Olaf
19 Sep 2011
Olaf
19 Sep 2011
Love / Do Polish men make good husbands? [106]
"Do Polish men make good husbands?" - As everywhere, it takes two or sometimes three to make one decent. :)
"Do Polish men make good husbands?" - As everywhere, it takes two or sometimes three to make one decent. :)
Olaf
16 Sep 2011
Food / Bary mleczne/milk bars in Poland [30]
Sure, In Krakow they seem scarce compared to Poznan, but I found two. There are jadlodajnie but it's a bit different (smaller menu, better interior, higher prices). Soup costs 1.74 - 2.54 PLN, There's wide choice of everything and my local milk bar - Bar Targowy is open till 7 p.m. I order a few courses, loads of food and pay about 12-15 PLN (e.g. for soup with "wkladka", salad, fruit coctail or sth else to drink, fish filet, fried cheese and potatos or chips). I can barely walk after that:)
Sure, In Krakow they seem scarce compared to Poznan, but I found two. There are jadlodajnie but it's a bit different (smaller menu, better interior, higher prices). Soup costs 1.74 - 2.54 PLN, There's wide choice of everything and my local milk bar - Bar Targowy is open till 7 p.m. I order a few courses, loads of food and pay about 12-15 PLN (e.g. for soup with "wkladka", salad, fruit coctail or sth else to drink, fish filet, fried cheese and potatos or chips). I can barely walk after that:)
Olaf
9 Sep 2011
Work / Poland Work Permit / Study Visa Processing Times [191]
If you have everything prepared and so - then it's three weeks tops
If you have everything prepared and so - then it's three weeks tops
Olaf
7 Sep 2011
Law / Getting Married in Poland without a visa? [23]
On what basis are you residing in Poland then?
If you require visa and you don't have it, then you cannot do much.
On what basis are you residing in Poland then?
If you require visa and you don't have it, then you cannot do much.
Olaf
4 May 2011
Olaf
4 May 2011
Life / Understanding Poland's Birthday Tradition [66]
It seems like a pretty dumb tradition and resembles a poor copy of the 'tradition' in the army for rookies.
It is definitely not practiced everywhere in Poland.
she received the same thing and that it's a tradition
It seems like a pretty dumb tradition and resembles a poor copy of the 'tradition' in the army for rookies.
It is definitely not practiced everywhere in Poland.
Olaf
11 Apr 2011
Life / Smoking vs. Grilling on Balconies / High Rises in Poland [66]
Jeez...
This works only for a while, nothing works permanently on pigeons except a net and special chemical sprayed after every rain (works in about 90 % cases).
Also, I noticed pigeons were prone to lead poisoning (completly differnet topic).
- That must've been hard!
No mediation was possible?
carrier bags tied to the balcony
Jeez...
This works only for a while, nothing works permanently on pigeons except a net and special chemical sprayed after every rain (works in about 90 % cases).
Also, I noticed pigeons were prone to lead poisoning (completly differnet topic).
metal scaffolding pipes
- That must've been hard!
No mediation was possible?
Olaf
11 Apr 2011
Life / Smoking vs. Grilling on Balconies / High Rises in Poland [66]
What is this obsession for BBQ/grilling everything and everywhere? And on balconies if you live in a block of flats - that's desperate and not really thoughtful.
Easy catch, hah! ;)
What is this obsession for BBQ/grilling everything and everywhere? And on balconies if you live in a block of flats - that's desperate and not really thoughtful.
People usually grill the swans which they caught in the lake.
Easy catch, hah! ;)
Olaf
14 Mar 2011
Olaf
2 Mar 2011
Food / Eat goulash from a cat and a steak from a dog in Poland! [114]
True. We agree!
True!. We agree again. Yeee-haw! ;)
No? Let us know when they're ready:D
Very accurate insight. I think that's one of the reasons that swine or chicken flu originated in Asia: low hygiene standards and lack of any health standards while preparing food (even the source of this food).
