scottie1113
21 Jun 2010
Food / Russia vs Poland Vodka war [73]
An excellent idea! If you're ever in Gdansk, look me up.
Shall we make that 2 shots of Sobieski, one for each bygone?
An excellent idea! If you're ever in Gdansk, look me up.
scottie1113
21 Jun 2010
Life / Popular and Practical Cars in Poland [49]
Not skoda, szkoda
Not a good idea to put anything in a car when you ship it, ever.
Skoda! Ironically i was told that it means "pity" in polish,
Not skoda, szkoda
from what i know the shipping is going to be about $1,500 usd to ship it over, and that way i can stuff the thing full of stuff thus lower shipping cost of my other stuff (though it'll take a while to get there)
Not a good idea to put anything in a car when you ship it, ever.
scottie1113
20 Jun 2010
Food / Russia vs Poland Vodka war [73]
Uh, not exactly. Two come immediately to mind: the American War of Independence, and the War of 1812. Sorry, couldn't resist. Shall we have a shot of Sobieski and let bygones be bygones? :)
Of course, in any war... the british come out tops...
Uh, not exactly. Two come immediately to mind: the American War of Independence, and the War of 1812. Sorry, couldn't resist. Shall we have a shot of Sobieski and let bygones be bygones? :)
scottie1113
20 Jun 2010
scottie1113
13 Jun 2010
Love / Ten things to remember when you have a Polish girlfriend [79]
No, it's not. It's crap. Thankfully none, and I mean, none of my Polish friends, male or female like this sh*t.
Watching footy is only slightly more exciting than watching paint dry, but not much.
They like rap and disco polo which is fine.
No, it's not. It's crap. Thankfully none, and I mean, none of my Polish friends, male or female like this sh*t.
Polsih girls dont like football, wtf is up with that?
Watching footy is only slightly more exciting than watching paint dry, but not much.
scottie1113
12 Jun 2010
Language / Polish people: did you struggle learning English - differences between both languages [75]
Are you kidding? Using articles correctly is very difficult for anyone whose native language doesn't contain them, and every teacher here in Poland knows that. In my opinion, it's the single most difficult thing for students to learn, even more so than verb tenses and phrasal verbs, so guess what we start working on in my classes from day one? (One article, one phrasal verb, in case anybody cares.)
English speakers are probably unaware that using articles might be a problem to anyone.
Are you kidding? Using articles correctly is very difficult for anyone whose native language doesn't contain them, and every teacher here in Poland knows that. In my opinion, it's the single most difficult thing for students to learn, even more so than verb tenses and phrasal verbs, so guess what we start working on in my classes from day one? (One article, one phrasal verb, in case anybody cares.)
scottie1113
14 May 2010
Love / Are Polish still very traditional when it comes to relationships? [31]
Why can't you? What part don't you understand?
and I really can't see how a man and a woman are equals within the institute that's called marriage.
Why can't you? What part don't you understand?
scottie1113
3 May 2010
Genealogy / The last name is Krzywoszyja. Help? Am I Polish? [30]
LOL! This is SO true. Thanks MG for bringing a smile to my face.
If you can answer "yes" to at least three of the above questions, there is a very big chance that you are indeed Polish.
LOL! This is SO true. Thanks MG for bringing a smile to my face.
scottie1113
27 Apr 2010
Life / Smoking vs. Grilling on Balconies / High Rises in Poland [66]
When I lived in the US, I owned, at various times, two condos and two houses, and also lived in several flats (apartments. I grilled in all of them. Never a problem, and the only policeman who ever showed up was a friend I had invited for dinner.
A T-bone in Poland. HA! I've never seen one, and a Porterhouse or rib-eye is out of the question. No matter. There's still a lot of stuff to grill. Going to fire mine up soon.
No one in the right mind would allow you to grill on the balcony here. ( in the U.S) they would call the police on you.
When I lived in the US, I owned, at various times, two condos and two houses, and also lived in several flats (apartments. I grilled in all of them. Never a problem, and the only policeman who ever showed up was a friend I had invited for dinner.
A T-bone in Poland. HA! I've never seen one, and a Porterhouse or rib-eye is out of the question. No matter. There's still a lot of stuff to grill. Going to fire mine up soon.
scottie1113
11 Apr 2010
Language / Polish in 4 Weeks CD-ROM [46]
Polish in 4 Weeks is a decent start, but it's pretty weak on Polish grammar. Get a copy of 301 Polish verbs by Lara Janecki. Priceless. Also Hurrah po polsku 1. It's also got a CD, but it's entirely in Pollish, which is a good thing if you're serious about learning.
