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Joined: 30 May 2008 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 19 Mar 2025
Threads: Total: 226 / Live: 154 / Archived: 72
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pawian   
17 Jul 2019
History / Cars made in Poland - during communist and post-communist times [23]

I'm sure most people here have experiences owning or perhaps riding a Polonez or Maluch or even a Warszawa or Syrena.

So I owned Fiat 126p called Maluch (Toddler). I drove it for a few years and it never failed me on the road. It was a simple car which made it easy for amateurs to tinker at. One day I pulled out the whole engine to change the clutch shield or whatever it was called. Of course, I used the instruction book with a lot of step by step photos.

The biggest problem was with spare parts - they were always sold out when you came to the shop. I had to pay bribes sometimes. I also paid under the table at the filling station when the rationing wasn`t enough to go on holidays all over Poland. That was a crazy system - I am so happy it collapsed.
pawian   
17 Jul 2019
Life / Do you know these characters from Polish movies? [223]

I know there is no restriction but that just wouldn't be fair.

No need to worry. Let`s treat it as an educational thread (fek - will I ever get rid of this education? ). Poles solve, non-Poles solve when they know or learn when don`t. :) Some characters will be difficult even for natives, so Poles can also learn.:)
pawian   
17 Jul 2019
History / Cars made in Poland - during communist and post-communist times [23]

I found it funny that the government rationed out cigarettes and alcohol.

Yes, that was fekking communism. And when watching old documentaries on youtube, you can come across funny comments: one guy standing in a line to buy vodka complains: What, only one bottle? I won`t even get it home full.

I've always wondering how popular Russian made cars were in communist Poland. I do know there were a bit of Ladas around.

They were popular because the market was hungry for cars. A lot of Ladas (my family had one, too), some Volgas(both old and new types) owned by wealthier guys (fuel!), my neighbour had a Moskwicz.

would absolutely love to get my hands on a M13 Chaika.

Never saw it driving freely in Poland.
pawian   
17 Jul 2019
Life / Do you know these characters from Polish movies? [223]

Sorry, but Poniatowski wore a white wig (when old, he had his own white hair, too), while that guy`s hair is supposed to be naturally red/auburn. Doug, hear the bell ringing loudly..... auburn hair..... red hair..... ginger hair.... At least try to guess the nationality of him.

hahaha I checked that sash and it isn`t about hair. :):)
pawian   
17 Jul 2019
Life / Do you know these characters from Polish movies? [223]

Well, this thread is for all members despite nationality. No restrictions whatsoever. ):

I know, I know!!!

Reminds me of Take me, take me! by Donkey in Shrek 1. :)

I was raised with it

Do you mean they played you that film since you were a baby? And when you didn`t want to eat or go to sleep early, they pacified you with it? :):)
pawian   
17 Jul 2019
News / PiS candidates are losing positions in EU Parliament. Will they keep power in Poland? [358]

That`t utter nuts. Man, are you from this planet or you live on the moon? Who is going to allow Poland to have nukes? The moment foreign intelligence smells the rat all democratic countres declare sanctions on Poland and we are finished. Even Russia won`t help you, comrade Ironside, for obvious reasons.

Get a grip and come back to reality cause you are like a child lost in fog.
pawian   
17 Jul 2019
History / The reasons of Polish pride? [112]

Every nation has scored some great and as well as lousy moments in their history. Poland isn˛t worse or better than other countries. It is normal that a typical patriot of their country, whether a Pole, German or American, etc, should be proud of their nation. Let`s be proud without being chauvinistic cause that`s a harmful exaggeration of patriotism.
pawian   
17 Jul 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Fanny

I was right, it is a little obscene. :)

And what with a goat has come to cart? Was it in this threat?

An expression of satisfactiojn after sb eventually comes to you begging for sth, especially help.

so now it's just a kid thing? I remember when adults used it too.

Do we talk about showing or using? Showing is a kid behaviour, the same as putting your tongue out

what about the 'fajny' gesture (thumb side of fist close to shoulder and elbow raised)?

Certainly it is not forgotten. .

Obscene continued:
To have it shytted in the head/napper.
pawian   
16 Jul 2019
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Oops, long time no read?

