pawian
4 Oct 2011
pawian
4 Oct 2011
Life / Rate Poland (Life Quality / Culture and People / Food): 1-10! [232]
Exactly. Our country pizzas, kaszanka tortillas and winter sprat sushi are the best in the world.
Who doesn`t understand it, is deficient in the brain to body weight ratio.
=Seanus]Bullfrog, I can tell you that many Poles rate their food 9/10 or even 10/10.
Exactly. Our country pizzas, kaszanka tortillas and winter sprat sushi are the best in the world.
Who doesn`t understand it, is deficient in the brain to body weight ratio.
pawian
4 Oct 2011
Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [142]
Is it libel or slander, I never know. Can you help? :):):)
=Seanus]financing the priest's Alfa Romeo insurance renewal.
Is it libel or slander, I never know. Can you help? :):):)
pawian
4 Oct 2011
Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [142]
But today`s priests are Jesus` disciples, like original apostles. That means something, doesn`t it?
But today`s priests are Jesus` disciples, like original apostles. That means something, doesn`t it?
pawian
4 Oct 2011
Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [142]
Did you know there are about 29.000 priests in Poland? (24.000 public and 5000 monks)
Their average earnings depend on the location:
Countryside priest - about 2000-3000 PLN. Urban priest - 3000-5000.
The main income of a Polish priest is the sacramental fellowship ( an offering made by the faithful ) . But not only that , they are also offering for the celebration of Mass , " jura stolae " and " thirteen " .
In Poland, according to the Institute of Statistics of the Catholic Church in 2009 there were a total of 34 405 233 Catholics (including in the Dioceses : Bydgoszcz - 581 040, Toruń - 581 111, Wloclawek - 767 511, Gniezno - 648 511 and Pelplin - 730 000 ) , who are concentrated in the 10 157 parishes ( in the Diocese of Bydgoszcz - 148 , Toruń - 194 , Wloclawek - 232, Gniezno - 266 and Pelplin - 288) , as well as 967 other pastoral centers .
In 2009, we also had 128 bishops , 24 priests, 455 assigned to the diocese ( in the diocese : Bydgoszcz - 290 , Toruń - 411, Wloclawek - 523, Gniezno - and Pelplin 543 - 566) , 5687 religious priests , diocesan seminarians 3595 1125 alumni religious , 1149 brothers and sisters 21338 .
Priest in Poland
Did you know there are about 29.000 priests in Poland? (24.000 public and 5000 monks)
Their average earnings depend on the location:
Countryside priest - about 2000-3000 PLN. Urban priest - 3000-5000.
The main income of a Polish priest is the sacramental fellowship ( an offering made by the faithful ) . But not only that , they are also offering for the celebration of Mass , " jura stolae " and " thirteen " .
In Poland, according to the Institute of Statistics of the Catholic Church in 2009 there were a total of 34 405 233 Catholics (including in the Dioceses : Bydgoszcz - 581 040, Toruń - 581 111, Wloclawek - 767 511, Gniezno - 648 511 and Pelplin - 730 000 ) , who are concentrated in the 10 157 parishes ( in the Diocese of Bydgoszcz - 148 , Toruń - 194 , Wloclawek - 232, Gniezno - 266 and Pelplin - 288) , as well as 967 other pastoral centers .
In 2009, we also had 128 bishops , 24 priests, 455 assigned to the diocese ( in the diocese : Bydgoszcz - 290 , Toruń - 411, Wloclawek - 523, Gniezno - and Pelplin 543 - 566) , 5687 religious priests , diocesan seminarians 3595 1125 alumni religious , 1149 brothers and sisters 21338 .
Priest in Poland
pawian
3 Oct 2011
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1080]
Do you mean that Fuzzywickets is a llama???
Do you mean that Fuzzywickets is a llama???
pawian
2 Oct 2011
Love / What strange/unnerving/funny things do your Polish wives do? [153]
I am lucky. My wife doesn`t. She is so intelligent that she perfectly sees through JK`s bullshyt. :):):):):)
=bullfrog].there's at least another couple million polish women who feel the same about jk ....
I am lucky. My wife doesn`t. She is so intelligent that she perfectly sees through JK`s bullshyt. :):):):):)
pawian
2 Oct 2011
Love / What strange/unnerving/funny things do your Polish wives do? [153]
Is she a teacher?
=Foreigner4]an "outside" voice.
