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	A good cobbler and bespoke tailor in southeastern Poland? 7 - @cms Thanks :)... LifeSlein Jinn - 10 Jan 2014 Paladine - 7 Feb 2017
	Water from wells in Warsaw - Safe to drink? 24 - @turbocat8 Generally, Powsin and Kabaty are two areas the same forest-recreation complex. Therefore is true, what I wrote... Lifevndunne - 6 May 2011 WulfrunianbBoy - 4 Feb 2017
	Smokers in Kraków, Poland - News Flash, Smoking is disgusting & Gross! 4 - Screwing around with multiple men are an even bigger risk, gal. HPV 16 can progress from nothing, ... Lifesuperuser1999 - 20 Nov 2014 Bejma - 29 Jan 2017
	English Speaking Doctors (Psychiatrist) in Poland? 14 - Your English is excellent! Only curious as to in which English-speaking countries you've worked, apart from the UK.... Lifeswissi - 19 Jul 2013 Lyzko - 28 Jan 2017
	Polish music books / sheet notes 5 - Merged: Sheet music to Ada's Kujawiak #3. Can anyone help? Hi. I'm in need of the sheet... LifeTekla25 - 29 Mar 2012 drsqueez - 28 Jan 2017
	Polish traditions or customs of shaving baby's hair 4 - There doesn't seem to be any such tradition of shaving babies in Polish culture. I'm wondering where the OP... Lifebeaumont2015 - 26 Jan 2017 Atch - 26 Jan 2017
	The Polish Mustache: Facial Hair Past Its Prime 5 - Moustaches are never "in" and never "out". They just are and always have been. Shaved heads, on... Lifejasondmzk - 21 Feb 2013 Bejma - 18 Jan 2017
	Woman born 1985 in Czarny Dunajec, Poland looking for biological mother 2 - The closest to the Czarny Dunajec seems to be this one in Zakopane: domydziecka.org/placowka,207.html Looks like... LifeKasia leja - 11 Jan 2017 Looker - 11 Jan 2017
	Up-to-date prices for Driving Lessons in English in Warsaw? 5 - I just passed the test (on the first attempt!) and can happily recommend GAZeLka - the best choice I... Lifeedwardmulhern - 4 Jan 2014 jun92 - 11 Jan 2017
	Pomeranian/Fluffy Dogs - where to buy in Poland? 6 - cantravieso.com/... Lifelivinginwroclaw - 9 Jan 2017 After2020 - 9 Jan 2017
	Disco Polo - No No No No No! 2 3 4 95 - sorry for posting in the wrong thread. I must have clicked wrong :( Could someone from the admins move... Lifeosiol - 10 Feb 2008 DutchGuy - 7 Jan 2017
	Where to purchase reasonably cost Eye Contact lens Cleaner/Solution in Poland?? 6 - Try the internet and find out the shops who sell them.... Lifem1che11e - 4 Jul 2011 terri - 7 Jan 2017
	Know any Polish English bilingual childrens toys? 11 - My daughters half polish and her dad's always at work I'm learning to speak it but I want my... LifeZosiu - 9 Jun 2010 RaiiyeeRaiiyee - 6 Jan 2017
	Polish Doctors refuse to take European Health Insurance Card 8 - If you are a visitor - i.e. are on holiday in Poland: 1. Any private doctor will see... LifeSickman - 3 Jan 2017 terri - 3 Jan 2017
	Would love to move to Poland 13 - I'm originally from the UK, moved here in Oct '15.... LifeSerb5672 - 30 Dec 2016 WhirlwindTobias - 31 Dec 2016
	Hey Everyone, Require Smartphone Buying Guidance in Warsaw. 2 - I know if you have a I phone you can change out your SIM card in Poland . I... Liferajnikant_gamit - 29 Dec 2016 jkmini - 31 Dec 2016
	The custom of kneeling to say grace for a meal in Poland 3 - Wow! had no idea. Thank you.... Lifeselma - 22 Dec 2016 selma - 23 Dec 2016
	European Capital of Culture 2016: Which Polish city do you wish to win? 2 42 - Merged: Best Emerging Polish Artists of 2016 Merry Xmas and a happy new year to you all.... LifeSebastian - 14 May 2011 jacekkaminski91 - 22 Dec 2016
	Are there January Sales in Poland? 7 - @Schmiznurf Same question but PS4 is what I'm seeking :)... LifeSchmiznurf - 28 Dec 2015 jacekkaminski91 - 22 Dec 2016
	Important Poland etiquette question: bite of the herring first, then a shot, or shot first, then a herring? 22 - I had to look this up again. Vodka first, herring next. No breath inbetween. ;) Na zdrowie!... Lifef stop - 21 Nov 2014 f stop - 20 Dec 2016
