Genealogy / Unanswered Polish names requests - anyone have information on the following? [21]


They were put together by someone else, I'm just finishing the task on their behalf and thanks to them for doing it. :)


True indeed. Some of them don't mean anything or have any known origin but others don't so if anyone has any information on any of the names it would be appreciated if they would write about it here.

UK, Ireland / Time for the Poles from the UK to go home [437]


I'm not under any illusions about the feelings of people regarding immigration and I also agree that immigration needs to be more tightly controlled. Foreign criminals should not be getting into this country or any other. Limits should be placed on how many immigrants can enter. However, his declaration of 95% is not backed up with evidence and as we all know, these stats come from on the street polls of less than 1000 people usually.


The good thing about my social circles is that we tend to be able to talk about any subject, including immigration. I have Scottish friends who'll bring up the problems with immigration and Polish friends who will agree with them. We also manage to have these conversation without descending into argument.

Your article from the Times shows research by MORI where 975 were asked. While it shows the opinions of 975 people of voting age it doesn't show accurately the views of the nation. Without knowing more about the people asked you can't take polls seriously (not just these immigration ones - any kind) and they will be variable depending on where you ask them. Like if I stand on my front street and ask fifty passers-by if they like sunbeds I'll get a different result than if I were to stand outside a tanning salon and ask the same question. The only way to get a true account is to ask every single person in Britain aged 18 or over.

I'm not saying people in the UK don't want immigration controls to change, I'm just saying these polls can be manipulated. That's all.

UK, Ireland / Time for the Poles from the UK to go home [437]


At a guess I'd say that percentage comes from about 100 people asked in a predominately BNP area. You can come up with any statistic you like if you ask a certain number of people in a specific area. Like I could go to Spain and ask 100 people in certain areas if they would like the British ex-pats to return home. In one area a high percentage would say yes and in another area a high percentage would say no. Easily manipulated are these statistics.


Speak for yourself. BTW what is your country?

Feedback / Editing time too short (5 minutes currently) [60]


Correct.


All I could really suggest there is to use the preview button to proof-read before you post.

I doubt the edit time will change but maybe if you speak nicely to Admin he'll change it. ;)

History / Polish Atlantis (pre-war Warsaw, Poland in pictures). [38]

Good pictures Sokrates and thanks for posting them.

I agree that Świętokrzyska Street has the look of 20's New York, probably because of the Prudential building.

Enjoyed look at the pics. :)

Love / How common is it for husbands in Poland to open their wife's mail ? [30]

Kojak333 if you're really that worried about it I'd suggest sending it to her place of employment if you're clear about her name, job title and department (especially if it's a big health care centre).

I imagine you'd be able to send it to her home without issue though.

Getting a friend involved might not be what your friend wants but if they're willing to help then that would be great but I wouldn't have them hand deliver it, that might be a bit much for your Mother. You'd also have to trust your friend to post it on once they received it.

Good luck.

Genealogy / The surname Celinski and resources for Galician roots [17]


Welcome back :)

If new posts are relevant to this thread then there's no need to start a new thread. Better to have all the information together.

News / Poland's fight against paedophilia [277]


Good question.

What are the stats in Poland regarding male and female sex offenders? Anyone know?


Possibly. The idea is their sex drive would be lowered though.

News / Poland's fight against paedophilia [277]

It's a bit like bolting the door after the horse has fled. However, it could stop repeat offenders.


You don't think it will help at all then?

News / Poland's fight against paedophilia [277]

Poland passes law to chemically castrate certain sex offenders

In the news today:


[news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8275236.stm]


Polskie Radio

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

Aha! Trying to make up the 66+ comment in the other thread...we saw that... :D



What a quick year. Can't believe it's been a year so fast. Time flies...

USA, Canada / What do you think about NM (New Mexico) state? [40]

The chances of someone who has no interest in Poland or Polish people reading this thread are slim. People come to PF to read, learn, chat about Poland or Polish related subjects. If you like, I can take "Polish" out the title and put the thread in the off-topic lounge. That way anyone can chat about anything in New Mexico. Otherwise, to remain in the public forum, it must have a Polish theme.

Thanks.

USA, Canada / Where can I find Polish Festivals in Southern New England, USA? [22]


I couldn't find any. If you or any one else does hear of one please post it on PF. :)


Plenty. Try the FAQ and Feedback section, most things you'll find in there. :)

Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]

Mr Chopin, thanks for sharing. The tastebuds in PD Manor are going overtime. Although they may have to wait a bit before the fantasy is fulfilled.

