pawian
19 Jul 2011
pawian
19 Jul 2011
Po polsku / O co chodzi z tymi Żydami. [127]
Hmm, widocznie mają takie potrzeby.
Widocznie czują że Polacy nie wiedzą jeszcze wszystkiego o swoim antysemityzmie, który jest przecież taki swojski i naturalny że staje się niezauważalny.
Wyssany z mlekiem matki:
CD:
Sok, biedaczku, który zastanawia się dlaczego obcokrajowcy tyle mówią o polskich żydach.
popatrz sobie ile jest napisane w polskiej Wikipedii o getcie ławkowym
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getto_%C5%82awkowe
a ile w wersji angielskiej:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghetto_benches
Widzisz różnicę? :):):) Czy już wiesz dlaczego na polskim forum ktoś czuje że trzeba Polakom coś uświadomić? :):):):) Możesz mieć Żydów w dupie jak napisałeś ale nie uciekniesz, kochasiu, daleko... Żydzi Cię zawsze dopadną. :):):)
Zauważyliście że w sekcji anglojęzycznej, szczególnie na forum historycznym obcokrajowcy notorycznie poruszają temat żydów?
Hmm, widocznie mają takie potrzeby.
Widocznie czują że Polacy nie wiedzą jeszcze wszystkiego o swoim antysemityzmie, który jest przecież taki swojski i naturalny że staje się niezauważalny.
Wyssany z mlekiem matki:
Żygam Jedwabnem, zupełnie nie obchodzi mnie znikomy wkład Żydów w kulturę Polską ani to że tu żyli.
Jest słońce, jest życie a mi jeden z drugim smutasem przypominają o tym że tu stała synagoga, a tam usmażyli rabina a jeszcze tam Berek Joselewicz bohatersko pierdnął w kierunku Niemców podczas powstania w getcie.
Jest słońce, jest życie a mi jeden z drugim smutasem przypominają o tym że tu stała synagoga, a tam usmażyli rabina a jeszcze tam Berek Joselewicz bohatersko pierdnął w kierunku Niemców podczas powstania w getcie.
CD:
Sok, biedaczku, który zastanawia się dlaczego obcokrajowcy tyle mówią o polskich żydach.
popatrz sobie ile jest napisane w polskiej Wikipedii o getcie ławkowym
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getto_%C5%82awkowe
a ile w wersji angielskiej:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghetto_benches
Widzisz różnicę? :):):) Czy już wiesz dlaczego na polskim forum ktoś czuje że trzeba Polakom coś uświadomić? :):):):) Możesz mieć Żydów w dupie jak napisałeś ale nie uciekniesz, kochasiu, daleko... Żydzi Cię zawsze dopadną. :):):)
pawian
18 Jul 2011
Life / Babcia or Busha - any social class difference? [359]
In Poland and in the Polish language.
How about Babooshka?
"All yours,
Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-ya!
All yours,
Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-ya!"
youtube.com/watch?v=ot3cVY1JESQ
Babcia is a correct one.
In Poland and in the Polish language.
I've never heard of Busha! Sounds like a shortening of Babusia, which comes from Babcia.
How about Babooshka?
"All yours,
Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-ya!
All yours,
Babooshka, Babooshka, Babooshka-ya-ya!"
youtube.com/watch?v=ot3cVY1JESQ
pawian
12 Jul 2011
News / Tragedy in Russia - shouldn`t Poland declare national mourning? [41]
It doesn`t matter whose citizens died on whose terrritory. I say: common Russians are our Slavic brothers, showing sympathy would be a brotherly thing to do.
I disagree with your analogy Pawian, in Smolensk accident there were Polish citizens who died on Russian territory.
It doesn`t matter whose citizens died on whose terrritory. I say: common Russians are our Slavic brothers, showing sympathy would be a brotherly thing to do.
pawian
12 Jul 2011
News / Tragedy in Russia - shouldn`t Poland declare national mourning? [41]
Heart-breaking images from Russia after a cruise ship sank on the Volga River.