Is she a teacher?
pawian
2 Oct 2011
Love / What strange/unnerving/funny things do your Polish wives do? [153]
I know Polish wives.
=bullfrog]how did you know??
I know Polish wives.
pawian
2 Oct 2011
Love / What strange/unnerving/funny things do your Polish wives do? [153]
WHat about liver or kidney?
WHat about liver or kidney?
pawian
2 Oct 2011
Love / What strange/unnerving/funny things do your Polish wives do? [153]
I have a better idea. Why don`t you order a meal with stuff that Polish people normally don`t eat, e.g., haggis, octopus, snails, raw oysters, calf brain, pig ears etc.
=Foreigner4]why not just order her something no matter what she says since you know what's going to happen?
I have a better idea. Why don`t you order a meal with stuff that Polish people normally don`t eat, e.g., haggis, octopus, snails, raw oysters, calf brain, pig ears etc.
pawian
2 Oct 2011
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]
Beautifully chilly speech for the Cold War times:
This government will give the highest priority to our national defence, both conventional and nuclear. [Applause]
:):):)
Beautifully chilly speech for the Cold War times:
This government will give the highest priority to our national defence, both conventional and nuclear. [Applause]
:):):)
pawian
2 Oct 2011
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]
No, it wasn`t. Stalin was said to say the following during the war: Installing communism in Poland is like trying to saddle a cow.
It means he was sceptical. Quite right. :):):):) The first brick that fell off the communist wall was Poland in 1989. The thread proves that no other country in the block caused so much anti-communist ferment as Poland.
=delphiandomine]do you know if the Soviet idea of making Poland the 16th Republic of the USSR was ever seriously considered?
No, it wasn`t. Stalin was said to say the following during the war: Installing communism in Poland is like trying to saddle a cow.
It means he was sceptical. Quite right. :):):):) The first brick that fell off the communist wall was Poland in 1989. The thread proves that no other country in the block caused so much anti-communist ferment as Poland.
pawian
2 Oct 2011
Language / What were the first Polish words and phrases you have learned? [63]
Czange moneys, czange moneys.
Czange moneys, czange moneys.
pawian
2 Oct 2011
Language / What were the first Polish words and phrases you have learned? [63]
Jesce Polska nie zgineła!
Jesce Polska nie zgineła!
pawian
1 Oct 2011
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]
Come on, this Bberlin guy, who said it, isn`t another PiS supporter! :):):):)
Sigh.....
Oh dear, there are good days and bad days. Good days are when I converse with intelligent people who know and love history.
E.g.,
:):):):)
Bad days are when I confront guys like you. :)_:):):):0
But I will show you my class. Instead of abusing you, :):):):):):) I will tell you in simple words:
Poland wasn`t a Soviet republic, neither practically nor in theory. Just look through all the pages in this thread and hopefully, you will be able to understand what I mean.
=delphiandomine]Ah, that old Polish disease, the rantings about the imaginary Communists.
Come on, this Bberlin guy, who said it, isn`t another PiS supporter! :):):):)
=bberlin62] just don't forget to tell everyone how great it was in Poland when it was practically a Soviet republic.
Sigh.....
Oh dear, there are good days and bad days. Good days are when I converse with intelligent people who know and love history.
E.g.,
vato loco - Excellent chronology of Polish resistance. A big thank you from a non-Polish American from California...
:):):):)
Bad days are when I confront guys like you. :)_:):):):0
But I will show you my class. Instead of abusing you, :):):):):):) I will tell you in simple words:
Poland wasn`t a Soviet republic, neither practically nor in theory. Just look through all the pages in this thread and hopefully, you will be able to understand what I mean.
pawian
1 Oct 2011
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]
My friend, praising the Soviets and their Red Army doesn`t make one a communist yet. :):):) There is still more to it.....
If things were so simple as you think, we would live much happier lives than we actually do..... :):):):)
My friend, praising the Soviets and their Red Army doesn`t make one a communist yet. :):):) There is still more to it.....
If things were so simple as you think, we would live much happier lives than we actually do..... :):):):)
pawian
1 Oct 2011
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]
I can`t see any in PF. :):):):)
=bberlin62]just look around you, even on PF, there are more than enough of them too.
I can`t see any in PF. :):):):)
pawian
1 Oct 2011
pawian
1 Oct 2011
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]
No, they weren`t, indeed.
