Genealogy / Searching the Polish Form of Name (Manuela, Imanuela) [17]

Manu,

Here is a list of 'Name Day' names. It might be of some help.

Names in Poland had to follow a code of practice up until recently.

The list may be incomplete.

masterpage.com.pl/imieniny.html

Genealogy / Polish towns: Praszka, Strojec, Rudniki, Jaworzno, Krzepice, Iwanowice Opato Wilkowiecko Mokra Miedz [7]

Post the name of the town/village and then we have a chance of helping you.

Travel / Vacation in Wroclaw in June with 20 Month Old Baby [6]

There is quite a lot of info on the various websites about Wroclaw, but it becomes a bit repetative after visiting a few of them.

However, here is something about parks.

wroclaw-online.eu/24,Wroclaw_-_the_City_of_Parks.htm

You could also google images for some ideas.

Also, get back to us nearer the date as I'm sure there are things that are as yet unannounced

Polonia / Dubai-any Polish Associations? Polish speakers? Need some help... [15]

I have a female relation who will be visiting Dubai in the next couple of weeks.

Could someone on the thread please give me some information about the rights and wrongs of what to and what not to wear.

Work / Stockbroking in Poland [6]

the news reports that unemployment will hit 14%

Now is not a good time for those with a less than perfect CV.

Genealogy / Glonski - Polish builder in Canada of RAF aircraft [3]


Have you been able to check company records ?

Was the person a civilian living in the local town ? Phone directories, electoral rolls, immgration records might help.

run the name through a genealogy search engine for a soundex, for variations of spelling. Ellis Island Records or JewishGen might bring up something. You won't find the person, but you might find the name.

Have you found a website for Thunder Bay and posted a message ?

Have you posted a message on the various WWII websites ?

Maybe the Imperial War Museum, London can offer you some tips.

News / Some Poles burning American flag [299]

Thread posted Jun 13, 07, 13:00

It was years ago

Study / English on a Matura exam in Poland - Advice Needed [5]


There are two types of exam. The easy ... and the difficult. The Oral Exam is slightly different in each case.

For everything else I agree with pawian.

Love / Whose Life is it? Polish girlfriend under family "house arrest" [224]

More thoughts, based on a village I don't know.

A small percentage of the population will be townies with a second home.

You are not likely to see a police officer in the village, unless there is a problem.

Some people will deal with problems in their own way.

There might be medium to high unemployment.

The community will probably be involved in farming to some extent.

Love / Whose Life is it? Polish girlfriend under family "house arrest" [224]

Why are you asking ?

Wikipedia states a population of 278. That's a small village and tells me that it might be the sort of place that has only one or two shops. And possibly no church.

I stand to be corrected, of course.

Genealogy / Trying to find an old Polish friend: George Trebinsky; his family home was in Glossop Derbyshire UK [3]

A couple of problems:

Is George the English version of his name or his birth name ?

Is it possible that he changed his surname when his mother remarried ?

Possible ways to find him:

check death records and obituaries. just in case
check phone directories. (from the 1950s to the present)
check Friends Reunited
check army (reunited/reunion) websites
Google the family name and see what comes up.

Work / Interview at a Callan School [204]


To be honest, if I hear a bad accent I make a point of knocking it out of them.

The point of mid atlantic is to help the student fit in... wherever they go. A false BBC accent simply makes them sound like an idiot.

However, most of my teaching time is spent coaching younger folk for exams.

Have any of you guys noticed students who after some time start to copy your mannerisms and speech.

Work / Interview at a Callan School [204]


I lost my accent many years ago and wouldn't make a penny, if I had kept it.

Teaching 'Mid Atlantic' is the way to go.

BBC English is a thing of the past. It no longer exists as it did in the past.

Genealogy / Kastel-Zypman-Gimpel from Zamosc and Lublin [4]

Keeping in mind Polonius3's post: it might be worth going to JewishGen where you can do a name search.

Love / New in Warsaw - can't find girlfriend. [12]


Wroclaw has more women than men. For every 100 men there are 113 women. So I've been told.

Love / What do you think....is he serious? [37]

Melissa,

tell him, not us

Love / What do you think....is he serious? [37]


Maybe he has a different thought on money and responsibility.

Love / What do you think....is he serious? [37]


It's always good to hear the facts, if we are to offer an opinion.

Feel free to tell us more, Melissa. Details matter. :)

Genealogy / Kolodjiojryki / Kohodjiojryki; what ethnicity and meaning [5]

this is the closest I can find:
"Tomasz Kołodziejczak (1967-) is a Polish science fiction and fantasy writer"
From wikipedia.

A name check at Ellis Island Records does not bring up a perfect match.

Wait for Polonius3 to post on this thread. He usually has the answer to this type of question.


Is this her maiden name or married name ?
Have you checked her marriage / death records ?
Have you checked her naturalization records ? That is, if she went to the USA.
Have you checked your mother's papers ?
If this is your mums mum then you might find grans maiden name on your mums birth certificate.

Genealogy / Kolodjiojryki / Kohodjiojryki; what ethnicity and meaning [5]


Are you sure that it was Russia and not Prussia

History / Taras Bulba - the movie [115]

With some good Polish actors.

News / Lwow - Eaglets Cemetary [7]

I imagine mostly Polish people visit. You might have to Google for particulars.

Life / The whole Polish joke thing. [13]

Do you want a book of jokes from a Polish publisher ?

Or, do you want a book of jokes about Polish people ?

careful how you answer.

Life / PKS timetables online? [11]

for example, this: pks.krakow.pl/polacz_en.php

News / Poland embraces new effort to fight anti-Semitism [138]

my emphasis

The topic is based on: Poland embraces new effort to fight anti-Semitism

my emphasis

Genealogy / Matti - Krupa Family Members - Matti Castle Kracow [23]


you should get some answers and family info, if you google: sandy krupa obituary chicago

News / Poland embraces new effort to fight anti-Semitism [138]

Can we stop the name calling

History / Russia to outlaw criticism of WWII tactics [57]

Harry,

It might be time to bring out: Terminological Inexactitude.

Life / MARKS & SPENCER IN WARSAW [15]


Agreed.

Worth noting that Heinz Beans are cheaper on that website than they are at Chata Polska

UK, Ireland / Friends married in Poland but now divorce. Can they divorce in the UK? [12]


I think that they can do it in the UK, but I also think that they will have to get everything translated upon their return to Poland... if they return.