	New to Poland (Bydgoszcz) - cost of living there 2 46 - You mean 12ooo? Everything above 6ooo netto is enough.... Lifefabiand_88 - 4 Apr 2013 peter_olsztyn - 19 Dec 2016
	Libraries in Poland 20 - Another links: biblioteka.stalowawola.pl/index.php/wypoyczenia-midzybiblioteczne "Materials brought from other libraries can be made available only in the Main Reading... Lifexanxibar - 25 Jan 2011 Paulina - 11 Dec 2016
	If you are Polish abroad or of Polish descent, do you celebrate St. Nicholas day? 2 33 - There is a difference between genuine culture and the artificially manufactured pop culture created in corporate boardrooms and... LifeMarysienka - 5 Dec 2012 Polonius3 - 6 Dec 2016
	Kissing on the cheek in Poland. Lips for lovers only? 2 39 - Kiss on the lips is not normal. We do 1 kiss on each cheek... LifePolonius3 - 4 Jun 2010 nothanks - 4 Dec 2016
	Moving to Poland - how to go about it? 6 - You have to declare it but there's no tax to pay on it. If you don't declare it,... LifeScottypippins - 30 Jan 2012 Harry - 3 Dec 2016
	How to win Świąteczny kalendarz 0371? 2 - I scratched box 25 though. lotto.pl/zdrapki/lista/swiateczny-kalendarz-0371 lotto.pl/sites/default/files/pdf/zdrapki/regulamin-353.pdf... Lifelottery buyer - 3 Dec 2016 lottery buyer - 3 Dec 2016
	New to Warsaw - Looking for Gigs, Local Live Music, Festivals etc! 7 - Merged: Folk Music Live:- Warsaw Anyone know of any folk music venues in Warsaw. I will be... Lifeukcoder - 20 Mar 2013 folkmusic - 29 Nov 2016
	Acknowledging apologies in Poland 3 - To me apologies in this situation would be akin to small talk, and as we know Poles are really... Lifesadzonka - 23 Nov 2016 terri - 23 Nov 2016
	Swimming pool/swimspa manufacturers in Poland, private pool regulations, lakes safety 5 - I'd definitely do a swim test before purchasing a swimspa (unless it has certain dimensions, I won't be able... LifeNajade - 15 Aug 2016 Najade - 23 Nov 2016
	Price check: iPhone 3G in Poland 9 - iPhone 5 se... Lifematthew12345 - 7 Apr 2011 Richie47 - 18 Nov 2016
	Health care services in Poland (Wroclaw) - Queues and doctors availablility 5 - Not only in Wroclaw we can find excellent medical care. Also in Warsaw there are available places like... Lifebnrrv0 - 13 Apr 2011 Laluna89 - 17 Nov 2016
	Is wizja.tv a free service for watching Polish channels or what? 10 - Thank You Kindly.... LifeSimon1 - 8 Nov 2016 Simon1 - 10 Nov 2016
	Marks & Spencer getting expensive in Poland 11 - Closure of M&S in Poland has nothing to do with PiS.... Lifesobieski - 12 Jul 2013 Ironside - 9 Nov 2016
	How to adopt a cat in Warsaw? 3 - Thank you Peter.... Lifekyrsapl - 8 Nov 2016 kyrsapl - 8 Nov 2016
	What don't you like about Poland or Polish People? 2 3 4 117 - More like you have a problem coming clean with it for some reason. ????. Once it is established... LifeAdrianK9 - 24 Feb 2016 johnny reb - 4 Nov 2016
	About Poland - famous subjects Polish people like? 6 - If not one rose or twenty one he should't be.... Lifeaziz897 - 10 Apr 2016 peter_olsztyn - 3 Nov 2016
	Is Poland a safe country for people of color? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 241 - And such descriptives in your view are conducive to meaningful discussion. If all you produce are insults, invectives... LifePrzemos gurl - 26 Oct 2009 Polonius3 - 2 Nov 2016
	Thinking of moving to Janow Lubelski / Lublin 5 - Lublin I think it's close to Ukraine... Lifeniepolski - 14 Jun 2011 Anna Marchel - 1 Nov 2016
	Poland is safe to visit - "Daily Mail" 2 3 4 100 - @Czeslaw #1 The topic was in the very first post. No one has to comment on what was your... LifePolonius3 - 27 Apr 2016 NoToForeigners - 1 Nov 2016
	Poland Postcard Delivery Time? 4 - Merged: Unbelievably long delay.... I posted x4 postcards (from my Polish holiday) two weeks` ago in one... Lifececily11 - 30 Aug 2016 RogerChapman - 1 Nov 2016
	In Poland the saints come marching in on October 31st 2 - Yes, in many countries. The Spanish-speaking world has Day of the Dead, Britain has All Saints' Day, Germany even... LifePolonius3 - 31 Oct 2016 Lyzko - 31 Oct 2016
