delphiandomine
22 Dec 2011
Genealogy / Mackowiak surname, Maćkowiak [17]
Oh, I know... can't get rid of them, everywhere you turn is a Mackowiak!
Oh, I know... can't get rid of them, everywhere you turn is a Mackowiak!
delphiandomine
21 Dec 2011
Life / The Adult Entertainment Industry in Poland? [67]
He does have a point.
I'm trolling? What about all the people that post racist things on this site and the mods don't do anything about it?
He does have a point.
delphiandomine
19 Dec 2011
Law / Need help on my driving license (lost my national license in Poland and would like to replace it for Polish) [14]
No. The international driving permit (not a licence!) is merely a translation of your licence into other languages, it is NOT a driving licence by itself.
Either replace your licence, or you'll have to do the Polish theory and practical test.
Be warned - if you get stopped while only having the IDP, you'll be prosecuted for driving without a licence.
Can I still be able to chnage my international driving license to a polish national license without having to go thru driving school and practical test again?
No. The international driving permit (not a licence!) is merely a translation of your licence into other languages, it is NOT a driving licence by itself.
Either replace your licence, or you'll have to do the Polish theory and practical test.
Be warned - if you get stopped while only having the IDP, you'll be prosecuted for driving without a licence.
delphiandomine
18 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
It's actually something that I can't understand at all.
We went to one agent, who had a lot of unsold property on her books. You'd think such a person would be doing everything in their power to sell the places, but - she came across as totally disinterested, and sulked when we made it clear that we wanted at least 10% off the asking prices.
Let's see -
One place - 7 people living in the flat, two drunk guys, babcia in the kitchen cooking potatoes and the place utterly wrecked. Oh, and one naked kid walking around.
Second place - kids toys everywhere, washing hanging up, full of clutter and utterly disorganised.
What you say about "first 8 seconds" is true - if the place doesn't work on first glance, it doesn't work at all.
It's actually something that I can't understand at all.
We went to one agent, who had a lot of unsold property on her books. You'd think such a person would be doing everything in their power to sell the places, but - she came across as totally disinterested, and sulked when we made it clear that we wanted at least 10% off the asking prices.
Let's see -
One place - 7 people living in the flat, two drunk guys, babcia in the kitchen cooking potatoes and the place utterly wrecked. Oh, and one naked kid walking around.
Second place - kids toys everywhere, washing hanging up, full of clutter and utterly disorganised.
What you say about "first 8 seconds" is true - if the place doesn't work on first glance, it doesn't work at all.
delphiandomine
18 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
Nope. Not that it concerns me, I'll only sell the place once it's paid off - which should be within 7 years.
You know, because both partners are working in good jobs and can afford to make big payments.
Nope. Not that it concerns me, I'll only sell the place once it's paid off - which should be within 7 years.
You know, because both partners are working in good jobs and can afford to make big payments.
delphiandomine
18 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
Indeed, when I was buying a place not so long ago, it was amazing how little effort people made when it came to selling a place. I think - honestly - only one person actually had a place that you looked at and said "wow, I could live here".
and this is why in Poland, the resale housing market lags far behind the western world- people who are selling are trying to dump the house and don't see it as somebody else's potential home so they think that the buyer will clean it up the way they want to. Giving a home a good clean and fresh paint is the minimum that should be done- and it is not done by a long shot.
Indeed, when I was buying a place not so long ago, it was amazing how little effort people made when it came to selling a place. I think - honestly - only one person actually had a place that you looked at and said "wow, I could live here".
delphiandomine
18 Dec 2011
Life / Egzamin prawo jazdy. Driving Test in Poland. Bribing the instructor? [17]
Cameras are banned in the testing area ;)
Cameras are banned in the testing area ;)
delphiandomine
17 Dec 2011
News / The Political Circus of Poland [309]
It just gets funnier and funnier, the in-fighting is only going to get worse :)
Only one?
