beercellar Posted September 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Beercellar - What time is your flight? (Coz Em and Al are picking you up at 3am) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Emmas picking me up at 2.45 am and the flihght is at 7.30 am,shoulkd get to germany at 10,then drive to poland should be there about 4 ish,we hope.looking forward to trying some polish tucker and beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishman Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Who's the wild cards?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leliwa Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Chrzanowski and Kasprzak. There are some controversies in Poland on this, especially on Kasprzak as he seems to be not at his best presently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Joanne, where did you get this book?? Indeed there is something like tartare on the menu in restaurants sometimes, but favourite? At least I've never tried it I never put on my plate anything that could walk off it on its own <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Got it from my 'Berlitz Poland pocket guide'. Although I'm sure if you look at a Scotland guide book it'll say we eat haggis all the time when we only really eat it at Burns night or when its on offer at Tescos Our favourite dish is actually 'Mars bar in batter' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishman Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Chrzanowski . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> is he the one that qualified for next year? i keep getting all these guys muddled up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leliwa Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Chrzanowski . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> is he the one that qualified for next year? i keep getting all these guys muddled up <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, that's the guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Ok, as promised (especially Joanne ) a little guide to arriving in Warsaw and getting to the town. I've been out to Warsaw a couple of times in the last month using the budget airlines Air Polonia and WizzAir. Both flights were perfectly acceptable and expect nothing more than your flight for your cash, though I heartily recommend the cans of Budvar for 5zl (about 85p) on Air Polonia. Main reason for this post is for anyone using the budget airline but there might be one or two pointers for those flying Lot or BA going out for the first time. The budget Airlines use a separate terminal in the airport called Etudia which is only a few minutes walk from Etudia (on leaving Etudia angle left and walk straight on). Definitely the easiest way to get train tickets is at the Airport through Orbis travel, who always have English speaking staff which makes things a lot easier. Also available in the main terminal are cash machines, usually a lot better value than using exchange booths/banks etc etc. From my experience the taxis outside the main terminal are a bit cheaper than those sat outside Etudia, but makes sure it's an official cab you get in, ignore random blokes offering their services. Official cabs have their rates on display in their window. There is also a bus service 175 that stops outside Etudia that will take you into town (not sure about getting tickets for that). Taxi should be somewhere between 25 and 40 zl (£4 - £7) but depends on traffic and time of day. If you find yourself at a station wanting to buy a train ticket it can be quite a difficult experience - best method I've found is writing down your requirements so an example is below (Polish cousins, please excuse my doubtless imperfect grammar - the method works ) 2 bilet w jednà stronę do Bydgoszcz Głowna @ 1215 dzis - pierwszy/druga klasa prosze Translates as (roughly) 2 single tickets to Bydgoszcz Głowna today @ 1215 - first / second (insert as appropriate) class please. You can change this to suit your needs I guess. When buying ticket on inter-city trains you also need a reservation - check the Polrail site if you aren't sure, but generally when buying your ticket and telling the cashier the time you want it they give you a reservation as well. Couple of handy websites / pages Some phrases Warsaw mini guide Hope that is of some help (esp Joanne) Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Anyone else is Warsaw on Thursday night ?? Myself and a fellow forumite HenryW will be venturing to the Sports Bar underneath the Marriot around 2030 to watch the Elite League coverage from (insert track name ) - the food in the Sports Bar is superb and the portions generous. Reasonably pricey by Warsaw standards, but still comparatively inexpensive. Failing seeing anyone there we'll see those in town on the Friday at the Brda, shall we say around 2000/2100 (allows us to check the party out if required). The annual pilgrimage starts tomorrow lunchtime (staying overnight at Stansted tomorrow). Safe journeys to all heading over. Have a great time and hopefully meet a lot of you there. Rico ps Addy, I've sent Kevin H an e-mail with my number - hopefully see you at some point over the weekend. Anyone else wants my number drop me a line before 1000 tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Just finished packing. Change of travel arrangements, I'm now driving to Bydgoszcz. Early start to-morrow. Afternoon ferry to Calais, Weds night in Ostend, Thurs night in Berlin, arrive Fri afternoon for practise session & ticket purchase. Looking forward to meeting everyone at the Brda. It's like Christmas eve. Hope everyone has a safe journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Thanks Rico. Thats a great help. See you on Thurs. bright and early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Do make sure we all meet up Jo ... You getting excited? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splatty Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 nice one for the tips Rico - i've a feeling they are going to come in handy we are not flying till the early hours of friday but will be heading for the party and hotel brda in the evening look forward to meeting up with all you guys out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Forgot to mention about the budget Terminal at Warsaw, there is nothing other than seats, toilets and a vending machine once you are past security so don't expect to do any shopping or have a drink. There is a slightly different check-in procedure where you go to the desk (amid chaos usually) check-in and get your bag weighed. You then carry your bag through to the security screen before you have to place your hold luggage onto a conveyor belt and just hope that it arrives with you at your destination. At this point you can go back out the terminal and use a cafe (outside turn right and it is signposted, less than 2 minutes walk - but watch out for the firebreathing female running the place ) or you can go up to the main terminal and use the ground facilities there (obviously pre-security check). You need to be through security and passport control at Etudia 40 minutes before take off though. Here's a link to an interesting article about someones experience of flying budget from Etudia (seen lots of different spellings for this). Rico ps Splatty, no drowning your sorrows about Monday's shenanigans over the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splatty Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 i'm more likely to laugh at the farcical nature of it all!! you wouldn't catch any GP riders throwing races Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Do make sure we all meet up Jo ... You getting excited? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can't wait Addy, will definately make sure I meet up with Kev and yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 i will be in bydgoszcz on saturday around 12.30 lunchtime. is there a meeting place in bydgoszcz for forum members in the afternoon? is anyone going back to the train station after the meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JY2003 Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 I hope your having a nice time Beercellar! He was on the motorway at 3am coz i was texting him at 3am,lol. Flight was at 7.30am going to Germany and then driving from Germany to Poland with some other friends.. Have fun everyone that is going.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Keep uü the good work Beercellar, myself and Magpie arrived at around 9-15am in Berlin - since then weve been catching up on our sleep and eating !!! We are off to Poznan tomorrow so we hope to see lots of Brits on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 (edited) Seems the LECH and / or local strange brew was already taking effect judging by the phonecalls I've received from some unknown hostelry there throughout the evening! Arena-Essex proggie editor Alan Sargent plus King's Lynn's "Big Mick" and two mates have already been waylaid and led astray by IOW fan Sharon! Edited September 17, 2004 by Bryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Do make sure we all meet up Jo ... You getting excited? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can't wait Addy, will definately make sure I meet up with Kev and yourself. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looking forward to it too Jo - see you there mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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