Most survivors are adults - about 30-50 children were trapped under the deck and had no chance to get out.
Dear Russian brothers, my deepest sympathy is with you. My heart is so saddened by your loss.
Poland should declare at least one day mourning for the victims. It would be a wonderful gesture of compassion for our Slavic brothers, after they sympathised with Poles when the president`s plane crashed in Smoleńsk.
But no. Our leaders are not able to make such gesture of friendship. Pity.
Heart-breaking images from Russia after a cruise ship sank on the Volga River.
Most survivors are adults - about 30-50 children were trapped under the deck and had no chance to get out.
Dear Russian brothers, my deepest sympathy is with you. My heart is so saddened by your loss.
Poland should declare at least one day mourning for the victims. It would be a wonderful gesture of compassion for our Slavic brothers, after they sympathised with Poles when the president`s plane crashed in Smoleńsk.
But no. Our leaders are not able to make such gesture of friendship. Pity.
pawian
10 Jul 2011
Food / Polish bacon doesn't fry up? [70]
I thought such pans are commonly used in Poland.
I suppose the oly way to crispify it would be to use a teflon-coated pan.
I thought such pans are commonly used in Poland.
pawian
9 Jul 2011
Travel / Poland wildlife and similar wild life where you live. [243]
By pure accident, I have run into this page. Some nature lover, a bloodless hunter, shows his pics:
karetta.zdjecia.polska.pl
Life cycle of a tick:
By pure accident, I have run into this page. Some nature lover, a bloodless hunter, shows his pics:
karetta.zdjecia.polska.pl
pawian
9 Jul 2011
Travel / What is the weather like in Poland where you are now? [202]
It seems not only 3 days are too difficult. Even the day forecast can be unreliable.
I wrote:
No showers at all, it was a scorcher all day. We went on a trip 20 km out of Krakow and took umbrellas, in vain.
Now I am looking at the forecast service, they withdrew the former graph and replaced it with a more optimistic one. No rains today afternoon! :):):::):)
hmm, I think we still need to give it more tests.
They say that it is extremely difficult to make reliable forecasts longer than 3 days.
It seems not only 3 days are too difficult. Even the day forecast can be unreliable.
I wrote:
In Krakow it is hot and sunny, but showers are expected in the afternoon, with a nice evening later on.
No showers at all, it was a scorcher all day. We went on a trip 20 km out of Krakow and took umbrellas, in vain.
Now I am looking at the forecast service, they withdrew the former graph and replaced it with a more optimistic one. No rains today afternoon! :):):::):)
complete sh1te..........................
hmm, I think we still need to give it more tests.
pawian
9 Jul 2011
Travel / What is the weather like in Poland where you are now? [202]
That is what the service says: clouds and sun in the morning, clear sky later on. Sunday - nice morning, rains later on.
meteoprog.pl/pl/weather/Lublin
And a little cloudy?:
meteoprog.pl/pl/weather/Gliwice
but the sun is coming back for the last hour or so........(Lublin)
That is what the service says: clouds and sun in the morning, clear sky later on. Sunday - nice morning, rains later on.
meteoprog.pl/pl/weather/Lublin
23 degrees and balmy :) :)
And a little cloudy?:
meteoprog.pl/pl/weather/Gliwice
pawian
9 Jul 2011
Travel / What is the weather like in Poland where you are now? [202]
Most forecast services online are too general or unreliable.
