Life / Why oh Why do Poles drive so incredibly poorly [100]


I logically explained to you that your claims about Poles being the worst drivers in Europe are worthless coz they are based on your subjective opinion and inappropriate sources instead of on meaningful research. :)) Don`t you understand that the major source you proudly provided doesn`t prove in a plausible way if Poles are bad drivers or not coz there are too many other factors which need to be taken into account?

Food / Stuffed eggs (Polish-style recipe) [17]


Hmm, yes, interesting issue. I don`t know right away, have to think a little. E..g, stuffed baby pig. They put various ingredients into it: kasha (finely ground barely), bacon, offal. See the recipe with pics by a Pole from the RSA:

wedlinydomowe.pl/grillowanie-i-pieczenie/piekarnik/1721-prosiak-nadziewany-kasza-daruje-sobie-nazwe-po-staropolsku-flagowy-przepis-wiktora-z-johannesburga-rpa

The reason for stuffing: apart from meat, one should also eat some carbs.

Travel / Ciechanow area - hotel or old castle for lodging? [3]


After 14 years, Przasnysz can boast of 3 hotels. Not too luxurious but still good enough to avoid travelling to other places for accommodation.

meteor-turystyka.pl/noclegi,hotele,przasnysz,60.html

Welcome to Poland. :)

Travel / Opera theatres in Krakow [5]

Today there are 13 Opera Houses in Poland.

pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polskie_teatry_operowe

Life / Opłatek, not presents, epitomises the true Polish Christmas spirit [85]

Yes, but don`t forget about a similar custom: sharing an egg on Easter Sunday.

News / Famous Poles die - your memories [112]

Do you know that Romuald Lipko died at the age of 69? He was a rock musician, leader of cult group Budka Suflera which has been active since late 1970s. He composed music for his band as well as other singers, especially female ones. Two or three generations of Poles loved these songs. They have had good message both in communist times and today.

Check out this music:

A beautiful ballad by Urszula from 1983 - she worked with Budka Suflera for a few years.

Puff Balls, Kites and Wind

youtu.be/WDJIcMh501c

Another one with great music and vocal by Urszula from 1984
Raspberry King

youtu.be/C9SQcO3Zins

Izabela Trojanowska`s great hit from 1981 was also composed by Lipko
I am your sin

youtu.be/ZpmrlAlQJRs

Life / Why oh Why do Poles drive so incredibly poorly [100]

You give up in the heat of the fascinating discussion? After all my logical explanations and attempts to make you aware of basic truths of life in Poland you turn your back and say it was all futile??? Milo, come on, give me a break. I have invested too much time and energy in you for you to give up.


Yes, seatbelts are OK, most people use them.


Yes, hectic style of life. Everybody is speeding first to earn more cash, and then quickly come back to family with money.

And I still claim it has little to do with being a good or bad driver. These are completely different things. Milo, can you hear me?

Genealogy / Popular Polish First Names? [152]

You are overgeneralising again... :):) Where do you get it from?

USA, Canada / The proper behavior an American should show when visiting Poland [159]


I am not sure what you mean but judging by the overall overtone of your reply, I dare to say we have run into a misunderstanding. :):)

I meant that travelling in the USA isn`t impressive for your fellow Americans coz it is normal, contrary to travelling to Europe.

UK, Ireland / Polish People are Welcome in Scotland [54]


I was curious when they can legally take part. After getting full citizenship? Or before?


Of course, not next year. How about ten years` time?

Life / Typical Polish house and family [46]

Poles had to drink a lot to warm themselves up in cold climate. Simple. Coming home after a long ride through snowy forests and fields, they had to take a few quick shots to feel warm. The same with Russians.


I see you still can`t forget it. :):)

Life / Why oh Why do Poles drive so incredibly poorly [100]


That is a very good remark. In rich Ireland or UK people don`t need to rush to make a pound/euro while in Poland, still trying to catch up with the West, they do. I was trying to imply it to Milo when I asked him: why the highest rate of accident fatalities appears in the newest and poorest EU members in Eastern and Southern Europe ? but he wouldn`t listen. :)

UK, Ireland / Polish People are Welcome in Scotland [54]


Will immigrant Poles be able to take part in the next independence referendum in Scotland? What do they need to do?

Life / Typical Polish house and family [46]

Coz they already wake up with horrible pains in every part of their bodies. Would you be as happy as a clam at high tide in their situation?

