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Posts by daffy  

Joined: 5 Feb 2007 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 7 Sep 2009
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daffy   
14 Apr 2007
History / Poland's January Uprisings of 1863 [76]

are you saying you'd rather rush into a fight and lose and be happy your not a puss
than plan, prepare, execute a proper rebellion?

Ah i dont think thats true. Im sure you'd want the best plan of rebellion possible for freedom of poland in them days :)
daffy   
14 Apr 2007
History / Poland's January Uprisings of 1863 [76]

I think they did plan,

so would i :)

but they were outnumbered.

the irish rebels were outnumbered by the British. They won. Im not rubbing it in your face. Just saying being outnumbered is not the excuse.

It can be plans they made were not as good, or the enemy had better plans etc. Being outnumbered is not the hinge the door swings on (if you get me there)
daffy   
14 Apr 2007
Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [451]

Most Caucasian People have Big Noses,and their is nothing wrong with that :-)

in the UK and IRE the Caucasian nose is rather 'petite' in nose terms on the whole.

generally true of the caucasian complexion in my experience

its down to genes in the end and noses of all sizes will exist :)

lets not forget the proverbial noses , nosey and stuck up noses, etc :)
daffy   
14 Apr 2007
Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [451]

my point being we are all a mix and you can not pin point these days

and well pointed too, its just another one of those issues that cannot be attached to an entire segment of society caliguy30
daffy   
14 Apr 2007
History / Poland's January Uprisings of 1863 [76]

I believe Germany apologized for almost everything.............

they hadnt any choice - thats how it is, america and russia are not overrun by opposing forces and feel they can get away without apologising...when they should (as germany should have and did, but i think the apology was sincere for the most part - as the americans and russian people who would LOVE there leaders to apologize!!

I know alot of americans who are ashamed of G W Bush for eg
daffy   
16 Apr 2007
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]

i dunno, I find most girls do smile - less your in Dublin yeeeesch, its SOOO commom for them NOT to even look at you but PAST you (its called the 'grafton street stare' after a high street' Frank, Ani, you hear of it?)
daffy   
16 Apr 2007
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]

the Polish way.........similar to France,

i dunno, i go to poland and smile all the time! the younger generation smile back! (its when you say dzien dobry some older generation think your cuckoo!!)

France? - we must be visiting different parts man, ive found them to be WAY to easy on the smiles :)

or maybe its just me :) i must be 'special'
daffy   
16 Apr 2007
Life / The Polish Wedding - What is it Like in Poland? [338]

No one answered her question about the priest performing an outdoor ceremony

i cant see the original question? usualy if no answer happens is because no-one knows sorry
daffy   
16 Apr 2007
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]

so you're breakfast cereal

now that made ME smile :) its a curious topic though, I mean, do you remeber that poll that said Irish were the happiest in Europe (they never asked me!!)

Where did Poland place? I must admit I see much happier Polish (and foreigners in general to Ireland) in Ireland!
daffy   
16 Apr 2007
Food / Types of CHEESE in Poland [150]

What is the common cheeses in Poland?

What is your favorite?

What is it served with?

I love blue cheeses and brie for eg. Oh and that lovely spreadable cheese - i forget the names, they have like tomato in them too! for me breakfast on the chelp
daffy   
16 Apr 2007
Food / Types of CHEESE in Poland [150]

smells like someone died

feet, to me it smells of feet :( but it tastes so strong and creamy on a cracker and love a bit of tea with it (i know ppl like to eat it with wine and i do too, but i eat so much cheese i cant drink that much wine :)
daffy   
16 Apr 2007
Food / Types of CHEESE in Poland [150]

Garlic cream cheese, fresh bread and a bottle of red wine Yum Yum.

yummy yummy! :)

I love to get a selection of cheeses and crackers, a dvd, bottle of red and chill.

port is better

to strong n 'sweet' (if i recall) for me
daffy   
16 Apr 2007
Food / Types of CHEESE in Poland [150]

almost better then sex

im glad you said almost, cheese is great, an aphrodesiac too, but not better :)

or, we need to start asking 'how you doing it?' which would mean we need another topic :)
daffy   
16 Apr 2007
Food / Types of CHEESE in Poland [150]

Doing wot Can't remember been so long.

ill pick the wine if you pick the cheese :lol:

but drank vodka with them

wow

ust before our afternoon naps

id say!!
daffy   
17 Apr 2007
History / Poland's January Uprisings of 1863 [76]

The Warsaw Uprising was a continuation of the unfortunate tradition of unsuccessful Polish uprisings, which were cultivated in the 20th `century

so were the irish successive rebellions and uprisings. you only need to succeed once :) (in theory)

Its all very well to attack it now - in hindsight.

but imagine you were there. you could no more stand by an injustice. no human could live like that. (a decent human that is)

all we can do, is use the lessons of the past and learn from them in the future. to learn from the errors and build on the successes

what did the Warsaw Uprising achieve?

your the type of person that says 'the end of the world is today!'

you only need to be right once!

i saw again, re the uprising (as you seemed content to repeat yourself rather than discuss further points)

its all very well in hindsight - if they knew then what we know now, they may have done it differently (may - as its moot point)
daffy   
19 Apr 2007
Work / Teaching English/CELTA at the IH, Krakow [13]

well the international house in wroclaw was very good. and they are a very present and visible organisation throughout the world
daffy   
22 Apr 2007
USA, Canada / CULTURE SHOCK! (of my Polish finance who visited the US) [210]

hehe culture shock indeed!

i cant understand why most people stop at the red man at a pedestrian crossing when there is NO TRAFFIC!!! and push and shove then in the supermarkets!!!

weird eh?!
daffy   
22 Apr 2007
USA, Canada / CULTURE SHOCK! (of my Polish finance who visited the US) [210]

no one is friendly and there is no hope, only vodka

well there IS vodka, but i know your taking the p1ss. I love the family values in Poland and find my many friends there are great! but to paraphrase pulp fiction 'it's the little things, i mean they got the same **** we got here but its just different'

we all grow up in our own society and WILL of course notice these little things from another society. I for one, find it fascinating.

Next
daffy   
22 Apr 2007
USA, Canada / CULTURE SHOCK! (of my Polish finance who visited the US) [210]

Did i miss the general thrust of this thread then D? I thought that was an accurate summary.

i havent said you have or have not. are you saying you werent being a little tongue in cheek?

Thanks K for the reminder, i'd forgotten.

Poland is a big bad backwater where crime is rife, no one is friendly and there is no hope, only vodka.

daffy   
22 Apr 2007
Travel / Photos from Poland [258]

can we do a selections of photos from poland please

yes, it would be most welcome change :)