However, it seems I found a good one. I tested it a few times and it really works. E..g, yesterday in Krakow it was hot and sunny in the morning but the service predicted rains in the afternoon, so, instead of going to the lake for a picnic, we went to the park. And it started raining, indeed, at midday. The same with our trip to Wrocław last week- the first day was great so we went to the zoo, on the second we did some sightseeing in the city first and then went to the Aqua Park to avoid getting wet by heavy rain. :):):)
The service is a bit complicated: you have to find your city/town/village in the voivodship:
meteoprog.pl/pl/catalog/Poland
After you locate your area, you get forecast for 5 days, divided into 3 times of day plus night, which is quite useful.
meteoprog.pl/pl/weather/Krakow
Clicking Pogoda na 6-10 dni, or Prognoza długoterminowa in the bar above the first map, you can get long-term forecast.
So, let`s test how reliable it is. Where are you now?
In Krakow it is hot and sunny, but showers are expected in the afternoon, with a nice evening later on.
Sunday 10th - the same.
On Monday 11th - nice morning and rainy afternoon and evening. +17...+19°C +17...+26°C +22...+27°C +19...+23°C
In Wrocław it is warm and sunny and no rains today, only clouds in the evening.
Sunday - the same but showers in the afternoon.
Monday - rains throughout the whole day, temperature +17...+19°C +18...+21°C +20...+24°C +15...+23°C
meteoprog.pl/pl/weather/Wroclaw
In Warsaw - did it rain at night today?
Saturday 9th will be hot and sunny with a spotless sky.
Sunday 10th - still hot, with a sunny morning but rains later on.
Monday - rainy morning and afternoon, with clear evening. Temp: warm: +16...+18°C +17...+24°C +22...+24°C +18...+23°C
meteoprog.pl/pl/weather/Warszawa
Gdańsk:
Saturday 9th - warm and sunny all day. +14...+16°C +15...+22°C +21...+23°C +15...+22°C
Sunday 10th - still warm but rains till evening. +15...+16°C +15...+23°C +19...+23°C +16...+20°C
Moday 11th - clouds in the morning, rainy afternoon and clear evening. +14...+17°C +14...+17°C +16...+20°C +12...+20°C
etc etc
You can write about the weather in your place.
Most forecast services online are too general or unreliable.
However, it seems I found a good one. I tested it a few times and it really works. E..g, yesterday in Krakow it was hot and sunny in the morning but the service predicted rains in the afternoon, so, instead of going to the lake for a picnic, we went to the park. And it started raining, indeed, at midday. The same with our trip to Wrocław last week- the first day was great so we went to the zoo, on the second we did some sightseeing in the city first and then went to the Aqua Park to avoid getting wet by heavy rain. :):):)
The service is a bit complicated: you have to find your city/town/village in the voivodship:
meteoprog.pl/pl/catalog/Poland
After you locate your area, you get forecast for 5 days, divided into 3 times of day plus night, which is quite useful.
meteoprog.pl/pl/weather/Krakow
Clicking Pogoda na 6-10 dni, or Prognoza długoterminowa in the bar above the first map, you can get long-term forecast.
So, let`s test how reliable it is. Where are you now?
In Krakow it is hot and sunny, but showers are expected in the afternoon, with a nice evening later on.
Sunday 10th - the same.
On Monday 11th - nice morning and rainy afternoon and evening. +17...+19°C +17...+26°C +22...+27°C +19...+23°C
In Wrocław it is warm and sunny and no rains today, only clouds in the evening.
Sunday - the same but showers in the afternoon.
Monday - rains throughout the whole day, temperature +17...+19°C +18...+21°C +20...+24°C +15...+23°C
meteoprog.pl/pl/weather/Wroclaw
In Warsaw - did it rain at night today?
Saturday 9th will be hot and sunny with a spotless sky.
Sunday 10th - still hot, with a sunny morning but rains later on.
