Feniks
20 Dec 2025
Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [984]
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20 Dec 2025
Life / All Things Christmassy in Poland [457]
Yay!!
Please do. Your posts will be a much welcome relief from all the negativity here :)
That's going to be us next week :(
Friends of mine are in Eastern Poland for Xmas. No snow there either.
Words fail me.
And here she is! :))
Yay!!
I will try to pop back here with some Christmassy joy over the next few days.
Please do. Your posts will be a much welcome relief from all the negativity here :)
No snow. Temperature a few degrees above zero. Grey skies.
That's going to be us next week :(
Friends of mine are in Eastern Poland for Xmas. No snow there either.
This is the Christmas display in my home town
Words fail me.
Feniks
17 Dec 2025
Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [984]
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17 Dec 2025
Life / All Things Christmassy in Poland [457]
Still hoping that Atch will stop by to contribute to her Christmas thread, but in her absence, here is a link to the winners of the annual szopki competition which took place in Krakow on December 7th.
I'm sure that most of you here will know what this is but for those who don't, szopki are miniature nativity scenes of historical places in Kraków such as Wawel castle. More information here:
culture.pl/en/article/the-marvellous-christmas-tradition-of-polands-szopki
This link gives a list of the winning entries complete with photos of these amazing creations:
radiokrakow.pl/aktualnosci/krakow/kto-wygra-dzis-poznamy-wyniki-konkursu-szopek-krakowskich/
They are also on display till March 1st in the Museum of History (Krzysztofory Palace),
Hopefully, one day I will get to see them!
Still hoping that Atch will stop by to contribute to her Christmas thread, but in her absence, here is a link to the winners of the annual szopki competition which took place in Krakow on December 7th.
I'm sure that most of you here will know what this is but for those who don't, szopki are miniature nativity scenes of historical places in Kraków such as Wawel castle. More information here:
culture.pl/en/article/the-marvellous-christmas-tradition-of-polands-szopki
This link gives a list of the winning entries complete with photos of these amazing creations:
radiokrakow.pl/aktualnosci/krakow/kto-wygra-dzis-poznamy-wyniki-konkursu-szopek-krakowskich/
They are also on display till March 1st in the Museum of History (Krzysztofory Palace),
Hopefully, one day I will get to see them!
Szopka example in Krakow
Feniks
14 Dec 2025
News / Was Charlie Kirk popular in Poland? [601]
Not sure what a murderer is meant to look like. Apparently Ted Bundy was a very affable chap.
He isn't. The suspect is Tyler James Robinson, the actor is Tyler Mackay Robinson. This Tyler Robinson was a student on an electrical apprenticeship programme at Dixie Technical College.
That's lighting. Look at the difference in colour of her jacket/top in these two links:
telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/12/11/charlie-kirk-alleged-assassin-tyler-robinson-court/
hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/tyler-robinson-wore-pro-trans-tie-to-charlie-kirk-hearing-in-court-viral-buzz-amid-bizarre-trump-claim-101765667354719.html
All of those clips, including in the video, came from his court appearance.
I watched the link and I'm not convinced. There is an assumption as to the gun being a modern version of a palm pistol. There is no actual sighting of it. Of course there would have been coordination between all members of Kirk's security team.
The 2 shooters scenario for me is beyond belief. Robinson wasn't catching some rays up on that roof and for it to be a set-up he would have to be convinced that he wouldn't be getting the death penalty if he was going to take the fall.
To me, Kirk is simply another sad statistic of America's nut jobs with access to guns.
Does he look like a murderer to you?
Not sure what a murderer is meant to look like. Apparently Ted Bundy was a very affable chap.
He's an actor,
He isn't. The suspect is Tyler James Robinson, the actor is Tyler Mackay Robinson. This Tyler Robinson was a student on an electrical apprenticeship programme at Dixie Technical College.
In the screenshot, the attorney wears a light-blue uniform, but in the actual video, she wears a dark blue (completely different) uniform
That's lighting. Look at the difference in colour of her jacket/top in these two links:
telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/12/11/charlie-kirk-alleged-assassin-tyler-robinson-court/
hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/tyler-robinson-wore-pro-trans-tie-to-charlie-kirk-hearing-in-court-viral-buzz-amid-bizarre-trump-claim-101765667354719.html
All of those clips, including in the video, came from his court appearance.
Read about the gun type involved, examine the pictures, and coordination between the shooter and the other security members.
I watched the link and I'm not convinced. There is an assumption as to the gun being a modern version of a palm pistol. There is no actual sighting of it. Of course there would have been coordination between all members of Kirk's security team.
The 2 shooters scenario for me is beyond belief. Robinson wasn't catching some rays up on that roof and for it to be a set-up he would have to be convinced that he wouldn't be getting the death penalty if he was going to take the fall.
