teflcat
26 Dec 2011
Life / Fat People in Poland? [161]
Starts at about three months of age in Poland.
and then you get into the bad habit of liking greasy food.
Starts at about three months of age in Poland.
teflcat
26 Dec 2011
Life / Fat People in Poland? [161]
I wouldn't go that far, but a friend of mine is a family doctor/general practicioner and she describes the growing incidence of Type 2 diabetes in Poland as an epidemic. Her practice sees 25 new patients per month. Type 2 diabetes is normally associated with obese people over forty, but there are more and more younger people developing it. If I remember correctly, Morgan Spurlock (Supersize me) quoted an estimate of 25% of North Americans with this form of diabetes in the not-too-distant future. Scary stuff, and wholly preventable.
Poles are going the same way as Americans and Brits, I'm afraid. Too little time, too much temptation, too little will power.
Do you think there is an obesity epidemic in Poland?
I wouldn't go that far, but a friend of mine is a family doctor/general practicioner and she describes the growing incidence of Type 2 diabetes in Poland as an epidemic. Her practice sees 25 new patients per month. Type 2 diabetes is normally associated with obese people over forty, but there are more and more younger people developing it. If I remember correctly, Morgan Spurlock (Supersize me) quoted an estimate of 25% of North Americans with this form of diabetes in the not-too-distant future. Scary stuff, and wholly preventable.
Poles are going the same way as Americans and Brits, I'm afraid. Too little time, too much temptation, too little will power.
teflcat
21 Dec 2011
Travel / What is the weather like in Poland where you are now? [211]
A little bit last night here in Podlasie. Cold enough to settle. The trees look pretty. Minus four at the moment.
A little bit last night here in Podlasie. Cold enough to settle. The trees look pretty. Minus four at the moment.
teflcat
14 Dec 2011
Life / Polish Christmas Carols - your favorites? [20]
Staunch believer, troubled church-goer, wavering agnostic, doubter, or confirmed atheist, if you have ever felt snowflakes falling on your face at this time of year, you must love the Christmas season. What is your favourite Polish Christmas carol? Please supply English lyrics if possible.
Staunch believer, troubled church-goer, wavering agnostic, doubter, or confirmed atheist, if you have ever felt snowflakes falling on your face at this time of year, you must love the Christmas season. What is your favourite Polish Christmas carol? Please supply English lyrics if possible.
teflcat
11 Dec 2011
Life / Polish mentality towards Pakistan [108]
Not that you would generalize or anything.
As a matter of fact, most Africans and Asians stay where they were born. If you are going to slander a billion people, get it right.
most asians and africans just find a european girl and offer her three grand euro for a scam marriage.
Not that you would generalize or anything.
As a matter of fact, most Africans and Asians stay where they were born. If you are going to slander a billion people, get it right.
teflcat
10 Dec 2011
Life / Polish mentality towards Pakistan [108]
Weren't you born in the U.S.? If you were, then you're American, not a Pole. Have you ever been to Poland? Do you speak Polish?
Now that's funny.
Welcome to Polish Forums phillip. You'll find lots of like-minded people here (usually Americans like yourself).
We Poles hate the Pakis
Weren't you born in the U.S.? If you were, then you're American, not a Pole. Have you ever been to Poland? Do you speak Polish?
They are racist crude pricks
Now that's funny.
Welcome to Polish Forums phillip. You'll find lots of like-minded people here (usually Americans like yourself).
teflcat
5 Dec 2011
Life / Polish water safe to drink? [50]
Neither have I. The water in my region is fine. In fact my mother-in-law lives around the corner from a Hoop factory, and the water from her well comes from the same aquifer as theirs. The only difference is that they bottle and sell it as Arctic; we drink it for free.
Blondie should asked around a bit more. Or just drink a few glasses (when she doesn't have to go anywhere one day) and see what happens!
Never got sick after tap water
Neither have I. The water in my region is fine. In fact my mother-in-law lives around the corner from a Hoop factory, and the water from her well comes from the same aquifer as theirs. The only difference is that they bottle and sell it as Arctic; we drink it for free.
Blondie should asked around a bit more. Or just drink a few glasses (when she doesn't have to go anywhere one day) and see what happens!
teflcat
5 Dec 2011
Life / Automobiles vs. Pedestrians in Poland [77]
I'd rather drive here than in most other European countries. Perhaps it's different where you live but round here drivers are pretty good. I particularly like the highly developed custom of flashing warnings that traffic cops are near. As for boy racers, the Polish guys are nowhere near as bad as their British counterparts.
Poland has to be in the top 5.
