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johnny reb   
19 Jan 2015
Law / USD shooting up so high for PLN [76]

i would be surprised if it stays at this rate for very long.

lol how long you think?I will be in poland now in january hope it stays same or goes up:) thx for the advice though:)

I see the $ hit 3.74 today.
When will you be going to Poland this month Pigsy ?
johnny reb   
19 Jan 2015
Real Estate / Swiss Francs Mortgages in Poland [71]

So US law and websites is a complete waste of time, all it can tell you is what you can or cannot do depending on the country or state you are in.

Then I wouldn't think it would be a waste of time if it could tell you such.
johnny reb   
18 Jan 2015
Real Estate / Swiss Francs Mortgages in Poland [71]

Yeah I goggled that article too.
They were saying that it was a wash and for Poland not to worry.
ftalphaville.ft.com/2015/01/15/2091082/stop-worrying-about-swiss-franc-mortgages-in-poland
johnny reb   
18 Jan 2015
Real Estate / Swiss Francs Mortgages in Poland [71]

Not quite the same scenario but you may get some idea's on how to cut your losses

Dont waste your time looking at US sites as the information is worthless

How authorative weeg.

Anybody struggling move to the UK for 6 months then declare bankruptcy

Oh, kind of like what people did with Freddie May so the U.S. sites information wasn't so worthless.

Feeling really stuck so wondered if anyone has been through the same situation or had resolved it. Any practical experience would be much appreciated.

The only difference is that I think it is seven years to get a clean record again in the U.S.
So may the laws be different, some of the options/idea's are the same as you can see.
johnny reb   
17 Jan 2015
Real Estate / Swiss Francs Mortgages in Poland [71]

Sure google freddie max.
bing.com/search?q=freddie+may+foreclousers&form=PRUSML&mkt=en-us&refig=0a3796cca5dd4e5592dafc7f3c2720d1&pq=null&sc=0-0&sp=-1&qs=n&sk=

Not quite the same scenario but you may get some idea's on how to cut your losses.
The banks DON'T want the property back, they want to collect the interest on it.
There soon will be much realestate for sale cheap in Poland just like America.
johnny reb   
17 Jan 2015
Real Estate / Swiss Francs Mortgages in Poland [71]

Anyone else suffering with the Swiss Franc issue ?

Not much chance for cheer in Poland where more than 1.5 million are exposed
to higher interest repayments on Swiss loans.
johnny reb   
14 Jan 2015
Life / Should I expect racism as a 'black' woman in Poland [149]

I'd imagine that that would a Canadian who has one Polish parent and one parent from somewhere in the Caribbean.

So that would make her a mixed Canadian ?
A mixed Canadian should not fear racism anywhere in the world short of a Muslim country.

Water has no enemy.

It doesn't have any friends either. Almost all of us (in this country at least) take a dump onto water every single day, and that is not what one does to one's friends.

However fish do their 'deed' in it too and that IS what one does quite often with his/her best friend so that is another much nicer visual. :-)

Should I be concerned?

NO !
johnny reb   
14 Jan 2015
Life / Should I expect racism as a 'black' woman in Poland [149]

I'm a Polish/Caribbean Canadian girl

I am confused on that one. Could you be more specific ?

My concern is that I might experience some hardship due to racism.

Since you are black you should have nothing to fear of experiencing becoming a racist as only white people are racists.

I wear my hair in a big afro.

The days that was intimidating are long over, now it is just out of style.
When in Rome, do as Romans do.
That is what I tell my black friends from the hood when they come to visit the mostly white area that I live in.
Pull up your pants, turn your hat around, cover the vulgar ink and leave the hood slang at home.
Speak proper English so you are understood.
Have eye contact with a smile and if they use adult language don't get angry because you think they are flaunting their superiority.
You can't DEMAND repect, you have to earn it.
Act as a guest in any foreign place having manners and respect and you will get the same in return.
I still am puzzled to what a Polish/Caribbean Canadian is though ??????
johnny reb   
12 Jan 2015
Life / What should parents and schools in Poland do to discipline flippant children? [16]

It's it me or does this guy just want to argue to go off thread ?
He follows me around this Forum like a lost puppy.

and thats when the belt comes out.........or worse..