I rarely eat wild game, but you know, you can and should have the meat tested by a veterinarian with certificate. Then it's just as safe as the meat you buy in supermarket. I think most hunters do that.
I have had dogs all my life, some ate it some didnt, and yes their poop is a landmark same
as when they leave a trail of pee on every tree they come across..
as when they leave a trail of pee on every tree they come across..
True. We agree!
dogs and cats however
are not , so not only would this guy be subjecting humans to disease, but he could also
be sued if someone turns up sick
are not , so not only would this guy be subjecting humans to disease, but he could also
be sued if someone turns up sick
True!. We agree again. Yeee-haw! ;)
ready to be
eaten by the public.
eaten by the public.
No? Let us know when they're ready:D
some of these dogs could have rabies or distemper <~not sure of the spelling and of course
other stuff.. when they suspect a cow having mad cow disease, they destroy the animal
same with the chickens and the bird flu. so why would anyone be stupid enough to eat meat
that isnt or hasnt been checked by proper means..
other stuff.. when they suspect a cow having mad cow disease, they destroy the animal
same with the chickens and the bird flu. so why would anyone be stupid enough to eat meat
that isnt or hasnt been checked by proper means..
Very accurate insight. I think that's one of the reasons that swine or chicken flu originated in Asia: low hygiene standards and lack of any health standards while preparing food (even the source of this food).
and FYI, I dont eat wild game either for that reason, you just dont know what type
of disease is lurking.
ps... thats my story and I am sticking to it!!
of disease is lurking.
ps... thats my story and I am sticking to it!!
I rarely eat wild game, but you know, you can and should have the meat tested by a veterinarian with certificate. Then it's just as safe as the meat you buy in supermarket. I think most hunters do that.
Olaf
28 Feb 2011
Food / Eat goulash from a cat and a steak from a dog in Poland! [114]
I think half of animals do this. And few dogs actually eat it - I had a few dogs in my life an none of them did this. Sure they sniffed it but never licked or eat. Smelling poop is like a landmark to them if you didn't know.
This is the aftermath of "animal lovers" - take a pet, never do a crual thing like sterilizing them and there you have dozens of stray cats and mixed race ugly dogs of "pimpek" type. How stupid. I wouldn't agree entirely that they should be eaten;) but it was nice to read all the "animal lovers" and vegetarians' posts rambling on how inhumane this is, real fun.
dogs eat their own poop. so if you want that extra zing in your diet,, lol go for it.
I think half of animals do this. And few dogs actually eat it - I had a few dogs in my life an none of them did this. Sure they sniffed it but never licked or eat. Smelling poop is like a landmark to them if you didn't know.
That's why they're to be killed, no one wants them.
This is the aftermath of "animal lovers" - take a pet, never do a crual thing like sterilizing them and there you have dozens of stray cats and mixed race ugly dogs of "pimpek" type. How stupid. I wouldn't agree entirely that they should be eaten;) but it was nice to read all the "animal lovers" and vegetarians' posts rambling on how inhumane this is, real fun.
Olaf
24 Feb 2011
Food / Eat goulash from a cat and a steak from a dog in Poland! [114]
I think he would go bankrupt very soon.
I think he would go bankrupt very soon.
Olaf
24 Feb 2011
Food / Eat goulash from a cat and a steak from a dog in Poland! [114]
Well, that's how it works! We eat, then we poop.
Do you suggest eating plants only then?
Plants have feelings and dignity too you know:D
Recently for example I didn't say hello to my carnation and it was angry at me for almost whole week. I would never think of eating its friends and family - the grass. I think I'll go and starve or feed meself with outer space energy...
Well, that's how it works! We eat, then we poop.
Do you suggest eating plants only then?
Plants have feelings and dignity too you know:D
Recently for example I didn't say hello to my carnation and it was angry at me for almost whole week. I would never think of eating its friends and family - the grass. I think I'll go and starve or feed meself with outer space energy...
