margaretka2002 13.04.06, 18:05 ...through Skype. Please, take a look at: www.polishtutor.com or www.language-school-teachers.com/TeacherInfo.asp?uid=1663 Thanks, Malgosia Odpowiedz Link czytaj wygodnie posty
usenetposts Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 14.04.06, 12:11 I'll let it pass this time, but next time you want to leave ads on this discussion group, how about forking out 30 PLN and buying the paid one at the top? At least that way you help our group give back to GW for our space. That might be the more noble thing to do. Odpowiedz Link
varsovian Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 14.04.06, 12:15 I must be going dylsexic or something - I could have sworn I read prostitutor.com Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 14.04.06, 12:39 You should check and see if that's still available... Odpowiedz Link
margaretka2002 Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 14.04.06, 13:36 What else could you expect from a varsovian?... Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 14.04.06, 21:03 margaretka2002 napisała: > What else could you expect from a varsovian?... > I might be a bit mean there and say what more could you expect from a Cracovian than not to fork out a mere 30 PLN on a paid ad, but that would be a bit mean of me, especially as you did stick around to discuss, which is quite a different matter. Mind you, I am reminded by this of an amusing incident in Cracow a number of years ago. I was auditing in a company in Krakow and talking with the head of the company which is actually almost a household name in this country, especially for anyone who cleans their car in one of their carwashes. Now whereas most of the company prezes's will either take you to lunch, buy in lunch, or if they don't want to do that will at least not suddenly eat in front of you, this guy suddenly decides it's lunch-time, and pulls out the sandwiches his wife made him and starts guzzling them in front of us two, without batting an eyelid. My then assistant, who is actually my boss now, as I taught him well, said "to typowy Krakus" and just laughed it off. In fact, we still have a laugh at the guy's expense now and again 12 years later. Had he actually treated us to lunch, we would have forgotten it years ago, though, so maybe there was "method in his meanness". But thanks to Krakow people, scotsmen, who in my experience don't deserve it, don't always have to be the butt of sknerus jokes. Odpowiedz Link
margaretka2002 Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 14.04.06, 22:22 Who told you I didn't fork out a mere 30 (30.50 to be exact) on a paid ad? And I am a New Yorker BTW. Have a nice day! M. Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 14.04.06, 22:41 OK, well thanks for doing that. I'll look forward to seeing it on the top of here in the next day or so, then! Odpowiedz Link
margaretka2002 Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 15.04.06, 00:05 I've done it couple of times before and it never seemed to appear where I would like it to show up, that's why I decided to target my "potential clients" on the spot. Thanks for understanding... And I support GW by buying all of Agora's products every day, so I'm not such a Krakus anyway. Pa! M. Odpowiedz Link
ejmarkow Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 15.04.06, 00:26 margaretka2002 napisała: > Who told you I didn't fork out a mere 30 (30.50 to be exact) on a paid ad? > And I am a New Yorker BTW. > Have a nice day! > M. Interesting to see another New Yorker here. What part of NYC do you live in? I was born in Manhattan, stayed there a while, and lived most of my life in Staten Island. I'm in Poland full-time since June, 2002. It's very rare to even meet Poles here that have relatives in New York because most of them live in Chicago. Eugene Siemiechów, Poland Odpowiedz Link
margaretka2002 Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 15.04.06, 00:49 I am a naturalized New Yorker, now living in Krakow (born here), as I started a Ph.D. in Poznan... And I'm in SoHo (not at the moment unfortunately). Airlines and trains love me. Odpowiedz Link
ejmarkow Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 15.04.06, 18:48 margaretka2002 napisała: > I am a naturalized New Yorker, now living in Krakow (born here), as I started > a Ph.D. in Poznan... And I'm in SoHo (not at the moment unfortunately). > Airlines and trains love me. > I was raised and lived in the East Village in Manhattan on 3rd Street between Avenue B and C, before my family moved to Staten Island when I was 7 years old. In fact, on East 7th street is a Polish church, St. Stanislaus Kostka, and First Avenue is lined with some good Polish restaurants. My Aunt still lives in that area until today. Small world, isn't it? Eugene Odpowiedz Link
