nasza_maggie Re: when are you meeting next? 16.02.06, 17:20 and will it be an all night knees up? ))) Odpowiedz Link
mwanginjagi Re: when are you meeting next? 17.02.06, 16:56 > and will it be an all night knees up? ))) Duh ?????? Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: when are you meeting next? 17.02.06, 18:13 If you want an all-night knees up, the best for me would be a Saturday night, as I've started hosting Bible studies at my place on Friday evenings. (All are welcome by the way). The latest suggestion I made was the monday after next, but no firm takers have emerged yet. Odpowiedz Link
russh Re: when are you meeting next? 17.02.06, 22:28 A Saturday night's the best for me - anytime. Odpowiedz Link
nasza_maggie Re: when are you meeting next? 18.02.06, 00:58 There was a song once 'saturday night' la la laa didi la la laaa what is it with me and songs, on this forum? Odpowiedz Link
nasza_maggie Re: when are you meeting next? 23.02.06, 20:42 usenetposts napisał: > If you want an all-night knees up, the best for me would be a Saturday night, > as I've started hosting Bible studies at my place on Friday evenings. (All are > welcome by the way). The latest suggestion I made was the monday after next, > but no firm takers have emerged yet. Is it this saturday? Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 00:19 OK. Let's meet at the curry place where Marszalkowska crosses over Trasa Lazienkowska tomorrow at 8 o clock. www.tandoor.com.pl/ www.hiptravelguide.com/poland/reviews-6.html www.warsawvoice.pl/archiwum.phtml/9677/ Be there, or be []. Odpowiedz Link
russh Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 08:25 Hi Dave. Sorry, can't make it - the whole family is down with flu! Have a great time, and see you soon. Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Currying flavour with the membership 25.02.06, 13:36 Yes, this evening! Eight o clock atthe Tandoori Palace. Whoever comes, is welcome, with or without "spice" - which is a curry related plural of "spouse". In any event my wife and I will be there. Since I am not the Prophet Mohammed (blessed be his holy turban) there is a cartoon of me in the wizitowka section, so anyone who goes in the restaurant will be able to recognise me easily. Now's a chance to get to meet the people you are talking to, everybody. Whatever we do later on we can decide at the Curryhouse. I can already taste the bhaji, Maggie... Odpowiedz Link
russh Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 16:36 Since last Monday - I thought it would have been gotton over by now, but I'm not too good, and the two kids are, well. Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 16:59 russh napisał: > Since last Monday - I thought it would have been gotton over by now, but I'm no > t > too good, and the two kids are, well. Get well soon. Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 13:38 russh napisał: > Hi Dave. Sorry, can't make it - the whole family is down with flu! > > Have a great time, and see you soon. What? No Russ? No Ervin? What about all the other people who ask for a meet up from time to time? Nicholas? What about Varsovian - you look like a man who appreciates a good curry. You gonna be there? Odpowiedz Link
nasza_maggie Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 13:44 aw b+++++x if you meet today, that means curry without me.... doubt you'll want to be meeting for a curry each time Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 14:08 If nobody but Elena and I turn up today, as seems likely, then next time it won't be me arranging time and place, it'll be whoever else wants to try their hand at it, because I'm starting to get the impression that I may be able to do the forumjockey thing, but somehow being a get-together-impressario is not exactly my strong suite... As it is, everyone who comes to this Forum can see what is going on this evening, and whoever turns up will be welcome, and if nobody puts in an appearance then Elena and I will just have a nice curry on our own, no biggie. Odpowiedz Link
nasza_maggie Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 14:14 No, no it's not like that Dave - ofcourse it's nice that you arrange the meetings but I just thought there will not be one now, as nobody replied really to my question earlier on... I guess most just need more notice. I'd like Ej and Ian to pop in next time! And anyone else! Well, anyway, have a nice evening. And tell us if the curry was nice)) Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 14:19 I did say last Saturday that the meeting would be this Saturday, after everyone said they didn't want this coming Monday. Odpowiedz Link
nasza_maggie Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 14:22 Here? Here I just read about A Saturday.... Look, nevermind. I'm sure the better the weather gets the more meeting there will be anyway)) Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 14:33 When the weather gets good, there's no better place than my terrace, anyway. It's worth inviting to my place, once it gets warmer. Odpowiedz Link
nasza_maggie Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 15:03 What? You mean to that million dollar villa you live in, in Konstancin?))) Will your driver pick everyone up from the train station and airport?? I'm not sure. Let me know early on, as I have to ring John and Alexander and maybe give Rudolph a shout to see if they have something nice for me to wear) And also I have to check if my chauffer hasn't got the day off that day and if If the nanny is free to look after my corgies)))))) And if you're inviting us make sure there is plenty of Chivas Regal and that the pool is clean and the grass nicely trimmed And btw. I am not too fond of salmon and caviar but a little of Moet & Chandon would be nice ))) And maybe strawberries but only Polish ones as they still taste like strawberries! If the meeting is after 6pm, then make sure you plasma is well and truly dusted so that I can have half an hour to watch Eastenders)) Goodness, what 'bling' am I going to wear?! Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 15:52 nasza_maggie napisała: > What? You mean to that million dollar villa you live in, in Konstancin?))) > Will your driver pick everyone up from the train station and airport?? > > I'm not sure. Let me know early on, as I have to ring John and Alexander and > maybe give Rudolph a shout to see if they have something nice for me to wear) > And also I have to check if my chauffer hasn't got the day off that day and if > If the nanny is free to look after my corgies)))))) > > And if you're inviting us make sure there is plenty of Chivas Regal and that > the pool is clean and the grass nicely trimmed And btw. I am not too fond of > salmon and caviar but a little of Moet & Chandon would be nice ))) And maybe > strawberries but only Polish ones as they still taste like strawberries! > > If the meeting is after 6pm, then make sure you plasma is well and truly dusted > > so that I can have half an hour to watch Eastenders)) > > Goodness, what 'bling' am I going to wear?! > I didn't exactly see the point of that sarcasm. I may not live like an aristocrat, but it's home to me. They say an Englishman's home is his castle, but we don't have half the hang- ups of inviting people round that Polish people do. I bet you had more invites to English homes when you were over there than the average Brit gets to Polish homes over here. Poles think of themsleves as so hospitable, and talk about how the table creaks under the weight of the food, but that is only an urban legend. Time and time again it is me that is left to show any kind of hospitality to guests to Poland, because the natives of this country just cannot be bothered. They are the first to appreciate the hospitality of others abroad, though. And they are very earnest in inviting their western hosts to come to see them so that they can return the hospitality, as long as they think that their prospective guests will never undertake the journey. Odpowiedz Link
nasza_maggie Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 16:02 David It wasn't meant to upset you, I am sorry if it has. No need for the whole 'who is hospitalbe and who is not' analysis. I was reffering to jibes made at you and me about how rich we are and the houses we live in by Waldek and others. Sorry if you took it personally. Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 16:16 Ah, ok. You were doing a spoof. That's the hallmark of a good spoof, when people actually take it at face value until they know it's a spoof. Odpowiedz Link
nasza_maggie as for hospitality 25.02.06, 16:28 > > They say an Englishman's home is his castle, but we don't have half the hang- > ups of inviting people round that Polish people do. Well, I don't and I'm Polish. > I bet you had more invites to English homes when you were over there than the > average Brit gets to Polish homes over here. No, not really. But that's probably because I wasn't much of a socialite. You could say, more of an outsider. Long story I found that you have to arrange evertyhing a week before whereas in Poland it seems spontaneous. That is changinf though in both countries - as you can see to me response to this meeting)))) My friends find it amusing and say with me it all has to be in a diary weeks before, they laugh about it)))) > > Poles think of themsleves as so hospitable, and talk about how the table creaks > > under the weight of the food, but that is only an urban legend. I disagree with you. But I get the impression that you may have had some bad experience. Anywhere I have been ora taken my friends from all parts of the globe it has been tables and tables and tables.... and it just didn't stopped. It amazed me that the poorer the person or the smaller the kitchen, the more hospitality. So maybe you need to check out different social circles?))))) Time and time > again it is me that is left to show any kind of hospitality to guests to > Poland, because the natives of this country just cannot be bothered. I'll have to invite you to my Grans then, she cooks as if the Soviet Army were coming to visit when there's only 2 of us They are > the first to appreciate the hospitality of others abroad, though. Really? I haven't been that surprised with the hospitaly. It is avarage. The best hispitality I was shown was by my cousin and her Chinese husband. It was the best barbie ever. But I do love my food and he is a great cook. So I can't be objective. And they are > very earnest in inviting their western hosts to come to see them so that they > can return the hospitality, as long as they think that their prospective guests > > will never undertake the journey. David, I do think your experience and analysis is just 'generalising'. And has nothing to do with 'inviting westeners' (hey, I thought we're all Europeans now?)) Really. I mean, to be honest I don't find the British, Germans THAT eager to invite you round to their homes, they prefer meetings in pubs or bars. But that is my own personal experience. So, it isn't to say ALL are like that. I am someone, who used to love to go out all the time. Now it just does my head in and I preffer that what they call 'homing' I have some very nice neighbours and friends and we do that all the time. Everyone is different. > Odpowiedz Link
nasza_maggie before you ask 25.02.06, 16:38 I can cook))) I have my good and bad days though. It all depends on the mood I'm in Sometimes it's good to sit in the kitchen for ages but then I found its more fun to watch others eat what you made I stop being hungry when I have done all that cooking. And there are times where I can live on caprese for days on end. But really I'm a 'zuowa dziewczyna' apart from flaki that is, which is one soup I could never eat Odpowiedz Link
dandywarhol Re: when are you meeting next? 25.02.06, 23:16 It's a pity I've been sick the last couple days or I'd have attended. This is the first time this winter I've caught something though, I guess it was my turn. Even when it was -20 and I was walking my dogs everyday I was fine, so it must be the warmer weather we've been having. I guess the snow was keeping me healthy and seeing it start to melt away has weakened me. Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: when are you meeting next? 26.02.06, 00:08 Pity you were ill, and I hope you get better soon. I'm not having much luck at organising these, those I'll leave it to someone else to organise the next one, and give them whatever support I can. Odpowiedz Link