Olaf
24 Feb 2011
Food / Eat goulash from a cat and a steak from a dog in Poland! [114]
Not everything, just the things we want and that are edible!
I don't have a problem with weight, I exercise. Are you American by the way?
Yup. Just... look at the dog! :)
Ronnie got it from Dorian Yates.
Why? Because we are so called "thinking creatures" aka. "humans" and we must eat everything we see on our way?
Not everything, just the things we want and that are edible!
Maybe if we would stop and think just a little bit, our asses wouldn't be so huge and our brains so small.
I don't have a problem with weight, I exercise. Are you American by the way?
The body builder?
Yup. Just... look at the dog! :)
Ronnie got it from Dorian Yates.
Olaf
24 Feb 2011
Olaf
24 Feb 2011
Food / Eat goulash from a cat and a steak from a dog in Poland! [114]
Now, which are you more likely to choose to eat if you had to choose?
Now, which are you more likely to choose to eat if you had to choose?
Jeff the Calf?
Ronnie Coleman's dog?
Olaf
17 Feb 2011
Life / Best over the counter flu medicine in Poland? [24]
Paracetamol in Gripex does work on the roots of the problems actually.
- yes, immediately!
This may sound silly but try also honey (not in hot tea as temp. over 40C deg. "kills" it) and onions & garlic. You will smell nice but feel better soon!:)
Gripex works well, but bear in mind it only alleviates the symptoms, but doesn't get to the root of the problem,
Paracetamol in Gripex does work on the roots of the problems actually.
you should really, really see a doctor
- yes, immediately!
This may sound silly but try also honey (not in hot tea as temp. over 40C deg. "kills" it) and onions & garlic. You will smell nice but feel better soon!:)
Olaf
11 Feb 2011
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
This name doesn't sound Polish to me, more like Ukrainian I guess.
This name doesn't sound Polish to me, more like Ukrainian I guess.
Olaf
11 Feb 2011
Life / Getting pretty tired of the postal service here in Poland [58]
Again, never had problems with them (DHL) in Poland - in fact they tend to be faster than UPS. But I used UPS more abroad than in Poland so it's hard to compare. Poczta Polska is ok - the smell in their offices, the long queues sometimes, the attitude of the clerks... luv it! ;)
Again, never had problems with them (DHL) in Poland - in fact they tend to be faster than UPS. But I used UPS more abroad than in Poland so it's hard to compare. Poczta Polska is ok - the smell in their offices, the long queues sometimes, the attitude of the clerks... luv it! ;)
Olaf
9 Feb 2011
Life / Getting pretty tired of the postal service here in Poland [58]
Well, maybe I was just lucky. Or very lucky, if you please:). I've been using their service regularly and these are my impressions. Want something done fast: get a courier, no rush: Poczta Polska with all its folklore:D
Well, maybe I was just lucky. Or very lucky, if you please:). I've been using their service regularly and these are my impressions. Want something done fast: get a courier, no rush: Poczta Polska with all its folklore:D
Olaf
9 Feb 2011
Life / Getting pretty tired of the postal service here in Poland [58]
I don't! - yes, there often is standing in lines, but I never lost any package or letter. Time of delivery - well - here's something more to complain, but if I need fast delivery I use DHL or UPS for 13 PLN and it's a good option. There is also InPost - a competition for Polish Post, but their delivery time was tremendously long each time I used it. Also the law in Pl favours the national post i.e. InPost or other mail companies cannot use Post's mailboxes, they had to attach metal plates to each letter to exceed some weight under which only Polish Post could deliver letters etc. - It's hard to compete then.
