Work / How much to pay a housekeeper in Warsaw? [23]


Yes, of course, quite plausible.

I only meant I would be embarassed to let a maid into my toilet, for example, especially if she was a young pretty lady like you. :):):):)

History / Poland's undying debt to Polonia [76]

Come on, drink some wine and relax.

History / What do Poles owe to Jews? [593]

I have presented main Polish writers/poets of Jewish origin. There are still a few more but I don`t have time to deal with them now.

How about film directors?

Aleksander Ford, a communist but made one good film:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleksander_Ford

Ford Poland

His best film, Krzyżacy: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_of_the_Teutonic_Order_%28film%29

At 6:55, the first Polish hymn - Bogurodzica

Jerzy Hoffman (born March 15, 1932 in Kraków, Poland) is a Polish film director and screenwriter. [1]

Deluge 1974, my favourite fragment





We had writers/poets and film directors, what about Polish Jewish people of sport?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irena_Szewi%C5%84ska

Irena Szewińska (born Irena Kirszenstein on 24 May 1946 in Leningrad, USSR), between 1964 and 1980 she participated in five Olympic Games, winning seven medals, three of them gold. She also broke six world records and is the only athlete (male or female) to have held a world record in the 100 m, 200 m and the 400 m events. She also won 13 medals in European Championships. Between 1965 and 1979 she gathered 26 titles of Champion of Poland in 100 m sprint, 200 m sprint, 400 m sprint, 4x400 m relay and long jump.

In the 1974 season, she became the first woman to break the 50.0 second barrier for 400 meters, and she set a new world record of 22.21 for 200 meters.




Don`t be silly. This thread is supposed to be nice.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Guys, I need advice for the brain pepper recipe. How do you use your brain? Do you cook it before stuffing peppers or not?

OK I am going to fry it first.
Main ingredients for brain, tongue and kidney stuffed peppers.

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Work / How much to pay a housekeeper in Warsaw? [23]

Guys, that is fascinating. I recall my parents who shared their memories with us, kids. They used to have a housekeeper in 1960s who did some chores in our home. She was a crude girl from Krakow`s countryside, it was fashionable among Krakow intelligentsia to have one then.

I listened to those stories as if they had been about the iron wolf. *

Today, I would never think of hiring a maid like that for us. I would be simply ashamed to let her/him clean up our mess/dirt.

Am I too conservative now?

Sorry.

*Presumably, the legend is also the source of the Polish phrase "bajka o żelaznym wilku" ("a fairy tale about an iron wolf"), meaning "a cock-and-bull story".

History / Poland's undying debt to Polonia [76]


The author, Walter Zachariasiewicz, at 95, had the privilege of fighting for Poland on both fronts: With bullets and words. His personal contributions began with the September, 1939 invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union and have never ceased. Unable to return to communist dominated Poland after World War II ended in 1945, he emigrated to America and continued his labors and leadership for Poland's cause while establishing a new life in a free country. His accomplishments and successes were many. Along the way he received numerous awards, honors and decorations that include The Commander's Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great with Star, bestowed by Pope John Paul II, and the Commander's Cross with Star of the Order "Polonia Resttiuta" from the Third Polish Republic.


Drink a little wine and all fights will seem trivial to you. :):):):)

History / Poland's undying debt to Polonia [76]


Yes! Most of your enumeration is really important contribution of what Am Poles did for the old country.

It is well described in the book Etos niepodległościowy Polonii amerykańskiej by Władysław Zachariasiewicz:



published in 2005, only in Polish so far.

pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etos_niepodleg%C5%82o%C5%9Bciowy_Polonii_ameryka%C5%84skiej

Ambassador Reiter's address focused on the independence that Poland enjoys today and how it was obtained over the long years of struggle: Some of the patriots fought with weapons and others waged a war of thoughts, ideas and words, each equal to his own ability and purpose. Both forms of the struggle were critically needed and mutually supportive of one another. He said that tonight's program was dedicated to the long, successful fight of the American Polonia and their brother Poles-in-exile, who sheltered here, for the independence of Poland today.

Wladyslaw (Walter) Zachariasiewicz took the podium and he spoke of his book that was being debuted this very evening: "Etos Niepodleglosciowy Polonii Amerykanskiej" ('The Independent Ethos of American Polonia'). It is a very insightful tome about the numerous and myriad Polish and Polish-American organizations that rallied in support of a partitioned-Poland, a fighting Poland, a defeated Poland, an enslaved Poland...and finally... a free Poland. They nurtured and grew the "Polish raison d'etre" here, especially when it was forbidden and persecuted in the oppressed homeland of Poland. And now, even as some of the first to organize are beginning to wane, the many Polish-American cultural and fraternal organizations proudly continue to carry the torch for Poland.

culture.polishsite.us/articles/art396fr.htm


The setting of an example was turned down by misguided guys for a while. Sorry. :):):):)

Life / Poland's concord of cultures [86]


Don`t forget the Grande La Manche Canal!


Yes, I did, but today I don`t remember why.

I see a little clash of native opinions.

Life / Poland's concord of cultures [86]

I read that Brits like to moan.

I'm British right, but I'm getting tired of people in this country moaning & complaining all the time. Why is that? I suppose it's better to be like this have the American attitude whereby everything is 'awesome' when in reality it's probable crap.

scribd.com/doc/24569337/8-Things-British-Like-to-Complain-A bout

Poles are also said to love complaining.

The Art of Complaining by Polish people

Wonderful concord of cultures?

