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Joined: 18 Apr 2007 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 16 Dec 2017
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Speaks Polish?: native speaker, w czasie sushi szosa sucha
Interests: learning English

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peter_olsztyn   
16 Dec 2017
Law / What a "factura" is a factura? Car repair cost in Poland. [5]

tradesmen are all given to the most annoying habit of hiking the final price when it comes to paying for the job

and therefore we never waste a time for such thing like a quote. During a private investigation (family, friends) we find out who is solid and has reasonable prices. Additionally this is a safety valve defending us (tradesmen) against smart asses (like you) who are good yapping monkeys and catch the slightest word. I always ask people which way they want to go, everything (materials) from the top shelf, top brands or cooperation. I will fight for good prices with all my knowledge but expect a reward.
peter_olsztyn   
12 Nov 2017
Life / Cosmetic surgery in Poland... [40]

Don't go to Poland for plastic surgery. If anything will go wrong with your surgery or you will lose your health "reputable clinic" and their assets will disappear in one night and you will spend years in Polish courts fighting for compensation.
peter_olsztyn   
11 Nov 2017
Life / Thoughts on pro vs cons when moving to Poland from New Zealand with Polish wife and daughter. Living cost. [9]

another house or decent flat as a rental, would this provide a decent base income?

How much you expect from one home in Poland? Better buy home in London and live in small flat in Poland.

My wife is a teacher and would go back to this

Teacher is not a dentist.

but my polish is very poor

Do you expect a sharp improvement when in Poland?

Think why we leave comfortable homes, flats, cars, gardens, lakes, forests and decide to live in London? For income. Income is crucial. Not a cheap country.
peter_olsztyn   
28 Oct 2017
Travel / What is the most convenience way from Warsaw airport to the center of Kielce? [9]

I have no idea about Poland.

Warsaw is ok but Gdansk is the best ;)

I will fly to Warsaw airport

From Chopin airport you need to get to Warszawa Zachodnia train station. Walk to Okecie train station and catch a train to Warszawa Zachodnia where you have InterCity train to Kielce.
peter_olsztyn   
27 Oct 2017
Travel / Gdansk Christmas markets [26]

-30 seems a little too extreme for me n my daughter so maybe it'd b wiser to wait till warmer months to visit.

Not every winter we have -30' and sometimes in November sometimes in February.
peter_olsztyn   
10 Oct 2017
Food / Polish sausage preparation [4]

some polish sausage from a polski sklep

Can you see any name?

Probably has been eaten ;)
peter_olsztyn   
8 Oct 2017
Real Estate / Negligent homeowners in Poland, advice needed [7]

in my homecountry there are many laws around rentalhouses and work to it

I our country we are still in stage you like it stay you don't like it leave. She is nice but just doesn't want to spend money for improvements.

Warm water "from city" should be 52'C warm. You need a termometer to 100'C. You may report it to spółdzelnia or administrator. This is a serious argument and they "usually" react very quickly. City heating system ends in basement and 99.99% works well. Problem lies in old or thin pipeline in building or they deliberately order 48'C to pay less for heat.
peter_olsztyn   
8 Oct 2017
Language / Wiadomości vs Aktualności [4]

difference between wiadomości and aktualności

Wiadomości don't have to be actual. Aktualności must.
peter_olsztyn   
4 Oct 2017
Language / Easy texts to practice Polish sentences/reading/vocabulary? [33]

dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1050642/Thousands-love-struck-Brits-learn-Polish--speak-immigrant-partners.html

oldies but goldies

My favourite is milcz i całuj hehe. Why they didn't ask for help a native Polish speaker?
peter_olsztyn   
30 Sep 2017
Work / New business start-up in Poland - opinions and ideas [32]

wholesale business of leather jackets and bags in Poland

Leather jackets is not good idea. Bags maybe. We have enormous competition. Set up website in Polish and check the market.
peter_olsztyn   
7 Sep 2017
Love / How do I get a shy Polish man to make a move? [9]

he goes as red as a tomato

My sister used to say this is a good symptom ;)

