JonnyM
22 Mar 2011
Life / Why should the Polish all over the world wear red on St. Joseph's day? [32]
Indeed. But it's first and foremost International Workers' Day.
Indeed. But it's first and foremost International Workers' Day.
JonnyM
22 Mar 2011
Travel / From Krakow to Auschwitz (transportation) [29]
Which he's asked about on an open forum. Who the hell are you to question why someone gives their opinion here or anywhere else? Either you're having a very very bad day or there's some other problem, WB. And what makes you think I'm telling him "where he should or shouldn't visit["?
I had visitors from the UK, very old friends whose grandparents were there.
Hes a grown man and can make his own decisions, he doesnt need you telling where he should or shouldn't visit
Which he's asked about on an open forum. Who the hell are you to question why someone gives their opinion here or anywhere else? Either you're having a very very bad day or there's some other problem, WB. And what makes you think I'm telling him "where he should or shouldn't visit["?
Why did you visit the place of crushing horror?
I had visitors from the UK, very old friends whose grandparents were there.
JonnyM
22 Mar 2011
Life / Why should the Polish all over the world wear red on St. Joseph's day? [32]
Red for workers and the struggle to improve the lot of the common man. St Joseph is the patron of workers.
Red for workers and the struggle to improve the lot of the common man. St Joseph is the patron of workers.
JonnyM
22 Mar 2011
Travel / From Krakow to Auschwitz (transportation) [29]
Yes, I was thinking about it this afternoon. If he goes to Zakopane, it's a nice day out, pretty alpine views etc; but Zakopane isn't anything special at all. A fourth rate ski resort full of tourist traps. Auschwitz with the whole crushing horror of the place is something he'll remember all his life.
Yes, I was thinking about it this afternoon. If he goes to Zakopane, it's a nice day out, pretty alpine views etc; but Zakopane isn't anything special at all. A fourth rate ski resort full of tourist traps. Auschwitz with the whole crushing horror of the place is something he'll remember all his life.
JonnyM
22 Mar 2011
Travel / From Krakow to Auschwitz (transportation) [29]
Not really - though an organised tour there would mean the bus driver spoke English.
So I reconed we wouldn't need a organized tour for that as well?
Not really - though an organised tour there would mean the bus driver spoke English.
JonnyM
22 Mar 2011
JonnyM
22 Mar 2011
Travel / From Krakow to Auschwitz (transportation) [29]
Yes. It's quite easy to do, even if you don't speak Polish. But think carefully whether or not you really want to go there; it is an unpleasant and disturbing place.
can I get local transportation and just join a guided tour there
Yes. It's quite easy to do, even if you don't speak Polish. But think carefully whether or not you really want to go there; it is an unpleasant and disturbing place.
JonnyM
21 Mar 2011
USA, Canada / To move back to Poland from the USA or not to move back....that is the question [124]
I did just that. 95 metres, and the gas and leccy bills were 326 zl.
75m apartment.... gas and electricty.. check your last bill.
I did just that. 95 metres, and the gas and leccy bills were 326 zl.
JonnyM
21 Mar 2011
USA, Canada / To move back to Poland from the USA or not to move back....that is the question [124]
Are you sure about that?
The USA is about 200% to 300% more expensive than Poland for the same exact things.
Are you sure about that?
JonnyM
20 Mar 2011
Travel / Poznan to Wagrowiec travel advice [6]
There are quite a few direct trains every day. It takes about an hour and a half only.
Have a look here: rozklad-pkp.pl/?q=en/node/143
There are quite a few direct trains every day. It takes about an hour and a half only.
Have a look here: rozklad-pkp.pl/?q=en/node/143
JonnyM
20 Mar 2011
Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [450]
As the bible says "if thy nose offends thee, get it fixed" There's a really good place at al Jerozolimskie 101 - google it, their prices are good
As the bible says "if thy nose offends thee, get it fixed" There's a really good place at al Jerozolimskie 101 - google it, their prices are good
JonnyM
20 Mar 2011
JonnyM
20 Mar 2011
Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]
Since it's net, 900 Euros is OK in Glinojeck. There isn't much to spend money on there! The nearest place to study would probably be in Warsaw (I don't think there's anywhere in Ciechanów). There are plenty of places, not just Warsaw University or the economics school (SGH), but other institutions (called Wysza Szkoła). The prices of courses vary a lot in Poland. A friend is finishing his Masters' at this one (wsbif.edu.pl), but I'm not sure if they do anything in English. Kozminski certainly do, as well as PWSB.
