Miloslaw
2 Apr 2019
USA, Canada / Poles in America: How do you pronounce your Polish surname? [128]
Greg Shacks would be better.....
pain of coping with the Polish names like Grzegosz Szczakula?
Greg Shacks would be better.....
Miloslaw
1 Apr 2019
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]
It is........excuse me a second......
That's absolutely disgusting!
It is........excuse me a second......
Miloslaw
1 Apr 2019
Genealogy / What does my Polish name mean? [402]
Roder(Roeder) is a Germanic name but there seems to have been quite of few in Poland.
My grandfather was born in Poland and used the surname Roder after he arrived in the UK. Is this a polish name?
Roder(Roeder) is a Germanic name but there seems to have been quite of few in Poland.
Miloslaw
31 Mar 2019
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]
I think Fish n Chips from Yorkshire are the best there is,Cornwall comes a close second.
Salt and vinegar yes,tomato ketchup no.
But each to his own taste..... :-)
Have you ever been to Whitby? Splendid place, very scenic and fresh fish off the docks. I had fish and chips sitting by the river, very tasty!
I think Fish n Chips from Yorkshire are the best there is,Cornwall comes a close second.
Salt and vinegar yes,tomato ketchup no.
But each to his own taste..... :-)
Miloslaw
31 Mar 2019
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]
Raw meat,with or without raw egg is inedible....I tried it once as a kid and threw up.
I am someone who has eaten horse meat,frogs legs,caviar,duck,rabbit,pate de foie gras,sushi,plenty of tripe and extremely runny and smelly French cheeses,so I have a strong stomach.....raw meat,NO!!!!!!
Without the eggs, yes. I've tried it with the egg and it was inedible :(
Raw meat,with or without raw egg is inedible....I tried it once as a kid and threw up.
I am someone who has eaten horse meat,frogs legs,caviar,duck,rabbit,pate de foie gras,sushi,plenty of tripe and extremely runny and smelly French cheeses,so I have a strong stomach.....raw meat,NO!!!!!!
Miloslaw
27 Mar 2019
Genealogy / Which Polish first names are considered unpopular / obsolete in Poland? [124]
It was always explained to me that doing this was to make the name "More Familiar",in the sense of friend or family and to shorten the name.
I get the first part,but the shortening I struggled with.....especialy with my uncle Zenon.....who was always called Zenek....
But it seems almost all of those males remove the "-vowel + sław" part and replace with "-ek", and so they're calling themselves "Jarek"
It was always explained to me that doing this was to make the name "More Familiar",in the sense of friend or family and to shorten the name.
I get the first part,but the shortening I struggled with.....especialy with my uncle Zenon.....who was always called Zenek....
Miloslaw
27 Mar 2019
History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]
All negative posts about Poles from you Pawian.
Are you sure you are Polish?
All negative posts about Poles from you Pawian.
Are you sure you are Polish?
Miloslaw
27 Mar 2019
History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]
True.
I do not understand this supposed Pole's mentality.....he sounds anti Polish to me.
True.
I do not understand this supposed Pole's mentality.....he sounds anti Polish to me.
Miloslaw
26 Mar 2019
Genealogy / Which Polish first names are considered unpopular / obsolete in Poland? [124]
There are quite a few names of Polish people I know that sound very weird and old fashioned in English.
Especially some female names,all the women I know with these names are under 40,so not that long ago;
Edyta
Marta,
Jadwiga
Genowefa
Agata
Beata
And for the boys,how about Miloslaw? :-)
There are quite a few names of Polish people I know that sound very weird and old fashioned in English.
Especially some female names,all the women I know with these names are under 40,so not that long ago;
Edyta
Marta,
Jadwiga
Genowefa
Agata
Beata
And for the boys,how about Miloslaw? :-)
Miloslaw
26 Mar 2019
Travel / Are Polish people as unfriendly as Slovaks? [84]
Not at all.I just don't think you are a true patriot in any way.
You may love Poland,but you are willing to sacrifice her in the name of diversity.
Not at all.I just don't think you are a true patriot in any way.
You may love Poland,but you are willing to sacrifice her in the name of diversity.
Miloslaw
26 Mar 2019
Travel / Are Polish people as unfriendly as Slovaks? [84]
The more I read your posts,the more I think that, perhaps you do not have Poland's best interests at heart.
The more I read your posts,the more I think that, perhaps you do not have Poland's best interests at heart.
Miloslaw
26 Mar 2019
Travel / Are Polish people as unfriendly as Slovaks? [84]
I take your for word for that,but I don't know.
But certainly they watched Czech TV and listened to Czech Radio.
I have been told that younger Slowaks are finding it harder to understand Czech.
I employ Poles and Slowaks and the Slowaks can speak and understand Polish,they even get by,just,with Bulgarians.
But The Poles can't understand The Slowaks when they are talking amongst themselves.
I take your for word for that,but I don't know.
But certainly they watched Czech TV and listened to Czech Radio.
I have been told that younger Slowaks are finding it harder to understand Czech.
I employ Poles and Slowaks and the Slowaks can speak and understand Polish,they even get by,just,with Bulgarians.
But The Poles can't understand The Slowaks when they are talking amongst themselves.
Miloslaw
25 Mar 2019
Genealogy / Which Polish first names are considered unpopular / obsolete in Poland? [124]
You are a weird one......I love this last post of yours.
