krysia
13 Oct 2006
Travel / Best places to visit in Poland [87]
I was going to suggest about $1.000 a week. But take more, just in case.
I was going to suggest about $1.000 a week. But take more, just in case.
krysia
13 Oct 2006
Language / Polish sayings [237]
I heard a different version:
"Lepiej być zdrowym a biednym niż chorym a bogatym" - "It's better to be poor but healthy, than rich and sick"
"Lepszy wróbel w garści niż gołąb na dachu" - "It's better to have a sparrow in your hand, than a pigeon on the roof"
I heard a different version:
"Lepiej być zdrowym a biednym niż chorym a bogatym" - "It's better to be poor but healthy, than rich and sick"
"Lepszy wróbel w garści niż gołąb na dachu" - "It's better to have a sparrow in your hand, than a pigeon on the roof"
krysia
13 Oct 2006
Travel / Best places to visit in Poland [87]
It's a personal choice. It all depends if you plan to stay at hotels, guest homes or relatives. What you buy, rent a car etc.
Make a plan. Figure out how many nights you'll stay, where you'll go, what you'll do. It's better to always take more money, if you don't spend it, you take it back home with you. You never know what you'll need it for.
Also how much money should I bring if I go for 2 weeks?
It's a personal choice. It all depends if you plan to stay at hotels, guest homes or relatives. What you buy, rent a car etc.
Make a plan. Figure out how many nights you'll stay, where you'll go, what you'll do. It's better to always take more money, if you don't spend it, you take it back home with you. You never know what you'll need it for.
krysia
12 Oct 2006
Travel / Best places to visit in Poland [87]
Well then take your chicken head off then you might just get lucky......
need more "fresh air"
Well then take your chicken head off then you might just get lucky......
krysia
12 Oct 2006
Language / Polish sayings [237]
Too bad I didn't go to school with you! We would really have some fun!!!
Too bad I didn't go to school with you! We would really have some fun!!!
krysia
12 Oct 2006
Language / Polish sayings [237]
You shine like a pitchfork in manure
"Ale zes zablysnal jak widly w gnoju." Don't know how to properly translate it though
You shine like a pitchfork in manure
krysia
12 Oct 2006
Language / Polish sayings [237]
Jak cię widzą, tak cię piszą - how they see you, that's how they perceive you
Gdyby kózka nie skakała, to by nóżki nie złamała - if the goat didn't jump, she wouldn't have broken her leg
Gdyby kózka nie skakała, to by smutne życie miała - if the goat didn't jump, she'd have a miserable life
Swój ciągnie do swojego - same kinds attract
Każdy sądzi według siebie - everyone judges according to themselves
Z kim się zadajesz, takim się stajesz - you become whom you befreind
Kto się czubi, ten się lubi - those who argue, like each other
Jak cię widzą, tak cię piszą - how they see you, that's how they perceive you
Gdyby kózka nie skakała, to by nóżki nie złamała - if the goat didn't jump, she wouldn't have broken her leg
Gdyby kózka nie skakała, to by smutne życie miała - if the goat didn't jump, she'd have a miserable life
Swój ciągnie do swojego - same kinds attract
Każdy sądzi według siebie - everyone judges according to themselves
Z kim się zadajesz, takim się stajesz - you become whom you befreind
Kto się czubi, ten się lubi - those who argue, like each other
krysia
10 Oct 2006
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
hahahahaha
it's "psia krew, cholera". Those words go hand and hand together.
"cholera" literally means "cholera"
hahahahaha
it's "psia krew, cholera". Those words go hand and hand together.
"cholera" literally means "cholera"
krysia
4 Oct 2006
Life / Exam for Drivers License in Poland; English? [99]
Yes, I know. When my brother was graduating from liceum in Poland, The prof. said he won't let him have his matura unless my mom bribes him.
I'm a US Postal Employee and if somebody gives the mail-carrier money, he cannot keep it for himself. When I work Customer Service we cannot accept any extra money, even pennies. It's considered a bribe. It's a goverment job and they have very strict rules about this.
Yes, I know. When my brother was graduating from liceum in Poland, The prof. said he won't let him have his matura unless my mom bribes him.
I'm a US Postal Employee and if somebody gives the mail-carrier money, he cannot keep it for himself. When I work Customer Service we cannot accept any extra money, even pennies. It's considered a bribe. It's a goverment job and they have very strict rules about this.
krysia
4 Oct 2006
Life / Exam for Drivers License in Poland; English? [99]
The written exam in Wisconsin can be done in Polish if you don't know english. I am a registered translator with the DMV and for semi-drivers and motorcycles you need to pass the test in English. So I have to translate the questions into Polish which is all taped so I don't give out the correct answers. ( Ha! I know them by heart )
They don't accept bribes and if you try, you will be expelled.