	Is Poland a poor country? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 578 - Poland is not a poor country. How did you get that idea? It is developing and catching other... Lifeslavia - 16 Feb 2012 Czeslaw #1 - 31 Oct 2016
	Poles eager to leave Poland 3 - My sister in law is leaving Poland a lot, on her three month, annual world tour. She must to... LifeAlbany NY - 30 Oct 2016 JoinedToPostShi - 30 Oct 2016
	How popular is Radio Maryja in Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 163 - During western European sanction and trade embargo on Serbia in 1993-1995 and during NATO attack on Serbia in 1999,... LifeTeffle - 24 Nov 2010 Crow - 27 Oct 2016
	Are there any suicide hotlines to call in Poland? 8 - Yes. Remember it's a permanent solution to a temporary crisis. Speak to someone.... LifeLimbo - 6 Sep 2014 jon357 - 23 Oct 2016
	Average Food Bill in Poland - Family of 4 7 - I agree with that as a base figure. It's possible to spend less (many have to) and it's... Lifeadamm19830 - 12 Oct 2016 jon357 - 13 Oct 2016
	Hepatitis C in Poland...please help. 2 59 - Here in Poland only people with a nasty cirrhosis can get a treatment, most are waiting for their turn... Lifev99 - 17 Apr 2008 Looker - 11 Oct 2016
	Polish Dance/Techno music 2 49 - Merged: Techno parties in Warsaw I'm going to be in Warsaw between 19-23 October, can anyone suggest... Lifetelefonitika - 30 Nov 2006 funkydella76 - 11 Oct 2016
	Checking 3G/4G coverage in Poland 3 - I had never thought of that, it's a really good, if time-consuming, idea! Personally I started on... Lifeadamm19830 - 10 Oct 2016 Cardno85 - 11 Oct 2016
	What is the Cheapest way to send money FROM POLAND to INDIA ? 23 - [moved from] Guys, I wonder do you know cheaper service to send money abroad Poland than me ? I... LifeSatyanam - 17 Jun 2010 smartyru - 10 Oct 2016
	Questions on unlocking a sim in Warsaw 10 - Sorry Jon - got straight on a plane and forgot to thank you - the guy was very good... Lifesobieski - 25 Feb 2014 cms - 9 Oct 2016
	Cheap Laundry places in Warsaw 7 - Avoid '5 á sec', they're expensive and not in my experience very good. There are decent drycleaners on both... Lifesri123 - 4 Jan 2015 jon357 - 2 Oct 2016
	Which is the best mobile network in Poland? 29 - Thanks for that information, I am flying to and from Krakow, but will only be there for two or... LifeNewinLodz - 11 Aug 2012 ukral - 20 Sep 2016
	Does anyone know of any animal welfare places in Poland? Help finding a dog. 11 - What about this one ? I've contacted several animal care organisations,newspapers ...but not a single response. Someone please help!... LifeJaf27 - 3 Jan 2015 worldfacts - 18 Sep 2016
	Thinking about moving to Poland in the future... how is life there? 17 - At 15 years old (If you are not a troll) there is much for you to conclude in Canada... Lifecacangale - 20 Nov 2015 dolnoslask - 17 Sep 2016
	× Who is poor in Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 720 - We have someway to go but onwards and upwards as they say. Today's government is helping the poor... LifeTetiana - 28 May 2011 dolnoslask - 15 Sep 2016
	Polish rock bands from the 70's and 80's. 16 - My husband loves Dzem but I'm not into them at all. I find them very derivative, as if they... LifeBuckethead82 - 17 Nov 2013 Atch - 15 Sep 2016
	A move to Poland - where to live? What city would you recommend? 2 32 - Cieszyn is only ten or fifteen miles from a major city, Ostrava, with half a million people. Whatever... LifeFrasier - 9 Sep 2016 DominicB - 12 Sep 2016
	Im a Black American Moving to Poland. Worried about adaptation. 2 47 - Don't do it. Seriously. It willl be the biggest mistake. Maybe the first year of stares - hopefully no... Lifenitajez - 7 Mar 2011 Heylet'sgo - 11 Sep 2016
	Where to find reputable house cleaner/ cleaning agency in Poland? 9 - I must correct my previous assumption about the pay rate for cleaning ladies. They charge at least 20 pln... Lifefraser - 30 Mar 2015 terri - 7 Sep 2016

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