newpip
15 Jul 2013
newpip
14 Jul 2013
News / Smoking in Polish restaurant & cafe's is forbidden [15]
I disagree. The smoke still flows inside. In my osiedle the house next door is owned by smokers. They sit on their deck and smoke and it flows into our house. It is disgusting and we can't do anything about it. The same thing happens in restaurants. You are having a meal and the smell of smoke fills the restaurant from the outside in.
Outside should be exempted.
I disagree. The smoke still flows inside. In my osiedle the house next door is owned by smokers. They sit on their deck and smoke and it flows into our house. It is disgusting and we can't do anything about it. The same thing happens in restaurants. You are having a meal and the smell of smoke fills the restaurant from the outside in.
newpip
12 Jul 2013
Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]
ha! I don't eat meat anymore so that is as burger as I get. But, it actually is really good.
ha! I don't eat meat anymore so that is as burger as I get. But, it actually is really good.
newpip
12 Jul 2013
Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]
true. My fav is facebook.com/Krowarzywa on Hoza, right next to a Belgian fries place.
That was last year! This year it's all about burgers.
true. My fav is facebook.com/Krowarzywa on Hoza, right next to a Belgian fries place.
newpip
12 Jul 2013
Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]
well, I can tell you that "Beligian Fries" places are popping up in Warsaw like crazy. And they are popular.
well, I can tell you that "Beligian Fries" places are popping up in Warsaw like crazy. And they are popular.
newpip
11 Jul 2013
Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]
what about a chippy truck. surely there is a need for that....and you can drive it home.
what about a chippy truck. surely there is a need for that....and you can drive it home.
newpip
11 Jul 2013
Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]
this is my thought too. Perhaps if you could spin it so that it is fresh fast Polish food, you might fare better.
this is my thought too. Perhaps if you could spin it so that it is fresh fast Polish food, you might fare better.
newpip
10 Jul 2013
Travel / Rihanna complains about lack of privacy on Polish beach [150]
Mullato is not necessarily offensive but it is a word that is not regularly used any more. I came about during the slave era so my guess would be that it has a bit of negative connotation towards it.
Mullato is not necessarily offensive but it is a word that is not regularly used any more. I came about during the slave era so my guess would be that it has a bit of negative connotation towards it.
newpip
10 Jul 2013
Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]
could you do something better than a kebab? it is street meat and although popular it is garbage food. I realize that you want to appeal to the masses that drive the route, particularly the truckers- but doesn't mean the food has to be crap.
What about lovely sandwiches on fresh bread?
Do something you like to do- not just scrape meat off a stick and sell it so you can pay the bills.
could you do something better than a kebab? it is street meat and although popular it is garbage food. I realize that you want to appeal to the masses that drive the route, particularly the truckers- but doesn't mean the food has to be crap.
What about lovely sandwiches on fresh bread?
Do something you like to do- not just scrape meat off a stick and sell it so you can pay the bills.
newpip
4 Jul 2013
newpip
4 Jul 2013
Travel / Anyone know about the larger Flea Markets in Poland? [8]
Kolo market in Warsaw.
Gdansk has Jarmark Dominikanski--but this is a bit farther. worth the drive though.
Kolo market in Warsaw.
Gdansk has Jarmark Dominikanski--but this is a bit farther. worth the drive though.
newpip
4 Jul 2013
Life / I'm having trouble adjusting to the air in Świecie, 86-105 [5]
you will never get used to it. it is a horrid smell. no recommendations. sorry.
you will never get used to it. it is a horrid smell. no recommendations. sorry.
newpip
3 Jul 2013
News / Polish 'patriotic' brands? [14]
There are good Polish brands, however, Poland pushes the "foreign branding" idea to the limit. The majority of Polish owned companies all have English names.
