kaprys
20 Mar 2018
kaprys
20 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
Why don't you post them here then, please?
You usually don't have a problem with it.
I'm tired with this discussion. So ... if post anything supporting your claim, I will definitely read it and comment on it. If you don't do it, it will be clear you're making things up again.
Honestly, it's pretty clear to me and everyone else already.
Why don't you post them here then, please?
You usually don't have a problem with it.
I'm tired with this discussion. So ... if post anything supporting your claim, I will definitely read it and comment on it. If you don't do it, it will be clear you're making things up again.
Honestly, it's pretty clear to me and everyone else already.
kaprys
19 Mar 2018
kaprys
19 Mar 2018
Travel / Warsaw weather in april? [13]
It's too early to say. Check the weather forecast before you come.
Didn't you say you are from Italy?
It's too early to say. Check the weather forecast before you come.
Didn't you say you are from Italy?
kaprys
19 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
@mafketis
If he had a link to support his claim, he would have posted it straightaway.
I really googled it and got no results.
@mafketis
If he had a link to support his claim, he would have posted it straightaway.
I really googled it and got no results.
kaprys
19 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
@cms neuf
Or they may save the money till the next Sunday when Ikea, Agata or brw are open. Or shop online.
I didn't mean to question your parenting skills. You managed to entertain the kids somehow.
I happen to be a working person, too. I'm planning to redecorate the flat in a couple of months. I'll face some problems for sure. Will they be any smaller if I complain about it here?
@Dougpol
It's not about decision making. Grumbling online isn't decision making.
As for me, so far, so good. I managed to do most of the shopping in the week. I just had to buy some veggies on Saturday.
On Sunday it turned out I didn't have a spare light bulb. I borrowed one from my parents.
It turned out I didn't have to go and buy it (and lots of other useless things). I keep wondering if we'll get back to situations I remember from my childhood: a neighbour asking 'Pani Xyz, pożyczy Pani szklankę mąki? ' ;)
@cms neuf
Or they may save the money till the next Sunday when Ikea, Agata or brw are open. Or shop online.
I didn't mean to question your parenting skills. You managed to entertain the kids somehow.
I happen to be a working person, too. I'm planning to redecorate the flat in a couple of months. I'll face some problems for sure. Will they be any smaller if I complain about it here?
@Dougpol
It's not about decision making. Grumbling online isn't decision making.
As for me, so far, so good. I managed to do most of the shopping in the week. I just had to buy some veggies on Saturday.
On Sunday it turned out I didn't have a spare light bulb. I borrowed one from my parents.
It turned out I didn't have to go and buy it (and lots of other useless things). I keep wondering if we'll get back to situations I remember from my childhood: a neighbour asking 'Pani Xyz, pożyczy Pani szklankę mąki? ' ;)
kaprys
19 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
@jon357
You need to remind me. A link?
If it happened, it should be online.
If you can't provide a link, I will be sure you're making things up again.
An MP being hypocritical???? No way!
It's not the first or last time.
@Sparks11
You don't really need to visit Ikea every weekend. As for groceries, make a list before you go. Don't wander around idly, just get things you need. You will save time.
@cms neuf
You keep kids busy by taking them shopping?
I'm not a fan of the reform. I see a lot of drawbacks. But what will grumbling change?
@jon357
You need to remind me. A link?
If it happened, it should be online.
If you can't provide a link, I will be sure you're making things up again.
An MP being hypocritical???? No way!
It's not the first or last time.
@Sparks11
You don't really need to visit Ikea every weekend. As for groceries, make a list before you go. Don't wander around idly, just get things you need. You will save time.
@cms neuf
You keep kids busy by taking them shopping?
I'm not a fan of the reform. I see a lot of drawbacks. But what will grumbling change?
kaprys
18 Mar 2018
Genealogy / Finding Lech family from Wisloczek/Canada [16]
Were your family Lemkos?
According to what I have found online, most of the village inhabitants were Lemkos. They were deported to Ukraine during Operation Vistula and their houses were taken down.
Present day inhabitants are Protestant settlers from Zaolzie.
There are remains of the Greek Orthodox Church and the cementary, though.
Were your family Lemkos?
According to what I have found online, most of the village inhabitants were Lemkos. They were deported to Ukraine during Operation Vistula and their houses were taken down.
Present day inhabitants are Protestant settlers from Zaolzie.
There are remains of the Greek Orthodox Church and the cementary, though.
kaprys
17 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
I do!
He told me to pretend it didn't happen. And I am!
But deep in my heart I know he's right. He always knows best. Even if he has nothing to support his claims.
Seriously speaking, freedom of speech is one thing, the laws of libel and slander another. But perhaps I'm wrong. I might gave googled wrong words or bloody Poles manipulated Google search results.
I do!
