History / Polish mathematicians who solved the Enigma machine [86]

Impressive stuff, Prince. It makes for good reading. There is a tank in the middle of Gliwice, it may be the 7TP.

History / Polish mathematicians who solved the Enigma machine [86]

Nice thread, Prince. Setting the record straight :)

Any other Polish inventions you want to post a thread on and raise awareness?

History / Polish mathematicians who solved the Enigma machine [86]

Yeah, ingenious the way they did it. Some say 'necessity is the mother of invention'. Poland needed this strategic advantage.

Was there a Jewish conspiracy here, Joe? Just kidding ;)

News / Topless sunbathers acquitted in Szczecin, Poland [128]

This is an isolated case I think. The Poles are much more conservative than the Germans when it comes to this sort of thing.

I don't think those women were making tits of themselves, or, maybe....

Love / POLISH WOMEN ARE PROMISCUOUS? DISCUSS. [153]

True, Pat19. I tend to side with Justy as she reflects the real world position more. It's very important to see that and not give a book approach.

Love / POLISH WOMEN ARE PROMISCUOUS? DISCUSS. [153]

I agree. I saw this back in Scotland many years ago. Even as a kid I knew it was wrong just to affix labels like 'slut, slag or tart'. It was done too cheaply.

Since when has sex been a bad thing if done properly? Also, what makes it other people's business to pry into the private and intimate behaviour of consenting adults?

We all received sexual education, some just interpreted the advocation of sex more liberally than others. Sheesh!

Love / POLISH WOMEN ARE PROMISCUOUS? DISCUSS. [153]

Some are, some aren't.

Even the same girl is both prudish and promiscuous at different times.

Oops, did I just say that? ;)

Language / Nice Polish words to say to a girl [147]

Ko te check

Swan echko

Kveeatooshek

Me she o

Mooy scarb

Skip :) Hmm.. moye shchen shche

Nighdrosha

Nigh tsoodov nyeesha

Nigh pyenk nyeesha

Food / Buying alcohol, wine in Poland. It's very difficult. [85]

20 mins seems to be better :)

Food / Buying alcohol, wine in Poland. It's very difficult. [85]

I encouraged the use of the edit button, Prince, though Admin will come down on you like a ton of bricks for abusing it.

You have a very limited understanding of the issuing process, I see.

I'll tell you in Polish. Mam swoją działalność gospodarczą, więc, mam prawo do tego.

I only occasionally drink wine and rarely go to Makro. What's your point?

Food / Buying alcohol, wine in Poland. It's very difficult. [85]

Get a Makro card if you have your own business. Makro has a fantastic selection of wines from all over the world. Me? I'm not so picky. I can pick up a good drop without going all the way to Zabrze to get it. I do have a Makro card tho, so I will go to Makro when in Zabrze.

Yeah, it's nice having a Makro card :)))))))))

Food / Buying alcohol, wine in Poland. It's very difficult. [85]

I had a good bottle of wine last night, bought from my local deli. There are specialist wine stores in the bigger department stores.

Language / Terms of endearment in Polish [222]

Perewko, not so hard.

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]

Kurwa, muszę iść spać

Life / If I could introduce something from my country into Poland, I would.... [175]

You think the Poles don't know about clear litter disposal, mafketis? I don't think it's that bad to be honest. The occasional idiot drops litter but, overall, they tend to use the bins provided.

Life / If I could introduce something from my country into Poland, I would.... [175]

Britain is no longer a coherent society? What's that supposed to mean, mafketis?

Life / If I could introduce something from my country into Poland, I would.... [175]

You really think so, mafketis? Here in Gliwice, it's much better than in Aberdeen, Scotland. What would be better is more regular collections from public street bins. Thankfully, they have substituted those crappy, plastic green ones for classier looking ones (sounds like an oxymoron, a classy bin). Nobs used to burn them with cigarette butts :(

Maybe it's different in other cities, mafketis, but the Poles get my respect for being relatively clean on the streets.

Fliers, the cheapest way of marketing, LOL. I can walk down the main street and have at least 10 people handing out ones for different companies.

Life / If I could introduce something from my country into Poland, I would.... [175]

Aha, I think I've seen it. It's as hard as Aussie Rules. I used to love rugby, I was considerably lighter then tho. Who ate all the pies? LOL I could use a mince pie and a bovril. Or Forfar bridies, they are heavenly.

Life / If I could introduce something from my country into Poland, I would.... [175]

Yeah, camanachd is great. I think they call it iomain now. 'Shinty' for those who don't know Gaelic. Gaelic football? Not too well up on that, how does it work? I mean, how does it differ from normal football?

Life / If I could introduce something from my country into Poland, I would.... [175]

introduce butteries, or rowies as they are known in the south of Scotland. They are buttered rolls with a specific taste and shape. Fattening but very tasty

So, as I was saying, butteries. I think that Poles would like them. They are great with melted butter on the top. Packed with calories tho :(

Life / If I could introduce something from my country into Poland, I would.... [175]

True enough. An English guy here had to import it. He scouted all the local butchers for T-bone steaks and it was a big no-no. He ran his own business and ran up too many costs for importing. An American here did a viability study and correctly decided that the Poles are too traditional, esp here in Gliwice. He really wanted to run a steakhouse but breaking even would have been a challenge.

The Poles prefer their sausages. OK, I'll STFU now ;)

Life / Polish and Czechs [191]

It's a bit too idealistic. The balance of power is quite clearly laid down and a minor Slavic union of just 3 countries wouldn't have enough clout. It also creates the additional danger of forming pockets and breakaway factions.

Cooperation can be achieved in ways other than union.

Life / Polish and Czechs [191]

They are in the EU already :)

Life / If I could introduce something from my country into Poland, I would.... [175]

Introduce Irn-Bru, a soft drink advertised by Doda. It is a much improved version of Oranżada.

Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]

This is a funny thread, worth reading just for the laugh factor :)

Genealogy / Want to find a person [762]

There are some of that name on nasza-klasa.pl.

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

I can't fault that. The Japanese were the same. Closed until the sake or shochuu came out.

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

I was just thinking the same. Why, even a 5-year old boy could understand what he said. Run out and find me a 5-year old boy, I can't make head nor tail of what he said (Marx brothers).

Screwdriver, you are hardly doing yourself a good service.

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

Boston is a nice place. My friend is from there.

How dare you criticise Polish farmers as scum. They work very hard here and produce great crops and dairy for peanuts. We can't all command huge salaries. Unlike Scottish farmers who work no harder and have a nice house and 2 cars or more.

Get a grip lad. You seem to have no idea about the realities of Polish life for hard-working Poles. Farmers slave their guts out so people can have their daily staples. A bit of respect, please!!

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I have found that they are not so open to foreigners. They seem to have too much respect for their own. I was chatting with a guy in the delicatessen on the market square tonight. He came back from Leeds and is already depressed. He was happy that I spoke Polish so eloquently and understood his predicament. Making the adjustment to Scottish life wasn't so easy when I returned from Asia.

Ignorance is everywhere.