I'd rather drive here than in most other European countries. Perhaps it's different where you live but round here drivers are pretty good. I particularly like the highly developed custom of flashing warnings that traffic cops are near. As for boy racers, the Polish guys are nowhere near as bad as their British counterparts.
teflcat
5 Dec 2011
Life / Polish water safe to drink? [50]
True, but it's unlikely to be contaminated.
Er...and you doubt him/her? Why would he/she lie to you?
Why don't you contact one of the companies which deliver water to offices? They could bring you a regular supply, say 25l/week.
What the hell would you know about the tap water in Gdańsk?
often bottled water is not better than the tap one (in some areas) so why pay and carry those bottles.
True, but it's unlikely to be contaminated.
my manager said that the water was not safe to drink
Er...and you doubt him/her? Why would he/she lie to you?
Why don't you contact one of the companies which deliver water to offices? They could bring you a regular supply, say 25l/week.
Tap water in Gdansk is safe to drink,that's for sure
What the hell would you know about the tap water in Gdańsk?
teflcat
5 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Moving to the Katowice area soon! Safe neighborhood for an Irish man? [38]
Inadvisable if it's RHD. Overtaking is dangerous enough here with LHD.
Any problems bringing my car?
Inadvisable if it's RHD. Overtaking is dangerous enough here with LHD.
teflcat
3 Dec 2011
Life / Stereotypes about Polish people being stupid? [281]
Should be PF rule 21 but it seems to be an international sport.
Poles stupid? That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
Typecasting a whole nation is just wrong.
Should be PF rule 21 but it seems to be an international sport.
Poles stupid? That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
teflcat
3 Dec 2011
Life / Do Polish people have a good ear for music? [90]
As a musician I'd say that Poles sing in tune more than most Brits. Can't give any figures from Wiki or an authoritive source on that. Just my view. Americans? Some do...
As a musician I'd say that Poles sing in tune more than most Brits. Can't give any figures from Wiki or an authoritive source on that. Just my view. Americans? Some do...
teflcat
3 Dec 2011
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
I used to think that before I lived in Russia.
Russia.
Now I live in a civilzed country.
You are so right, Wedle. Most people are OK. The crooks and bastards will always be with us but with a little street smarts and goodwill most of us rub along with our fellow man just fine.
I would much prefer to get up in the morning and believe it is going to be a great day, then deal with all that life throws at me.
I used to think that before I lived in Russia.
Than get up in the morning convinced it is going to be a **** day thinking everyone I come into contact with is trying to shaft me.
Russia.
Now I live in a civilzed country.
You are so right, Wedle. Most people are OK. The crooks and bastards will always be with us but with a little street smarts and goodwill most of us rub along with our fellow man just fine.
teflcat
3 Dec 2011
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
Nobody's saying that (well, OK, a certain Polish lawyer denies corruption in Poland), but things are definitely improving; you can see it everywhere. Only ten years ago bribery was endemic in almost every area of Polish administrative life, but now, thanks to a lessening of cronyism in the workplace, people are much more hesitant when thinking about offering sweeteners. I could list about twenty anecdotes from personal experience or the experiences of people known to me, but Poles, and people who (really) know Poland, will know what I'm talking about.
Corruption/dishonesty/cheating is not a problem in Poland and therefore should be ignored.
Nobody's saying that (well, OK, a certain Polish lawyer denies corruption in Poland), but things are definitely improving; you can see it everywhere. Only ten years ago bribery was endemic in almost every area of Polish administrative life, but now, thanks to a lessening of cronyism in the workplace, people are much more hesitant when thinking about offering sweeteners. I could list about twenty anecdotes from personal experience or the experiences of people known to me, but Poles, and people who (really) know Poland, will know what I'm talking about.
teflcat
3 Dec 2011
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
Only eight in that one. Improvement! On a forum like this I agree with the policy that posters should avoid pointing out petty language errors that do not impede understanding. I've done enough teaching for one day, but I will say that people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Only eight in that one. Improvement! On a forum like this I agree with the policy that posters should avoid pointing out petty language errors that do not impede understanding. I've done enough teaching for one day, but I will say that people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
teflcat
3 Dec 2011
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
I thought criticizing people's language skills was a big no-no on this forum. If not, I'll gladly point out the nine (at least) errors in fat ass's post.
Mods please advise.
Learn some Polish you dumb ukie
I thought criticizing people's language skills was a big no-no on this forum. If not, I'll gladly point out the nine (at least) errors in fat ass's post.