Then you should be arrested Boy.

my little girl was told last week at school that she couldn't go to the toilet and that she shouldn't be a baby, she has a bladder infection and came home with wet knickers,

What an incompetent parent not letting the teacher know this in advance.
Why would a parent shame his child that way in front of her whole class.
You may as well have spanked her instead of the life long shame that you caused her.
You are the one that should be punished with a good boot in the butt.
Now for the love of the Polish Forum can we get back on thread and STAY on thread.
Case in point:
How many times do you have to be told this ?
See how the lack of a good crack on the b-hind when you were about two years old
might have helped developed your listening skills to have some manners and respect.
johnny reb   
12 Jan 2015
Life / What should parents and schools in Poland do to discipline flippant children? [16]

If a teacher lays a fcuking hand on my little girl they'll feel my hand.

Isn't that an oxymoron ? LOL

Smacking advocates are from the stone ages.

.......you old knuckle dragger you.

First thank you DominicB as I got you mixed up with Shaman.
Thank you for reposting it.
And thank you Shaman for your explaination.
Now let's quit sensationalizing with the word smack with the word spank.
I don't mean smack in the face, I mean a spank on the butt to get a kids attention.
I firmly believe after five or six years old it's to late to spank a kid on the butt.
If they haven't been taught by then it's to late.
And when doing so you only use the palm of your hand, not a stick, not a belt, not a paddle.
Does that help clarify my meaning of spanking a child ?
Even with the dangerously uninformed liberals ruining our schools most of my family and friends
still spank at home.
johnny reb   
12 Jan 2015
Life / What should parents and schools in Poland do to discipline flippant children? [16]

quote by the Reb:

Shaman did this happen in Poland ?
I am trying to find out Polish views on discipline

Good grief Shaman, your first post was one of the best posts that I have ever read on the Polish Forum
yet it got deleted for SOME ODD REASON.
Your second one got to stay. Hmmmm
Maybe because you agreed with me that a swat on the butt never hurt anyone. (Besides their feelings)
Your post balanced the opinions out FROM POLISH PEOPLE here.
Now the thread reads very bias in favor of no swats on the butt.
I wonder what the moderator who deleted your post views are on the subject ? Urg !
Everyone else I want to thank for your opinions.
I see that the laws are similiar to the ones in America.
johnny reb   
11 Jan 2015
Life / What should parents and schools in Poland do to discipline flippant children? [16]

Do parents & public schools believe in corporal punishment in Poland.
What are the laws in Poland regarding spanking a child.
What would you do to discipline a child ?

Talking, explanations using examples, reasoning Right, that works well with a three year old.
The old reap what you sow works pretty good tooRight, that works well with a five year old
GroundingSeriously......hahahaha
Abstinence of things which they will missPAleeeeeez
Maybe fear tactics without the physical punishmentEven a dog can figure that out after three times
The old fashion way worked (a good crack on the B-hind gets their attention), your way is obviously failing. Just look what it has created.

No no Billy, don't do that again or you won't get dessert. Right, that is a powerful incentive.
Kids that can't balance a checkbook or spell not to mention INSTANT gradification and that we are all winners. Pffffft
When they get out on their own they can't cope with reality or support themselves so they move back into daddy & mommy's basement.

And when mommy & daddy die or throw them out they have to go on welfare because they have been hani capped by stupidity.
It's when Liberals took God out of the schools is when this bullock all started. 'Spare the rod spoil the child.'
You know the definition of an atheist ? "Anyone that does not believe in Wroclaw Boy."
johnny reb   
10 Jan 2015
USA, Canada / Polish Restaurants in Southwest Florida (Sarasota, Tampa, Venice, Englewood, Ft. Meyers) [8]

Understand that most of the people that live in that area are old people and their parents.
It is a retirement area.
Even though old people have their social security, life insirance policies from their late mate, pensions, ect.
for some reason (old school) pinch a nickle so tight it makes the buffalo fart.
They like the all you can eat buffets for $6.99.
An authentic Polish restaurant uses fresh ingredience which are expensive. ie: real butter ect.
The buffets use cheap processed foods.
Good food is not cheap and cheap food is not good.
johnny reb   
10 Jan 2015
Work / Thinking of working or investing in Poland (Think AGAIN!) Experience and attitude of British toward Poland. [80]

quote by LodzLand:

I personally DID NOT come to POLAND, I am trapped in here!

