Atch
3 Dec 2024
Polonia / Polish bus crash in Croatia. Is there a fate? [229]
Agree 100%.
The third drink driving and/or the tenth speeding ticket should mean a life ban.
Agree 100%.
Atch
2 Dec 2024
Off-Topic / A VERY CHRISTMASSY FORUM - IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS THREADS [156]
Sounds a bit like Sunday Morning Coming Down by Kris Kristofferson??
Sounds a bit like Sunday Morning Coming Down by Kris Kristofferson??
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2 Dec 2024
Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [956]
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2 Dec 2024
Off-Topic / A VERY CHRISTMASSY FORUM - IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS THREADS [156]
Absolutely, Irish culture at its best, giving one of our Bards a true Gaelic send off. When they carried him out of the church shoulder high,to the singing of Mo Ghile Mear. what a beautiful moment.
Shane's funeral...gig of the century.
Absolutely, Irish culture at its best, giving one of our Bards a true Gaelic send off. When they carried him out of the church shoulder high,to the singing of Mo Ghile Mear. what a beautiful moment.
Atch
1 Dec 2024
Off-Topic / A VERY CHRISTMASSY FORUM - IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS THREADS [156]
Was the milkman on his rounds at the time? He delivered more than the milk that day .......... where would we be without a bit of Carry On humour. Btw if it was during his rounds, I hope you reported him afterwards :)
Never too early for good music :) Did you see this btw?
No, in my own.
Was the milkman on his rounds at the time? He delivered more than the milk that day .......... where would we be without a bit of Carry On humour. Btw if it was during his rounds, I hope you reported him afterwards :)
Is it too early for this?
Never too early for good music :) Did you see this btw?
Atch
30 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / Let's talk about shoes [339]
Oh, I see, thank you for explaining. It's more important to be comfortable in such a situation so the old 'smart casual' is definitely the way to go. How useful do you find these congresses? Do you learn anything new?
Why don't they open the windows? Reminds me of a nun we had in school who wouldn't allow us to open the classroom windows during her lessons and we nicknamed her Smog 🤣
Oh, I see, thank you for explaining. It's more important to be comfortable in such a situation so the old 'smart casual' is definitely the way to go. How useful do you find these congresses? Do you learn anything new?
the carbon dioxide slowly increases
Why don't they open the windows? Reminds me of a nun we had in school who wouldn't allow us to open the classroom windows during her lessons and we nicknamed her Smog 🤣
Atch
30 Nov 2024
Life / Polish Music. [302]
YouTube has a subtitle/translation feature in settings.
How did you get google translator to work on a video?
YouTube has a subtitle/translation feature in settings.
Atch
30 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / Let's talk about shoes [339]
What do you mean by a congress? Do you mean a business meeting??
a congress
What do you mean by a congress? Do you mean a business meeting??
Atch
28 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / A VERY CHRISTMASSY FORUM - IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS THREADS [156]
It's normal in Ireland. You don't post it though. You drop it in through the letterbox. Very often people drop the card in on Christmas Eve. I think it's lovely :)
I hope this wasn't in your mother's house ;) The Swiss Roll may have been intended as a post-coital snack - just thought of something: a Swiss Roll to follow your 'milkshake' :))
sending a card to a person living next door would be considered mild madness here.
It's normal in Ireland. You don't post it though. You drop it in through the letterbox. Very often people drop the card in on Christmas Eve. I think it's lovely :)
having it off with the milkman
I hope this wasn't in your mother's house ;) The Swiss Roll may have been intended as a post-coital snack - just thought of something: a Swiss Roll to follow your 'milkshake' :))
Atch
24 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / A VERY CHRISTMASSY FORUM - IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS THREADS [156]
A nice Christmas thread
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Atch
23 Nov 2024
Life / Do colored immigrants in Poland function better than in Western countries? [291]
I read the article linked and decided to research the district where the school is located. It's a densely populated inner city area with a lot of homeless people in the poorest city in Germany so I think it's quite a specific case. But generally, inner city areas are always going to be more challenging to teach in, everywhere in the world.
