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Posts by pawian  

Joined: 30 May 2008 / Male ♂
Last Post: 19 Mar 2025
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Speaks Polish?: Yes, but I prefer English
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pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]

I have been to Poland many times

In your dreams, yes. Like johhny who also strongly believes he does the gardening . hahaha

Polish Ketchup

That was counterfeit ketchup made in GB. They fooled you but you never noticed. Ha!
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]

I never told you about growing my own food

Correct, you didn`t. Until today. :):):)

people doubt themselves

It is good you doubt. Such a human feature.... Don`t you know Doubting Thomas??? :):):)
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]

Polish ketchup

How do you know? You have never eaten Polish Hawaian Pizza, let alone visited Poland for one!!! hahahaha
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]

you were calling me a liar big time, Luke.

Of course not. I said you were daydreaming. Don`t take offence, it is quite frequent people want to do some things so earnestly that one day they start believing they did. You have always dreamt of growing veg in the field. :):):)
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]

do you have any shame at all , Lying Luke.

:):):)
Come on, relax, I wasn`t harbouring any bad intentions. You are to blame yourself:
Firstly, you shared some scant info on your gardening while I was taking a long break from the forum in 2015s.
Secondly, you never talked to me directly about your gardening. e,g when I was discussing potatoes with dolnosląsk in another thread. You made a comment in the midst of the discussion but you never admitted to growing potatoes.

polishforums.com/life/poland-owning-house-true-countryside-84664/7/#msg1733249

It meant you were not in the business.
That is why I rightly suspect you of daydreaming now. hahaha

Did you notice I didn`t say you were lying??? It is against my decent British upbringing. HA!

Here I go again today, "Defending myself"

You are truly a Fidelis Defensor! :):): Like one of famous Polish kings! :)P:):):
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
History / Life in communist Poland - personal relations [503]

the life expectancy was the same as in the US, the best and the richest place in the whole

Bad comparison. The US statistics are always worse than European ones.
To be fair, compare communist Poland with West European countries. Ha!!!
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]

each vying with each other for the crown of repulsiveness.

Amasing attitude ! Tell us you are joking coz I can`t believe your anti ketchup campaign now. ):)
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]

I have planted lots of asparagus over the years with success,

If you did, you would have shared your experiences long ago. But you never told us about growing your own food. Now it is the first time you do, and it is quite surprising. . :):):)

You`d better stick to your hunting and fishing stories. :Leave the garden/field/farming in peace, it is not your genre. :):):)
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
History / Life in communist Poland - personal relations [503]

I received my first communion and confirmation without any problems.

Correct. But it wasn`t communist benevolence towards the Church and society, it was a result of Polesses and Poles` resistance to communist antireligious pressure.
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]

Tried it as a kid and that was enough!

It is simply amasing! You are the first person I met that hates ketchup.
Pity you didn`t have a chance to try Polish ketchup then..... :):):)

pig entrails

Instead, sheep entrails. hahahaha
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
History / Life in communist Poland - personal relations [503]

The US Embassy had that beautiful American flag,

nothing changed in this mater..... :):):)

We were not indoctrinated

You were. It got imprinted in you for ever and can be seen when you try to sell those Russian ass licking opinions.
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]

Black salsify/scorzonera?

Yes, with a funny alternative name in Polish - snake killer.

So unknown that when I saw it in the shop 3 years ago I ignored it. My mistake!
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]

Parsnips?

Nooo, parsnip is always white, like parsley root. This one is brown as you can see in the photo.

It is a veg which is largely forgotten in Poland now but once it was popular. Still popular in such Western countries like Italy or France. The taste and texture reminds one of asparagus.

Dig 6 to 8 inch deep rows and plant asparagus 12-18 inches apart.

Thanks but I already did 4 years ago. I can see they get thicker.every new season.

Copied from bonnieplants.com

:):):)
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]

It's muck.

Yes, British ketchup, like most British cuisine. hahaha

race to the bottom.

Exactly!!! Thrilling like a ski ride down the steep slope!!
pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [818]

It looks like you haven't anything else better to do,

Exactly! I am enjoyng my free time so I am taking photos and taking part in forums. :):):)

put a sugar lamb

And a doggy sandcake lamb, too.


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pawian   
31 Mar 2024
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]

I agree.

It must be the problem with British ketchup which is too salty and too sour (this infamous British vinegar) and doesn`t suit Polish Hawaian pizza! . Try ketchup from Poland, sweet and a little spicy - the best of all. :):):)
pawian   
30 Mar 2024
History / Life in communist Poland - personal relations [503]

God`s Mother loves rainbow coz it is so optimistic!

The Supreme Court has just ruled that rainbow Mary isn`t an insult or offence.

Memory:

Kremówka ala cream cake was extremely popular in communist times of 1970s and 1980s. Today it is much less. That is why I was positively shocked seeing it on the table. Amasing how tastes can change over years. ):):)

I have always liked it. Crispy covering and base with soft inside.


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pawian   
30 Mar 2024
Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]

Sorry, no. I grow green asparagus without hilling. :):):)

Check the cover of the seed bag on the left. Asparagus isn`t brown. :):):

The problem with the discussed veg is that this year is the third time I am trying to grow it. Two times before were failures. Now I am trying to change my methods.
pawian   
30 Mar 2024
Life / A detailed description of the Easter tradition in Poland [41]

The baskets are decorated, painted eggs, sausage, salt, and a green branch

Exactly!

Good you mentioned salt. I removed the cap off the salt shaker so that the drops of holy water that the priest spatters onto the baskets can reach the content more easily.


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pawian   
30 Mar 2024
Life / Custom plates in Poland [103]

KUSY is the name of the greyhound dog in the greatest Polish epic poem by Adam Mickiewicz. The plot dealt with the irreconcilable dilemma - which dog is faster: KUSY or FALCON??? Applying this name to a car proves you are an intelligent well-read person who loves Polish culture.
pawian   
30 Mar 2024
Life / A detailed description of the Easter tradition in Poland [41]

My wife is making cakes.

And biscuits which will be covered with colourful icing to dissipate winter depression more effectively. :):)::):):)


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pawian   
30 Mar 2024
Life / Custom plates in Poland [103]

A new batch :

Funny but still not as funny as KUSY.


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