You are wrong. In 1945 Americans successfully used atomic bombs against Japan. Today, Hiroshima and Nagasaki are symbols of mass destruction.
If Soviets hadn`t conquered/"liberated" Eastern Europe in 1945, Berlin and Frankfurt would have shared annihiliated Japanese cities` fate, too.
Poland would have been liberated by Western allies. Today, what would Poland be like if there hadn`t been communism here for 45 years?
Isn`t it obvious? :):):):):)
=KingAthelstan]clearly the Soviet troops in your country were not Nazis
No, they weren`t, indeed.
=KingAthelstan]If Russia had not won the war on the Eastern Front then there would be no Poland today,
You are wrong. In 1945 Americans successfully used atomic bombs against Japan. Today, Hiroshima and Nagasaki are symbols of mass destruction.
If Soviets hadn`t conquered/"liberated" Eastern Europe in 1945, Berlin and Frankfurt would have shared annihiliated Japanese cities` fate, too.
Poland would have been liberated by Western allies. Today, what would Poland be like if there hadn`t been communism here for 45 years?
Isn`t it obvious? :):):):):)
pawian
1 Oct 2011
History / Do you regard the Polish Communist Partizans as heroes? [36]
They organised a few serious military operations against German occupiers. Those who participated can be considered heroes. They fought for Poland, doesn`t matter they wanted communist Poland.
E.,g., on 10 May 1943 they blew up the Nur fur Deutsche cafe in Warsaw, killing 6 Germans. In another attack a few months later, the German death toll rose to 18.
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Podlaski_w_Warszawie
Do you regard the Polish Communist Partizans as heroes?
They organised a few serious military operations against German occupiers. Those who participated can be considered heroes. They fought for Poland, doesn`t matter they wanted communist Poland.
E.,g., on 10 May 1943 they blew up the Nur fur Deutsche cafe in Warsaw, killing 6 Germans. In another attack a few months later, the German death toll rose to 18.
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Podlaski_w_Warszawie
pawian
1 Oct 2011
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]
In late 1940s, Polish communist state developed its own secret police and yes, it was Poles who put other Poles behind bars for political reasons.
Rubbish.
Complete rubbish.
Utter rubbish.
:):):)
I am glad to be of help. Yes, I like this thread too. It is so....inspiring. :):):):):)
Check my other favourite historical threads:
Warsaw Rising 1944 - National Disaster or Triumph of Spirit ?
Polish martyrology during WW2 - today`s monuments
The restoration of Polish cities from WW2 destruction
Knowing impulsive Polish character, can you imagine the carnage that would have taken place in Poland if the nation had rebelled like Hungarians?
It was Poles who imprisoned Poles.
In late 1940s, Polish communist state developed its own secret police and yes, it was Poles who put other Poles behind bars for political reasons.
The fact is, is that the majority of Poles embraced communism after WWII.
Rubbish.
Whenever Russia wanted to put down a satellite they sent in the Poles (East Germany,1953, Hugary,1956 Czechoslovakia, 1968).
Complete rubbish.
The Poles were last to throw off communism, not first
Utter rubbish.
:):):)
Excellent chronology of Polish resistance. A big thank you from a non-Polish American from California...
I am glad to be of help. Yes, I like this thread too. It is so....inspiring. :):):):):)
Check my other favourite historical threads:
Warsaw Rising 1944 - National Disaster or Triumph of Spirit ?
Polish martyrology during WW2 - today`s monuments
The restoration of Polish cities from WW2 destruction
there was never any armed uprising like in Prague or Hungary.
Knowing impulsive Polish character, can you imagine the carnage that would have taken place in Poland if the nation had rebelled like Hungarians?
pawian
30 Sep 2011
Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [142]
11 thousand instead of 100 million? I imagine how she feels.
But money doesn`t bring happiness. :):):)
=boletus]who is fighting off a compensation claim by Jeanne Marchig, on whose behalf they had sold it.
11 thousand instead of 100 million? I imagine how she feels.
But money doesn`t bring happiness. :):):)
pawian
27 Sep 2011
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]
Another wonderful example of Polish objection to communism. I didn`t talk about it too much before.