There are good Polish brands, however, Poland pushes the "foreign branding" idea to the limit. The majority of Polish owned companies all have English names.
newpip
2 Jul 2013
Life / Right or wrong, Polish controversies [11]
executed? we don't want American laws over here. keep them in the mess that is the u.s.a.
no way should she have been teaching children. she did her time according to law and that is why she was released but working with children....no bloody way.
executed? we don't want American laws over here. keep them in the mess that is the u.s.a.
no way should she have been teaching children. she did her time according to law and that is why she was released but working with children....no bloody way.
newpip
2 Jul 2013
Life / Poland's Environment, recycling [79]
ok, so then it is up to the Polish gov't to police the way foreign companies do business. Until then....we can boycott and that is about it.
ok, so then it is up to the Polish gov't to police the way foreign companies do business. Until then....we can boycott and that is about it.
newpip
2 Jul 2013
Life / Poland's Environment, recycling [79]
hmm.....I can't imagine people are fighting to become garbage men. If they don't like it then go to a different garbage company. You do know that this is not a high skill job, right?
And there are plenty of Polish companies that treat people like slaves and take their profits out of Poland too.
And then there are plenty of Poles working in foreign countries that take their money back to Poland. And of course there are many Poles claiming benefits in UK that no longer live in UK.
So, where do you draw the line at your boycotts?
no, but i don't want to pay any penny to a German company which treats its employees like slaves, pays them very low wages while simultaneously making record profit and takes the earned money out of Poland. Are you insane?
hmm.....I can't imagine people are fighting to become garbage men. If they don't like it then go to a different garbage company. You do know that this is not a high skill job, right?
And there are plenty of Polish companies that treat people like slaves and take their profits out of Poland too.
And then there are plenty of Poles working in foreign countries that take their money back to Poland. And of course there are many Poles claiming benefits in UK that no longer live in UK.
So, where do you draw the line at your boycotts?
newpip
2 Jul 2013
Food / Is KALE sold available in Warsaw? Anyone fancy jarmuż in Poland? [5]
vegebox.pl
I have bought it here before, but like in the above post- it is not in season yet.
vegebox.pl
I have bought it here before, but like in the above post- it is not in season yet.
newpip
2 Jul 2013
Life / Poland's Environment, recycling [79]
so you're the local garbage man? Until a Polish company steps up to the plate and figures out the money in garbage collection--there is little selection. But I am a huge supporter of it being paid in property taxes. If you can afford a house you can afford to pay for garbage.
newpip: Perhaps those anti Remondis would like to start their own garbage collection company? No, then shut it.
you don't know the company and neither you know their policies. You are not in a position for saying anything concerning that
you don't know the company and neither you know their policies. You are not in a position for saying anything concerning that
so you're the local garbage man? Until a Polish company steps up to the plate and figures out the money in garbage collection--there is little selection. But I am a huge supporter of it being paid in property taxes. If you can afford a house you can afford to pay for garbage.
newpip
1 Jul 2013
Life / Poland's Environment, recycling [79]
so you would rather look at garbage thrown on the sides of roads, in the parks and forests and generally everywhere??
The biggest problem - look at the garbage containers in Poland. You can see through all garbage. And they are usually located in the central locations of town/villages. Looks ugly. But someone is saving money by making containers from wire instead of from full-cover plastic.
so you would rather look at garbage thrown on the sides of roads, in the parks and forests and generally everywhere??
newpip
1 Jul 2013
Life / Poland's Environment, recycling [79]
It takes a bit longer in Poland, my estimate is that the mentality is about 15 years behind.
Personally, I see nothing wrong with making money off of garbage..... I remember having a conversation with an American who despised the whole "eko business" but yet had no problem with companies making money while creating garbage.
Very soon, a clever Pole will get the fact that there is a crap load of money to be made off of recycling
It takes a bit longer in Poland, my estimate is that the mentality is about 15 years behind.
Personally, I see nothing wrong with making money off of garbage..... I remember having a conversation with an American who despised the whole "eko business" but yet had no problem with companies making money while creating garbage.
Very soon, a clever Pole will get the fact that there is a crap load of money to be made off of recycling
newpip
1 Jul 2013
Life / Poland's Environment, recycling [79]
and it is no big deal, right? there is no hassle, right?
and it is no big deal, right? there is no hassle, right?
newpip
1 Jul 2013
newpip
1 Jul 2013
Life / Poland's Environment, recycling [79]
well then Poland should stop taking EU money and stand on its own.
Recycling is something that can be done by everybody no matter what their income is. Any excuses are bullshiit.
