hythorn
30 Nov 2011
Love / First Dates with a Polish guy who grew up in France [21]
what no questionnaire to ascertain the ethnic background of his blood relatives?
what no questionnaire to ascertain the ethnic background of his blood relatives?
hythorn
26 Nov 2011
Study / Information Needed: Skarbek University, Warsaw. [57]
sad but true
particularly at the moment
any course where the university have to lie about your part time job prospects in order to sucker you in is not worth studying at
sad but true
particularly at the moment
any course where the university have to lie about your part time job prospects in order to sucker you in is not worth studying at
hythorn
25 Nov 2011
History / Why are Jews pestering Poland for "proper" WW2 monetary restitution/reparations? [750]
There has to be some happy medium here. Look at Romania, the land ownership law is such a mess that people are frightened to buy land in case some 'heir' c
crawls out of the woodwork.
If 'heirs' are going to lay claim to property, they have an annoying habit of waiting until the property has been renovated or developed and then they pop up like a jack-in-the-box
It will be difficult to attract investors to any country where there are doubts over land ownership. It is not as though these guys have really contributed anything to Poland's economy post WWII. This is not directed against Jews, it is against anyone who buggers off from Poland. Then waits until the rundown property that they owned has been spruced up and then lays claim to it. The Poles ought to pass a law that people have until December 31st 2012 to lodge a claim or the unclaimed property will revert to the state
There has to be some happy medium here. Look at Romania, the land ownership law is such a mess that people are frightened to buy land in case some 'heir' c
crawls out of the woodwork.
If 'heirs' are going to lay claim to property, they have an annoying habit of waiting until the property has been renovated or developed and then they pop up like a jack-in-the-box
It will be difficult to attract investors to any country where there are doubts over land ownership. It is not as though these guys have really contributed anything to Poland's economy post WWII. This is not directed against Jews, it is against anyone who buggers off from Poland. Then waits until the rundown property that they owned has been spruced up and then lays claim to it. The Poles ought to pass a law that people have until December 31st 2012 to lodge a claim or the unclaimed property will revert to the state
hythorn
24 Nov 2011
Food / Hawaiian Kona coffee to buy in Warsaw [12]
iyou can get it in some thai or indonesian restaurants
the going rate is 20 PLN per cup
a smooth coffee with the consistency of chip shop gravy
if you like a thick cup of joe then look no further
braces himself for dozens of cat litter tray jokes....
give me strength....
Anyone tried Kopi Luwak? Is there anywhere I can have just one cup? I don't want to spend a fortune on something I might not like. After all, it's processed by cats
iyou can get it in some thai or indonesian restaurants
the going rate is 20 PLN per cup
a smooth coffee with the consistency of chip shop gravy
if you like a thick cup of joe then look no further
braces himself for dozens of cat litter tray jokes....
give me strength....
hythorn
23 Nov 2011
UK, Ireland / Tale of a Polish Family on Isle of Man [43]
not sure. but I will verify
you seem very sure of your facts
if I were to tell you that if you work for four years in Spain you are entitled to 1000 or it might even be 1200 euros dole for two years,
you might think that was bullshit too
These dole stories are just that, stories.
not sure. but I will verify
you seem very sure of your facts
if I were to tell you that if you work for four years in Spain you are entitled to 1000 or it might even be 1200 euros dole for two years,
you might think that was bullshit too
hythorn
23 Nov 2011
UK, Ireland / Tale of a Polish Family on Isle of Man [43]
as I mentioned, he does not bullsh*t people or at least has not done so far. I need to find out how close he was to the action as it were.
If the Romanian dudes were in his bar or a friend's bar. Which hairdresser it was, etc
as I mentioned, he does not bullsh*t people or at least has not done so far. I need to find out how close he was to the action as it were.