This article may be useful for you. It's about MBAs, but has a good list of institutions: Good luck, and enjoy Glinojeck!
Since it's net, 900 Euros is OK in Glinojeck. There isn't much to spend money on there! The nearest place to study would probably be in Warsaw (I don't think there's anywhere in Ciechanów). There are plenty of places, not just Warsaw University or the economics school (SGH), but other institutions (called Wysza Szkoła). The prices of courses vary a lot in Poland. A friend is finishing his Masters' at this one (wsbif.edu.pl), but I'm not sure if they do anything in English. Kozminski certainly do, as well as PWSB.
This article may be useful for you. It's about MBAs, but has a good list of institutions: Good luck, and enjoy Glinojeck!
JonnyM
19 Mar 2011
Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]
At the sugar plant?
Generally the people in Poland aren't especially racist and are generally polite, but be aware that Glinojeck is quite a small town with small town attitudes. Having said that, British Sugar employs a few foreign people, so you won't be alone. If you are black, people will notice you and stare, but that doesn't mean they're being rude - it just means they don't see many black people.
You didn't say if the 900 euros was net or gross? Assuming it's gross, that's ok for Glinojeck since accommodation is provided, but you'll have to live quite frugally (easy in Glinojeck) to be able to save a good amount. If it's net, it's not at all bad for somewhere like that. Visits to Warsaw are easy from there too.
If you are living in or near Glinojeck, you may be able to give private English lessons, since there is a shortage of native speaker teachers round there (and the sugar plant was having problems finding any).
It doesn't seem a bad offer. If I may ask, what kind of work do you do?
My main place of work will be in Glinojeck,gm.Kondrajec Panski,Poland
At the sugar plant?
Generally the people in Poland aren't especially racist and are generally polite, but be aware that Glinojeck is quite a small town with small town attitudes. Having said that, British Sugar employs a few foreign people, so you won't be alone. If you are black, people will notice you and stare, but that doesn't mean they're being rude - it just means they don't see many black people.
You didn't say if the 900 euros was net or gross? Assuming it's gross, that's ok for Glinojeck since accommodation is provided, but you'll have to live quite frugally (easy in Glinojeck) to be able to save a good amount. If it's net, it's not at all bad for somewhere like that. Visits to Warsaw are easy from there too.
If you are living in or near Glinojeck, you may be able to give private English lessons, since there is a shortage of native speaker teachers round there (and the sugar plant was having problems finding any).
It doesn't seem a bad offer. If I may ask, what kind of work do you do?
JonnyM
17 Mar 2011
Life / Sexual culture in Poland [66]
And all this sort of stuff for those who take it all very seriously, or just want to have fun. Warsaw isn't Tunbridge Wells...
fantomwarsaw.com
skaterboy.pl
c13.eu
oboz.c13.eu/regul_ENG.htm
(link to a website not for opening at work)
And all this sort of stuff for those who take it all very seriously, or just want to have fun. Warsaw isn't Tunbridge Wells...
fantomwarsaw.com
skaterboy.pl
c13.eu
oboz.c13.eu/regul_ENG.htm
(link to a website not for opening at work)
JonnyM
17 Mar 2011
Life / Sexual culture in Poland [66]
Far more than the maker intended, as far as I can gather.
Also a lot of catchers rather than pitchers.
What??? What are they doing with socks and trainers?
Far more than the maker intended, as far as I can gather.
Also a lot of catchers rather than pitchers.
JonnyM
17 Mar 2011
Life / Sexual culture in Poland [66]
Many, many people kinkily into socks and trainers. Never understood it myself,, but certainly big in Poland
Many, many people kinkily into socks and trainers. Never understood it myself,, but certainly big in Poland
JonnyM
17 Mar 2011
Life / St Patrick's day in Poland [272]
There used to be Morgans. Not just in Warsaw but in Krakow and Poznań. Morgans was in the cellars of the Chopin Museum on ul. Tamka. The Poznań one was between the Rynek and my flat, but never really took off much.
There used to be Morgans. Not just in Warsaw but in Krakow and Poznań. Morgans was in the cellars of the Chopin Museum on ul. Tamka. The Poznań one was between the Rynek and my flat, but never really took off much.