So you didn't come to Poland physically but are trapped here mentally ?
quote by rozumiemnic:

"sexpit" LOL I wish
Mate, admit it, you got with a Polish woman because British women saw right through you.
Then you thought you could go to her country and be a hit, but you failed.

That is the best explaination I have read yet.
My guess would be if the truth be known is: you came from Australia because you were transparent to Australian women and developed an inferiority complex even though you had some cash to flash.

So after hearing the stories of desperation of young Polish girls you came to Poland to be a huge hit.
You then proceeded to get a Polish girl pregnant and pi$$ed your inheritance away trying to keep your image up as a high tech IT guy.

Once reality set, as you said, "my hands are tied - I am trapped".
The quick fix for your pretentious image came to an abrupt hault when the money ran out.
You don't want to go back home broke with an image of failure because of your bad choices.
So now you are playing your last straw called the 'blame game'. It's Polands fault as you stated.
Best you lower your standards of your pseudo image and take any job you can get to support your family the best you can.
Game Over !
johnny reb   
10 Jan 2015
Love / Turkish girl & Polish guy marriage. Will his parents ever accept me as a non Christian female? [42]

quote by PT2014

As far as I know, a Christian guy can marry a non Christian girl.

Quote by Englishman

Your boyfriend will be doing nothing against his religion by marrying you.

Does not Islam not believe in Jesus Christ as God ?
Does not Catholicism believe in the trinity ?
2 Corinthians 6:14.............."Do not be yoked together with unbelievers."
johnny reb   
10 Jan 2015
Work / Thinking of working or investing in Poland (Think AGAIN!) Experience and attitude of British toward Poland. [80]

so you agree that teaching English is a menial job

No, I don't agree with that.
Teaching English correctly takes a special kind of person IMO.
Harry taught me that as it takes a very knowledgable person to understand teaching skills, phonics, patience, knowing
PROPER English, ect.
What I was referring to was when LodzL admitted that his degree was out dated,

After two years its now invalidity so Poland has wrecked my career in IT as you know in technology changes happen so fast as to loose two year is to kill your career totally

(So, Poland wrecked your career the way you see it ?)
yet still refuses to contribute to the family pocketbook as his wife supports him,

No sh*t, can you blame her !
I wouldn't blame her if she snapped and beat you like a borrowed mule !
He won't "lower" himself to take a "menial job

I am not coming to clean your toilet,

because he doesn't want to

I don't want STAIN on my resume...

even though it is out dated by two years.

He is like me HANDS TIED!

Tied to what, your dead a$$ !

Oh my aching a$$......what a self pity party daddy all because "it's Polands fault."

One thing about the Brits is Polish get jobs in the UK, They don't have a complex or issue about it, ask the 1 million plus there, If you can cut it, you get the job.

Then take your own advise Pal. You have a huge complex and many issues because you didn't make it in IT, spent the family inheritence, refuse to work, so go get a job cleaning toilets instead of acting like a crop failure.

Crying about it ain't gonna fix it.
Time to man up son.
johnny reb   
9 Jan 2015
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2818]

and you cannot carry concealed weapon in any other state other then the state that issued you a permit

Not true pigsy, most states honor my C.C.W. (Carry & Conceal Weapon) I can carry in almost all states legally.

I have a permit

You do not have a C.C.W. permit. All you have is a permit to own. Big difference.

.It can be only carried in person unloaded when im going to the range or target practising at an designated area

Yup and I can carry mine loaded just about anywhere I want to. In my truck, in public, under my jacket, not
you however, you would go to jail.
In fact in my state, like many, if it is not concealed you can carry it openly without a permit.

Then why do you even own one?

Because the second ammendment of the Constitution of the United States of America says that I can.
Now AGAIN.....Please quit hijacking these threads before they get closed again.
(Constructive criticism)
Go read the P.Forum rules pigsy about hijacking a thread.

Gun ownership is good for Poland in case invasions happen again - as they have so many times.