Monday - rainy morning and afternoon, with clear evening. Temp: warm: +16...+18°C +17...+24°C +22...+24°C +18...+23°C
meteoprog.pl/pl/weather/Warszawa
Gdańsk:
Saturday 9th - warm and sunny all day. +14...+16°C +15...+22°C +21...+23°C +15...+22°C
Sunday 10th - still warm but rains till evening. +15...+16°C +15...+23°C +19...+23°C +16...+20°C
Moday 11th - clouds in the morning, rainy afternoon and clear evening. +14...+17°C +14...+17°C +16...+20°C +12...+20°C
etc etc
You can write about the weather in your place.
pawian
8 Jul 2011
Language / Why is the Polish language so difficult? [309]
Someone wise, in another thread, said: The Polish language is a nightmare at the beginning, but gradually becomes easy to learn. English is the opposite.
Anyway, I am driving myself crazy with this Polish language. It is going to be the death of me.
Someone wise, in another thread, said: The Polish language is a nightmare at the beginning, but gradually becomes easy to learn. English is the opposite.
pawian
5 Jul 2011
History / Polish visas granted after 1989 [14]
You're very sweet and very helpful!! :-)
I love being helpful. :):):):) All Poles are like that.
As for being sweet, yes, my wife thinks so too. :):):):)
You're very sweet and very helpful!! :-)
I love being helpful. :):):):) All Poles are like that.
As for being sweet, yes, my wife thinks so too. :):):):)
pawian
5 Jul 2011
History / Polish visas granted after 1989 [14]
after you finished college, how did you stay legal?
I stayed legally for a month or so and the rest of my stay was illegal. :):):) I worked hard and after a year I came back to Poland and bought my own apartment in Krakow at the age of 24. :):):)
after you finished college, how did you stay legal?
I stayed legally for a month or so and the rest of my stay was illegal. :):):) I worked hard and after a year I came back to Poland and bought my own apartment in Krakow at the age of 24. :):):)
pawian
5 Jul 2011
History / Polish visas granted after 1989 [14]
1. Had you already been accepted to study at an American university when you applied for your visa?
Yes, my mother who was staying in US at the time had arranged all formalities and I had the nesessary papers to present to the clerk. That is why I got the F-1 student visa.
2. How much time did the visa grant you?
I don`t remember well but I could stay as long as my college education required. In case of leaving the college, the visa time expired after a month or two.
May I ask two more questions, and then I won't bother you! :-)
You don`t bother me. It is a pleasure to answer your questions. :):):)
1. Had you already been accepted to study at an American university when you applied for your visa?
Yes, my mother who was staying in US at the time had arranged all formalities and I had the nesessary papers to present to the clerk. That is why I got the F-1 student visa.
2. How much time did the visa grant you?
I don`t remember well but I could stay as long as my college education required. In case of leaving the college, the visa time expired after a month or two.
May I ask two more questions, and then I won't bother you! :-)
You don`t bother me. It is a pleasure to answer your questions. :):):)
pawian
5 Jul 2011
History / Polish visas granted after 1989 [14]
Thanks for your reply. Was your experience easy and do you remember how long it took to receive the visa? Thank you again!
It wasn`t easy because I had been turned down a year before, when I was applying for a tourist visa. After a consulate clerk looked through my index book and saw grades which weren`t too good, :):):) he probably thought I was planning to stay in US for a longer time to improve my bad English.
The second time was more successful because my grades were much better!
The waiting time was short - people learnt about their visas on the day of the appointment.
Thanks for your reply. Was your experience easy and do you remember how long it took to receive the visa? Thank you again!
It wasn`t easy because I had been turned down a year before, when I was applying for a tourist visa. After a consulate clerk looked through my index book and saw grades which weren`t too good, :):):) he probably thought I was planning to stay in US for a longer time to improve my bad English.
The second time was more successful because my grades were much better!
The waiting time was short - people learnt about their visas on the day of the appointment.
pawian
4 Jul 2011
History / Polish visas granted after 1989 [14]
In spring 1990, as a uni student, I applied for a student visa at the American Consulate in Krakow. I received it and went to US to study at a college in New York.
I don`t know what the application process for an American visa looks like currently. But I think it is more or less the same it was 20 years ago.