I am afraid with such stupid rhetorics they are going to remain another clone of manic PiS, with disastrous ballot results.
It just gets funnier and funnier, the in-fighting is only going to get worse :)
Giant brawl provoked by PO member who suggested that one PiS female member is retarded:
Only one?
delphiandomine
17 Dec 2011
Life / Egzamin prawo jazdy. Driving Test in Poland. Bribing the instructor? [17]
That's why you pass the envelope during the handshake outside the car - the camera isn't running yet ;)
and the entire exam is recorded on a video so you need a better idea ;)
That's why you pass the envelope during the handshake outside the car - the camera isn't running yet ;)
delphiandomine
16 Dec 2011
Life / Egzamin prawo jazdy. Driving Test in Poland. Bribing the instructor? [17]
Sure, the standard practice in Poland is to have an envelope in your hands when you shake hands with him/her at the beginning. A normal bribe is around 1000zl for a guaranteed pass irrespective of exam performance.
Your name will be called out, you approach them , shake hands and transfer the envelope into their hands as you do so. Make sure that you firmly press the envelope into his hands, and a big smile will ensure that he/she understands the intent.
Does anyone know how to bribe the instructor on this exam?
Sure, the standard practice in Poland is to have an envelope in your hands when you shake hands with him/her at the beginning. A normal bribe is around 1000zl for a guaranteed pass irrespective of exam performance.
Your name will be called out, you approach them , shake hands and transfer the envelope into their hands as you do so. Make sure that you firmly press the envelope into his hands, and a big smile will ensure that he/she understands the intent.
delphiandomine
15 Dec 2011
Food / Polish kishka [76]
Kishka? What's that?
If you want to eat "Polish" food, at least use the proper name!
as my little half-pound piece of kishka
Kishka? What's that?
If you want to eat "Polish" food, at least use the proper name!
delphiandomine
14 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
Depends what currency they borrowed in.
But the Euro sitting at 4.6 certainly isn't normal or based on reality - it's likely to swing back to 4:1 very quickly.
Depends what currency they borrowed in.
But the Euro sitting at 4.6 certainly isn't normal or based on reality - it's likely to swing back to 4:1 very quickly.
delphiandomine
14 Dec 2011
History / What proportion of the Polish population collaborated with the Nazis? [125]
Ah yes, the latter is what can be commonly seen in modern day Poland among self-proclamed patriots, many of which contribute to Poland in ways such as through violence, criminality and tax evasion.
Exceptionalism makes the rights of others outright subordinate to the needs of the group that considers itself exceptional.
Ah yes, the latter is what can be commonly seen in modern day Poland among self-proclamed patriots, many of which contribute to Poland in ways such as through violence, criminality and tax evasion.
delphiandomine
14 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
I very much doubt that wages are 4 times higher in Ireland at the minute than Warsaw, so a sense of perspective might be useful.
Just to keep thing in context, check the price here from countries were the wages are 4 times higher.
I very much doubt that wages are 4 times higher in Ireland at the minute than Warsaw, so a sense of perspective might be useful.
delphiandomine
14 Dec 2011
History / What proportion of the Polish population collaborated with the Nazis? [125]
Why doesn't it surprise me that someone who rants about "Polish people are being conditioned against patriotism" is the same person who rants about Jews?
As for "uniquely bigoted" - anyone who isn't bigoted could easily pull up plenty of similar examples from different faiths.
Why doesn't it surprise me that someone who rants about "Polish people are being conditioned against patriotism" is the same person who rants about Jews?
As for "uniquely bigoted" - anyone who isn't bigoted could easily pull up plenty of similar examples from different faiths.
delphiandomine
12 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]
What I've noticed in Poznan and Wroclaw - flats with good public transport links and road links, in areas with good schools and not next to Commie-era flats are retaining their value and even increasing. But those built on the cheap are not shifting - and it seems pretty obvious why.
