Life / All Things Christmassy in Poland [332]

Today I went to the shopping centre to finish Monday`s purchases. I came at 8 and the car park was still half empty. I left after 9 and it was fully packed. There was a line for carp, which was out of stock, they were still waiting for delivery.

Now I am going to do the chores - regular and Christmas ones. First, I need to clean the cat litter boxes - there are 5 altogether.

Travel / Comparing London and Warsaw? Does anyone know both cities who could help? [9]

Hm, I have an impression British cities are too grey and depressing. On the other hand, Polish cities can be too colourful and dazzling.
Yet, if I had to choose, I would opt for vivid colours.

Food / Kaszanka and haggis? [34]

Here is my proof - from a British textbook for 6th grade. They never lie.

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Food / Christmas pudding in Poland [22]


No, it is worthless coz doesn`t contain suet. Everybody knows authentic Ch pudding is made with suet.

Food / Kaszanka and haggis? [34]

Of course they do. I have a proof.

News / Polish prosecutor 'shoots self after news conference' [93]


Of course not. They weren`t perfect. But compared to what PiS is doing today, PO were angels, in fact.

Funny, but I predicted I would arouse you from your sleep with my post about prosecutors.

Food / Kaszanka and haggis? [34]

Americans usually think that haggis is a bird, like turkey oir goose.

Food / Black pudding & kaszanka [36]


Yes, and the dish turns into a soft pulp which I abhor. That is why I fry it longer to get a crispy layer on all sides.

News / Polish prosecutor 'shoots self after news conference' [93]

Yes, exactly. Why do rightards do such things which weren`t done in democratic Poland either by post communists or liberal parties? I still remember how a PO Justice Minister resigned when an infamous criminal, an important witness at the same time, killed himself in his cell.

Oh, my God. Those standards are like light years away from today`s PiS` actions.

Food / Do you call it kiszka or kaszanka? [61]


Coz they are. Also krupniok is the same as kaszanka and kiszka.

dobrakielbasa.pl/krupniok/

News / Polish prosecutor 'shoots self after news conference' [93]

Prosecutors are living in hard times under PiS today. They are used by rightards as a tool against political opponents. If they run into a law expert, they make utter fools of themselves. The case of a famous lawyer, Giertych, shows it well.

If prosecutors want to be fair and objective, they are degraded to lower positions by PIS Minister of Justice.

Thank you, rightards.

icj.org/poland-treatment-of-lawyer-roman-giertych-undermines-independence-of-legal-profession/
polishnews.co.uk/roman-giertych-and-the-case-of-polnord-patron-the-courtroom-overturned-the-choice-of-the-prosecutors-workplace-on-preventive-measures/

On Thursday, the lawyer wrote in social media that "the District Courtroom in Poznań repealed the choice of the prosecutor's workplace on preventive measures" imposed on him. "The prosecutor's workplace has neither substantiated the fees nor introduced them to me. The choice is legally binding," Giertych added on Twitter.

Life / All Things Christmassy in Poland [332]

Freedom at last! But the joy of having a long break is already spoiled by the awareness that it is going to pass quickly and to be difficult for me to get back to work after nearly a month. I like resuming work after summer holidays coz they are long enough to start missing school and students. But winter breaks are different - I have a problem with returning to duties. Shyt! Why can`t Poles enjoy life like flippant Southerners but are constantly worried and anticipate the worst??

Life / What do Polish people do for Holy Thursday? [6]


We celebrated the last one at home due to the pandemic threat.

UK, Ireland / Why Polish girls working in UK as escort more than other Eastern European girls [89]


But give milfs a chance too. They will appreciate it greatly.

Life / What do Poles do when they need Cash urgently (small sums)? [15]


Do you mean you are irritated by it?

Work / What are the average salaries in Poland for teachers, doctors, engineers? [16]


What school teacher do you mean?


Yes, if you do a postgraduate course for a doctor, you get a scholarship amounting to 37% of what a professor earns, ie. minimum 6400 gross.

mojestypendium.pl/stypendia-dla-doktorantow-na-uczelniach/

Work / Black English Teacher going to Wroclaw [247]


Yes, I know what you mean but you should know that Poles aren`t accustomed to see such countencances on regular basis here.

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Life / All Things Christmassy in Poland [332]


Ha! That old tradition of a Polish aquarium in a bathtub is not longer valid. You should learn that it is forbidden to sell live carp in Poland. Yesterday I bought some carp and salmon and it is all in the freezer now.


No, Delph, when it comes to education, especially my kids`, I seldom joke.


No, they are typical kids who prefer electronic gadgets or PC games. I have always needed to make them study/ learn. But they quickly adopted - the first few months were the worst when they were 3 or 5.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

To catch a second breath- what is it about?

Life / All Things Christmassy in Poland [332]

Yes, I will feel uneasy, no work for such a long time. :):):)

But my kids will make up for it, as usual - they are going to have a lot of home schooling classes. They already got homework for today and tomorrow, then Eve and Christmas Day are free, and we get back on Boxing Day.

UK, Ireland / Why Polish girls working in UK as escort more than other Eastern European girls [89]

No, I asked you why you don`t appreciate experience in MILF escorts who are provided to you.

Life / What do Poles do when they need Cash urgently (small sums)? [15]


Yes, exactly.
I never needed such cash and I seldom use ATMs - once, twice a year, during summer holidays..

Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]

Who does this statue show?

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History / Poles in the Crusades to the Holy Land [75]

The historical anecdote says that when in 13thy century Pope Innocent III requested Polish King, Leszek Biały, to take part in a crusade, he answered that "neither he nor any self-respecting Polish knight could be induced to go to the Holy Land, where, they had been informed, there was no wine, mead, or even beer to be had".

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leszek_the_White

Life / All Things Christmassy in Poland [332]

One more working day tomorrow and it is holiday time till 17 January.

UK, Ireland / Why Polish girls working in UK as escort more than other Eastern European girls [89]


Don`t you appreciate experience??? Too bad.

Study / English elementary schools and education in Tricity, Poland [7]

Check this ranking - you need to scroll through the gallery to see the photos with names of schools.

gdansk.naszemiasto.pl/najlepsze-szkoly-podstawowe-w-gdansku-2020-top-20/ar/c5-8003961


How about your husband who is of Polish origin?

Life / What do Poles really think about cats? [470]


Exactly, dogs stink while cats have adorable fragrance. Countryside cats have stronger fragrance which is still very attractive to me.

Genealogy / Polish soil - who wants to buy? Does it have any sentimental value? [11]

Nope. You need to ask sb who travels to Poland to bring you some.

The guys who used to run this business don`t anymore.

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Life / What do Poles do when they need Cash urgently (small sums)? [15]

Wow, really? I had no idea one can do such a thing.