Polish in 4 Weeks is a decent start, but it's pretty weak on Polish grammar. Get a copy of 301 Polish verbs by Lara Janecki. Priceless. Also Hurrah po polsku 1. It's also got a CD, but it's entirely in Pollish, which is a good thing if you're serious about learning.
scottie1113
30 Mar 2010
Food / Where can I buy lamb in Poland? [89]
Very difficult to find lamb in Gdansk but from time to time a local shop can get it for me. It's just not very popular in Poland. I need a leg or two for dinner and curry for a party I'm having in mid April. My Polish friends tell me the only time they eat lamb is when they're at my flat.
Very difficult to find lamb in Gdansk but from time to time a local shop can get it for me. It's just not very popular in Poland. I need a leg or two for dinner and curry for a party I'm having in mid April. My Polish friends tell me the only time they eat lamb is when they're at my flat.
scottie1113
24 Mar 2010
Work / English teaching books in Poland: villains and heroes [30]
Most students who take the FCE exam do well in speaking, reading and listening. The difficult parts are writing and Use of English. Guess what we do a lot of in my classes. I use the Cambridge exams book extensively. After every exercise, say in word formation, we do a speaking exercise to practice what we've just studied. And we do a lot of free speaking exercises as well.
One good book which hasn't been mentioned yet is IDIOMS ORGANIZER, by John Wright. There's also another called Phrasal Verbs, or English Phrasal Verbs. I tried to find it in the teachers room today but someone must have been using it. I'll try to get the exact title for you.
Most students who take the FCE exam do well in speaking, reading and listening. The difficult parts are writing and Use of English. Guess what we do a lot of in my classes. I use the Cambridge exams book extensively. After every exercise, say in word formation, we do a speaking exercise to practice what we've just studied. And we do a lot of free speaking exercises as well.
One good book which hasn't been mentioned yet is IDIOMS ORGANIZER, by John Wright. There's also another called Phrasal Verbs, or English Phrasal Verbs. I tried to find it in the teachers room today but someone must have been using it. I'll try to get the exact title for you.
scottie1113
21 Mar 2010
Work / English teaching books in Poland: villains and heroes [30]
New English File is the best. New Inside Out is pretty weak, especially the speaking exercises. Skip them and make up your own, even on the spot. Ready for FCE is OK, and they still need grammar at this point, but I always bring some outside material for them.
New English File is the best. New Inside Out is pretty weak, especially the speaking exercises. Skip them and make up your own, even on the spot. Ready for FCE is OK, and they still need grammar at this point, but I always bring some outside material for them.
scottie1113
7 Mar 2010
History / Is There A Polish Foreign Legion? [35]
I have a medal for exceptional duty performance from GROM (thunderbolt), a Polish special forces unit. In fact, I have two medals and a cap.
I have a medal for exceptional duty performance from GROM (thunderbolt), a Polish special forces unit. In fact, I have two medals and a cap.
scottie1113
7 Mar 2010
Travel / Best place to exchange money in Poland? [98]
I just go to a kantor. Since I seldom exchange money and only in small amounts when i need euros, and the rates are about the same, it works for me.
I just go to a kantor. Since I seldom exchange money and only in small amounts when i need euros, and the rates are about the same, it works for me.
scottie1113
5 Mar 2010
Life / BEFORE Poland.. what did you do then and what are your plans now? [29]
I think a little more than umieć. Where were you in Japan? I lived in Yokohama.
I learned French for 4 years but at school. I remember a lot. I lived in Japan for 2 and picked it up quite well.
I think a little more than umieć. Where were you in Japan? I lived in Yokohama.
scottie1113
5 Mar 2010
Life / BEFORE Poland.. what did you do then and what are your plans now? [29]
Ok, my turn.
Education. University of Washington, Seattle. BA in French.
Residences. Born in California, then lived in Virginia, California, Japan, California, Virginia, Japan (high school), Washington State (university), California (university), Washington State (university), Virginia, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Vietnam (not exactly fun in those days), Washington State, California. My father was in the navy and I was in the Marines, which is why I moved so much. I guess I've got itchy feet.
Jobs. 12 years as a Marine officer, then 25 years in sales and sales management prior to coming to Poland.