Are you extremely hot? If so recommended solution is to make the first move. You will save plenty of time ;)
peter_olsztyn   
5 Sep 2017
Classifieds / Polish Home Carers Needed in Colchester, Essex, UK [60]

£16,000 per annum plus mileageIf you or any one you know are interested please contact me

Don't expect crowds. We are rather in retreat than expand. Pound is still diving (4.61 today) Many people think about relocation.
peter_olsztyn   
2 Sep 2017
Life / What do locals believe represents Poland and its future? [17]

What do locals in Poland feel most proud of?

I'm rather happier than proud of beautiful country. I was lucky to live almost 30 years in deep forest between 15 lakes. I have a breathtaking view from my balcony. Some nations must be satisfied with a desert only.
peter_olsztyn   
1 Sep 2017
Travel / Travel Within Poland - from Warsaw airport to Mragowo [49]

Why is that road so dangerous?

Because of nouveau riche morons in their shiny brand new SUVs speeding and reckless driving home after shopping in Olsztyn.

Do the buses leave from the Olsztyn train station?

Yes the same building. 100 meters stroll.
peter_olsztyn   
31 Aug 2017
Language / What are escorts called in Poland? [25]

I suppose Polish will just adopt the word escort or call girls

Probably yes. Pimps will change ads. Everything goes in a direction that helps Android-morons better understand the World. Everything will unify.
peter_olsztyn   
31 Aug 2017
Travel / Travel Within Poland - from Warsaw airport to Mragowo [49]

Thanks for the information. We're going to look into getting a car. I'll have to ask whether a child carseat is provided by the rental car company.

Road Olsztyn - Mrągowo is very dangerous. Avoid it. Next is Szczytno - Olsztyn very demanding road. Warsaw - Mrągowo may have traffic jams.

Go to Olsztyn by train and then get a coach.
peter_olsztyn   
2 Aug 2017
Travel / Travel Plan to Poland [11]

unmissable places in Poland, in your opinion? Of course, Krakow and Warsaw

Of course Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia, Kartuzy and seaside if you have plenty of time and car ;) Karwia, Jantar, Mielno, Kołobrzeg. Lake district Giżycko, Mikołajki, Mrągowo, Iława.
peter_olsztyn   
2 Aug 2017
Po polsku / Dlaczego uczysz się Polskiego? [101]

Dlatego ma duzo Polakow dobra gramatyke w jezyku angielskim, ale absolut straszna wymowe

Ja mam straszną wymowę i straszną gramatyke hehe ;)

Obserwując ewolucję mojej nauki ang zauważyłem, że: są dni kiedy mówię lepiej są kiedy gorzej. Są dni kiedy mi się nie chce mówić a tymbardziej nie chce rozumieć. Zaskoczony nie wyłapuję pierwszego zdania. Przebywam w pracy z prawdziwym Anglikiem 40 godz tygodniowo. Mam nadzieję, że nauczę się na siłę rozmawiać z konieczności. Wiek pacjenta 50lat ;)
peter_olsztyn   
30 Jul 2017
Polonia / Looking for Poles in Brussels, Belgium. [19]

how can we find good construction workers in Poland?

Definitely not here. Try belgia.net or olx.pl keywords ekipa murarzy

You may put an ad in Polish

Zatrudnie od zaraz szesciu doswiadczonych murarzy. Praca w Belgii okolice Hasselt.
peter_olsztyn   
30 Jul 2017
Work / Highest Paying Jobs in Poland?! [7]

what the highest paying jobs are and how much I could expect to earn from them (per month)

If you don't feel disgust when touching other people become a dentist. 10 people x 300zl = 3000zl per day.
peter_olsztyn   
26 Jul 2017
USA, Canada / Can you BE Polish without SPEAKING Polish in the US? [256]

In London, you are Polish if you speak Polish or Lithuanian or Romanian. If Pole speaks English instead of Polish to Romanian in workplace it means he respects others and company regulations ;)