Friday marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of Poland's Workers' Defense Committee (KOR), a precursor of Solidarity and a beacon for civil rights in 1970s
KOR was founded after a crackdown by the communist government in the summer of 1976. The announcement of a drastic increase in food prices prompted widespread unrest, leading to strikes and open rioting, above all in the south eastern city of Radom, but also in Plock and the Warsaw suburb of Ursus. Several thousand people were arrested, including many bystanders, with fines and prison sentences meted out in large numbers. Many were dismissed from work. A group of intellectuals set about trying to help the repressed and their families - focusing first on legal and financial imperatives.
On 23 September the Workers' Defense Committee was formally established.
1976
KOR meetings
Hunger strike 1979
One more fact not mentioned before:
Today marks the 30th anniversary of an appeal to the workers of Eastern Europe adopted by the 1st Congress of the Solidarity Union in Gdańsk.
The appeal was addressed to the workers in the whole Soviet bloc and expressed support for "all those who decided to embark on the difficult road of struggle for a free labour movement".
Another wonderful example of Polish objection to communism. I didn`t talk about it too much before.
Friday marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of Poland's Workers' Defense Committee (KOR), a precursor of Solidarity and a beacon for civil rights in 1970s
KOR was founded after a crackdown by the communist government in the summer of 1976. The announcement of a drastic increase in food prices prompted widespread unrest, leading to strikes and open rioting, above all in the south eastern city of Radom, but also in Plock and the Warsaw suburb of Ursus. Several thousand people were arrested, including many bystanders, with fines and prison sentences meted out in large numbers. Many were dismissed from work. A group of intellectuals set about trying to help the repressed and their families - focusing first on legal and financial imperatives.
On 23 September the Workers' Defense Committee was formally established.
1976
KOR meetings
Hunger strike 1979
One more fact not mentioned before:
Today marks the 30th anniversary of an appeal to the workers of Eastern Europe adopted by the 1st Congress of the Solidarity Union in Gdańsk.
The appeal was addressed to the workers in the whole Soviet bloc and expressed support for "all those who decided to embark on the difficult road of struggle for a free labour movement".
pawian
27 Sep 2011
Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [142]
It is for us to decide, don`t you think? Abstaining from posting here on the basis of alleged false intentions of the poster or photographer is just ridiculous.
And now Des.
What do you mean by:
Can you elaborate?
That`s not so bad, after all. We all do. :):):)
But many questions come to my mind: Was it taken in Poland? Which Polish photographer is meant? Do Polish women consider them trendy? Who designed them - a Pole? Who, the fack, should be credited with all that mess?
It is for us to decide, don`t you think? Abstaining from posting here on the basis of alleged false intentions of the poster or photographer is just ridiculous.
And now Des.
What do you mean by:
Polish photographer exposes nascent micro-mini-skirt fashion trend.
Can you elaborate?
=delphiandomine]American takes photographs of women on the street without their permission".
That`s not so bad, after all. We all do. :):):)
But many questions come to my mind: Was it taken in Poland? Which Polish photographer is meant? Do Polish women consider them trendy? Who designed them - a Pole? Who, the fack, should be credited with all that mess?
pawian
27 Sep 2011
Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [142]
I asked because since 2009 or so, whenever an elephant is mentioned, Poles try to find out its sexual preferences. That case was famous worldwide.
(Reuters) - A Polish politician has criticized his local zoo for acquiring a "gay" elephant named Ninio who prefers male companions and will probably not procreate, local media reported on Friday.
I can see you are in the mood for a fight.
I am not. I let the steam off on Telfcat in an abusive PM to him. :) What I can say is: I don`t really get what you want or expect and why. But if you don`t like it, why don`t you just get lost from this thread? :
I don't know but he/she is surrounded by a herd of Shetland ponies so could be a zoophile.
I asked because since 2009 or so, whenever an elephant is mentioned, Poles try to find out its sexual preferences. That case was famous worldwide.
(Reuters) - A Polish politician has criticized his local zoo for acquiring a "gay" elephant named Ninio who prefers male companions and will probably not procreate, local media reported on Friday.
go figure - you ever heard of a man eater beaver who devoured a male dwarf pûrn star?
I can see you are in the mood for a fight.
I am not. I let the steam off on Telfcat in an abusive PM to him. :) What I can say is: I don`t really get what you want or expect and why. But if you don`t like it, why don`t you just get lost from this thread? :
pawian
27 Sep 2011
Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [142]
Religious doctrine suggests fish for Friday.
Chopin, for example.
Religious doctrine suggests fish for Friday.