Why Poland? 1. As a US citizen, it's almost impossible to get legal residency in the older EU countries, eg France, Italy, Spain, etc. They were the countries I first looked at when I decided to move to Europe since I speak French and some Italian and Spanish. 2. I've been interested in Poland since I started reading WWII history when I was about 10. I visited 3 1/2 years ago to see the country firsthand, liked it, and moved to Gdansk 2 1/2 years ago.
Plan to stay forever? Yep. My girlfriend is Polish and we plan to get married this year or next. I met her on an internet site 6 years ago, met her during my initial visit and we clicked. She's not the reason I came to Poland, and even if it doesn't work out, I'll stay here. I have a lot of Polish friends here, and I really like the people. Lots of other reasons as well, but that'll do for now.
Did I speak Polish before I came here? Not much. I had Polish in 4 Weeks (it's not possible) and knew a little, but I've learned a lot since I got here. I now know four words in Polish: tak, nie, piwo, but I've forgotten the other one. Actually my Polish is OK, and I learn more every day.
Ok, my turn.
Education. University of Washington, Seattle. BA in French.
Residences. Born in California, then lived in Virginia, California, Japan, California, Virginia, Japan (high school), Washington State (university), California (university), Washington State (university), Virginia, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Vietnam (not exactly fun in those days), Washington State, California. My father was in the navy and I was in the Marines, which is why I moved so much. I guess I've got itchy feet.
Jobs. 12 years as a Marine officer, then 25 years in sales and sales management prior to coming to Poland.
Why Poland? 1. As a US citizen, it's almost impossible to get legal residency in the older EU countries, eg France, Italy, Spain, etc. They were the countries I first looked at when I decided to move to Europe since I speak French and some Italian and Spanish. 2. I've been interested in Poland since I started reading WWII history when I was about 10. I visited 3 1/2 years ago to see the country firsthand, liked it, and moved to Gdansk 2 1/2 years ago.
Plan to stay forever? Yep. My girlfriend is Polish and we plan to get married this year or next. I met her on an internet site 6 years ago, met her during my initial visit and we clicked. She's not the reason I came to Poland, and even if it doesn't work out, I'll stay here. I have a lot of Polish friends here, and I really like the people. Lots of other reasons as well, but that'll do for now.
Did I speak Polish before I came here? Not much. I had Polish in 4 Weeks (it's not possible) and knew a little, but I've learned a lot since I got here. I now know four words in Polish: tak, nie, piwo, but I've forgotten the other one. Actually my Polish is OK, and I learn more every day.
scottie1113
19 Feb 2010
Life / 3 reasons why winter is the best time of the year in Poland [58]
Not for me. While I'm loving this cold winter, I'm looking forward to spring and summer. I love it when it's 30C. My Polish and British friends think they're going to die of the heat. I just smile and enjoy it.
Being cold is better than being hot
Not for me. While I'm loving this cold winter, I'm looking forward to spring and summer. I love it when it's 30C. My Polish and British friends think they're going to die of the heat. I just smile and enjoy it.
scottie1113
17 Feb 2010
Life / Feeling ashamed of my Polish heritage. [237]
I be thinkin I's be better.
Start with The Polish Way by Adam Zamoyski.
All in favor of "I is" or "I's", please speak up.
I be thinkin I's be better.
Maybe I should crack open a history book or two
Start with The Polish Way by Adam Zamoyski.
scottie1113
10 Feb 2010
scottie1113
10 Feb 2010
Life / Bilingual kids in Polish schools [30]
What do these mean?
Actually there are differences between lots of different kinds of English, whether it's British, American, Australian, Carribean, etc. And the most common English spoken in the world today is English spoken by non native speakers. No big deal.
SAE and AAVE.
What do these mean?
Actually there are differences between lots of different kinds of English, whether it's British, American, Australian, Carribean, etc. And the most common English spoken in the world today is English spoken by non native speakers. No big deal.
scottie1113
10 Feb 2010
Life / Bilingual kids in Polish schools [30]
We do.
Ugh, I wish we spoke a seperate language sometimes :(
We do.
scottie1113
16 Jan 2010
Travel / Driving to Poland from Ireland end of jan, Need Advice [26]
All the advice given has been really good. My fiancee and I drove from Dortmund to Gdansk on 3 January. We left at 4 pm and arrived in Gdansk at 6 am because we took frequent rest stops. Although it had snowed a lot in Germany and weather was below 0, the highways (motorways/autobahns) were pretty good most of the way. We didn't drive fast because of the weather and because it was at night, and the trip was uneventful.
