kylie1 21.12.05, 23:36 I am sure I must be doing something wrong but I can't seem to find a decent site with Polish White Pages. Some are down, some under construction and the rest is so and so. Any ideas anyone? Thanks Odpowiedz Link czytaj wygodnie posty
ms.jones Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 02:11 What are they? (I'm still doing blessed e-mails and I'm too lazy to look them up properly) Odpowiedz Link
kylie1 Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 02:14 that's ksiazka telefoniczna yellow pages is for businesses, white pages - people's phone numbers, address, zip code etc Odpowiedz Link
ms.jones Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 02:54 Sorry, I've tried internetowa "książka telefoniczna" / wersja komputerowa and no luck, just like you said in the first post. There was a link to Książka telefoniczna Warszawy 1938/39 ... and Książka adresowa Warszawy z 1854. I'm beginning to think it doesn't exist on-line;if it exists then it doesn't work, or if it works then I can't find it Odpowiedz Link
ms.jones Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 03:00 Look at our own 'register' thread under introducing myself - in a word: chaos. Bad karma in lists... Odpowiedz Link
varsovian Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 11:01 You want numbers? I'd like a telephone that doesn't get cut off. Out where I live I have to make do with short-wave radio telephones as per bongo-bongo jungle land. The only problem is that Woopsa or whatever the company's called keeps on selling its rights to the frequencies it uses. They cut us off once - without warning - and they're probably going to do the same trick again soon. Fortunately we've got an internet provider through a bongo-bongo land dish on the roof. No other telephone providers service my neck of the woods and the courts keep on saying that, although it is a very naughty boy, Woopsa can carry on behaving disgracefully towards its customers and illegally towards its competitors. Disgusted, of Tunbridge Wells. Hurrumph! Odpowiedz Link
russh Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 11:41 And I thought I was the only one that lived in bongo-bongo land! We've got TP, no problem. But we've also got a Polish electricity company. And every day (maybe an exageration) the areas supply goes on the blink for anything from a few minutes to several hours. Great when you're in the middle of somthing on the computer, or cooking, or the lights fading outside. I refused to pay the bill once, and they threatened to cut us off - battle lost I was told. Grrrrrr. Odpowiedz Link
varsovian Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 13:05 Polish utility company efficiency is one of the reasons I've got myself a lovely open fireplace. By the way, why is it Poles hide fires behind glass? It's like having safe sex - sort of alright and pleasant and all that, but not what you'd opt for in the ideal world. Odpowiedz Link
russh Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 16:46 It's the modern way, evidently. Same all over now. She who must be obeyed keeps the door open. We use half a forest a day. Odpowiedz Link
ms.jones Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 15:13 Sorry to hear of your struggles in your neck of the woods. Ah, we don't know how lucky we are in SE London. I just hope Uncle Davey can tap into his contacts in the diplomatic circles to arrange for an emergency delivery of some of the TV finest programmes to cheer you up in your hour of need. A boxed set collection of 'One Foot in the Grave' and 'Grumpy Old Men' perhaps? You invite russh to watch it with you without intermittent power cuts and he can let you use his phone in return? Życzliwa, of London/Kent borders Odpowiedz Link
varsovian Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 17:01 Ah SE London. Breathe the fresh air ... Do you live in Blackheath or in the dodgy bit down the hill and closer to the big smoke ...? Or elsewhere? I think we should be told, you lording it over us poor peasants in our country mansions ... Odpowiedz Link
ms.jones Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 18:37 Blackheath, I wish. The dodgy bit down the hill away from the big smoke, along what used to be Watling Street(and still is further down). And I'm not lording it over anyone. Have you seen Grumpy Old Men? It makes me laugh. Some clips here: www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/g/grumpyoldmen_999031010.shtml The same goes for Grumpy Old Women, I'm not quite their age but can identify with quite a lot of what they are saying. www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/commercial/worldwidestories/pressreleases/2004/12_december/grumpy_old_women.shtml Odpowiedz Link
kylie1 Re: Polish White Pages 22.12.05, 23:04 Thanks Hannah! There was a link to > Książka telefoniczna Warszawy 1938/39 Well, that's a start, I suppose. I guess there really isn't anything out there. How is Xmas preparation going? My brother-in-law has picked up the turkey today (free range butter ball). Asked for one the size of a linebacker. X-mas dinner is okay. I live for the toasted turkey sandwiches with stuffing, cranberries, and mayo on brown. If that was the dinner, I would be delighted.Kids always used to complain about the week after turkey repeats: Mom, what's for dinner Boxing Day? Turkey Tuesday? Turkey. ehmm...I hate to ask....Wednesday?? You got it! Odpowiedz Link