Chopin, for example.
pawian
27 Sep 2011
Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [142]
Wow, I saw camels in people`s gardens, but an elephant is really curious.
Is he/she gay or hetero?
Now imagine a post like that without that picture attached:
No, some people are deficient in imagination. This thread is for them too. Why do you want to limit their right to proper perception?
Rubbish in my case. I never use PF servers.
What`s wrong, gumishu? I thought you are really smart and you realise obvious things. :):):):) Was I mistaken?
Wow, I saw camels in people`s gardens, but an elephant is really curious.
Is he/she gay or hetero?
Now imagine a post like that without that picture attached:
=gumishu] like you can't imagine how it's done -
No, some people are deficient in imagination. This thread is for them too. Why do you want to limit their right to proper perception?
=gumishu]ou know what that is - a waste of server space
Rubbish in my case. I never use PF servers.
What`s wrong, gumishu? I thought you are really smart and you realise obvious things. :):):):) Was I mistaken?
pawian
27 Sep 2011
Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [142]
Thank you, Wrocław. Yes, that is my intention, because I strongly believe in the saying: One photo is worth 1000 words.
Please, guys, try to find photos to illustrate your curiosities. They are really available on the Net. If you can`t, other members and I will try to lend a hand.
E.g.,
telfcat
It is considered unlucky to shake hands across a threshold.
Girls drip candle wax through the hole in a key and then interpret the shapes the wax makes in order to foretell the future (on St Andrew's night).
What do you mean? This?
About 10-15 years ago I heard that Western paratroopers open their chutes at much higher altitude that Polish ones. What do you know about it?
Thank you, Wrocław. Yes, that is my intention, because I strongly believe in the saying: One photo is worth 1000 words.
Please, guys, try to find photos to illustrate your curiosities. They are really available on the Net. If you can`t, other members and I will try to lend a hand.
E.g.,
telfcat
It is considered unlucky to shake hands across a threshold.
Girls drip candle wax through the hole in a key and then interpret the shapes the wax makes in order to foretell the future (on St Andrew's night).
Poles don't cross their fingers; they hide their thumbs.
What do you mean? This?
=boletus]despite considerable differences in equipment and landing procedures.
About 10-15 years ago I heard that Western paratroopers open their chutes at much higher altitude that Polish ones. What do you know about it?
pawian
27 Sep 2011
Life / Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles [142]
I invite you to contribute to a new thread. Tell us about things which you consider curious, interesting, amusing, unusual or unknown.
Let`s learn what real Poland is like!
One limitation though!!! Each poster who provides a new curiosity should include a photo/picture/image to illustrate what he/she is talking about.
Fact posts without an image will be mercilessly reported to admins and randomised.
Posts including pure commentary needn`t display any images.
I warned you.
Thank you for your attention, gentlemen and gentlewomen.
Did you know that you can win 50 million zlotys in the lottery tonight or the nearest future?
Today, the big draw for Lotto , where you can win is 50 million. The probability of hitting "six " is 1 to 13,983,816 , and yet not willing missing. Politicians also commented on the historical accumulation . - Imagine - Prime Minister fills the coupon and do not let God wins - only then would the system - said Donald Tusk. PiS leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski , in turn, assured that if he won the Lotto , rozdałby win, because he could not be a millionaire.
Are you going to take part? But did you know that winning so much money can seriously damage your mental health in the long run?
I invite you to contribute to a new thread. Tell us about things which you consider curious, interesting, amusing, unusual or unknown.
Let`s learn what real Poland is like!
One limitation though!!! Each poster who provides a new curiosity should include a photo/picture/image to illustrate what he/she is talking about.
Fact posts without an image will be mercilessly reported to admins and randomised.
Posts including pure commentary needn`t display any images.
I warned you.
Thank you for your attention, gentlemen and gentlewomen.
Did you know that you can win 50 million zlotys in the lottery tonight or the nearest future?
Today, the big draw for Lotto , where you can win is 50 million. The probability of hitting "six " is 1 to 13,983,816 , and yet not willing missing. Politicians also commented on the historical accumulation . - Imagine - Prime Minister fills the coupon and do not let God wins - only then would the system - said Donald Tusk. PiS leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski , in turn, assured that if he won the Lotto , rozdałby win, because he could not be a millionaire.
Are you going to take part? But did you know that winning so much money can seriously damage your mental health in the long run?