If the Romanian dudes were in his bar or a friend's bar. Which hairdresser it was, etc
hythorn
23 Nov 2011
UK, Ireland / Tale of a Polish Family on Isle of Man [43]
Hi Teff
thanks for letting me know. The guy I was talking to was adamant that this happened
I will need to have words with him and get back to you
Hi Teff
thanks for letting me know. The guy I was talking to was adamant that this happened
I will need to have words with him and get back to you
hythorn
23 Nov 2011
UK, Ireland / Tale of a Polish Family on Isle of Man [43]
revoke, I would not be surprised if you believe that they knowingly wanted to have a Downs baby as they might qualify for an additional couple of quid in benefits.
you are that twisted
revoke, I would not be surprised if you believe that they knowingly wanted to have a Downs baby as they might qualify for an additional couple of quid in benefits.
you are that twisted
hythorn
23 Nov 2011
UK, Ireland / Tale of a Polish Family on Isle of Man [43]
@ Revoke
get used to it because freeloaders are starting to see Ireland as the real soft touch in Europe for benefits
a friend lives in Donegal and a BMW pulls up at his pub and four Romanian guys come in and start playing pool
they had each been given 20 euros each to integrate with the locals
another story
a woman from Nigeria had her hair done and then told the hairdresser that the dole were going to pay for it
in order to enable her to integrate into the community. the hairdresser did not believe her so called
the dole office. they told her to send the bill to their office and order her a taxi
now I was not there so I do not know if this is true or not but the guy who told me is not a bullsh*tter
look at the dole 195 euro per week as opposed to 63 quid or something in the UK. also in the UK
you are expected pretend to look for work. but not in Ireland oh no
you want to blame that on the banks?
@ Revoke
get used to it because freeloaders are starting to see Ireland as the real soft touch in Europe for benefits
a friend lives in Donegal and a BMW pulls up at his pub and four Romanian guys come in and start playing pool
they had each been given 20 euros each to integrate with the locals
another story
a woman from Nigeria had her hair done and then told the hairdresser that the dole were going to pay for it
in order to enable her to integrate into the community. the hairdresser did not believe her so called
the dole office. they told her to send the bill to their office and order her a taxi
now I was not there so I do not know if this is true or not but the guy who told me is not a bullsh*tter
look at the dole 195 euro per week as opposed to 63 quid or something in the UK. also in the UK
you are expected pretend to look for work. but not in Ireland oh no
you want to blame that on the banks?
hythorn
22 Nov 2011
UK, Ireland / Eastern European girls forced against their will in Britain for prostitution? [67]
yeah good point
before Poles could work legally in Europe Polish workers were often systematically preyed upon by other Poles
it is the same with all Central European nationalities, often workers are preyed upon by their countrymen
Polish recruitment companies are notorious for ripping off Polish workers who take overseas work
yeah good point
before Poles could work legally in Europe Polish workers were often systematically preyed upon by other Poles
it is the same with all Central European nationalities, often workers are preyed upon by their countrymen
Polish recruitment companies are notorious for ripping off Polish workers who take overseas work
hythorn
22 Nov 2011
Life / Some Polish dogs have a very miserable life [46]
no they will eat just about anything
more or less. the idea of a lump of stilton cheese will completely freak your average Chinese person out
Maybe we eating salami made of horse or donkey are seen aas savages by the Chinese?