You are a weird one......I love this last post of yours.
Miloslaw
25 Mar 2019
Travel / Are Polish people as unfriendly as Slovaks? [84]
I did,but was not sure that he would understand.
That is normal.Slowaks have a wider perception of language than Poles because of their long unity with Czechs.
I guess he meant sarcasm ..
I did,but was not sure that he would understand.
PS: I have two Slovak friends and they understand me when I speak Polish.
That is normal.Slowaks have a wider perception of language than Poles because of their long unity with Czechs.
Miloslaw
24 Mar 2019
Life / Polish folk remedy for styes? [12]
The Polish obsession with health,illness and medication just does my head in......Poles are hyperchondriacs.....
The Polish obsession with health,illness and medication just does my head in......Poles are hyperchondriacs.....
Miloslaw
24 Mar 2019
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]
Yes,you were/are wrong.......
Yes,you were/are wrong.......
Miloslaw
24 Mar 2019
Travel / Are Polish people as unfriendly as Slovaks? [84]
Either you are using "Double Humour" or you are
completely wrong......the young Poles and Slowaks I know have a very similar attitude to life.
Work hard,party hard.
Either you are using "Double Humour" or you are
completely wrong......the young Poles and Slowaks I know have a very similar attitude to life.
Work hard,party hard.
Miloslaw
24 Mar 2019
History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]
There were thousands of them,and not just from the upper classes.
Many Poles came to France between the wars to work in the mines.
To this day you will find many Polish sunames all over eastern France from the Pas de Calais to Alsace.....most of them have little Polish culture and don't speak Polish but they are Polish descendants.
He was just a Polish emigré in France
There were thousands of them,and not just from the upper classes.
Many Poles came to France between the wars to work in the mines.
To this day you will find many Polish sunames all over eastern France from the Pas de Calais to Alsace.....most of them have little Polish culture and don't speak Polish but they are Polish descendants.
Miloslaw
24 Mar 2019
Travel / Are Polish people as unfriendly as Slovaks? [84]
Pawian,I am still trying to work you out.
I assume you posted this with an ironic smile on your face?
Am I correct?
Pawian,I am still trying to work you out.
I assume you posted this with an ironic smile on your face?
Am I correct?
Miloslaw
24 Mar 2019
Life / Owning a house in true countryside of Poland - stories [692]
Your post brings up some very important dilemmas we all face as we get older.
We all want......I don't know.....almost a reward for working hard all our lives.....and yet we have to face up to the fact that we are no longer young physicaly...only in our minds,we are still young...
Your post brings up some very important dilemmas we all face as we get older.
We all want......I don't know.....almost a reward for working hard all our lives.....and yet we have to face up to the fact that we are no longer young physicaly...only in our minds,we are still young...
Miloslaw
24 Mar 2019
News / Polish final report on Smoleńsk aircrash [870]
We all know how Russians try to deal with potentially subversive people.....
news.sky.com/story/smolensk-crash-explosions-on-board-before-plane-hit-ground-investigator-says-11233792
We all know how Russians try to deal with potentially subversive people.....
news.sky.com/story/smolensk-crash-explosions-on-board-before-plane-hit-ground-investigator-says-11233792
Miloslaw
23 Mar 2019
History / What do Poles owe to Germans? [451]
So,you are my tool....I blame you?
It still does not tell me that Poland owes anything to Germany.
Just poor English.
So,you are my tool....I blame you?
It still does not tell me that Poland owes anything to Germany.
Just poor English.
Miloslaw
23 Mar 2019
News / Polish final report on Smoleńsk aircrash [870]
People who know the history between Poland and Russia are well aware of what actually happened.
People who know the history between Poland and Russia are well aware of what actually happened.
Miloslaw
23 Mar 2019
History / What do Poles owe to Germans? [451]
Your effort is appreciated,but your failure has probably more to do with your lack of English than anything else.
Your effort is appreciated,but your failure has probably more to do with your lack of English than anything else.
Miloslaw
23 Mar 2019
History / What do Poles owe to Germans? [451]
Sorry,but I am none the wiser....... :-(
What question goes like "What do Poles owe to Germans".
Sorry,but I am none the wiser....... :-(
Miloslaw
23 Mar 2019
Miloslaw
23 Mar 2019
Miloslaw
20 Mar 2019
News / Russian criticism of Poland - Soviet war memorial removal [332]
F them....Poland doesn't need Russia's blessing FFS.
Russia is angry at Poland over WWII anniversary snub.
F them....Poland doesn't need Russia's blessing FFS.
Miloslaw
18 Mar 2019
Life / Owning a house in true countryside of Poland - stories [692]
As I said,it boils down to your personality.
Personally,I hate the smell of pig sty's and can still smell the stench of chickens at over 100 metres......each to our own....
I am an urbanite who has always loved countryside
As I said,it boils down to your personality.
Personally,I hate the smell of pig sty's and can still smell the stench of chickens at over 100 metres......each to our own....
Miloslaw
18 Mar 2019
Life / Owning a house in true countryside of Poland - stories [692]
It boils down to your personality.
Are you a townie or a country person?
As a townie,people poking their noses into my business has always driven me mad.....
It boils down to your personality.
Are you a townie or a country person?
As a townie,people poking their noses into my business has always driven me mad.....