In spring 1990, as a uni student, I applied for a student visa at the American Consulate in Krakow. I received it and went to US to study at a college in New York.
I don`t know what the application process for an American visa looks like currently. But I think it is more or less the same it was 20 years ago.
pawian
25 Jun 2011
Life / What Are Top Television Shows to Watch in Poland? [20]
Wipe out! I watch it with my kids. Stupid and nothing new, but commentators add to the fun:
wipeout.plejada.pl
I am curious to know what are top favourite shows in Poland?
Wipe out! I watch it with my kids. Stupid and nothing new, but commentators add to the fun:
wipeout.plejada.pl
pawian
25 Jun 2011
Food / Does Poland have any similar beers to guinness? [22]
If you are looking only for a dark beer and the taste doesn`t matter, try Belfast:
Not so new. I drank it 5 years ago already.
If you are looking only for a dark beer and the taste doesn`t matter, try Belfast:
There's a very palatable new Polish porter called Belfast.
Not so new. I drank it 5 years ago already.
pawian
17 Jun 2011
Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]
Nothing. It is a nice city and for the comfort of tourists, many important facilities are described in foreign languages:
fotopolska.eu/foto/132/132432.jpg
Hey, man are you crazy ? What is your problem ? What's wrong with Warschau ?
Nothing. It is a nice city and for the comfort of tourists, many important facilities are described in foreign languages:
fotopolska.eu/foto/132/132432.jpg
pawian
16 Jun 2011
Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]
Why? What is wrong with Festung Warschau?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festung_Warschau
Why? What is wrong with Festung Warschau?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festung_Warschau
pawian
16 Jun 2011
Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]
Talibs, of course.
And who bombed the roads to bits...?
Talibs, of course.
pawian
16 Jun 2011
Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]
There was war in Poland. Don`t you know about it?
But, when I saw the roads I got it what they meant :D All roads were under construction. Driving from Kraków to Warschau was one of the worst memory in my life.
There was war in Poland. Don`t you know about it?
pawian
15 Jun 2011
Love / What strange/unnerving/funny things do your Polish wives do? [153]
Hey, when I say so, it must be true. What is wrong with you?
If it sounds like a female donkey, it is OK. Stop worrying.
Mine wants to boil her broad beans soft, while I prefer al dente. So I always have to take out my share from the pot while hers continues to boil. Funny.
I hardly believe it. Each red-haired woman I know wears makeup. Why should yours differ?
Hey, when I say so, it must be true. What is wrong with you?
She sometimes brays like a donkey. I don't know if that's a sign to me or.... :)
If it sounds like a female donkey, it is OK. Stop worrying.
Mine wants to boil her broad beans soft, while I prefer al dente. So I always have to take out my share from the pot while hers continues to boil. Funny.
pawian
14 Jun 2011
News / Poland's Krab Howitzer (the 155mm gun) Has Passed the Test! [49]
I don`t like those names: Crab, Crawfish. They are crustaceans which are easily dominated by other predators, e..g, octopus. I prefered the former name of Krab - Chrobry - Braveheart.
I don`t like those names: Crab, Crawfish. They are crustaceans which are easily dominated by other predators, e..g, octopus. I prefered the former name of Krab - Chrobry - Braveheart.
pawian
11 Jun 2011
Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]
Aluzju poniał.
Here you are.
My English is terrible and I am perfectly aware of it. My greatest deficiency is idiomatic and colloquial expressions, as well as collocations. I need to frequently look them up.
However, I am good at vocabulary - whenever students inquire me about new words, I don`t need to use a dictionary to satisfy their curiosity (they love playing such games with me, btw). Also my spelling is OK. Grammar, too, I suppose.
Fortunately, Polish teachers of English work with textbooks in class. A good textbook and a clever teacher (despite certain deficiencies) are still able to provide a quality course for students.