He told me to pretend it didn't happen. And I am!
But deep in my heart I know he's right. He always knows best. Even if he has nothing to support his claims.
Seriously speaking, freedom of speech is one thing, the laws of libel and slander another. But perhaps I'm wrong. I might gave googled wrong words or bloody Poles manipulated Google search results.
kaprys
16 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
Source?
Not only do I remember nothing, I found no results in Google search.
@dolnoslask
That's what I had weekends for :)
Source?
Not only do I remember nothing, I found no results in Google search.
@dolnoslask
That's what I had weekends for :)
kaprys
16 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
Honestly speaking, I liked shopping on Sundays. I'm often tired after work so Sunday shopping was just fine. But I'll have to get used to what we have now. Some more people will have a rest on Sundays.
Since most big shops are open 7-21 six days a week, there's enough time to do shopping.
I just hope the reform won't negatively influence supermarket workers.
I haven't heard about any scandal with Teraz Polska but since it's got Polska in its name, there must have been some, right, Jon? Tell me all about it.
There are some good memes about the reform, BTW ;)
Honestly speaking, I liked shopping on Sundays. I'm often tired after work so Sunday shopping was just fine. But I'll have to get used to what we have now. Some more people will have a rest on Sundays.
Since most big shops are open 7-21 six days a week, there's enough time to do shopping.
I just hope the reform won't negatively influence supermarket workers.
I haven't heard about any scandal with Teraz Polska but since it's got Polska in its name, there must have been some, right, Jon? Tell me all about it.
There are some good memes about the reform, BTW ;)
kaprys
16 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
@Dougpol1
I wouldn't tell difference between different types of vodka either.
That brand of pasta is pretty popular here. I don't buy it, though.
I doubt you'd see it at Biedronka- they usually sell their own stuff there.
I don't go to my local Kaufland. I don't like it there. You obviously got your pasta.
There used to be an action called Teraz Polska that promoted Polish producers but that doesn't mean they got rid of other producers.
For example, I haven't been able to get olej kujawski at my local Auchan but I don't suspect conspiracy behind it.
When it comes to the reform, we just need to wait and see.
@Dougpol1
I wouldn't tell difference between different types of vodka either.
That brand of pasta is pretty popular here. I don't buy it, though.
I doubt you'd see it at Biedronka- they usually sell their own stuff there.
I don't go to my local Kaufland. I don't like it there. You obviously got your pasta.
There used to be an action called Teraz Polska that promoted Polish producers but that doesn't mean they got rid of other producers.
For example, I haven't been able to get olej kujawski at my local Auchan but I don't suspect conspiracy behind it.
When it comes to the reform, we just need to wait and see.
kaprys
15 Mar 2018
kaprys
15 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
The funny part is that work inspectors (or whatever inspektorzy pracy are called in English) are forced to work on Sundays to make sure the new law isn't broken :)
The funny part is that work inspectors (or whatever inspektorzy pracy are called in English) are forced to work on Sundays to make sure the new law isn't broken :)
kaprys
15 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
It's been just one Sunday so far. Armaggedon for some obviously. Lol.
I buy Polish pasta, why would I pay twice as much for Italian pasta?
It's been just one Sunday so far. Armaggedon for some obviously. Lol.
I buy Polish pasta, why would I pay twice as much for Italian pasta?
kaprys
15 Mar 2018
Genealogy / The typical Polish look, or all Eastern Europeans [656]
You must have seen more Poles than I have surely.
You must have seen more Poles than I have surely.
kaprys
15 Mar 2018
Genealogy / Polish and gypsy traditions [64]
Marriages are often arranged in Gypsy families. No premarital sex - at least not with a woman they want to marry. The kidnapping thing is basically about it.
They often have their Gypsy wedding in their teens.
Marriages are often arranged in Gypsy families. No premarital sex - at least not with a woman they want to marry. The kidnapping thing is basically about it.
They often have their Gypsy wedding in their teens.
kaprys
15 Mar 2018
Genealogy / The typical Polish look, or all Eastern Europeans [656]
Not only Poles. Some foreigners can tell if you're Polish, too.
That doesn't change the fact that there are people of different height, hair and eye colour in Poland.
Not only Poles. Some foreigners can tell if you're Polish, too.
That doesn't change the fact that there are people of different height, hair and eye colour in Poland.
kaprys
14 Mar 2018
Genealogy / Polish & Prussian/German town name cross-reference. [100]
radzima.net/eng/miejsce/kryuki_3.html
There are also several places called Kruki in Poland.
radzima.net/eng/miejsce/kryuki_3.html
There are also several places called Kruki in Poland.
kaprys
14 Mar 2018
Genealogy / The typical Polish look, or all Eastern Europeans [656]
Since neither Poland nor Hungary (afaik) had colonies or slavery, it's not surprising there are mostly white people there.