no they will eat just about anything
more or less. the idea of a lump of stilton cheese will completely freak your average Chinese person out
hythorn
22 Nov 2011
Real Estate / Banks in Poland selling fewer mortgages in 2011, down 49% [285]
Burger King pulled off the market strategically
they came back of course
McDonalds is so unbelievably successful that McDonalds are funding restaurants themselves instead of involving franchisees
any restaurants that are not making the grade are taken over by McD directly
--retail in this country is an enigma. I lived here when burger king and dominoes were here the first time--they were busy but for some reason they shut down. (we don't eat this food, but an observation as a passerby) It blows my mind how some things will survive and some die-
Burger King pulled off the market strategically
they came back of course
McDonalds is so unbelievably successful that McDonalds are funding restaurants themselves instead of involving franchisees
any restaurants that are not making the grade are taken over by McD directly
hythorn
19 Nov 2011
UK, Ireland / Is UK the new cradle of antipolonism? [161]
I do not often agree with you but nevertheless I have to say, well said Sir
I do not often agree with you but nevertheless I have to say, well said Sir
hythorn
18 Nov 2011
Real Estate / Apartment in Poland is not up to standard; right to terminate the rental agreement? [78]
if I had to make a judgement, I would say that Wedle has given the best advice here so far
all I have really done is to point out that I would not consider it prudent to follow the advice of Grubas
which I suppose is valuable information in its self
if I had to make a judgement, I would say that Wedle has given the best advice here so far
all I have really done is to point out that I would not consider it prudent to follow the advice of Grubas
which I suppose is valuable information in its self
hythorn
18 Nov 2011
Real Estate / Apartment in Poland is not up to standard; right to terminate the rental agreement? [78]
oh I see, so you seem to believe that asking a non Polish speaking Norwegan person to just get hold of a copy of the Kodeks and then roll up in a Polish court (without the aid of legal representation) and sue someone is just a walk in the park
erm.... in what way was that helpful?
oh I see, so you seem to believe that asking a non Polish speaking Norwegan person to just get hold of a copy of the Kodeks and then roll up in a Polish court (without the aid of legal representation) and sue someone is just a walk in the park
erm.... in what way was that helpful?
hythorn
18 Nov 2011
Real Estate / Apartment in Poland is not up to standard; right to terminate the rental agreement? [78]
well done Chubs
another round of hearty laughter from my side
as for you knowing more about Poland than I ever will, when were you going to demonstrate this knowledge?
because so far I have not been impressed
perhaps you might want advise the OP what to do next
OP: I would be more inclined to listen to Wedle
Lawyered up,seriously?All he needs is Kodeks Cywilny and guess what genius,he can sue the landlord for court fees too!
well done Chubs
another round of hearty laughter from my side
as for you knowing more about Poland than I ever will, when were you going to demonstrate this knowledge?
because so far I have not been impressed
perhaps you might want advise the OP what to do next
OP: I would be more inclined to listen to Wedle
hythorn
18 Nov 2011
Real Estate / Apartment in Poland is not up to standard; right to terminate the rental agreement? [78]
yet more advice from someone who left Poland as a kid and does not have a damned clue about the realities of living here
great advice, get lawyered up and wait a year for the case to come up in court facing legal costs far in excess of the value of the deposit
this coming from a guy who did not believe that there were money changers in Poland in the mid 90s and that the dollar zloty exchange rate varied depending on where you were selling your greenbacks
I salute you Sir,you are a constant source of amusement
yet more advice from someone who left Poland as a kid and does not have a damned clue about the realities of living here
great advice, get lawyered up and wait a year for the case to come up in court facing legal costs far in excess of the value of the deposit
this coming from a guy who did not believe that there were money changers in Poland in the mid 90s and that the dollar zloty exchange rate varied depending on where you were selling your greenbacks
I salute you Sir,you are a constant source of amusement
hythorn
18 Nov 2011
Travel / Where to go in winter: Krakow or Warsaw? [7]
Krakow
try Zakopane or Torun - they are worth a punt
Krakow
try Zakopane or Torun - they are worth a punt
hythorn
18 Nov 2011
Travel / What normally people do for New Year in Krakow? [10]
stand around in the market square and get hit in the face by fireworks thrown by drunken idiots
New Year celebrations in Polish cities should come with a mandatory set of safety goggles
stand around in the market square and get hit in the face by fireworks thrown by drunken idiots
New Year celebrations in Polish cities should come with a mandatory set of safety goggles
hythorn
17 Nov 2011
History / Do polish people know that some of them fought a war against the United States? [60]
not without trying though
they left it quite late before they started to go down the colonisation route
you cannot compare modern day political correctness and niceness with colonial expansion of
over 200 years ago Sasha
when the Europeans were carving up the rest of the world, slavery was still very much in practice
and children of four years of age were working in factories
I believe we are starting to drift off topic a tad
they had ONE fukkin colony and that without success...