In this particular school, the problems started when the Principal retired a couple of years ago and the new one is obviously not up to the job. The previous guy was apparently known as one of the strictest headmasters in Berlin. Anyway, somebody from the government is trotting along there on Monday so it'll get sorted out. The former Principal is willing to lend a hand.
I read the article linked and decided to research the district where the school is located. It's a densely populated inner city area with a lot of homeless people in the poorest city in Germany so I think it's quite a specific case. But generally, inner city areas are always going to be more challenging to teach in, everywhere in the world.
In this particular school, the problems started when the Principal retired a couple of years ago and the new one is obviously not up to the job. The previous guy was apparently known as one of the strictest headmasters in Berlin. Anyway, somebody from the government is trotting along there on Monday so it'll get sorted out. The former Principal is willing to lend a hand.
Atch
23 Nov 2024
News / Will Poles be 'fleeing' Poland to America ? [37]
If you're that Irish, then why do you insult us all the time?
We were neutral but that didn't stop tens of thousands of Irish men volunteering and joining the British Army and the RAF.
Brendan Finucane from Dublin, whose father fought in the Easter Rising in 1916, was the youngest squadron commander of WWII and brought down one of the highest number of enemy aircraft before his death at age 21.
Im more Irish than Polish
If you're that Irish, then why do you insult us all the time?
Thats bc they act tough but actually chicken $hit during WWII?
They didnt help
They didnt help
We were neutral but that didn't stop tens of thousands of Irish men volunteering and joining the British Army and the RAF.
Brendan Finucane from Dublin, whose father fought in the Easter Rising in 1916, was the youngest squadron commander of WWII and brought down one of the highest number of enemy aircraft before his death at age 21.
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Atch
22 Nov 2024
Law / Classic car registration in Poland [12]
Everything in Poland is a long and complex procedure!
registering an antique car in Poland is a long and complex procedure.
Everything in Poland is a long and complex procedure!
Atch
22 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / A VERY CHRISTMASSY FORUM - IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS THREADS [156]
And we have our Irish coffee :)
At Christmas, Alien. On Christmas Eve, on Christmas Day, but at Christmas. Btw how did you get so good at English?? And do you speak it as well as you write it? I only wish my Polish were as good as your English.
The Swiss have their schnaps coffee.
And we have our Irish coffee :)
on Christmas.
At Christmas, Alien. On Christmas Eve, on Christmas Day, but at Christmas. Btw how did you get so good at English?? And do you speak it as well as you write it? I only wish my Polish were as good as your English.
Atch
22 Nov 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [758]
It's absolutely true. I wonder what sort of rubbish you teach your students. You don't leave footprints on a person. You can only leave 'a footprint' on a person in the abstract sense, not literally. In an assault you leave the imprint of your footwear. Take the shame.
Oh, let's mind. Give me the sentence again please.
Another bs. Ha!!!
It's absolutely true. I wonder what sort of rubbish you teach your students. You don't leave footprints on a person. You can only leave 'a footprint' on a person in the abstract sense, not literally. In an assault you leave the imprint of your footwear. Take the shame.
Never mind.
Oh, let's mind. Give me the sentence again please.
Atch
21 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / A VERY CHRISTMASSY FORUM - IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS THREADS [156]
Ale, co pan mówi?? How very dare you? ☺️
Ale, co pan mówi?? How very dare you? ☺️
Atch
21 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / A VERY CHRISTMASSY FORUM - IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS THREADS [156]
Right, we're nearly at advent and I can contain my festive joy no longer. I have ideas for a few Christmas threads. Here goes:
Perfect gifts for each other: we post links to what we would put under the tree for each other. I've already found the perfect gift for Novi, just stumbled across it by chance and thought 'oh that's just what I'd give Novi' :))
Send each other a card: post an image of a Christmas greeting for another member.
Christmas trees: what kind of tree would we have and what we choose for other members.
Favourite Christmas songs and music.
Best Christmas memories - no worst memories please, we all have those, we won't include them unless they're funny.
The Polish Forums Christmas party - where would it take place, what food would we have, what music, would we need the St John's Ambulance or Red Cross on standby 🤣
The Polish Forums Christmas play or pantomime: what would it be, who would play which roles?