margaretka2002 Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 15.04.06, 23:31 Of course I know the church (although I've never been inside...). Talking about churches - there's a Lithuanian one just next to the Holland Tunnel (where I live, on Varick St.) and the play Polish Christmas carols even in July... I love East Village for its food (Theresa's is the most famous Polish restaurant, isn't it?), although I would rather go to Indian or Japanese rest., as Polish food I cook at home. Have a Happy Easter! Malgosia Odpowiedz Link
ejmarkow Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 16.04.06, 00:23 margaretka2002 napisała: > Of course I know the church (although I've never been inside...). Talking about > > churches - there's a Lithuanian one just next to the Holland Tunnel (where I > live, on Varick St.) and the play Polish Christmas carols even in July... > I love East Village for its food (Theresa's is the most famous Polish > restaurant, isn't it?), although I would rather go to Indian or Japanese rest., > > as Polish food I cook at home. > Have a Happy Easter! > Malgosia > I just came back from a long 2 1/2 hour packed Saturday evening mass in my village. It went from 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and then I had to walk 2 km up my hill in complete dark. I'm going to sleep well until I wake up in the morning for Easter mass! Malgosia, you hit it on the spot...Teresa's Polish Restaurant...yes, excellent food! Also on East 7th street is St. George Ukrainian church and school (between 2nd and 3rd avenues near Cooper Union, and across from the world famous "McSorley's Ale House"). I'm not a fan of either sushi or Japanese food. Indian is a little better I think. Manhattan's East Village has always been a great place to live and spend time. I miss it. Have a very Happy Easter! Cheers, Eugene Odpowiedz Link
margaretka2002 Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 18.04.06, 14:14 And have you ever been to the Ukrainian Museum on the 9th? Mindblowing! Odpowiedz Link
ejmarkow Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 18.04.06, 21:33 margaretka2002 napisała: > And have you ever been to the Ukrainian Museum on the 9th? Mindblowing! > I've never been there. I have been to the Ukrainian pub "Les Mykyta" on Second Avenue not too far from the former 'Kiev' restaurant, adjacent to the Uke National Home. I think on East 9th street there exists the remanents of a Russian church and Turkish baths. When I was a child, me and my brother used to swim at Pitt Street swimming pools, most likely non-existant today. I have fond memories of Houston Street, Delancey Street, and Rivington Street. The East Village has changed much today. So many memories, and now I live in such a secluded village! From population 20 million to 1,900 people in a flash! Best Regards, Eugene Odpowiedz Link
margaretka2002 Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 19.04.06, 02:25 Step in, if you get a chance. It's relatively new - opposite to the Ukrainian school on the 9th, bet. 1st and 2nd. They have a good collection of modern Ukrainian art, which is really amazing. I love EV and LES, too. I'll be there for Howl! festival this year in August. SoHo is nice, but West Broadway is just a shopping mall now. Can't wait to come back... Odpowiedz Link
ejmarkow Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 25.04.06, 10:04 margaretka2002 napisała: > Step in, if you get a chance. It's relatively new - opposite to the Ukrainian > school on the 9th, bet. 1st and 2nd. They have a good collection of modern > Ukrainian art, which is really amazing. Malgosia, can you believe that I haven't been back to the USA since May, 2002? A trip back to NYC is highly probable, as I have some personal matters to wrap up. Timing is the only issue. When such a trip is made, I will be sure to venture into the East Side to visit my aunt who is living there. I'll make the visit to the Ukrainian museum on East 9th street a must on my agenda. Sounds nice! > I love EV and LES, too. I'll be there for Howl! festival this year in August. > SoHo is nice, but West Broadway is just a shopping mall now. Can't wait to > come back... Although I miss it, I've become very attached to living in this village. It is a unique lifestyle in itself, a place of beauty, tranquility,(there