After what just happened in Ukraine there is no doubt that the Polish people would support such legislation of private gun ownership.
This is why no country has ever tried to set foot on American soil.
80 million people with guns that practice regularly.
If Poland knew the statistics about gun ownership in the U.S.A. they might better understand the propaganda the liberals try to feed them about the murder rate in America.

The United States is 3rd in Murders throughout the World.
But if you take out just 4 cities: Chicago, Detroit, Washington DC and New Orleans , the United States is 4th from the bottom, in the entire world, for Murders.

These 4 Cities also have the toughest Gun Control Laws in the U.S.
ALL 4 of these cities are controlled by Liberal Democrats.
It would be absurd to draw any conclusions from this data - right?
A law abiding gun owner doesn't murder people.
No doubt that the people of Poland would support such legislation for private gun ownership.

I think like most normal people we have no use for guns.

If you ever need the use of a gun and don't have one you will probably never need one again.
johnny reb   
9 Jan 2015
Work / Thinking of working or investing in Poland (Think AGAIN!) Experience and attitude of British toward Poland. [80]

I don't want STAIN on my resume... sorry if you wish to dirty your resume.. be my guest.

Would you like some cheese with your whine ?
I have been following this thread LodzLand and have drawn this conclusion.
You feel that you are to pretty to work a meanial job.
You put your wife to work at one but you refuse to take one for many limp reasons.
If you did take one you wouldn't have to put it on your spotless resume.
Maybe the big inheritance you got gave you this self inflictive sanctimoniousness attitude.
No wonder no one will hire you.
Have you ever looked at it that way ?
johnny reb   
9 Jan 2015
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2818]

Poland in particular, people simply don't need a gun because almost nobody else has one. I do not fear being robbed or burgled by a gunman

Good points Roger.
I have a permit to carry one almost anywhere I want. Do I ? NO
Example, if someone robbed me or burglerized my home I WOULD NOT take my gun out from under my jacket.
I have been trained that the ONLY time you pull one out on someone is when you are going to use it.
A few hundred dollars or road rage is no reason to kill someone. Take it, my insurance will cover it.
They are not to be brandished to threaten someone with. You pull it, use it.
Now if someone was raping my wife, hurting my child or threatening my life, different story.
Otherwise like you said Roger,

to keep at home

Strictly home defense where I have no other place to retreat.
The gang bangers do not have a license to carry or even own a gun however they all have one.
The liberal media doesn't promote the stories about the good guys who shoot the bad guys first.
I just want the Polish people to understand the whole picture and not just the one the liberal manipulating media paints.
Thank you for sharing Roger as I have never been to Poland (yet) so that is why it seems so strange to me.
johnny reb   
9 Jan 2015
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2818]

Well I am sure you know where I am going with this....

No but let's tell Poland about Chicago where gun ownership is illegal for example. (ha, google that)
They have 20 to 30 shootings EVERY WEEK END year around. Mostly with black people involved.
50 to 60 around the 4th of July holiday.
Does that statistic represent the rest of America fairly ? Hell no ! That is just one section of an American city.
But that is not what the Polish people hear by the liberal manipulated media as they paint a picture
of America that is very bias.
O.k., time to let others in on this as the market is about to open here and I have to get to work.
johnny reb   
9 Jan 2015
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2818]

so what are you saying ? that this doesn't count?

Sure it counts roz but European's liberal media manipulate the whole picture as America has all
these killins with guns. True BUT 90% of them happen in just three cities and most of those are done
by blacks on white or blacks on blacks. Paint the whole picture so people know it is unfair to say that
all of America is full of gun killers.

If you want to blind us with statistics and facts, do your own research!

You are the one in doubt, not me, so don't delegate your work to me.
johnny reb   
9 Jan 2015
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2818]

Not if you look at comparable countries it doesn't at all, for instance European and developed countires.

Really, then let's go the other way then......how many people got shot say in Montana last year where guns are legal to own compared with how many people got shot in England where guns are illegal to own ?

I think if you did some research you may surprise yourself. (anyone want to google that ?)
Bad people will ALWAYS have access to guns and will kill good and bad people with them.
Good people should be able to defend themselves against these bad people with a gun as you would be a fool to take a knife to a gun fight or wait twenty minutes for the police to show up to protect you.