Life here is often a struggle so we don't attract too many immigrants either.
Should we force people to move here?
Lyzko, there aren't too many Jews here. Why don't you give up your life in the US and move here so that we're more ethnically, diverse?
Are American Jews racially diverse or are they also mosty white?
To sum up, most Polish people are of European origin but that doesn't mean we all look the same. The same applies to Hungarians.
Since neither Poland nor Hungary (afaik) had colonies or slavery, it's not surprising there are mostly white people there.
Life here is often a struggle so we don't attract too many immigrants either.
Should we force people to move here?
Lyzko, there aren't too many Jews here. Why don't you give up your life in the US and move here so that we're more ethnically, diverse?
Are American Jews racially diverse or are they also mosty white?
To sum up, most Polish people are of European origin but that doesn't mean we all look the same. The same applies to Hungarians.
kaprys
13 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
Restaurants, cinemas, petrol stations etc are still open on Sundays. I doubt people hired there get higher wages. Hospitals, the police, bus drivers etc still have to work, too. They also have families.
I'm not sure it's about the Church either.
And as I said, people either choose to spend quality time with their families or not.
Restaurants, cinemas, petrol stations etc are still open on Sundays. I doubt people hired there get higher wages. Hospitals, the police, bus drivers etc still have to work, too. They also have families.
I'm not sure it's about the Church either.
And as I said, people either choose to spend quality time with their families or not.
kaprys
13 Mar 2018
News / Goodbye Sunday Shopping in Poland - Hello Electoral Reform [246]
I survived last Sunday. I'm going to miss Sunday shopping but I'll have to get used to it. As for more time with the family, if you want to spend time together, you do regardless of Sunday shopping.
In reality lots of people had to go to work anyway.
I survived last Sunday. I'm going to miss Sunday shopping but I'll have to get used to it. As for more time with the family, if you want to spend time together, you do regardless of Sunday shopping.
In reality lots of people had to go to work anyway.
kaprys
13 Mar 2018
Genealogy / The typical Polish look, or all Eastern Europeans [656]
I totally agree. Similarly to Polish people, I have met Hungarians with really fair hair and complexion as well as people with really dark hair and considerably dark complexion. And all the shades in between.
I totally agree. Similarly to Polish people, I have met Hungarians with really fair hair and complexion as well as people with really dark hair and considerably dark complexion. And all the shades in between.
kaprys
11 Mar 2018
Language / It is not possible to translate names into English or Polish! [52]
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanda
Wanda was a daughter of king Krak, the legendary founder of Kraków. It's pronounced /vanda/ in Polish and it was quite popular in the 20th century.
I don't know it's male equivalent.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanda
Wanda was a daughter of king Krak, the legendary founder of Kraków. It's pronounced /vanda/ in Polish and it was quite popular in the 20th century.
I don't know it's male equivalent.
kaprys
11 Mar 2018
Language / It is not possible to translate names into English or Polish! [52]
But Wanda is used in Poland for women. It's a Polish name.
But Wanda is used in Poland for women. It's a Polish name.
kaprys
11 Mar 2018
Language / What does Janina translate into in English? [27]
Quite a popular name back in the day, I suppose. I didn't get to know my grandma. She had passed away years before I was born. She was beautiful but she had a really tough life.
I guess your niece simply feels British. She probably doesn't know Poland. She may feel differently about her origins later.
@Chemikiem
I think you can add Johanna to the list and many more. ;)
@AnielaMaria
I guess the Passport Office should be more precise. If they say it's not the proper translation, they should say what is.
Quite a popular name back in the day, I suppose. I didn't get to know my grandma. She had passed away years before I was born. She was beautiful but she had a really tough life.
I guess your niece simply feels British. She probably doesn't know Poland. She may feel differently about her origins later.
@Chemikiem
I think you can add Johanna to the list and many more. ;)
@AnielaMaria
I guess the Passport Office should be more precise. If they say it's not the proper translation, they should say what is.
kaprys
11 Mar 2018
Language / What does Janina translate into in English? [27]
It was my grandma's name so ...
uncle Dolno?
Jk ;)
It was my grandma's name so ...
uncle Dolno?
Jk ;)
kaprys
11 Mar 2018
kaprys
11 Mar 2018
Language / What does Janina translate into in English? [27]
@dolnoslask
;)
@Chemikiem
Actually the Polish site also mentions Janina as a newer version of Joanna.
@dolnoslask
;)
@Chemikiem
Actually the Polish site also mentions Janina as a newer version of Joanna.
kaprys
11 Mar 2018
Language / What does Janina translate into in English? [27]
Wiki says it's the feminine form of Jan (John). What's the feminine form of John in English?
Wiki says it's the feminine form of Jan (John). What's the feminine form of John in English?