Mods please advise.
teflcat
3 Dec 2011
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
The latest, if my students are anything to go by, is a thin roll of paper wound around a match. I reckon I could get five or six in the palm of my hand. Must open a new thread: Poles have the best eyesight in the world.
Cue Amonia...
Answers written on paper then rolled and stuffed into a biro pen
The latest, if my students are anything to go by, is a thin roll of paper wound around a match. I reckon I could get five or six in the palm of my hand. Must open a new thread: Poles have the best eyesight in the world.
Cue Amonia...
teflcat
28 Nov 2011
Food / British food products in Poland? [334]
Unless you find a butcher who prides himself on making great bangers without the nasty bits. There are lots of them in the UK. I used to have an account with a butcher in the north who made excellent sausages: pork and leek; lamb and rosemary; beef with horeseradish. He won awards regularly. The stuff from supermarkets made from MRM (mechanically recovered meat) should come with a health warning. Dog food is better regulated.
Eyeholes, earholes and arseholes
Unless you find a butcher who prides himself on making great bangers without the nasty bits. There are lots of them in the UK. I used to have an account with a butcher in the north who made excellent sausages: pork and leek; lamb and rosemary; beef with horeseradish. He won awards regularly. The stuff from supermarkets made from MRM (mechanically recovered meat) should come with a health warning. Dog food is better regulated.
teflcat
28 Nov 2011
Life / Do Polish people have a good ear for music? [90]
Ach! You grumpy sods. Some of us like hearing 'Another Day in Paradise' twice an hour, round the clock. Personally, I can't get enough of 'I want to break free', 'Simply the best', that yellow Sting thing, or all the other joys of RMF and ZET. My Alzheimer's is getting worse, the docs say, but my Alzheimer's is getting worse, the docs say, but I love it. Did I mention my Alzheimer's? And the Media Markt ads. It's good to be reminded of their great deals every five minutes, just in case you missed it the other four times in the last hour. "I want to break free...I want to breaak freee...' Check out surfmusic.com and expand your radio mind. When I'm off on Sunday mornings I listen to stuff from Alabamha, Freetown, Stornaway, Rekjavik... Who needs local FM?
Ach! You grumpy sods. Some of us like hearing 'Another Day in Paradise' twice an hour, round the clock. Personally, I can't get enough of 'I want to break free', 'Simply the best', that yellow Sting thing, or all the other joys of RMF and ZET. My Alzheimer's is getting worse, the docs say, but my Alzheimer's is getting worse, the docs say, but I love it. Did I mention my Alzheimer's? And the Media Markt ads. It's good to be reminded of their great deals every five minutes, just in case you missed it the other four times in the last hour. "I want to break free...I want to breaak freee...' Check out surfmusic.com and expand your radio mind. When I'm off on Sunday mornings I listen to stuff from Alabamha, Freetown, Stornaway, Rekjavik... Who needs local FM?
teflcat
27 Nov 2011
Food / British food products in Poland? [334]
Tea should be blended according to the properties of the tap water in the region where it's going to be sold. When I lived in Hull I sent my mother some 'Yorkshire Tea' (that's the brand name). It was great tea, and the box claimed that it had been blended to suit Yorkshire water. When I visited the old girl she said the tea was horrible. And it was, in London. I guess you have to find a tea that tastes good in your area. For me, Lipton's Earl Grey or Yellow Label is fine where I live, but Tetley's is not so good.
Tea should be blended according to the properties of the tap water in the region where it's going to be sold. When I lived in Hull I sent my mother some 'Yorkshire Tea' (that's the brand name). It was great tea, and the box claimed that it had been blended to suit Yorkshire water. When I visited the old girl she said the tea was horrible. And it was, in London. I guess you have to find a tea that tastes good in your area. For me, Lipton's Earl Grey or Yellow Label is fine where I live, but Tetley's is not so good.
teflcat
24 Nov 2011
Food / Polish polskie pierogi recipe (prepared at home) [74]
Depends on the blood to fat ratio.
Ah, now you're making my mouth water.
black pudding is vile
Depends on the blood to fat ratio.
ranks alongside flaki
Ah, now you're making my mouth water.
teflcat
24 Nov 2011
Food / Polish polskie pierogi recipe (prepared at home) [74]
To be honest, I think the black pudding found in, e.g. Yorkshire or Ireland is a cut above anything I've bought in Poland. That didn't stop me from having some with bacon, eggs and baked beans for breakfast this morning.
Icing sugar on pierogi? Not for me but, hey, whatever blows your skirt up.
Same goes for kaszanka
To be honest, I think the black pudding found in, e.g. Yorkshire or Ireland is a cut above anything I've bought in Poland. That didn't stop me from having some with bacon, eggs and baked beans for breakfast this morning.