To me, Kirk is simply another sad statistic of America's nut jobs with access to guns.
Feniks
13 Dec 2025
News / Was Charlie Kirk popular in Poland? [601]
If that's the case then what you're saying is that the whole thing was a set-up.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. No-one's stupid enough to take the fall and gamble with their life.
They have a patsy:
If that's the case then what you're saying is that the whole thing was a set-up.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. No-one's stupid enough to take the fall and gamble with their life.
Feniks
13 Dec 2025
Off-Topic / FIFA World Cup 2026 [84]
Not at all. Read it and weep:
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/10/tourists-social-media-trump
Just one more reason why I won't be visiting my family in the US.
Nie dziel skóry na niedźwiedziu.
So this is not just for the World Cup?
Not at all. Read it and weep:
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/10/tourists-social-media-trump
Just one more reason why I won't be visiting my family in the US.
You'll be eating crow come July as the mighty and powerful USMNT conquer the soccer world.
Nie dziel skóry na niedźwiedziu.
Feniks
11 Dec 2025
Off-Topic / FIFA World Cup 2026 [84]
Except the prize was awarded a few days before the Trump administration announced these new plans. Infantino should have waited before all that arse-licking! Actually, it shouldn't have been awarded at all because it flouted FIFA'S rules, but there you go.
Personally, I don't think it will come to anything like many of Trump's plans, but if he's serious about safety and security, then the World Cup is an event that would certainly demand heightened security.
The best hope is that it will take time to fully implement it and it will happen after the World Cup.
maybe this prize was FIFA's way and hope to gain some influence with Trump, so that he at least leaves the World Cup (and its fans) alone???
Except the prize was awarded a few days before the Trump administration announced these new plans. Infantino should have waited before all that arse-licking! Actually, it shouldn't have been awarded at all because it flouted FIFA'S rules, but there you go.
Personally, I don't think it will come to anything like many of Trump's plans, but if he's serious about safety and security, then the World Cup is an event that would certainly demand heightened security.
The best hope is that it will take time to fully implement it and it will happen after the World Cup.
Feniks
11 Dec 2025
Off-Topic / FIFA World Cup 2026 [84]
One would think so but this is supposedly being implemented on the grounds of safety and security.
My guess is that football fans will be filling stadiums in Canada and Mexico....
It's going to cost billions in lost tourist revenue.
its hard to believe he will go through with that for such an occasion....
One would think so but this is supposedly being implemented on the grounds of safety and security.
My guess is that football fans will be filling stadiums in Canada and Mexico....
It's going to cost billions in lost tourist revenue.
Feniks
11 Dec 2025
Off-Topic / FIFA World Cup 2026 [84]
If Trumps new US entry requirements means tourists will have to provide 5 years of social media history, 10 years of email history, phone numbers for last 5 years and information on family members, then people may well not bother buying tickets. Why risk being turned away after paying a fortune to go.
If it goes ahead it will be a logistical nightmare and too difficult to enforce.
I guess the stadiums will be full and the people happy? :)
If Trumps new US entry requirements means tourists will have to provide 5 years of social media history, 10 years of email history, phone numbers for last 5 years and information on family members, then people may well not bother buying tickets. Why risk being turned away after paying a fortune to go.
If it goes ahead it will be a logistical nightmare and too difficult to enforce.
Feniks
8 Dec 2025
Off-Topic / THE POLISH FORUMS CHRISTMAS TREE! [60]
It's that time of year again and so in the absence of Atch, I am reviving this thread. Maybe she will come back to give us her tree of choice but for this year, this is mine. Hopefully someone else will post.
It's that time of year again and so in the absence of Atch, I am reviving this thread. Maybe she will come back to give us her tree of choice but for this year, this is mine. Hopefully someone else will post.
IMG_2089.jpeg
Feniks
28 Nov 2025
History / Historic Photos about Poland with Context [37]
So why didn't they pass any laws then?
I'm quite sure human trafficking was never ignored by men,
So why didn't they pass any laws then?
Feniks
17 Nov 2025
News / Was Charlie Kirk popular in Poland? [601]
If it's that easy then why, according to what's been written here about you by others, did you feel it necessary to commit fraud, grand larceny etc , and spend time in prison for it. You made money by stealing from others and then have the gall to come here and suggest that it's easy to make money if you work hard. Then you move to Poland and carry on with scams.
I'm pretty sure he didn't encourage criminal activity.