The police carry guns to protect themselves, not you or me.
johnny reb   
9 Jan 2015
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2818]

compared with the US where gun crime/shootings happen on nearly a daily basis...

Yes, IN THREE MAJOR CITIES by mostly black people. No racism here as statisics speak for themselves.
Take away those three major cities and shootings are no higher then most other countries.

To suggest that Poles would want guns if only they were educated by Americans is an insult.

Let's turn that around Roger, to suggest what Poles want, since you are a Brit, is an insult.
johnny reb   
9 Jan 2015
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2818]

French cops are armed and always have been.

Well the one on the news that got his brains splattered all over the sidewalk didn't have one did he ?

To suggest that Poles would want guns if only they were educated by Americans is an insult.

You would be insulted by anyone that disagree's with you Roger.
johnny reb   
9 Jan 2015
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2818]

Why was the thread, The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? closed ?
After watching an unarmed European police officer get executed in cold blood because he didn't have a gun
to defend himself might change some minds on the issue.
By opening this thread the Polish people may be educated on what the liberal media manipulaton has done to
not only Poland but all of Europe.

Re-opened. But an off-topic discussion may be closed again soon if not related enough to Poland.
johnny reb   
8 Jan 2015
Law / USD shooting up so high for PLN [76]

China was not party to the Kyoto reduction agreement.

It shows as their air pollution is off the scale and the ground water is unfit to drink.

No the Euro is f@ucked in 2015

I beg to differ as the UK's economy is on a very very thin string also.
The Euro is at a nine year low while the U.S. dollar is at a nine year high.

the UK has a free floating currency and will be one of Europe's best performers in 2015

Europe's best performer maybe which isn't saying much as bad as Europe is hurting.
Most major currencies are floating currencies. So what is your point ?
A free floating currancy is a currency whose value is determined by the free market.
The value of a floating currency changes constantly depending on the supply and demand for that currency
as well as the amount of the currency held in foreign reserves.
However, floating exchange rates tend to be more volatile depending on the particular currency.
A floating currency may undergo currency appreciation or currency depreciation depending on market fluctuations.
I really don't think there will be any big demand for the GBP in 2015.

I also believe Poland is in deep trouble relying on US FDI increasing from 2016 as EU borders
are drawn in black pen.

Yeah like those black pen borders are just that. If Poland didn't rely on the U.S. Federal Defense Industry then who
would they rely on that would be capable of meeting their needs ? England ? Russia ? the Chi-coms ?
I predict that you will see the Euro drop as low as 106 in 2015 which won't be good for the zloty either.
johnny reb   
8 Jan 2015
Law / Any good business ideas - what Poland needs? [114]

Is there a need for storage units in Poland ?
Once they are erected and made secure there is no maintenance
to speak of unless you have heated ones.
No utilities besides electricity for security lighting and camera's.
Yearly taxes and insurance of course.
No full time employee's to deal with either.
No food spoilage or health inspectors to deal with.
Seems permits and codes to erect them would be a lot less hassle
then occupied buildings. (No kitchen or bathrooms)
Say 48 cold storage units that rents out for $100 a month would give
you $57,000 a year income without dealing with plugged toilets.
I would expect taxes would be low on them also.
Keep them dry and have lots of security camera's.
Start out with 12 and let them pay for themselves.
Then make sure to have room to expand with another12 units with
your profits.
I have my cup of coffee and sitting down to read what a stupid idea
this is because.................lol.
They have made me a modest supplemental income here in the States
with very little stress.
johnny reb   
7 Jan 2015
Work / Suggestions for starting a business in Poland ( I have 50/60,000 USD ) [59]

I do apologize to you sir.
As you can see I was asking those things as questions to you.
I am surely not an expert on how things work in Poland.
That's why I was asking.
Sorry you are so sensative as I meant no disrespect to you.

Architecs are for people with lots of money and few brains.

Let me rephrase that:
"Architecs in America are for people with lots of money and few brains."
That's because you can build your own home or put an addition on yourself without
hiring a architec simply by getting a home owners permit.
Even though I still highly doubt $60k would be enough to buy/build a 50 bed hostel that
would pass inspection.
Again, my sincere apology for upsetting you.
Thank you for your expertness.