JonnyM
16 Mar 2011
Life / St Patrick's day in Poland [272]
Don't forget Angela's Ashes!
The real Ireland is one of crime, corruption, excessive immigration and depressions.
Don't forget Angela's Ashes!
JonnyM
16 Mar 2011
Life / St Patrick's day in Poland [272]
Glass houses and stones, if ever there were any...
their economy is still so pathetic even though they no longer have 'foreign occupation' to blame for their weakness
Glass houses and stones, if ever there were any...
JonnyM
16 Mar 2011
History / Polish pirates [58]
An interesting guy.
Searching for him, I found this, about some other Polish pirates - a big surprise! I suspect very few people, even in Poland, know about these guys. You learn something new every day: magistravel.pl/en/piraci.html
Ignacy Blumer (O'Bloomer)
An interesting guy.
Searching for him, I found this, about some other Polish pirates - a big surprise! I suspect very few people, even in Poland, know about these guys. You learn something new every day: magistravel.pl/en/piraci.html
JonnyM
16 Mar 2011
JonnyM
15 Mar 2011
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
Then it isn't really your "own", is it?
never live in my own country,
Then it isn't really your "own", is it?
JonnyM
15 Mar 2011
Life / St Patrick's day in Poland [272]
A couple of million others like you, and people wouldn't bother with St Patrick's Day anyway.
As an Irishman
foreign leeches like the poles to return home and GIVE US THE REAL IRELAND BACK!! not this ugly bastardised run-down ****hole it has become
A couple of million others like you, and people wouldn't bother with St Patrick's Day anyway.
JonnyM
15 Mar 2011
Life / St Patrick's day in Poland [272]
I just had a look at their website legendsbar.pl cold day before they start having wet tee-shirt contests, bingo and darts 'n doms nights
I just had a look at their website legendsbar.pl cold day before they start having wet tee-shirt contests, bingo and darts 'n doms nights
JonnyM
15 Mar 2011
Life / St Patrick's day in Poland [272]
I liked Cork Bar. Maybe Someplace Else will be doing something.
I liked Cork Bar. Maybe Someplace Else will be doing something.
JonnyM
15 Mar 2011
Language / Special Polish Prayers / (Funeral too) that stand out [12]
[Moved from]: Condolences in Polish
Can anyone suggest something to write in Polish as a condolence. It should be a one-liner. The deceased was an 88 year old retired lawyer. I never met him, but know his son and nephew. The son has just invited me to the funeral via facebook, but I can't attend.
[Moved from]: Condolences in Polish
Can anyone suggest something to write in Polish as a condolence. It should be a one-liner. The deceased was an 88 year old retired lawyer. I never met him, but know his son and nephew. The son has just invited me to the funeral via facebook, but I can't attend.
JonnyM
15 Mar 2011
Life / St Patrick's day in Poland [272]
There is that. A bit like Bahrain where there are European-style pubs on the 10th floor of a building.
I wonde where else there is to go in Warsaw now Morgans and that place by Metro Wilanowska are gone. I think the Irish Embassy staff go to Bradleys sometimes, which is a bit of a seal of approval. Do you know what Legends is like?
There is that. A bit like Bahrain where there are European-style pubs on the 10th floor of a building.
I wonde where else there is to go in Warsaw now Morgans and that place by Metro Wilanowska are gone. I think the Irish Embassy staff go to Bradleys sometimes, which is a bit of a seal of approval. Do you know what Legends is like?
JonnyM
14 Mar 2011
Life / St Patrick's day in Poland [272]
Very very distant!
Scary.
But Bradleys is pretty good.
Irish pub on Miodowa is a very distant second.
Very very distant!
Patrick's is a very very bad idea
Scary.
But Bradleys is pretty good.
JonnyM
14 Mar 2011
History / Polish pirates [58]
It's certainly getting worse month by month off the coast of Somalia. A real problem. And the Somali pirates are getting bolder. Certainly none of them are Polish, but some of the crew members taken by them are.
I have to do a course soon about what to do if attacked by pirates. Should be interesting, but I hope I'll never need it.
especially in South-East Asian waters, and they are brutal murderers.
It's certainly getting worse month by month off the coast of Somalia. A real problem. And the Somali pirates are getting bolder. Certainly none of them are Polish, but some of the crew members taken by them are.
I have to do a course soon about what to do if attacked by pirates. Should be interesting, but I hope I'll never need it.