The written exam in Wisconsin can be done in Polish if you don't know english. I am a registered translator with the DMV and for semi-drivers and motorcycles you need to pass the test in English. So I have to translate the questions into Polish which is all taped so I don't give out the correct answers. ( Ha! I know them by heart )
They don't accept bribes and if you try, you will be expelled.
krysia
4 Oct 2006
krysia
3 Oct 2006
krysia
2 Oct 2006
Life / Barking Dogs in Poland [64]
Ouch! Don't do that. That's a terrible way to die.
Throw some rat poison over the fence or antifreeze.
Ouch! Don't do that. That's a terrible way to die.
krysia
1 Oct 2006
Life / Barking Dogs in Poland [64]
I had a dog who would sometimes bark at something at night and would wake my dad up, then he was mad the whole day. So one day he took some duct-tape and taped the dog's mouth up. He was a collie with a long snout, so it was easy to do.
But they're both dead now.
I had a dog who would sometimes bark at something at night and would wake my dad up, then he was mad the whole day. So one day he took some duct-tape and taped the dog's mouth up. He was a collie with a long snout, so it was easy to do.
But they're both dead now.
krysia
1 Oct 2006
krysia
1 Oct 2006
Life / Barking Dogs in Poland [64]
Or call the guy up, disguise your voice and tell him you're from the Animal Control and several people complained about his dog.
Or call the guy up, disguise your voice and tell him you're from the Animal Control and several people complained about his dog.
krysia
1 Oct 2006
Life / Barking Dogs in Poland [64]
I like kowalski's answer!!!!!
Shoot a fire-cracker or a gun out the window. Lots of dogs are afraid of loud noises and will run.
I like kowalski's answer!!!!!
Shoot a fire-cracker or a gun out the window. Lots of dogs are afraid of loud noises and will run.
krysia
25 Sep 2006
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]
There are different people everywhere.
I've noticed, that when Polish People come to America, some of them change. Suddenly they have a job, and make a lot of money, they start buying things they always wanted but could never get in Poland, and they buy more and more and more. Some like to show off what they have in front of their family in Poland, but some save all their money to help their poorer family in Poland.
Their behaviour changes too. Some smile more often, some are proud they're in America, and some like to put America down.
keep looking. There are some very nice Polish guys. But maybe, if you meet one in Poland, he won't be influenced by the new opportunities in another country, but by you.
There are different people everywhere.
I've noticed, that when Polish People come to America, some of them change. Suddenly they have a job, and make a lot of money, they start buying things they always wanted but could never get in Poland, and they buy more and more and more. Some like to show off what they have in front of their family in Poland, but some save all their money to help their poorer family in Poland.
Their behaviour changes too. Some smile more often, some are proud they're in America, and some like to put America down.
keep looking. There are some very nice Polish guys. But maybe, if you meet one in Poland, he won't be influenced by the new opportunities in another country, but by you.
krysia
25 Sep 2006
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]
I don't get it either, sarah.
But once the people in Poland get to know you and you are lucky to get invited, they turn the other cheek. They become very hospitable, open and friendly. Some don't have much, but they will give their best to welcome you. Out come the cold-cuts, the szynka, the pierogi, bigos, pig and chicken.
"Czym chata bogata"
I don't get it either, sarah.
But once the people in Poland get to know you and you are lucky to get invited, they turn the other cheek. They become very hospitable, open and friendly. Some don't have much, but they will give their best to welcome you. Out come the cold-cuts, the szynka, the pierogi, bigos, pig and chicken.
"Czym chata bogata"
krysia
24 Sep 2006
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]
In America in church everyone also shakes hands, everyone goes up for communion, the churches have carpets, if there aren't enough seats, they bring a chair for you.
In Poland people tend to get dressed for church, in America, they often wear jeans.
Just diff. culture
In America in church everyone also shakes hands, everyone goes up for communion, the churches have carpets, if there aren't enough seats, they bring a chair for you.
In Poland people tend to get dressed for church, in America, they often wear jeans.
Just diff. culture
krysia
22 Sep 2006
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]
OK. Getting back to the point.
I just got back from Poland and I got the same impression about people waiting for the bus, tramwaj, walking their dogs, shopping etc. Sad faces. Everybody looks the same. The girls all have the same hair-cut, short, straight, colored hair. Guys really short crew-cuts. And everybody sad.
But it all starts from the earliest years. I went to school there for ten years starting in third grade. We had school on Saturdays. We had to learn Russian. The teachers were really strict, you had to show respect for them, you had to wear a uniform with your school's logo on your left forearm, you were afraid to smile. There were only two TV channels. Lot of political talks. Now there are about 4, but you get more if you can afford a dish. So I understand why they don't have much to smile about. Life is very serious in Poland. Some know how to find humor in situations, some don't. And the concentration camps are a reminder of the sadness which will never go away. But it is instilled in people from the earliest years and they don't see life from another point of view.
