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Post by niewiem on May 31, 2008 18:00:50 GMT 1
gigi ---> I'm glad you are not shy  thanks, good luck is now indispensable for me  on Friday I had a very difficult test in British literature (the age of sensibility and Romanticism) and I hope I'll pass it ;] Bonobo --> hmmm it's very strange.. do you mean "the peace symbol" which is called in Polish "pacyfa" ( pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacyfa ? if yes.. I've never heard it's the Polish victory sign.. it's rather hippie symbol.. or satanic symbol .. or maybe you mean the national emblem of Poland - white eagle ? pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/God%C5%82o_Polski in comparison with American Seal of the President of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Seal_Of_The_President_Of_The_Unites_States_Of_America.svgIf so you are quite right our national emblem is a symbol of independence and sovereignty There are lots of differences which can amazed us locopolaco --> Czesc are you Polish? |
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Post by monka on May 31, 2008 18:02:29 GMT 1
aaaa it was me  as "niewiem" I forgot to log in sorry |
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Post by valpomike on Jul 4, 2008 19:40:13 GMT 1
I see we have many new to this group. Would you please tell us something on your selfs, like where you live, what kind of work you do, and do you have a family?
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Post by Bonobo on Jul 4, 2008 21:46:14 GMT 1
I see we have many new to this group. Would you please tell us something on your selfs, like where you live, what kind of work you do, and do you have a family? I am afraid not. They prefer to be ghost members....  |
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Post by gleite on Jul 20, 2008 2:03:44 GMT 1
Hey everyone.
I am studying the possibilities of living in Poland.
As everyone knows, we have to know everything about the country before we accept this new idea. I've researching the web, but still I have no answers to some questions... Anyway, would anyone help me, preferably someone that has passed through the same things...
- is food cheap or expensive? breakfast, lunch, meal and dinner (how much $?
- clothing, for the cold climate - cheap? how cold is it?
- transportation - international license ? renting car or buying? in krakow, is everything far or close (e.g. supermarket, bakery, fastfoods, malls)
- bank account (howtos)
- social security number (howtos)
- general expenses like entertainment (what is there to do?)
- rental ?
Well... Help me out.>!
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Post by Bonobo on Jul 20, 2008 20:36:44 GMT 1
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Post by glleite on Jul 20, 2008 21:56:27 GMT 1
Oops... sorry for not introducing myself and being unpolite...I am Guilherme, from Brazil and I work with IT and Telecommunications. Any way, I'd really appreciate some help from you guys... Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanksss again..!!
Well, Howtos are just like all steps to get something... like a FAQ ? (frequently asked questions)
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Post by Bonobo on Jul 20, 2008 22:37:53 GMT 1
Oops... sorry for not introducing myself and being unpolite... You weren`t impolite. Just a bit hasty.... It seems your moving to Poland is coming soon and you are running short of time... Hello, I am George. But call be Bonobo. Good you said about Brazil. It is important to know where sb comes from. E.g., you asked a question about food. I know from press articles that people in Brazil eat a lot of rice and don`t eat potatoes. So, is it right if I supply you with the price of rice instead of potatoes??? ;D |
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Post by gleite on Jul 21, 2008 23:12:28 GMT 1
yes
that would be alright
but I like potatoes as well
specially french fries...
tell me about clothing there
jacket, trousers
hats and gloves
let's talk about prices
I need to understand a bit of how your money works
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Post by jeanne on Jul 23, 2008 20:06:09 GMT 1
Well, Howtos are just like all steps to get something... like a FAQ ? (frequently asked questions) Hello Guilherme...Welcome to the forum! I just want to clarify for any non-native English speakers (Bonobo) what Howtos are: How to's explain "how to" do something! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by valpomike on Jul 23, 2008 20:08:58 GMT 1
It is great to see new people with new ideas, please post often.
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Post by gigi on Jul 24, 2008 19:47:05 GMT 1
I am Guilherme, from Brazil and I work with IT and Telecommunications. Oi, Guilherme! Welcome to the forum! |
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Post by gleite on Jul 24, 2008 22:25:44 GMT 1
hello there gigi thankssss for greeting me.... |
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Post by pjotr on Aug 14, 2008 21:32:43 GMT 1
Hi Folks,
I am Pieter from Holland, the city of Arnhem. My interests are history, art history, painting, photography, art & culture, media, cinema, foreign affairs, Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East. My core interests are Poland and Russia. Next to that I am very fond of the Czech republic, Prague (the city of Franz Kafka) and Southern-Bohemia (České Budějovice), Budapest, Krakow, Berlin and New York.
The Post-communist (young) Polish generation fascinates mee, because they are very cosmopolitan and English speaking.
I am very positive about present day Poland and Poland in the future, in the sense that Poland develops itself financial-economically, social-cultural, geo-political, scientifically, intellectual and militairy. Poland has gained a position in Central-Europe, in Europe as a whole (via it's representation in the EU parlaiment, Brussels bureaucracy, European Commission -Danuta Hübner-) and in the NATO organisation.
Poland is a memory from my childhood in the seventees and teenage years in the eightees.