One sad observation of mine. I noticed my English has been getting progressively worse over the years. When I peruse the posts which I made on various forums a few years ago, I am amazed at the complexity and richness of the language I used then. As if another person had written them. I can`t believe it was really me.
Now it is all gone - I am aging. :(:(:( Is it home-made wine which I gulp every day in large quantities?
Do you mean you don`t enjoy Clean Day campaigns?
Strange. My students love it.
the level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it?
Aluzju poniał.
Here you are.
My English is terrible and I am perfectly aware of it. My greatest deficiency is idiomatic and colloquial expressions, as well as collocations. I need to frequently look them up.
However, I am good at vocabulary - whenever students inquire me about new words, I don`t need to use a dictionary to satisfy their curiosity (they love playing such games with me, btw). Also my spelling is OK. Grammar, too, I suppose.
Fortunately, Polish teachers of English work with textbooks in class. A good textbook and a clever teacher (despite certain deficiencies) are still able to provide a quality course for students.
One sad observation of mine. I noticed my English has been getting progressively worse over the years. When I peruse the posts which I made on various forums a few years ago, I am amazed at the complexity and richness of the language I used then. As if another person had written them. I can`t believe it was really me.
Now it is all gone - I am aging. :(:(:( Is it home-made wine which I gulp every day in large quantities?
please for god's sake, pay attention to the forum you choose when creating a new topic. cleaning up after people is no fun.
Do you mean you don`t enjoy Clean Day campaigns?
Strange. My students love it.
pawian
10 Jun 2011
Love / What strange/unnerving/funny things do your Polish wives do? [153]
And you should keep a better eye on your playful husband. He seduces innocent Polish girls. Pervert!!!
Look, that is the best description of the situation:
And you should keep a better eye on your playful husband. He seduces innocent Polish girls. Pervert!!!
Look, that is the best description of the situation:
pawian
10 Jun 2011
History / Old communist leaders still buried in Merit Cemetery in Powązki [17]
Instead of trials, people`s memory doesn`t allow the murderers to rest in peace:
Bierut`s tomb last year
This year
Seanus, was that you?
Nuremberg soon put paid to Nazism but where were the trials for the 'komunystycznych mass morderców'
Instead of trials, people`s memory doesn`t allow the murderers to rest in peace:
Bierut`s tomb last year
This year
Seanus, was that you?
pawian
10 Jun 2011
Love / What strange/unnerving/funny things do your Polish wives do? [153]
How do you know? Did you catch a glimpse of me before I drew the curtains?
Called Night Crawler:
youtube.com/watch?v=pMkqQoL1jkQ
great music, isn`t it?
Poles like to be naked after dark...
How do you know? Did you catch a glimpse of me before I drew the curtains?
Everyone is afraid of the phantom lurker from the forest....!
Called Night Crawler:
youtube.com/watch?v=pMkqQoL1jkQ
great music, isn`t it?
pawian
10 Jun 2011
Love / What strange/unnerving/funny things do your Polish wives do? [153]
I admit it is my obsession too. Well, used to be an obsession, now I am more relaxed and I don`t rush to the window, just stroll leasurely and gracefully turn off the blinds or draw the curtains.
I admit it is my obsession too. Well, used to be an obsession, now I am more relaxed and I don`t rush to the window, just stroll leasurely and gracefully turn off the blinds or draw the curtains.
pawian
10 Jun 2011
Love / What strange/unnerving/funny things do your Polish wives do? [153]
You are asking strange questions. I am not sure what to answer.
Probably:
1. They had sex because the TV was out of order.
2. They used the bedroom because the bathroom was still uncleaned.
3. The husband because the wife was absent.
???
I really don`t know.
caught her having sex with her husband in their bedroom. Why is that?
You are asking strange questions. I am not sure what to answer.
Probably:
1. They had sex because the TV was out of order.
2. They used the bedroom because the bathroom was still uncleaned.
3. The husband because the wife was absent.
???
I really don`t know.