OK. Getting back to the point.
I just got back from Poland and I got the same impression about people waiting for the bus, tramwaj, walking their dogs, shopping etc. Sad faces. Everybody looks the same. The girls all have the same hair-cut, short, straight, colored hair. Guys really short crew-cuts. And everybody sad.
But it all starts from the earliest years. I went to school there for ten years starting in third grade. We had school on Saturdays. We had to learn Russian. The teachers were really strict, you had to show respect for them, you had to wear a uniform with your school's logo on your left forearm, you were afraid to smile. There were only two TV channels. Lot of political talks. Now there are about 4, but you get more if you can afford a dish. So I understand why they don't have much to smile about. Life is very serious in Poland. Some know how to find humor in situations, some don't. And the concentration camps are a reminder of the sadness which will never go away. But it is instilled in people from the earliest years and they don't see life from another point of view.
krysia
7 Sep 2006
krysia
7 Sep 2006
Genealogy / the name Markiewicz / also Szczygielski [17]
My grandmother's name was "Almakiewicz", which came from "Almak-han".
That was a Tatarian Royal Clan.
ancestry.com/?o_xid=21834&o_lid=21834&o_xt=40654952
Try this site for surnames
My grandmother's name was "Almakiewicz", which came from "Almak-han".
That was a Tatarian Royal Clan.
ancestry.com/?o_xid=21834&o_lid=21834&o_xt=40654952
Try this site for surnames
krysia
6 Sep 2006
Food / Polish Potatoes [48]
The difference between "kopytka" and "kluski" śląskie" is that in the first one you use boiled potatoes and in "kluski" you use raw potatoes. I forgot to mention that. And they're also called "pyzy"
The difference between "kopytka" and "kluski" śląskie" is that in the first one you use boiled potatoes and in "kluski" you use raw potatoes. I forgot to mention that. And they're also called "pyzy"
krysia
6 Sep 2006
Food / Polish Potatoes [48]
You make kopytka boiling them in water. But first you boil potatoes, mash them up, mix with flour and egg, roll them and cut them in triangle shapes and throw them into boiling, salted water. After they come up to the top, you take them out and make "skwarki" which is fried bacon bits. You can also make a mushroom sauce.
They are also called "kluski śląskie" or "knedle". In English they're called "dumplings".
You make kopytka boiling them in water. But first you boil potatoes, mash them up, mix with flour and egg, roll them and cut them in triangle shapes and throw them into boiling, salted water. After they come up to the top, you take them out and make "skwarki" which is fried bacon bits. You can also make a mushroom sauce.
They are also called "kluski śląskie" or "knedle". In English they're called "dumplings".
krysia
6 Sep 2006
Food / Polish Potatoes [48]
My mom makes them but she doesn't put them in boiling water after mixing with the flour!? I think you got that mixed up with pierogi. Potatoe pancakes you grind up, mix with flour and then fry them.
My mom makes them but she doesn't put them in boiling water after mixing with the flour!? I think you got that mixed up with pierogi. Potatoe pancakes you grind up, mix with flour and then fry them.
krysia
1 Sep 2006
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
Some write it: "hój", "chój","huj", chuj", "hui", "chui", "hói", "chói", "huji", "chuji", "hóji", "chóji".
I'll ask bolo which one he prefers.
Some write it: "hój", "chój","huj", chuj", "hui", "chui", "hói", "chói", "huji", "chuji", "hóji", "chóji".
I'll ask bolo which one he prefers.
krysia
1 Sep 2006
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
A bird-watching aquarius who doesn't like alcohol?????
Deos it get any better than that???
i hate everything that smells cherries and alcohol.
A bird-watching aquarius who doesn't like alcohol?????
Deos it get any better than that???
krysia
1 Sep 2006
krysia
1 Sep 2006
Love / Are Polish men shy and take things slow? [118]
Sounds Russian.
Tammy, we don't know what the future brings. One day you're alive, the next you can have a car accident. If you are so completly head over heals in love with him, he should know this. And when he leaves some day, he will always have you in his heart. And later, each of you will go your own way, but then you will meet again. And this time will be bigger and better.
just a thought.
Vickter sodin Meldrew
Sounds Russian.
Tammy, we don't know what the future brings. One day you're alive, the next you can have a car accident. If you are so completly head over heals in love with him, he should know this. And when he leaves some day, he will always have you in his heart. And later, each of you will go your own way, but then you will meet again. And this time will be bigger and better.
just a thought.