tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post1217286084861681533..comments2024-01-09T22:37:49.538-08:00Comments on The Road to Poland: Problem solvingoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-48481584503156477522014-08-29T13:27:38.078-07:002014-08-29T13:27:38.078-07:00Oh no! How's your water heater now, Olivia? Th...Oh no! How's your water heater now, Olivia? That leak in the bathroom must have frustrated you a lot, knowing how you are strongly into water conservation. I hope the problem has been fixed by now and that it won't start acting up anytime soon. Anyway, that is a huge loaf of bread! Hahaha! I admire the way you turned the tables, and made homemade pizzas out of them. Yum! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://britechhvac.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/preparing-heating-and-cooling-systems-for-the-might-of-warm-summer/" rel="nofollow">Henrietta Fuller @ Bri-Tech Heating and Cooling</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813915450860649745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-33019603757461543222014-07-02T12:50:27.613-07:002014-07-02T12:50:27.613-07:00Good thing it’s almost summer, so that it won’t re...Good thing it’s almost summer, so that it won’t really be that cold when you guys take showers in the morning. Did you get your heater fixed yet? I guess it would be uncomfortable, having no hot water for quite some time. Maybe you should call a plumber for that puddle on the bathroom as well.<br /><a href="http://williamsmechanical.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/keeping-the-central-air-open-with-albuquerque-air-conditioning-repair/" rel="nofollow">Adam Payne @ Williams Mechanical</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602235718726494981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-41826912048355662912014-06-26T13:50:41.841-07:002014-06-26T13:50:41.841-07:00smoky black mark = Marcin holding up a burning mat...smoky black mark = Marcin holding up a burning match... to light an electrically-ignited water heater<br /><br />Marcinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392503954892609117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-8490604636843021492014-06-26T13:49:30.347-07:002014-06-26T13:49:30.347-07:00This is totally what it was (I had no idea that th...This is totally what it was (I had no idea that the thing even *had* batteries... though, apparently, no one else in my family did either)!<br /><br />The fixer guy found another problem to fix.. but he may have been just saying that to make me feel better.Marcinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392503954892609117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-49784069393808669052014-06-16T08:03:15.287-07:002014-06-16T08:03:15.287-07:00We chose Poland because 1) it's affordable 2) ...We chose Poland because 1) it's affordable 2) there would be no competition for what I want to do 3) my family (grandparents, great grandparents, great-great grandparents, etc) are from Poland -- so when the time is right, I will be a citizen as well 4) I've already done the necessary research to establish there and 5) I absolutely ADORE Poland (this past trip was my 12th trip).<br /><br />Classical education in unschooling -- lol.... yeah, that would be ECLECTIC -- which is what I did. :) How many homeschoolers have you found in your area?HRM-Poland-boundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393615838688046480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-16559293066700216982014-06-16T01:43:15.254-07:002014-06-16T01:43:15.254-07:00I use a different curriculum for every subject it ...I use a different curriculum for every subject it seems. I call my approach "Classical education in the spirit of unschooling." If that makes any sense. ;)<br /><br />We are trying to get something like a co-op together here. We (homeschoolers) really need it.<br /><br />Why have you chosen Poland for your B&B?oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-27879869382425563632014-06-15T15:50:31.790-07:002014-06-15T15:50:31.790-07:00what homeschool method are you using? When we sta...what homeschool method are you using? When we started (9/10/01), we used curriculum based, but as our daughter got older, we became a cross between Eclectic and Unschooling. I ran a co-op for homeschooling for 3 years (that was very tiring) and then during her "12th" grade, she was doing sophomore college level work with a heavy focus on research papers and term papers...in addition to learning both German and Italian...<br /><br />Fast forward to today, she is 23 and in her junior year at Eastern Michigan University studying the same field as "her mother" (me) so that we can jointly open a B&B in the Krakow area... with a focus on American Hospitality (yes, Americans have a standard... big rooms, REAL queen size beds / king size beds...not two twins pushed together, etc...)HRM-Poland-boundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393615838688046480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-65496453712541639102014-06-15T10:01:15.756-07:002014-06-15T10:01:15.756-07:00hahaha! You know, when you comment, it says "...hahaha! You know, when you comment, it says "unknown" here a the blog but in my email it has a name so I always think it's spam! Glad you have been able to name yourself here! Keep me posted on your progress!oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-87943586889437965442014-06-15T03:37:40.077-07:002014-06-15T03:37:40.077-07:00yay! I fixed it -- I am no longer an "unknow...yay! I fixed it -- I am no longer an "unknown" -- ok, off my little soap box -- :)HRM-Poland-boundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393615838688046480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-21949462334267208592014-06-15T03:24:47.281-07:002014-06-15T03:24:47.281-07:00helpful hints --