If I started these threads in December would anybody post in them?
Love you all!
And no, I've been drinking only tea, before you ask.
Right, we're nearly at advent and I can contain my festive joy no longer. I have ideas for a few Christmas threads. Here goes:
Perfect gifts for each other: we post links to what we would put under the tree for each other. I've already found the perfect gift for Novi, just stumbled across it by chance and thought 'oh that's just what I'd give Novi' :))
Send each other a card: post an image of a Christmas greeting for another member.
Christmas trees: what kind of tree would we have and what we choose for other members.
Favourite Christmas songs and music.
Best Christmas memories - no worst memories please, we all have those, we won't include them unless they're funny.
The Polish Forums Christmas party - where would it take place, what food would we have, what music, would we need the St John's Ambulance or Red Cross on standby 🤣
The Polish Forums Christmas play or pantomime: what would it be, who would play which roles?
If I started these threads in December would anybody post in them?
Love you all!
And no, I've been drinking only tea, before you ask.
Atch
21 Nov 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [758]
No idea what you're on about. What was the issue? We can discuss it again. Whatever it is, I'll be right and you won't.
When I proved you wrong
No idea what you're on about. What was the issue? We can discuss it again. Whatever it is, I'll be right and you won't.
Atch
21 Nov 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [758]
On the ground, not on a person. Sorry dear, but that's how English works.
Of course you can say that a boot leaves a footprint.
On the ground, not on a person. Sorry dear, but that's how English works.
Atch
20 Nov 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [758]
Not as a single word, but the term 'boot prints' can be used. However you'll see it written as a noun, 'bootprint' even though it's not strictly correct, unlike footprint.
Not as a single word, but the term 'boot prints' can be used. However you'll see it written as a noun, 'bootprint' even though it's not strictly correct, unlike footprint.
Atch
20 Nov 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [758]
And he's wrong to boot - if you'll excuse the pun! You don't leave a footprint on a person with your boot. You leave the print of your boot. If it were a court case for assault and somebody had been kicked that hard, the prosecution would be saying that imprints of the attacker's boot were to be seen, not the attacker's footprints.
Hair splitting at its finest :):)
And he's wrong to boot - if you'll excuse the pun! You don't leave a footprint on a person with your boot. You leave the print of your boot. If it were a court case for assault and somebody had been kicked that hard, the prosecution would be saying that imprints of the attacker's boot were to be seen, not the attacker's footprints.
Atch
19 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [956]
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18 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [956]
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Atch
15 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / Pop A Cork - Wine [430]
Oh, now that's lovely :) There's an interior designer called Nina Campbell who has her drinks table set up in the hall and always gives her guests a drink as soon as they arrive. Then they can make their way to the sitting-room while she deals with the rest of the arrivals. She says people find it easier to break the social ice when they already have a drink.
A bar or a table set as a bar near the entrance of your home when entertaining is a great way to make people feel at home as soon as they arrive and are offered a drink and it looks very inviting!
Oh, now that's lovely :) There's an interior designer called Nina Campbell who has her drinks table set up in the hall and always gives her guests a drink as soon as they arrive. Then they can make their way to the sitting-room while she deals with the rest of the arrivals. She says people find it easier to break the social ice when they already have a drink.
A bar or a table set as a bar near the entrance of your home when entertaining is a great way to make people feel at home as soon as they arrive and are offered a drink and it looks very inviting!
Atch
15 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / Pop A Cork - Wine [430]
Do you know a lot of women who dribble? :))
I'd say the correct thing to do when somebody visits you is simply to ask them what they'd like to drink and don't assume they want wine.
do not leave red stains on clothes.
Do you know a lot of women who dribble? :))
I'd say the correct thing to do when somebody visits you is simply to ask them what they'd like to drink and don't assume they want wine.
Atch
14 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / Nobel Prize and Oscars = Propaganda? [61]
Novi dear, it's mostly Americans, dear little simpletons that they are, who are taken in by the nonsense of the Oscars.
Oscars
Novi dear, it's mostly Americans, dear little simpletons that they are, who are taken in by the nonsense of the Oscars.