Life / Rich man, poor man - today`s Poland [80]

Some guys drive 20 year old minis

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Travel / Unusual architecture - bulidings and structures in Poland [28]


It is. You must simply ask someone to show you how to do it.

I still use this: More advanced guys, like my eldest son, for example, use wireless:

History / Lech Walesa - Happy Birthday! [54]


Why? Because she cracked down on miners?
Yes, but she also defended Malvinas Islands.


Didn`t I say?

History / Lech Walesa - Happy Birthday! [54]

The lack of replies suggests that LW isn`t too popular here.

Law / Poland economy is slowing down - how does it affect you? [117]


I lived through 1980s and saw how everything was crumbling. Finally, communists decided to share power with opposition (then lost it) because the situation was so bad.


Yes. Total freedom for the market.


Yes, they gradually introduced licenses for everything.


I can`t agree. That love was a necessity. Without foreign capital we would be on today`s Ukraine level.


Most of these brands would have fallen anyway without the foreign capital.

You have problems with understanding one important thing - Polish post-communist economy was in such a bad condition that Poles would have never been able to restore it back to life on their own. We needed capital and we got it.


Capital is relentless. :):):)

History / Poland: Her heroes and her traitors [239]

Good idea.


Another good idea.

OK, let`s assume he was only a hero, never a traitor.

Sorry, Kosciuszko, I withdraw my words.

Love / How do guys from Poland flirt? [47]


More romantically than other men. They prefer to play noble knights, but first they have to make sure they do it with the right princess. It takes some time, so be patient. To hasten the process, tell him you are in a terrible danger and need quick rescue. Always works!



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Life / Polish sentimental ballads [38]

There are no more deserted beaches where I used to collect amber by Irena Santor.



Little cafes by Irena Jarocka



Both songs are a few dozen years old.


And Never again by Szczepanik, on Valentine`s Day to all women we love:
Never again look at me this way
Never again tell me you don`t love me
Never again poison your words with bitterness
Never again punish me with dead silence

youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CqPjvbnMn7U

History / Polish military uniforms [57]

Probably I should have started my thread with this material:

Krakow light cavalry from early 19 century:

Law / Poland economy is slowing down - how does it affect you? [117]


You say mistakes?

Probably you are too young to remember those times but I know that Polish economy was totally devastated by the dying communism of 1980s. Everything what Solidarity experts, economists and politicians tried to do after 1989 can be called one giant improvisation. Mistakes were unavoidable because it was the first time that a communist economy was to be transformed into capitalist one. Besides, we had to take what was offered to us without nitpicking. Assembly line? Fine, as long as decrepit communist production lines were modernised and people had work. Isn`t it simple?

But we still fared better on those assembly lines than Ukraine or others without them, come on.

Life / Rich man, poor man - today`s Poland [80]

Krakow Technological Park facilities versus concrete stairs in the park nearby.

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News / The Political Circus of Poland [309]

The rally of father Rydzyk`s supporters, PiS party and Solidarity trade union in Warsaw today was quite impressive, indeed.

The march was called: Wake up, Poland!

Enough to Tuskoland!

Father Rydzyk, director of Radio Maria radio statio, unsuccessfully trying to get a license for his TV station in multiplex system.

Catholic, not lay Poland!

It was assassination

My reflection:

The demonstrators called the present Polish government regime. And compared the present situation to the times of communist Poland.

It is obvious they don`t understand how democracy works. Who prevents them from winning parliamentary elections, forming a government and passing the laws they desire? If PiS won the last elections, I wouldn`t protest in streets but would respect their right to govern and wait till next ones. .

PS. What is the funniest circus in that?

Z. Ziobro, leader of rival right wing party, was prevented by PiS organisers to give a speech at the prime time, after JK. He had to speak before the march. Support? :)

Law / Poland economy is slowing down - how does it affect you? [117]


Long gone are the times when people finished high schools with matura exams and were immediately employed as clerks in administration or even teachers of English. Today I run uni classes for adults who graduated in 1980s and now need papers of higher education. They work in courts, offices, banks etc.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


Looking for a partner in the forums? Why not, a few guys were lucky...... But they left the forum after the successful score. :(:(:(:(:

Law / Poland economy is slowing down - how does it affect you? [117]


Of course.

Forgive me that joke with the old communist poster. Of course, we have nothing against hard work and being successful. Good luck!

News / The Political Circus of Poland [309]

The government which is going to try to adopt euro currency in the next 10 years or so is doomed to lose the next elections and they fekking know it very well. :):

68% Poles object to, while 25% support euro in Poland.

The percentage of opponents of Polish accession to the euro area increased from January to July 8 points . percent . to 68 per cent . - Results from the July survey by CBOS . Support for the euro is expressed 25 percent . Poles, and so on 7 points . percent . less than in January .

The study shows that the persistence of uncertainty about the future of the eurozone contributed to the growth of skepticism Poles towards the legitimacy of the euro in Poland.

"Over the last six months the percentage of opponents of the single currency increased by 8 points ( to 68 per cent . ) And is the highest to date . Introduction of the euro in Poland currently supports only a quarter of respondents ( 25 per cent . , About 7 percentage points less than at the beginning year ) " - written in the commentary to the study.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Ooops, sorry, I still need to add a few photos:

Cheers! Na zdrovye!

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Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


Interesting. A snack to accompany beer session, I presume?

Guys, I decided to run an experiment and fry my tripes after coating them in flour. I also added garlish spice of Indian origin. So, I can say, it was flaczki po hindusku - tripe ala Hindu.

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Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


How about a farmer with a cowshed, sty or pond?