Gas (petrol) in Germany was about 1.36 euros/liter, less in Poland. We saw plenty of motels/hotels every time we stopped for gas so you shouldn't have any difficulty in finding a place to sleep.
Her car, a 10 year old Volvo V70, is in good condition and has winter tires-a must! We bought a battery just before we left and had non freezing liquid to clean the windshield, which we did frequently.
Be prepared and you'll be fine.
All the advice given has been really good. My fiancee and I drove from Dortmund to Gdansk on 3 January. We left at 4 pm and arrived in Gdansk at 6 am because we took frequent rest stops. Although it had snowed a lot in Germany and weather was below 0, the highways (motorways/autobahns) were pretty good most of the way. We didn't drive fast because of the weather and because it was at night, and the trip was uneventful.
Gas (petrol) in Germany was about 1.36 euros/liter, less in Poland. We saw plenty of motels/hotels every time we stopped for gas so you shouldn't have any difficulty in finding a place to sleep.
Her car, a 10 year old Volvo V70, is in good condition and has winter tires-a must! We bought a battery just before we left and had non freezing liquid to clean the windshield, which we did frequently.
Be prepared and you'll be fine.
scottie1113
16 Jan 2010
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]
I have finally eaten very good pizza in Gdansk! Da Grasso opened here recently and they make very good pizza, almost as good as what I was used to in California. Try it, you'll like it. And they deliver.
I have finally eaten very good pizza in Gdansk! Da Grasso opened here recently and they make very good pizza, almost as good as what I was used to in California. Try it, you'll like it. And they deliver.
scottie1113
13 Dec 2009
Law / Poland - Temporary Residence card - Karta pobytu - required documents [142]
Because he isn't on this site site at the moment? Give it a rest and be patient.
Because he isn't on this site site at the moment? Give it a rest and be patient.
scottie1113
11 Dec 2009
Law / Poland - Temporary Residence card - Karta pobytu - required documents [142]
Every office in Poland has different requirements. I didn't know about the police check before I got here and I didn't have one, so I merely signed an affadavit that I wasn't an axe murderer, and voila! Kata pobytu approved. Ah, what they don't know...
Every office in Poland has different requirements. I didn't know about the police check before I got here and I didn't have one, so I merely signed an affadavit that I wasn't an axe murderer, and voila! Kata pobytu approved. Ah, what they don't know...
scottie1113
30 Nov 2009
Food / Your all time favourite Polish Dishes! [108]
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I didn't like it in the US where it's called borsh (not sure about the spelling) and I don't like it here because I just don't like beets. I love golambki (cabbage rolls), bigos, golonka (either baked or boiled, but boiled is much more common). It's always tranlated as pork knuckle, but it's really a joint from a leg. I recently ate some incredibly good Kashubiam pierogi and that's moved up a lot higher on my list. I didn't mention any seafood because I don't think of it as a Polish dish. Carp's not seafood (it's a freshwater fish) and it's just crap spelled another way. Disgusting.
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I didn't like it in the US where it's called borsh (not sure about the spelling) and I don't like it here because I just don't like beets. I love golambki (cabbage rolls), bigos, golonka (either baked or boiled, but boiled is much more common). It's always tranlated as pork knuckle, but it's really a joint from a leg. I recently ate some incredibly good Kashubiam pierogi and that's moved up a lot higher on my list. I didn't mention any seafood because I don't think of it as a Polish dish. Carp's not seafood (it's a freshwater fish) and it's just crap spelled another way. Disgusting.
scottie1113
10 Oct 2009
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]
The "anywhere in the world" part made me laugh. As for vegetables, all I can say is you obviously have never been to a market in California. Vegetables in Poland are few and far between, and can't hold a candle to I used to eat there.
The title of this thread should have been: Polish pizza-the worst in the world.
The "anywhere in the world" part made me laugh. As for vegetables, all I can say is you obviously have never been to a market in California. Vegetables in Poland are few and far between, and can't hold a candle to I used to eat there.
The title of this thread should have been: Polish pizza-the worst in the world.
scottie1113
9 Oct 2009
scottie1113
17 Sep 2009
Law / Poland - Temporary Residence card - Karta pobytu - required documents [142]
That's my understanding as well. And yes, 45 days before the visa expires is correct. I can't remember if the decision comes in 30 or 45 days after application,but unless the application is rejected you're OK.
That's my understanding as well. And yes, 45 days before the visa expires is correct. I can't remember if the decision comes in 30 or 45 days after application,but unless the application is rejected you're OK.