Atch
14 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / Pop A Cork - Wine [430]
Is that a personal observation or a statistic? And what nationality of women? I'd say it varies from nation to nation. Personally, I prefer red wine. I like different grapes depending on the time of year but I also really like blends.
I'd say you're more likely to arouse annoyance unless you're visiting a minor Royal with a well-stocked wine cellar - or contempt for your pretentiousness :))
Do not offer women red wine as their first drink; they prefer white, dry or semi-sweet wines.
Is that a personal observation or a statistic? And what nationality of women? I'd say it varies from nation to nation. Personally, I prefer red wine. I like different grapes depending on the time of year but I also really like blends.
you will certainly arouse delight or at least interest in the person inviting you.
I'd say you're more likely to arouse annoyance unless you're visiting a minor Royal with a well-stocked wine cellar - or contempt for your pretentiousness :))
Atch
11 Nov 2024
Food / Healthy polish food? [143]
You've got the dates wrong. You're out by about 20 years which indicates that you're fairly ignorant of the topic so it would be wise to refrain from commenting on it.
It doesn't matter. A million people dying of starvation in a country as small as Ireland, dying at the side of the road in so many cases, having been evicted from their hovels - which is what those cottages were - because the failure of the potato crop meant they couldn't pay the extortionate rents. In the words of your countryman Count Paweł Strzelecki who saved the lives of so many in Ireland during the Famine years with his humanitarian work:
"No pen can describe the distress by which I am surrounded. It has actually reached such a degree of lamentable extremes that it becomes above the power of exaggeration and misrepresentation."
He did actually witness the people literally dying of hunger before his eyes.
"numberless struggling and ragged families were observed; some crawling, some squatted on the road-side, through utter exhaustion; all bearing downcast, broken, and worn-out countenances; fearful results of starvation, sickness, and the exposure to the inclemency of the weather..."
No, my reasoning is that a foreigner, who is pretty ignorant of another country's history, should think before they speak. The diet of the Irish peasantry did not evolve as it did because of the comparatively mild climate. 'The Irish didn't have to worry about winters" indeed, only about basic survival.
The Irish Starvation happened in 1860s
You've got the dates wrong. You're out by about 20 years which indicates that you're fairly ignorant of the topic so it would be wise to refrain from commenting on it.
Tell us how many years have passed since then.
It doesn't matter. A million people dying of starvation in a country as small as Ireland, dying at the side of the road in so many cases, having been evicted from their hovels - which is what those cottages were - because the failure of the potato crop meant they couldn't pay the extortionate rents. In the words of your countryman Count Paweł Strzelecki who saved the lives of so many in Ireland during the Famine years with his humanitarian work:
"No pen can describe the distress by which I am surrounded. It has actually reached such a degree of lamentable extremes that it becomes above the power of exaggeration and misrepresentation."
He did actually witness the people literally dying of hunger before his eyes.
"numberless struggling and ragged families were observed; some crawling, some squatted on the road-side, through utter exhaustion; all bearing downcast, broken, and worn-out countenances; fearful results of starvation, sickness, and the exposure to the inclemency of the weather..."
Following your reasoning, Poles/Polesses should never make jokes about WW2 tragedy
No, my reasoning is that a foreigner, who is pretty ignorant of another country's history, should think before they speak. The diet of the Irish peasantry did not evolve as it did because of the comparatively mild climate. 'The Irish didn't have to worry about winters" indeed, only about basic survival.
Atch
10 Nov 2024
Off-Topic / Let's talk about shoes [339]
Beats "Breakfast at Tiffanys" :)) there must be a movie/book in there somewhere!
breakfast at the Radisson in flip-flops
Beats "Breakfast at Tiffanys" :)) there must be a movie/book in there somewhere!
Atch
10 Nov 2024
Food / Best hypermarket to shop for foods in Poland? [50]
Now, that's actually funny! :)) That's the spirit Novi :) good man. G'wan, ya good thing!
The one my wife threw into the shopping cart faster than I could Google "best toasters".
Now, that's actually funny! :)) That's the spirit Novi :) good man. G'wan, ya good thing!