Genealogy / Searching for family history before 1890 for Joseph Ulmanek and Anna Pilch [2]

Yes, Ulmanek surname appears to be popular in Jabłonka in southern Poland region called Orawa.

freepages.rootsweb.com/~gallitzin/genealogy/ulmanek/august-ltr.html

There are 6 Ulmaneks in Jabłonka now.
nazwiska-polskie.pl/Ulmanek

Genealogy / Popular Polish First Names? [152]

I just read sb in Katowice named their baby Witcher. Nice.
eska.pl/slaskie/w-katowicach-urodzil-sie-wiedzmin-ale-tez-merida-horyw-i-malina-takie-imiona-nadawano-dzieciom-w-2019-roku-aa-qtii-GzTH-NNos.html

The registration office rejected requests for following names:
Joint,
Koka,
Pipa,
Nutella,
Rambo,
Nirvana,
Batman.

Life / Opłatek, not presents, epitomises the true Polish Christmas spirit [85]


But one needs to discuss it with your nearest and dearest first. WIthout it, they will expect a present on the special day and when they don`t get it, might feel terribly disappointed.

USA, Canada / The proper behavior an American should show when visiting Poland [159]

Yes, but when you travel to Europe, you can at least impress your small-town or rural friends and neighbours. Travelling in the USA or Canada isn`t so impressive.

Language / Your favourite Polish proverb? [16]

Przyszła kryska na Matyska - the cat`s reproachable behaviour has been stopped and punished at last. Today used about humans.

Food / High Class Cuisine in Poland: What foods are eaten by Polish upper classes at 5 star Polish restaurants etc? [7]


I think baby octopuses which are notorious for being eaten by high class society representatives in Poland.

Real Estate / Questions about buying property in Poland; house segment or an apartment - almost new or brand-new? [2]


It is impossible to answer these general questions. It all depends on many factors and individual preferences. Just like the choice between living in London or Rome - both have their pros and cons.

Such buildings are not too popular here.

UK, Ireland / Boris Johnson - is the new British PM a popular figure in Poland? [150]


When I read comments under articles about Brexit, a lot of participants point to BJ`s alleged Russian ties.

Polonia / What is the opinion of Argentina in particular, and Southern America, in Poland? [6]


There are no negative connotations connected with it. Argentinian culture is stereotypically considered attractive. Famous rock group Maanam had a song Amazing Buenos.
youtube.com/watch?v=tj_KpuGOLKU

Life / Polish films... where to find them? [51]

Yes, the one nominated for Oscars and with European awards two years ago. No, I didn`t watch it coz I don`t like psychological dramas anymore. Watching them brings some memories from my life which I would like to forget.

News / Why is Poland so hostile against Germany? Do they realize how their reparations rubbish damages relations? [510]

Be sensible. When Russia moves, Germans will beg Americans for help. Brits and French alone won`t be able to help you, only the US will. Simple. Now Germans are spitting on the USA but in tough times, they will scream in panic and cry like babies that USA "has left them." :))

Life / Why oh Why do Poles drive so incredibly poorly [100]

It is still a lot but twice as low as in the past. Despite the growing number of cars.

Life / A good Geriatric Doctor in Krakow [5]

Hmm, in that case, they are not specialists but some novice doctors. :)

Seriously, it is quite impossible. Each doctor has to know what the patient takes - if there is some bad interaction between medications which hurts the patient, the doctor will be held responsible. I know coz we cared for our grandpa who had various disorders, indeed. I took him to several doctors and all of them made sure what medicines had already been prescribed.

Life / Polish Nursery Rhymes [253]

It`s OK, we are here to help. :)

As for the rhyme, it is not a popular one today. Probably was in the past.

News / Dodgy PRL-holdover judiciary finally reformed [420]

That`s a symbolic presentation of how PiS reforms the system: PiS nominated Chairman of Olsztyn Court is tearing the postulates written by his 31 subordinate judges. Good. It means the judges are not scared. They perfectly know such people as their chairman will be put on trial for their criminal acts one day.

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UK, Ireland / Starting a car business in Poland - exporting from the UK [5]

I am also a pessimist about such a business. The only Poles who drive such cars are those migrants who visit the old country in their British car or have just returned and haven`t converted the wheel yet for various reasons.


No more - those restrictions were lifted recently But driving such a car in Poland is very dangerous and people know about it.