Icing sugar on pierogi? Not for me but, hey, whatever blows your skirt up.
teflcat
16 Nov 2011
Life / Why Polish people should be proud of being Polish? [370]
Quite. I am (I hope quietly) proud of some things that I have personally done. My mother was Irish; my father English. Am I proud of Isaac Newton or Shakespeare; Joyce or De Valera? Why should I be? It would be as absurd as someone being proud of the Grand Canyon or coming from the country which was the first to enfranchise women. Be proud of what you (or, at a stretch, your kids) have achieved.
What about not being proud as such, and just being neutral about it?
Quite. I am (I hope quietly) proud of some things that I have personally done. My mother was Irish; my father English. Am I proud of Isaac Newton or Shakespeare; Joyce or De Valera? Why should I be? It would be as absurd as someone being proud of the Grand Canyon or coming from the country which was the first to enfranchise women. Be proud of what you (or, at a stretch, your kids) have achieved.
teflcat
11 Nov 2011
teflcat
11 Nov 2011
Travel / What can Poland do to attract more tourists? Llamas farm? [71]
Fur coats and warm boots. Sorted.
Fur coats and warm boots. Sorted.
teflcat
11 Nov 2011
Life / Gifts from Poland (I'm returning to my country after a year in Poland) [42]
;)
Salty. SALTY. Great grilled. They'd probably make the airport dogs go bananas.
Which did you hear about and which came from personal experience? Hehehehe
;)
What about the smoked cheeses they sell up in the mountains? I'm not sure how they taste, but they look great!
Salty. SALTY. Great grilled. They'd probably make the airport dogs go bananas.
teflcat
11 Nov 2011
Life / Gifts from Poland (I'm returning to my country after a year in Poland) [42]
Just google Linen in Kraków. There are lots of sites; some in English.
Have you ever tried it? It's not hallucinogenic but it is different.
Not only. It contains thujone, an extract of wormwood. The effects after drinking absinthe are similar to those induced by good quality cannabis but are shorter-lasting. I hear.
Linen - What's my best bet for the best quality in Krakow
Just google Linen in Kraków. There are lots of sites; some in English.
The hallucinogen stories are pure BS
Have you ever tried it? It's not hallucinogenic but it is different.
It's just alcohol, after all
Not only. It contains thujone, an extract of wormwood. The effects after drinking absinthe are similar to those induced by good quality cannabis but are shorter-lasting. I hear.
teflcat
10 Nov 2011
Life / Gifts from Poland (I'm returning to my country after a year in Poland) [42]
I can't imagine why you're having trouble finding them. It's a leading Polish company and their products are on sale almost everywhere. Ask someone local.
I recommend Polish linen. It's not cheap but it's first class stuff. I bought some small table napkins for about 25PLN each.
I don't think absinth is legal in Poland.
I've been looking for the chocolate covered plums by Solidarność mentioned in another thread., but no luck so far. Anyone know where I can find them?
I can't imagine why you're having trouble finding them. It's a leading Polish company and their products are on sale almost everywhere. Ask someone local.
I recommend Polish linen. It's not cheap but it's first class stuff. I bought some small table napkins for about 25PLN each.
I don't think absinth is legal in Poland.
teflcat
4 Nov 2011
Travel / What can Poland do to attract more tourists? Llamas farm? [71]
True. The north-eastern lakes are ludicrously under-developed. While this suits some, who like it as it is, there is a lot of potential in places like this to develop serious tourism money. There are beautiful lakes that would be surrounded by hotels if they were in country with a more developed tourism infrastructure. OK, some might say that they wouldn't be as beautiful if they were surrounded by hotels, but tastefully and sensitively done, they might be even more attractive. God knows, the region needs the jobs that would follow.
better tourist management, better tourist information, better advertisement...
True. The north-eastern lakes are ludicrously under-developed. While this suits some, who like it as it is, there is a lot of potential in places like this to develop serious tourism money. There are beautiful lakes that would be surrounded by hotels if they were in country with a more developed tourism infrastructure. OK, some might say that they wouldn't be as beautiful if they were surrounded by hotels, but tastefully and sensitively done, they might be even more attractive. God knows, the region needs the jobs that would follow.
teflcat
31 Oct 2011
Life / Why is circumcision not practiced in Poland? [701]
I guess nobody told Phillip Roth (Portnoy's Complaint) about that.
I always believed that the Americans were mad keen on circumcision because it prevented boys from self abuse
I guess nobody told Phillip Roth (Portnoy's Complaint) about that.