Beats me why anyone would buy a flat nowhere near tram/train stops, though.
Everyone in the real estate industry in Warsaw knows that prices in the burbs are sinking quickly.
What I've noticed in Poznan and Wroclaw - flats with good public transport links and road links, in areas with good schools and not next to Commie-era flats are retaining their value and even increasing. But those built on the cheap are not shifting - and it seems pretty obvious why.
Beats me why anyone would buy a flat nowhere near tram/train stops, though.
delphiandomine
12 Dec 2011
Off-Topic / Ukrainian language [50]
Your Polish neighbour is just a moron who has never been to Ukraine, but holds historical grudges.
Your Polish neighbour is just a moron who has never been to Ukraine, but holds historical grudges.
delphiandomine
12 Dec 2011
Law / Shipping a car from USA to Poland [86]
It very much depends on the model and how much work is needed to convert it to European norms - some cars can be done very cheaply, others require very costly conversions.
What I'd do is try and see if anyone else has imported the same model/year in any EU countries - cars are built to the same spec these days in the whole of Europe, so conversions should be much the same in any EU state.
However, car costs are likely to be higher in Poland - so I'd look into shipping it if you can.
It very much depends on the model and how much work is needed to convert it to European norms - some cars can be done very cheaply, others require very costly conversions.
What I'd do is try and see if anyone else has imported the same model/year in any EU countries - cars are built to the same spec these days in the whole of Europe, so conversions should be much the same in any EU state.
However, car costs are likely to be higher in Poland - so I'd look into shipping it if you can.
delphiandomine
11 Dec 2011
Travel / Ideal amount of PLN for a week holiday (Krakow, Warsaw, Salt Mines, Auschwitz, etc) [9]
Where? :/
Bread is 1.80zl in my local bakeries, beer - 9zl for the local microbrewery bar. Normally 5-8zl.
Few weeks ago - bread over 3PLN, beer 10PLN
Where? :/
Bread is 1.80zl in my local bakeries, beer - 9zl for the local microbrewery bar. Normally 5-8zl.
delphiandomine
10 Dec 2011
Off-Topic / Ukrainian language [50]
Why would they? The only issue is that Ukraine is more or less genuinely bilingual - people will use Ukrainian and Russian interchangably, depending on context. But in some parts, one language is "stronger" - L'viv for instance is heavily biased towards Ukrainian and many of them (even educated ones) will struggle with intricate concepts in the language. Likewise in the East - they will be weaker in Ukrainian, but all of them can use both on a day-to-day basis.
Your "Polish" neighbour is a redneck and ignorant, like most Polonia. The Ukrainian language is flourishing, and they positively enjoy foreigners learning.
Ukrainian hooligans very much speak the language of the region of which they're associated. In the West, Ukrainian - in the East and Kyiv - Russian.
Didn't Copernicus conduct a lot of his work in Latin?
I do want to learn Ukrainian, but I am very afraid that said Ukrainians will beat me up because I am trying to learn the language.
Why would they? The only issue is that Ukraine is more or less genuinely bilingual - people will use Ukrainian and Russian interchangably, depending on context. But in some parts, one language is "stronger" - L'viv for instance is heavily biased towards Ukrainian and many of them (even educated ones) will struggle with intricate concepts in the language. Likewise in the East - they will be weaker in Ukrainian, but all of them can use both on a day-to-day basis.
Your "Polish" neighbour is a redneck and ignorant, like most Polonia. The Ukrainian language is flourishing, and they positively enjoy foreigners learning.
Ukrainian hooligans very much speak the language of the region of which they're associated. In the West, Ukrainian - in the East and Kyiv - Russian.
but their are individual examples of people preferring a foreign tongue to their own.
Didn't Copernicus conduct a lot of his work in Latin?
delphiandomine
5 Nov 2011
News / The Political Circus of Poland [309]
Do stop with the "I know nothing about PiS I never voted PiS I'm a Korwin-Mikke supporter BELIEVE ME" nonsense.