In another thread we are dealing with one of Chicago`s streets. A Polish bar there offered an incredible combination of dishes - 6 in one. Amazing. Never seen anything like that. American Polonia rulez!

gapersblock.com/ac/2010/12/13/walking-lawrence-avenue/

I see a pierogi, some chicken, a gołąbek, bigos, sausage (two kinds), white bread. The author claims he was pleasantly stuffed. :):)


  • lawrence_oldwarsaw.j.jpg
pawian   
16 Jul 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett in "Good omens"

My kids and wife have read Terry Pratchett`s things, I saw those books on tables and beds, but I decided after Sapkowski that nobody else can write enjoyable literature. :):)

There were a few goats here but not this one.
pawian   
16 Jul 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

But lets end this ornitology off-top,

Sth ends, sth begins.Where is it from? :) Sorry, I can`t resist this little test. :)

How about fig with poppy seed (and parsnip)?

And its graphic representation is this:
the so called Polish finger sign: hahaha


  • fig_sign.jpg
pawian   
16 Jul 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Right, not so little. But still smaller than a stork. Actually, I have never been a birdwatcher - it is the only group in the animal kingdom that I haven`t found as fascinating as other.

with "make a bull"

Yes, I found out bąk was also called byk. Funny.

Stay with us and help create or solve new riddles here and elsewhere.
pawian   
16 Jul 2019
News / PiS candidates are losing positions in EU Parliament. Will they keep power in Poland? [358]

The previous voting was 21 to 27 against Szydło. Today it was 19 to 34.

Szydło lost for the second time cause she is remembered in Europe in negative light.

Firstly, she ostentaciously removed the EU flag from her office.

Secondly, she lied to the EU Parliament in her speech in 2016 when she said the changes to the Constitutional Tribunal comply with the standards applicable in Europe and changes to the public media do not violate the European standards in any respect. She was expected to provide reliable info on the situation in Poland, instead she told the members a PiS fairy tale.

Thirdly, she lied about Tusk and blackened him to prevent his reelection as European Council President in 2017.

Many Polish political analysts believe Ms Szydlo knows her attempts to unseat Mr Tusk are futile, but see the campaign as part of a larger plan to smear him as a foreign agent working against Polish interests, in case he decides to run for office again in Poland after his term ends in Brussels.

ft.com/content/82d0fccc-040a-11e7-aa5b-6bb07f5c8e12
pawian   
16 Jul 2019
News / PiS candidates are losing positions in EU Parliament. Will they keep power in Poland? [358]

Oh, well... it is an internet forum after all :D

Your logic seems a bit weak now. You wrongly said I was harsh about emigrants, I told you to read more carefully, and you still see what you want to see. Pity.

What's wrong with this board??? :D

When you come more often and contribute informative posts about Poland instead of defending Kremlin trolls in a silly way, it will be a nice board again. I can`t make up for everybody who used to be active and now visits once in a blue moon.
pawian   
16 Jul 2019
News / PiS candidates are losing positions in EU Parliament. Will they keep power in Poland? [358]

That's a bit harsh, Pawian, isn't it? Many people were forced to leave Poland (for various reasons),

You come once in 3 months to address me? I also feel really honoured, thank you. :):)

What a pity that during those 3 months you couldn`t find enough time to read more carefully what I wrote and only pick random quotes.

To get the full picture, let me direct you to this post where I explain my attitude to typical emigrants which is neutral and to emigrant p..ks like Iron which is highly critical.

polishforums.com/news/pis-candidates-losing-positions-parliament-85027/2/#msg1699009

but they kept their love for Ojczyzna deep in their hearts, and never ceased to be Polish patriots;

I fu..k Iron`s patriotism if it pushes us into Kremlin`s arms. Let`s say his is Polish patriotism for the Kremlin, there were thousands such traitors in history of Poland.
pawian   
15 Jul 2019
News / PiS candidates are losing positions in EU Parliament. Will they keep power in Poland? [358]

when it was en vogue among PO politicians to seek consiliation with Russians

Which period are you talking about? Before 2014 or after? :):)

PS . A little riddle for you - why did I mention 2014? :)

pawian is a troll himself -

Yes, I am. I am trolling for Intellect. :)

PS. That is so nice you appear once in two weeks or more rarely only to address me. I feel really honoured. Keep up good job. :):)

PiS are stubborn. They put forward Szydło again and had to swallow a bitter pill again.
polishforums.com/news/pis-candidates-losing-positions-parliament-85027/

The previous voting was 21 to 27 against Szydło. Today it was 19 to 34.

What a shame. :):)

PS. Their comments: Vendetta continued!