One of my biggest pet hates about Poland is the garbage everywhere and signs (reklama) everywhere. It makes Warsaw ugly, and it is not. Clean up the flipping garbage and take down the signs. That is it.
Most of the changes that are forced by EU regulations are far beyond the realities of everyday life here in Poland.
well then Poland should stop taking EU money and stand on its own.
Recycling is something that can be done by everybody no matter what their income is. Any excuses are bullshiit.
One of my biggest pet hates about Poland is the garbage everywhere and signs (reklama) everywhere. It makes Warsaw ugly, and it is not. Clean up the flipping garbage and take down the signs. That is it.
newpip
1 Jul 2013
Life / Poland's Environment, recycling [79]
I know in Canada that the reason you need to rinse the containers first is that if they are not rinsed and left to go mouldy they could pose problems for those who work their, namely with mould spores in the air.
I know in Canada that the reason you need to rinse the containers first is that if they are not rinsed and left to go mouldy they could pose problems for those who work their, namely with mould spores in the air.
newpip
1 Jul 2013
Life / Poland's Environment, recycling [79]
who cares if companies are making money from it. Poland is full of garbage and it needs to be cleaned up, unfortunately no Polish company is willing to take the lead on this so a foreign company comes in and does the job. big deal. Perhaps those anti Remondis would like to start their own garbage collection company? No, then shut it.
rinsing the crap off the recyclables is no biggie. seriously? How lazy can you be?
Personally, I think garbage collection should be organized by the municipality (gmina) and included in property taxes. Like in Canada. My city in Canada is one of the greenest. There is a blue box for plastics and metals, and a green box for compost and black for paper products.
Showing respect for the country you live in shouldn't be a big deal.
I, for one, am tired of seeing garbage lining the streets and in the forest close to my house. It is disgusting.
who cares if companies are making money from it. Poland is full of garbage and it needs to be cleaned up, unfortunately no Polish company is willing to take the lead on this so a foreign company comes in and does the job. big deal. Perhaps those anti Remondis would like to start their own garbage collection company? No, then shut it.
rinsing the crap off the recyclables is no biggie. seriously? How lazy can you be?
Personally, I think garbage collection should be organized by the municipality (gmina) and included in property taxes. Like in Canada. My city in Canada is one of the greenest. There is a blue box for plastics and metals, and a green box for compost and black for paper products.
Showing respect for the country you live in shouldn't be a big deal.
I, for one, am tired of seeing garbage lining the streets and in the forest close to my house. It is disgusting.
newpip
28 Jun 2013
USA, Canada / Driving in USA, Las Vegas. [12]
I am not criticising, just asking! I have been there I know what the scene is. I may not even leave the strip.
I am not criticising, just asking! I have been there I know what the scene is. I may not even leave the strip.
newpip
28 Jun 2013
Life / Poles are not crazy about recycling [5]
I am obsessed with recycling too and unfortunately here it is sub parr.....but it is getting better.
I am obsessed with recycling too and unfortunately here it is sub parr.....but it is getting better.
newpip
28 Jun 2013
USA, Canada / Driving in USA, Las Vegas. [12]
Why do you need to rent a car? I have been there and there are loads of taxi's and limo's ready to take you where you need to go.
Why do you need to rent a car? I have been there and there are loads of taxi's and limo's ready to take you where you need to go.
newpip
28 Jun 2013
Food / Does anyone know where to find Weetabix or similar in Warsaw/Poland? [11]
Doesn't the Kuchnia Swiat also have them??
Doesn't the Kuchnia Swiat also have them??
newpip
25 Jun 2013
Life / Expat, immigrant, foreigner. Not all foreigners in Poland are expats. [84]
agreed, however I have found that most of the Irish expats have their kids at the American school rather than the British.
And I know of two people that have pulled out of shale- they were American....gladly the whole fracking crap is proving most difficult for them.
As for numbers I would say there are more Spanish,French,Benelux,Italians and Scand's, there are certainly less Brits and Irish on a expatriate package here. I base this on the schools my kids attend which I believe is a true marker.
agreed, however I have found that most of the Irish expats have their kids at the American school rather than the British.
And I know of two people that have pulled out of shale- they were American....gladly the whole fracking crap is proving most difficult for them.