Do stop with the "I know nothing about PiS I never voted PiS I'm a Korwin-Mikke supporter BELIEVE ME" nonsense.
delphiandomine
5 Nov 2011
News / The Political Circus of Poland [309]
Exactly my thoughts too.
Ziobro isn't just a random no-one, or someone who could jump to PO easily (like Kluzik-Rostkowska) - like the PJN lot. He's more than capable of splitting PiS in half, especially because he has the "anti-Communist" credentials. It wouldn't be difficult for him to attack Kaczynski for having a traitor for a father, which would gain him plenty of support.
If I didn't know any better (do I know any better?) I would assume Kaczynski wants to retire from politics but wants to make sure no one else can have his party so he's purposely destroying it...
Exactly my thoughts too.
Ziobro isn't just a random no-one, or someone who could jump to PO easily (like Kluzik-Rostkowska) - like the PJN lot. He's more than capable of splitting PiS in half, especially because he has the "anti-Communist" credentials. It wouldn't be difficult for him to attack Kaczynski for having a traitor for a father, which would gain him plenty of support.
delphiandomine
4 Nov 2011
News / The Political Circus of Poland [309]
I suspect they knew all along that this would happen - all a matter of time ;) Just like we predicted, the party is falling to bits within weeks of electoral disaster.
I wonder what kind of offers are being made by PO towards PiS members of parliament now - they need 307 votes to change the constitution, and they have 303 in total. With Ziobro gone, it's bound to be tempting for younger members of the party who want a taste of power.
PO and others are peeing themselves with glee at this self-destruction of PiS.
I suspect they knew all along that this would happen - all a matter of time ;) Just like we predicted, the party is falling to bits within weeks of electoral disaster.
I wonder what kind of offers are being made by PO towards PiS members of parliament now - they need 307 votes to change the constitution, and they have 303 in total. With Ziobro gone, it's bound to be tempting for younger members of the party who want a taste of power.
delphiandomine
4 Nov 2011
News / The Political Circus of Poland [309]
This stuff gets funnier and funnier!
PiS are finished if Ziobro really does have the backing of Rydzyk - I'm sure the Government isn't going to be too concerned about them fighting with each other!
They were expelled today by the party`s discipline commission.
This stuff gets funnier and funnier!
PiS are finished if Ziobro really does have the backing of Rydzyk - I'm sure the Government isn't going to be too concerned about them fighting with each other!
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2011
Travel / Why does everyone seem to hate LOT Polish Airlines? [382]
Quite the opposite, these days.
I'm still very confused why he was charged over $1000 and was flying via WAW when all the online trip planners give prices (for peak, peak times) of around $400-600 return for flights via the big European hubs - LHR/AMS/CDG/FRA
Arn't the airlines supposed to give you a discount if its to attend a funeral?
Quite the opposite, these days.
I'm still very confused why he was charged over $1000 and was flying via WAW when all the online trip planners give prices (for peak, peak times) of around $400-600 return for flights via the big European hubs - LHR/AMS/CDG/FRA
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2011
Travel / Why does everyone seem to hate LOT Polish Airlines? [382]
What has the price of the fare got to do with anything? It's a last minute ticket, you should expect to pay a premium.
Actually, yesterday, the airport was estimated to be open at 8am in the morning. Do try and stop lying.
Less of the emotion, please.
Also, isn't it a bit strange that you only seemingly had one day between booking the ticket and the funeral?
I also wonder why on earth you tried to connect through WAW for a flight to OTP - JFK to LHR/FRA/CDG/AMS would seem to be the most sensible routing. Could it be that you were attempting to fly on the cheap?
Personally, I think you're attempting to blame LOT for something that was partially your fault. Normal psychological reaction.
I also think your story is full of crap - I've just found returns, travelling at peak times, for flying tomorrow (returning Monday) for less than $500 return. I've even found a connection through AMS for that price. Do try harder in future when telling lies on internet forums.
