able to keep the flat. I think the big money making on quick turn overs may be not as good as 5 years ago. But thats my op. Im sure there is others here willing to give it a go.
I do think it is hard for the locals, some find good jobs, some dont, its like that all over the world, look at some of the areas around Melb, i would not live their, but its up to people and what they can afford, atleast in Poland uni is free. so you do have a good education system.
I think some of the big companies coming into Poland, should have stricter rules placed on them, its not a slave labour country, they need to treat people a bit better, i have heard some shocking stories.
I suppose the big difference i see is that some of us foregniers can afford to take a gamble with our money and it wont kill us if it doesnt work, but if it does, we have made a bit.
As for us investing in Poland, each to there own, i pay my tax here, zus, insurance, all the thing locals do, so i see no reason why i cant make some money here.
I do believe there is some money still to be made, but long term property is not something i'm after in Poland, I have my piece of land, a flat and will probably build next year, i suppose i'm lucky as i will still be able to keep the flat. I think the big money making on quick turn overs may be not as good as 5 years ago. But thats my op. Im sure there is others here willing to give it a go.
I do think it is hard for the locals, some find good jobs, some dont, its like that all over the world, look at some of the areas around Melb, i would not live their, but its up to people and what they can afford, atleast in Poland uni is free. so you do have a good education system.
I think some of the big companies coming into Poland, should have stricter rules placed on them, its not a slave labour country, they need to treat people a bit better, i have heard some shocking stories.
I suppose the big difference i see is that some of us foregniers can afford to take a gamble with our money and it wont kill us if it doesnt work, but if it does, we have made a bit.
As for us investing in Poland, each to there own, i pay my tax here, zus, insurance, all the thing locals do, so i see no reason why i cant make some money here.
davidpeake
23 Aug 2007
Real Estate / The current property boom in Poland is a bubble [342]
Sometimes i think back, and wonder what we have done, all my wife's friends or people we meet think we are made for leaving the so called promise land. But it's a different life style here, more relaxed, but as you say the red tape is annoying, but they are a bit quicker when they realize you are english speaking. Learning the lingo is hard. My wife is a fantastic help, wouldn't try it by myself. But there is great business ops here for people willing to work hard at it.
Sometimes i think back, and wonder what we have done, all my wife's friends or people we meet think we are made for leaving the so called promise land. But it's a different life style here, more relaxed, but as you say the red tape is annoying, but they are a bit quicker when they realize you are english speaking. Learning the lingo is hard. My wife is a fantastic help, wouldn't try it by myself. But there is great business ops here for people willing to work hard at it.
davidpeake
22 Aug 2007
Travel / Regular UK visitor to Krakow - How to meet people and make friends? [56]
could say something here about cherries but won't hmm
could say something here about cherries but won't hmm
davidpeake
22 Aug 2007
Real Estate / The current property boom in Poland is a bubble [342]
yes i know that, and i much rather melbourne to queensland, more of a multi-cultural society
yes i know that, and i much rather melbourne to queensland, more of a multi-cultural society
davidpeake
22 Aug 2007
Real Estate / The current property boom in Poland is a bubble [342]
that maybe correct Lef, but you don't live the life of Polish people.
Sure I live in Oz, but have been to Poland more times than you have had hot dinners.
that maybe correct Lef, but you don't live the life of Polish people.
davidpeake
22 Aug 2007
Real Estate / The current property boom in Poland is a bubble [342]
you didnt read all my quote lef, and you as a so called Australian or are you Polish or both, would know that they own quite a bit of queensland realestate, hotels etc..
you didnt read all my quote lef, and you as a so called Australian or are you Polish or both, would know that they own quite a bit of queensland realestate, hotels etc..
davidpeake
22 Aug 2007
Real Estate / The current property boom in Poland is a bubble [342]
i would like to know what is wrong with a non POL making money, people have been doing it in different countries all around the world for years. The Japanese own half of Australia. Ok maybe not that much. Anyone who can afford can purchase property in the UK.
i would like to know what is wrong with a non POL making money, people have been doing it in different countries all around the world for years. The Japanese own half of Australia. Ok maybe not that much. Anyone who can afford can purchase property in the UK.
davidpeake
21 Aug 2007
Life / Winter in Poland? [160]
ok maybe 4-5 months would be better, depending on the year, and the mountains would be the coldest areas.
ok maybe 4-5 months would be better, depending on the year, and the mountains would be the coldest areas.