1) strawberry plants spread eve...helpful hints -- <br /><br />1) strawberry plants spread everywhere (knowledge from experience), regardless of where you live.<br />and<br />2) once you pick the berries (or any berries for that matter), rinse them in 1 part apple cider vinegar and 3 parts water... soak them briefly in a bowl of this solution...then drain and put in the fridge ... it will kill the bacteria that gives them mold, and they will last about an additional week. :)HRM-Poland-boundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393615838688046480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-46913710520179620372014-06-15T03:19:07.914-07:002014-06-15T03:19:07.914-07:00We aren't there ... yet... we are still in Ohi...We aren't there ... yet... we are still in Ohio -- I have 2 years of school left at Eastern Michigan University...but the ultimate goal is to move to Krakow (region). It's my intention to open my own bed and breakfast, so a washer and dryer will be essential.HRM-Poland-boundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393615838688046480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-29676763197359376842014-06-15T00:28:43.502-07:002014-06-15T00:28:43.502-07:00Hi Lorrie!
Yes, we did get a dryer eventually. It&...Hi Lorrie!<br />Yes, we did get a dryer eventually. It's a condensation dryer (as opposed to American style hot air dryer which has to have a vent out of the house and the houses here just aren't made with them) so it takes longer but it has helped us a lot. I do a lot of laundry and the dryer is extremely helpful. If you have the space I would recommend it!oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-22976898092713891522014-06-14T21:16:27.428-07:002014-06-14T21:16:27.428-07:00Hey Olivia --
I am DYING of laughter over your br...Hey Olivia --<br /><br />I am DYING of laughter over your bread debacle....<br /><br />I replied to your post from 2011 about a clothes dryer -- if you get a moment, can you check that post and reply back?<br /><br />Sincerely, LorrieHRM-Poland-boundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393615838688046480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-26891843256751034052014-06-14T03:22:56.520-07:002014-06-14T03:22:56.520-07:00I've never had home grown strawberries. They a...I've never had home grown strawberries. They are so different form the ones from the store. I'm thinking I might actually just plant strawberries next year instead of any vegetables. I want jams and jellies and juice...oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-91671998595119113552014-06-14T03:21:03.886-07:002014-06-14T03:21:03.886-07:00Christina, how are YOU doing? Where are y'all ...Christina, how are YOU doing? Where are y'all living again? Warsaw? I'm gonna email you...oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-5762741951674554212014-06-14T02:31:25.221-07:002014-06-14T02:31:25.221-07:00Hey Oliwia, I am very jealous of the strawberries...Hey Oliwia, I am very jealous of the strawberries. I miss our garden in Austin, city life is nice but different! Hope you are well :)<br />Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402401639002289097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-41706890288615397212014-06-13T18:12:00.274-07:002014-06-13T18:12:00.274-07:00Upon seeing the strawberries, Willa would undoubte...Upon seeing the strawberries, Willa would undoubtedly say NOM!!! In the loudest voice possible, pointing and even if she had just eaten an entire meal. Those look amazing. The bread looks pretty good too. Can you refrigerate the rest or freeze them? Good luck with the water heater. That smoky black mark doesn't look so hot, no pun intended....TeresaDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275161555621803643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-42986586988390353272014-06-12T08:43:13.032-07:002014-06-12T08:43:13.032-07:00Don't let Martin fix it. He can injured himsel...Don't let Martin fix it. He can injured himself again. <br />;)Rudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994939912263324732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-47542834567688031952014-06-11T14:21:00.630-07:002014-06-11T14:21:00.630-07:00Water heater => are ignition baterries ok / do ...Water heater => are ignition baterries ok / do you hear sparks?<br /><br />Where to find them => look below => http://www.hydromax.biz/termy/euroterm_spod.jpg => this blue box<br /><br />Baterries needed: 2 x R20Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com