Its the Polish system for sure, everyone complains about it here
I don't! - yes, there often is standing in lines, but I never lost any package or letter. Time of delivery - well - here's something more to complain, but if I need fast delivery I use DHL or UPS for 13 PLN and it's a good option. There is also InPost - a competition for Polish Post, but their delivery time was tremendously long each time I used it. Also the law in Pl favours the national post i.e. InPost or other mail companies cannot use Post's mailboxes, they had to attach metal plates to each letter to exceed some weight under which only Polish Post could deliver letters etc. - It's hard to compete then.
Olaf
9 Feb 2011
Life / Getting pretty tired of the postal service here in Poland [58]
Did you pay for airmail? Priority mail? No? Well, 2 weeks is just not that slow, there's half of Europe and an ocean between Poland and the border of USA ;]
Did you pay for airmail? Priority mail? No? Well, 2 weeks is just not that slow, there's half of Europe and an ocean between Poland and the border of USA ;]
Olaf
27 Jan 2011
Language / -ski/-ska, -scy/ski, -wicz - Polish surnames help [185]
The difference is that letter v is not present in Polish language, so Jaroslav would be misspeling.
The difference is that letter v is not present in Polish language, so Jaroslav would be misspeling.
Olaf
26 Jan 2011
Life / Anybody else out there a folk dancing fan? [25]
This is nice, but nothing can be compared to Stavros
youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7gHvATmUsSg
This is nice, but nothing can be compared to Stavros
youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7gHvATmUsSg
Olaf
25 Jan 2011
Law / Car registration in Poland (bought a car from Holland on a temporary license) [25]
Hi,
You can do it if you have everything sorted out. You'll need to visit three gov. offices to finally register your car. Actually four, if you have not registered your address of stay before. The correct order is as follows: You need to check if you are obliged to pay excise tax, then check if you need to pay the VAT and then register the car, once you sort out the tax obligations. The insurance has to have the date not later than the date of registration so do it the same day.
cheers
Hi,
You can do it if you have everything sorted out. You'll need to visit three gov. offices to finally register your car. Actually four, if you have not registered your address of stay before. The correct order is as follows: You need to check if you are obliged to pay excise tax, then check if you need to pay the VAT and then register the car, once you sort out the tax obligations. The insurance has to have the date not later than the date of registration so do it the same day.
cheers
Olaf
20 Jan 2011
Food / Is there a Indian store in Wroclaw? [20]
Oh, which one you mean? Indus, Hot Chilli or Bombay?
Do you think there should be another Indian restaurant? This is actually a very up-to-date topic for me...
Oh, which one you mean? Indus, Hot Chilli or Bombay?
Do you think there should be another Indian restaurant? This is actually a very up-to-date topic for me...
Olaf
19 Jan 2011
Food / Is there a Indian store in Wroclaw? [20]
Hi,
Yes there are. Quite a few actually, as there are Indian companies located in Kraków area and also other hire them as well.
Hi,
Yes there are. Quite a few actually, as there are Indian companies located in Kraków area and also other hire them as well.
Olaf
18 Jan 2011
Law / Starting a private kindergarten in Poland [44]
Ok, but that is a lot of information to give, let me just find some time to write this all. Best would be if we could meet actually.
Building, Fire, Health and safety etc. If you can help with this I would be very grateful.
Ok, but that is a lot of information to give, let me just find some time to write this all. Best would be if we could meet actually.
Olaf
14 Jan 2011
Law / Starting a private kindergarten in Poland [44]
Not entirely free, but you bay only a fraction of the cost. For example 300 - 400 PLN whereas in a non-public or private ones the price can be 650 - 1100 PLN.
I don't know those towns very well so I won't be able to help locally. But if you need some general information that applies everywhere and concerns childcare - I've pretty much learned it some time ago.
state kindergartens are not free!!
Not entirely free, but you bay only a fraction of the cost. For example 300 - 400 PLN whereas in a non-public or private ones the price can be 650 - 1100 PLN.
Wroclaw or Lodz
I don't know those towns very well so I won't be able to help locally. But if you need some general information that applies everywhere and concerns childcare - I've pretty much learned it some time ago.