I'm interested to know if anyone would write about Polish food for the ongoing competition because I am sure there any people who know more about cooking for occasion like weddings, funerals etc or just cooking in general. :)

Travel / Live Music / Festival in Warsaw? [26]

Yeah that's a bit strange that she isn't going to anywhere else in the UK.

I'll miss her singing that Ella Elle la song though, it's great. Although I know there's another reason the males might want to see her ;)

Warsaw is not her only date in Poland...

Friday June 19, 2009
Location: Kadzielnia Amfitheatre - Kielce
Time: 22:00

and

Saturday June 20, 2009
Location: City Market Square - Pleszew
Time: 21:30

Enjoy! :D

Maybe she'll sing this too:

Travel / Live Music / Festival in Warsaw? [26]


Although strictly not Warsaw, she's in Edinburgh tomorrow night and I can't go! It will be a good night as it will be in Warsaw! :D

Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]

Cheers for that Lir. :)

I only use recipes when starting off something new. After the first time I don't bother with them. Same with weighing, first time weigh, after that don't bother. ;)

Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]

Yes the pictures are great but I could do with a written recipe with measurements in it, not that I really like following a recipe but when I make something the first time it's always handy... :)

Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]

This thread makes me hungry! ;)

Mr Chopin, do you have a recipe for kopytka with proper measurements?

Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]

Good job Fred (multi-talented ;)

I am now hungry and will have to raid the cupboards...

Thanks for posting, they're great. :)

Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]

Ah they look nice enough. I'll have to get them from somewhere.


Oh yes that would be good. And the kopytka as well. And anything else that anybody happens to have. :)

Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]

I need to cook some Polish food soon and get some new pictures in here. Been doing a lot of cooking but not Polish.

A friend of mine was telling me tonight about nalesniki. I had never heard of it until he explained it. Anyone have any pictures of that?

UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]

Broxburn Scotland

If you live in or will be near Broxburn in Scotland on Friday the 1st of May you might want to drop into the Polish Picnic for Broxburn.

westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/majowka

Times: 3pm-10pm. Price: Free ;)

There will be a variety of activities throughout the day and a ceilidh in the evening with Polish and Scottish foods to sample. More info in the link above.

For those further north in Perth and surrounding areas:

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with Tasmin Little perform the work of Mieczyslaw Karlowicz on Friday 8th of May at 7.30 PM. Tickets vary in price and this will take place at Perth Concert Hall. Information can be found on

horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/2009/may/08/bbc-scottish-symphony-orchestra- 25802/]HorseCross

website

If you fancy an evening of Polish comedy then on Saturday 9th of May Ani Mru Mru & Smile perform at the Perth Concert Hall from 7.30pm. Tickets for that event are £16 (£14 for concessions). More information can again be found on the

horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/2009/may/09/ani-mru-mru-smile-35749/]HorseCr oss

website.

UK, Ireland / Polish Beer In The UK [98]

That must have set you back a fair price.

I'm trying to think of the other Polish beer in Tesco. Not Zyweic. Actually it might not have been Tesco, it might have been the Polish shop near my house. Anyway, I can't remember the name of the beer but I know that Tesco is stocking more and I know that my local Polish shop has a bigger range.

If anyone cares. ;)

UK, Ireland / Polish Beer In The UK [98]

I bought a bottle of wine in Peckhams recently it was £outrageous.


You can get them in Tesco here. Although the Okocim always seems to be sold out.

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]


Good stuff szarlotka ;)


Is this like Young Mr Grace?

Work / Salary expectations in Poland [373]


Wrong wording in the job advertisements?


I get free drinks in my local from the manager, who is only installed by the brewery. She's not Polish.

Incidentally, if anyone is giving away free drinks it should be docked from their pay. Or your friend didn't realise that?


See, that's just smart.

Language / I need advice - how long does it take to learn Polish? [70]

Everyone takes different lengths of time to learn so don't worry if you appear slower than someone else who is learning because you'll also be picking it up faster than another person.

It all depends on the amount of time you can give to learning each day, each week and how easy or difficult you are finding it. Some aspects of the language you may pick up straight away and others you may have great difficulty with. Don't worry about it. It will come.

It's good that you understand people when they speak slowly, it means you're not far away from understanding them when they speak quickly. :) Keep at it. :)

UK, Ireland / Polish Beer In The UK [98]

Cardno, take a look at this website and scroll down. I think it's the one you want. :)

Edit: Actually, it might not be the site you want but you might still find a nice beer. ;)