ms.jones Re: Polish White Pages 23.12.05, 01:46 > Well, that's a start, I suppose. I guess there really isn't anything out there. Might you be able to find the number through international directory enquiries? > How is Xmas preparation going? Ha, we have a division of labour: I get everything ready for Christmas Eve, my husband does Christmas dinner. He's collecting the turkey tomorrow and he can be certain I won't be getting under his feet in the kitchen I might contribute light touches like onion soup if we run out of barszcz and if there is demand for it. I've made an industrial quantity of bigos today (it's yummy even without any red wine, I never know how much to put in and usually spoil it) the rest will be done on the day. Still have to buy fish though but I've got the rest, I think. After Christmas we trek to visit my sister-in-law so we swap left overs; other people's leftovers are always more interesting, even if it's still turkey. Your turkey sandwiches sound scrumptious too Odpowiedz Link
varsovian Re: Polish White Pages 23.12.05, 10:36 Gotta be goose this year My wife got three breasts you know - amazing what plastic surgery can do nowadays! Odpowiedz Link
kylie1 Re: Polish White Pages 23.12.05, 19:07 Hello Hannah, > he can be certain I won't be getting under his feet in the kitchen You've got it made, Hannah! How did you "train" your hubby to stay in the kitchen that long? I can't keep mine IN there longer than 5 minutes! And his "contribution" is usually to deplete the fridge and pantry resorcues. Instead you will find him watch the NFL (the cheerleaders, that is), NFL or golf. Barszcz...I making it too (xmas eve at home) but I am the onle one that eats it and sometimes husband will dip into it only because he doesn't want to hurt my feelings. However he loves Polish BIGOS so I have made enough for the Russian Army, like you. "It was the day before Xmas not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse..." They used electric blender! What sort of fish do you guys have for Xmas? I don't think it would be a carp? My husband thinks the word "carp" sounds almost obscene...Boy, it's one ugly looking fish, isn't it? All the Best, don't work too hard! Odpowiedz Link
ms.jones Re: Polish White Pages 24.12.05, 03:15 > You've got it made, Hannah! How did you "train" your hubby to stay in the > kitchen that long? There wasn't that much training involved, luckily for me he enjoys cooking. Unluckily for me he has some autistic traits (has to do things in a certain way) so it's easier to divide the tasks where our styles are not compatible eg I clear up as I go along vs he creates a 'bombsite' when he's in the kitchen What fish? I actually remember carp swimming in our bath at home in Poland when I was little and feeding it on bread until the day of execution. How did they use to kill it? A blow with a rolling pin? (Sorry if it's too graphic.) Wouldn't need to do it now but carp is pretty tasteless, isn't it? Well, it was when I cooked it once upon a time and it was fiddly and the bones were a nuisance. No more carp. I like your husband's instinct in language, still remember his marmite and termites I'm opting for simplicity and convenience with fish. Got three types of fish: cod, monkfish and sea bass, will chuck some seasoning and herbs at them, wrap each in foil and shove on a tray into the oven. Another tray of vegetables roasting on a different shelf and I'm done. Not too sure about timing, that's an element of surprise How many people will you be feeding this Christmas? I seem to remember you have quite a crowd, but I'm not sure. There's only 4 of us but as I don't do things like bigos, barszcz or 'salatka jarzynowa' at any other time, now when I do make them I make quite a lot so it lasts longer! And silly kids roll up their eyes and don't touch the stuff! Are you in your new flat/apartment/condo yet? Have a lovely Christmas! I got back late from the cinema and haven't noticed the time! Help, my fine tuned schedule is going to slip Odpowiedz Link
ampolion Re: Polish White Pages 23.12.05, 18:26 Not on line. There is such a marvel at the Main Post Office in Warsaw, but the rules of getting one are strictly guarded. Odpowiedz Link
kylie1 Re: Polish White Pages 23.12.05, 19:14 Thanks Ampolion! Welcome to the forum. Took you a long time!! but the > rules of getting one are strictly guarded. The rules for obtaining a phone book are stricktly guarded? Against what? Is there something in there we are not supposed to be reading? Odpowiedz Link
ampolion Re: Polish White Pages 24.12.05, 03:37 The W.P. is impossible to get. - Jeszcze się taki nie urodził, który by wszystkim dogodził... Odpowiedz Link
ampolion Re: Polish White Pages 24.12.05, 03:45 Thanks for greetings. The book is impossible to get. Odpowiedz Link