not without trying though
they left it quite late before they started to go down the colonisation route
you cannot compare modern day political correctness and niceness with colonial expansion of
over 200 years ago Sasha
when the Europeans were carving up the rest of the world, slavery was still very much in practice
and children of four years of age were working in factories
I believe we are starting to drift off topic a tad
hythorn
17 Nov 2011
History / Do polish people know that some of them fought a war against the United States? [60]
Yeah, but if the Brits had not seized huge areas of the world, then the French, Dutch, Spanish (somebody else would have)
the Germans were very busy colonising East Africa at the beginning of the last century
just imagine if Spain had colonised India? They would have tried to force the Indians to convert to Catholicism at gun point
like they did in South America
As a lot of Poles ended up in North America in the cities of the North, I would have thought that there would have been
more Poles fighting for the Union than for the South
and thats a lie.....commenwealth is the biggest organized theft ever made from anglo hands.
Yeah, but if the Brits had not seized huge areas of the world, then the French, Dutch, Spanish (somebody else would have)
the Germans were very busy colonising East Africa at the beginning of the last century
just imagine if Spain had colonised India? They would have tried to force the Indians to convert to Catholicism at gun point
like they did in South America
As a lot of Poles ended up in North America in the cities of the North, I would have thought that there would have been
more Poles fighting for the Union than for the South
hythorn
12 Nov 2011
History / History behind Poland and Turkey's Relationship [118]
it sounds interesting but difficult to picture
any chance of providing a diagram? :-)
it sounds interesting but difficult to picture
any chance of providing a diagram? :-)
hythorn
12 Nov 2011
History / History behind Poland and Turkey's Relationship [118]
what form does this movement take?
I am really intrigued
Turks have this characteristic slowness.A Greek is always moving
what form does this movement take?
I am really intrigued
hythorn
11 Nov 2011
hythorn
11 Nov 2011
Law / A Norway guy studying in Poland wants to bring his Pakistani wife to Poland. Visa for her? [23]
I am not sure Seanus
every single time I have advertised a job in Poland, I have been bombarded by Pakistanis and Indians looking for work
I am sure that there are an awful lot of Pakistanis, Indians and Nigerians who see Poland as a bit of a soft touch in getting entry into the EU
An IP check would help but it is giving the mods more work to do
how about banning all posts from non members?
you either join or you do not have the opportunity to post
I am not sure Seanus
every single time I have advertised a job in Poland, I have been bombarded by Pakistanis and Indians looking for work
I am sure that there are an awful lot of Pakistanis, Indians and Nigerians who see Poland as a bit of a soft touch in getting entry into the EU
An IP check would help but it is giving the mods more work to do
how about banning all posts from non members?
you either join or you do not have the opportunity to post
hythorn
11 Nov 2011
Food / Best slimming products in Poland? [27]
Polish people do not eat pies
but of course you knew that because you are clever
Walking and less pies!
Polish people do not eat pies
but of course you knew that because you are clever
hythorn
11 Nov 2011
Food / Best slimming products in Poland? [27]
I would say L-carnitine
why what have you got?
chrome is quite popular too but the health risks are being played down in Poland
I would say L-carnitine
why what have you got?
chrome is quite popular too but the health risks are being played down in Poland
hythorn
11 Nov 2011
hythorn
11 Nov 2011
Life / Multiracial Poles [154]
congratulations and good on you
I'm expecting a little POLISH-KOREAN child soon in Lodz :)
congratulations and good on you
hythorn
11 Nov 2011
History / History behind Poland and Turkey's Relationship [118]
it is no more idiotic than Poland and Serbia in alliance
Poles have embraced Turkish culture to the point that you cannot walk 50 metres in any Polish city without coming across a kebab shop :-)
Its quite idiotic to me to see Poland and Turkey in alliance
it is no more idiotic than Poland and Serbia in alliance
Poles have embraced Turkish culture to the point that you cannot walk 50 metres in any Polish city without coming across a kebab shop :-)