Pieter
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Post by gigi on Aug 14, 2008 21:42:02 GMT 1
Hi Pieter, Welcome to the forum! I have read through many of your posts in the other forum. I anticipate that you will initiate some interesting discussions here! |
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Post by valpomike on Aug 16, 2008 14:29:59 GMT 1
Please,
All you new people sign in, and tell us something on your selfs.
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Post by skydragon on Aug 23, 2008 5:54:28 GMT 1
Hi, I'm new here. Have no idea how this works  but getting the hang of it. I hope..... Born in the US out of Polish parents. Speak both languages fluently. I hope to contribute and have some fun! Thanks!  |
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Post by jeanne on Aug 23, 2008 11:14:18 GMT 1
Hi, I'm new here. Have no idea how this works but getting the hang of it. I hope..... Born in the US out of Polish parents. Speak both languages fluently. I hope to contribute and have some fun! Thanks! Hi skydragon, Thanks for joining us, and Welcome! You'll feel at home here in no time at all. You are fortunate to be fluent in both English and Polish. There are some of us (me) who would love to speak Polish and struggle to pick up simply the basics! |
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Post by gigi on Aug 23, 2008 14:13:44 GMT 1
Hi, I'm new here. Have no idea how this works but getting the hang of it. I hope..... Hi skydragon, Welcome to the forum! I also envy your ability to speak both languages. I have been practicing Polish over the last 3 months, and I agree with jeanne that it is a bit of a struggle to learn. But it is a beautiful language, and I hope to learn more. Occasionally I try to do so in the forum, which is probably a good source of humor for everyone. I'm looking forward to hearing more from you. You will have an interesting perspective to add, being first generation American. Can I ask which part of Poland your parents are from and when they came to the U.S.? We definitely are a source of fun! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by skydragon on Aug 23, 2008 16:21:05 GMT 1
Thanks for the warm welcome.
My mother is from Warsaw and father from Sosnowiec. They were displaced after the war. My grandfather was a pilot and worked with the American forces to free Poland.
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Post by valpomike on Aug 23, 2008 16:41:18 GMT 1
Post many things, and ask many questions, we are all glad you are here, and we will all learn from you.
Mike
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Post by jeanne on Aug 23, 2008 19:57:44 GMT 1
My grandfather was a pilot and worked with the American forces to free Poland. How interesting! If you'd like to share more, we'd love to read it! |
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Post by nancym on Oct 27, 2008 0:10:55 GMT 1
Hi Everyone,
I just joined (finally) ... I was NancyM on "the other forum" (some things do not change) ... I hope this forum is about Polish culture and not politics!
Nice to see some familiar names.
I am into genealogy (http://polishorigins.com/forum/index.php) and natural history.
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Post by grammyk on Oct 27, 2008 0:19:34 GMT 1
Hi Everyone, I just joined (finally) ... I was NancyM on "the other forum" (some things do not change) ... I hope this forum is about Polish culture and not politics! Nice to see some familiar names. I am into genealogy (http://polishorigins.com/forum/index.php) and natural history. Hi Nancy! You'll love this forum, much nicer and more respectful than the old one, Good people! |
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Post by gigi on Oct 27, 2008 0:48:39 GMT 1
Hi Everyone, I just joined (finally) ... I was NancyM on "the other forum" (some things do not change) ... I hope this forum is about Polish culture and not politics! I am into genealogy (http://polishorigins.com/forum/index.php) and natural history. Hi Nancy, Welcome to the forum! I think you will find a lot of interesting information about Poland here, including some great pictures. I am also into genealogy. Thanks for the website info - I will have to check that out. gigi |
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Post by valpomike on Oct 27, 2008 2:00:44 GMT 1
Nancy,
We have it all here, but don't let this scare you, if you don't like something, just say so, or look the other way.
Many great people here, and most will help all they can.
Post often so we can get to know you.
I know you will like the full group, even some people put up with me, and my ideas.
Mike
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Post by locopolaco on Oct 27, 2008 4:35:58 GMT 1
hello nancym, enjoy the spread. ....... much nicer and more respectful ....., Good people! i shall hold you to that. ;D |
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Post by grammyk on Oct 27, 2008 4:39:43 GMT 1
hello nancym, enjoy the spread. ....... much nicer and more respectful ....., Good people! i shall hold you to that. ;D Of Course! I would expect no less of you! |
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Post by jeanne on Oct 27, 2008 11:34:42 GMT 1
Hi Everyone, I just joined (finally) ... I was NancyM on "the other forum" (some things do not change) ... I hope this forum is about Polish culture and not politics! Nice to see some familiar names. I am into genealogy (http://polishorigins.com/forum/index.php) and natural history. Nancy, How nice to have you here! I welcome you and look forward to your sharing of your genealogical knowledge! We do get political at times, but it is usually limited to one or two threads, so you can conveniently avoid those if you desire; I certainly try to! |
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Post by valpomike on Nov 1, 2008 22:20:23 GMT 1
HAPPY ALL SAINTS DAY TO ONE AND ALL.
Mike
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thanks, good luck is now indispensable for me 
on Friday I had a very difficult test in British literature (the age of sensibility and Romanticism) and I hope I'll pass it ;] 
as "niewiem" I forgot to log in 
;D ;D ;D ;D