The cost for the fare was $1007 and I consider this a rip off.
What has the price of the fare got to do with anything? It's a last minute ticket, you should expect to pay a premium.
This was a complete lie in my face since it turned out the airport in WAW was closed from the morning and not even estimated to open back up until the next day at 8 pm at the earliest (which is way past any connections that would have been available).
Actually, yesterday, the airport was estimated to be open at 8am in the morning. Do try and stop lying.
They should not even be allowed to do business in the United States anymore based on this type of customer service! It is complete theft and abuse of the customers in the interest of money!
Less of the emotion, please.
Also, isn't it a bit strange that you only seemingly had one day between booking the ticket and the funeral?
I also wonder why on earth you tried to connect through WAW for a flight to OTP - JFK to LHR/FRA/CDG/AMS would seem to be the most sensible routing. Could it be that you were attempting to fly on the cheap?
Personally, I think you're attempting to blame LOT for something that was partially your fault. Normal psychological reaction.
I also think your story is full of crap - I've just found returns, travelling at peak times, for flying tomorrow (returning Monday) for less than $500 return. I've even found a connection through AMS for that price. Do try harder in future when telling lies on internet forums.
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2011
Life / Why is circumcision not practiced in Poland? [701]
"my penis is so small that they couldn't find enough skin to cut, and the only sluts I see are the ones on my sticky computer screen"
PF Truth.
I'm not circumsized and my dick is long and thick like Kielbasa and i'm happy to stretch out American sluts with it
"my penis is so small that they couldn't find enough skin to cut, and the only sluts I see are the ones on my sticky computer screen"
PF Truth.
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2011
Travel / Why does everyone seem to hate LOT Polish Airlines? [382]
Been over this a thousand times on here - LOT's fleet is comparable to any US/Canadian fleet.
Tell me, who do you think maintains LOT's fleet?
The fleet is ANCIENT!!!!
Been over this a thousand times on here - LOT's fleet is comparable to any US/Canadian fleet.
but know that the airline is well maintained. etc.
Tell me, who do you think maintains LOT's fleet?
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2011
Law / Buying a USED CAR in Poland, my personal experiences and TRAPS to avoid !! [133]
Not that the black economy is flourishing here and distorting the official figures, or anything.
Not that the black economy is flourishing here and distorting the official figures, or anything.
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2011
Law / Buying a USED CAR in Poland, my personal experiences and TRAPS to avoid !! [133]
With the slight problem that you can't register it in Poland and thus need to drive back to the UK every year for the MOT. You've also got to pay much higher insurance costs, you can't let just anyone borrow your car and you've also got the huge disadvantage of having the wheel on the wrong side in a country where visibility is everything due to insane drivers.
It's not so clear cut as that - and anyway, British plates are a nice juicy target for being caught for minor driving offences.
British cars are great value, that much is undeniable - but are you really surprised that no-one wants to take a RHD car off you in Poland when it's only fit for parts?
Sorry, but if you want to buy a foreign car in Poland, Germany is just there and far less hassle to buy from.
Buy British, British is best! you get a lot more for your money, and you know the MOT is a lot stricter in the UK than it is in Poland.
With the slight problem that you can't register it in Poland and thus need to drive back to the UK every year for the MOT. You've also got to pay much higher insurance costs, you can't let just anyone borrow your car and you've also got the huge disadvantage of having the wheel on the wrong side in a country where visibility is everything due to insane drivers.
Don't listen to the squares who whine about not registering it in Poland, I mean, why bother registering it in Poland?
It's not so clear cut as that - and anyway, British plates are a nice juicy target for being caught for minor driving offences.
British cars are great value, that much is undeniable - but are you really surprised that no-one wants to take a RHD car off you in Poland when it's only fit for parts?
Sorry, but if you want to buy a foreign car in Poland, Germany is just there and far less hassle to buy from.