are frequent wild outbursts though!) and adventure, just what I was seeking when I first bought the place. It's always a comfort to know that it only requires a short trip to the airport in Kraków and 8 hours on a plane to be back in NYC. Travelling and visiting different places is a passion for me, something I'll never get bored with. In the summers of 1999 - 2001, I journeyed into the former 'Kresy' in Ukraine, visting everything from magnificent former Lwów, Tarnopol, Łuck, to hiking in Polish castles in Skałat, Trembowla, Kamieniec Podolski, and photographing elegant Polish churches in places such as Rohatyn, Krzemieniec, and Czortków . I did this only utilizing my backpack, camera, map in hand, and a good pair of trekking shoes. My sole transportation was on Ukraine's old public buses, their answer to PKS. While on the buses, meeting the people, talking to them, even sharing a shot of vodka made for an enriching voyage. Also a wonderful experience for me because my two of my grandparents were born there. I saw fantastic displays of Ukrainian art, culture, and architecture as well, in every place I visited. The villages are the heart and sole there, feeling as though stepping into a time warp, where lifestyles haven't changed since the First World War. If you ever get the chance and time, take a trip to Ukraine. It's only a hop from Kraków. Cheers, Eugene Odpowiedz Link
margaretka2002 Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 25.04.06, 13:59 I will check Ukraine one day for sure. I've been to many wild places like Belarus or Romania, so Ukraine should be next on the list. My boyfriend lives in NY, that's why I keep in touch regularly. And when people say: oh, it's so far away!, I always say: I don't walk on foot to get there... )) Take care, M. Odpowiedz Link
ejmarkow Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 25.04.06, 20:09 margaretka2002 napisała: > I will check Ukraine one day for sure. I've been to many wild places like > Belarus or Romania, so Ukraine should be next on the list. Romania is a place I have been planning to visit. What is Belarus like? > My boyfriend lives in NY, that's why I keep in touch regularly. And when > people say: oh, it's so far away!, I always say: I don't walk on foot to get > there... )) Like I said, only 8 hours away! > Take care, > M. > > Odpowiedz Link
margaretka2002 Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 25.04.06, 23:05 Depends where you want to go in Belarus. Minsk has changed a lot since I was there last time, as I've heard. There was only 1 McDonald's in 2000, now there're 7. And believe me - it's the only place where you would like to eat, even if you normally hate it as I do. The whole trip was nothing really enjoyable - I guess visiting countryside could be a better experience. You need to be prepared for not-so-nice encounters with militia and generally it was all about struggling to get something edible. Romania was much more enjoyable, even though far wilder. I guess it is more like Ukraine - poor, but you can have fun and places like Transylvania are really worth seeing. Belarus was sad and just hopeless... You can feel the oppression of the government almost everywhere and even more when you are leaving and they don't want to let you leave their country (waiting for some cash of course). You just want to scream... It's like Poland 35 years ago, really depressing. But maybe for Poles a trip to Belarus should be compulsory, so that they start realizing how happy they are to be free. Na razie! M. Odpowiedz Link
usenetposts Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 26.04.06, 21:45 I agree with this. I am amazed how tasteless the food is in Belarus when a) Russia has tasty food b) the Ukraine has tasty food c) My wife is from Belarus and she cooks very tasty stuff (well okay, some Polish friends of hers and more importantly my parents had a hand in that). At least it is cheap, but it is appalling. Last time I went it was even hard to find red caviare - so much for the special relationship with Russia. Odpowiedz Link
ejmarkow Re: Polish language lessons live in Krakow or ONL 28.04.06, 10:03 In Belarus, I particularly would like to see Pińsk and Grodno. The famous Polish reporter, Ryszard Kapuściński, was born in Pińsk and is an inspiration for my interest. Beautiful Pińsk photos I found on his website: www.babinets.com/pinsk/pinskce.html Grodno is another former important Polish city, one with many Poles living there today. It has nice architecture as well from the photos I have seen. Eugene Odpowiedz Link