There is opportunity everywhere in the US if you look for it and make the sacrifices required to become successful
If it's that easy then why, according to what's been written here about you by others, did you feel it necessary to commit fraud, grand larceny etc , and spend time in prison for it. You made money by stealing from others and then have the gall to come here and suggest that it's easy to make money if you work hard. Then you move to Poland and carry on with scams.
values of Charlie Kirk
I'm pretty sure he didn't encourage criminal activity.
Feniks
12 Nov 2025
Travel / Advent weekend in Kraków – looking for local tips [6]
If I was in Kraków over the Xmas period I would go out of my way to see Szopki Krakowskie. These are miniature nativity scenes of historical places in Kraków such as Wawel castle. If your girlfriend is into architecture this way well appeal to her. I only wish I could go to see them as they look absolutely amazing!
On the first Thursday of December the szopki are brought to the main square where judging takes place. The winner is announced 3 days later and the szopki are displayed in the Museum of History (Krzysztofory Palace), also in the main square, until the end of February. You would probably have to book tickets to see them.
Here are a couple of links explaining more about them:
culture.pl/en/article/the-marvellous-christmas-tradition-of-polands-szopki
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krak%C3%B3w_szopka
If I was in Kraków over the Xmas period I would go out of my way to see Szopki Krakowskie. These are miniature nativity scenes of historical places in Kraków such as Wawel castle. If your girlfriend is into architecture this way well appeal to her. I only wish I could go to see them as they look absolutely amazing!
On the first Thursday of December the szopki are brought to the main square where judging takes place. The winner is announced 3 days later and the szopki are displayed in the Museum of History (Krzysztofory Palace), also in the main square, until the end of February. You would probably have to book tickets to see them.
Here are a couple of links explaining more about them:
culture.pl/en/article/the-marvellous-christmas-tradition-of-polands-szopki
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krak%C3%B3w_szopka
Feniks
5 Nov 2025
Off-Topic / What is a woman? [848]
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Feniks
30 Oct 2025
Off-Topic / What is a woman? [848]
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Feniks
29 Oct 2025
Off-Topic / What is a woman? [848]
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22 Oct 2025
Off-Topic / What is a woman? [848]
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22 Oct 2025
News / Was Charlie Kirk popular in Poland? [601]
I presumed posters would click on the link provided to view the snopes fact checked Charlie Kirk video and transcript. Thought that would be easier than copy/pasting the whole interview. For anyone that missed the link:
x.com/snopes/status/1968465095828160630
A child giving birth to a child. How is that not harmful? It would be a high-risk pregnancy to start with and completely damaging to her mentally and emotionally. It isn't just the birth process that's risky, someone that age is more likely to go into labour early putting both her and the baby's life at risk. It's insane that Kirk would even consider it.
Anyone advocating something like that has a screw loose in my opinion.
I'd say it's largely irrelevant. He was asked a direct hypothetical question and he gave his answer.
But your hero is advocating that for a child, not a woman.
Context.... helpfully left out by Feniks
I presumed posters would click on the link provided to view the snopes fact checked Charlie Kirk video and transcript. Thought that would be easier than copy/pasting the whole interview. For anyone that missed the link:
x.com/snopes/status/1968465095828160630
the baby could be delivered without harming the mother.
A child giving birth to a child. How is that not harmful? It would be a high-risk pregnancy to start with and completely damaging to her mentally and emotionally. It isn't just the birth process that's risky, someone that age is more likely to go into labour early putting both her and the baby's life at risk. It's insane that Kirk would even consider it.
Anyone advocating something like that has a screw loose in my opinion.
I don't understand why you think the context helps Kirk in any way.
I'd say it's largely irrelevant. He was asked a direct hypothetical question and he gave his answer.
no woman should be forced to endure that, and no child should have to know they were a product of a criminal act.
But your hero is advocating that for a child, not a woman.
Feniks
21 Oct 2025
News / Was Charlie Kirk popular in Poland? [601]
I found this to be unreasonable and I would argue that it is divisive but I guess that depends on your view of abortion.
x.com/snopes/status/1968465095828160630
You keep banging on about this but not a single person on this forum has rejoiced or celebrated his death. You, however, have no problem in wishing ill will towards PF members:
I think you need anger management classes to be honest.
an example (in the form of a quote, in context) of anything he said that was unreasonable....
I found this to be unreasonable and I would argue that it is divisive but I guess that depends on your view of abortion.
x.com/snopes/status/1968465095828160630
The people who rejoice or celebrate the death of a father and husband have no place in society.
You keep banging on about this but not a single person on this forum has rejoiced or celebrated his death. You, however, have no problem in wishing ill will towards PF members:
@cms neuf
I personally wish you a slow and painful death from the worst of cancers
I personally wish you a slow and painful death from the worst of cancers
I think you need anger management classes to be honest.
Feniks
21 Oct 2025
News / How will Polish-American relations change if Trump is elected president again? [812]
Your interpretation of the truth. I don't agree with it.
I think they're the exception and not the rule. Maybe they're more prevalent in the US as this is the kind of stuff that the PF Americans post.. Or maybe it's just that you all don't like women too much because that's the impression I'm getting.
Bollox! How would you know not being female? I certainly do. I love having time to myself to unwind. It would drive me nuts to have people around me all the time.
I am telling the truth
Your interpretation of the truth. I don't agree with it.
It doesn't mean such women do not exist.
I think they're the exception and not the rule. Maybe they're more prevalent in the US as this is the kind of stuff that the PF Americans post.. Or maybe it's just that you all don't like women too much because that's the impression I'm getting.
No woman needs space for herself; that is a lie.
Bollox! How would you know not being female? I certainly do. I love having time to myself to unwind. It would drive me nuts to have people around me all the time.
Feniks
21 Oct 2025
Off-Topic / What is a woman? [848]
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20 Oct 2025
Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [984]
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Feniks
20 Oct 2025
News / How will Polish-American relations change if Trump is elected president again? [812]
You're sounding just like Novi now.
I don't know of any women who are men-haters, myself included. I think many women wish men would pull their weight more around the house, helping with kids etc but that's a very long way from hatred. Maybe you know some extreme types but I think your idea of feminism is largely a myth.
Or maybe she just needs some space and time for herself. Not everything is about sex.
Course you did ;)
I don't like feminism because it is Marxist-based, a nasty ideology that teaches women to hate men.
You're sounding just like Novi now.
I don't know of any women who are men-haters, myself included. I think many women wish men would pull their weight more around the house, helping with kids etc but that's a very long way from hatred. Maybe you know some extreme types but I think your idea of feminism is largely a myth.
It is a similar case when a modern woman claims she needs to 'find herself'; it translates to she wants to look for a new dick.
Or maybe she just needs some space and time for herself. Not everything is about sex.
I had fewer problems pulling women than you average Joe.
Course you did ;)
Feniks
20 Oct 2025
Off-Topic / What is a woman? [848]
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Feniks
20 Oct 2025
News / How will Polish-American relations change if Trump is elected president again? [812]
Age old double standard between men and women.
Women are s!uts and men are studs if they have lots of sexual partners.
I think it's your projection because you don't like feminism and it seems you think sexual freedom is something only men should enjoy.
Age old double standard between men and women.
Women are s!uts and men are studs if they have lots of sexual partners.
Feniks
20 Oct 2025
Off-Topic / What is a woman? [848]
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Feniks
14 Oct 2025
Travel / 12 month car insurance for cars on UK registration [4]
This company offers cover for up to 365 days. Price will depend on your car and driving history:
sterling-insurance.co.uk/european-car-insurance/
They still do with Saga Select or Plus levels of cover:
saga.co.uk/car-insurance/eu-cover?srsltid=AfmBOorfH4arBiGWistOXSMOtFC9I4b8wXc5K_mLiVl84Io6ycQ471y0
Does anyone know if this is still available
This company offers cover for up to 365 days. Price will depend on your car and driving history:
sterling-insurance.co.uk/european-car-insurance/
Saga used to do this but no longer do
They still do with Saga Select or Plus levels of cover:
saga.co.uk/car-insurance/eu-cover?srsltid=AfmBOorfH4arBiGWistOXSMOtFC9I4b8wXc5K_mLiVl84Io6ycQ471y0
Feniks
11 Oct 2025
News / How will Polish-American relations change if Trump is elected president again? [812]
No way he would have got it this year anyway. Nominations for it closed at the end of January and he'd only been in power since January 20th.
he didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize
No way he would have got it this year anyway. Nominations for it closed at the end of January and he'd only been in power since January 20th.
Feniks
10 Oct 2025
News / Was Charlie Kirk popular in Poland? [601]
So his life mattered more?
She was an American politician and lawmaker whose death was equally as shocking as Charlie Kirks. Out of respect and courtesy, one would think that Trump would have attended the funeral, but he was apparently playing golf at the time. Biden and Harris did attend.
Well I have to hope that it's not from the male point of view in that satirical sketch...otherwise there's no hope for you....
Kirk was only 1 million times more influantial than those two.
So his life mattered more?
Current and former state legislators from both parties and other elected officials were among the 1,500 people in attendance.[
She was an American politician and lawmaker whose death was equally as shocking as Charlie Kirks. Out of respect and courtesy, one would think that Trump would have attended the funeral, but he was apparently playing golf at the time. Biden and Harris did attend.
aside from that, there is a lot of truth in it
Well I have to hope that it's not from the male point of view in that satirical sketch...otherwise there's no hope for you....