Wroclaw
13 Dec 2008
Wroclaw
12 Dec 2008
Genealogy / Trying to find friend (Lukasz Bezak) from Katowice [30]
And you speak to his father.
But you don't know where he is.
He does talk to his father.
And you speak to his father.
But you don't know where he is.
Wroclaw
12 Dec 2008
Genealogy / Trying to find friend (Lukasz Bezak) from Katowice [30]
Are you telling us that he doesn't speak to his father ?
His father told me that we should all stay in contact, or at least try. That's why I'm searching for him.
Are you telling us that he doesn't speak to his father ?
Wroclaw
11 Dec 2008
Wroclaw
11 Dec 2008
Life / NO ANTI-CHRISTMAS RAMPAGE IN POLAND! [9]
As usual with your threads you take something that has been done before.
The ban on Christmas in Oxford, England has been lifted.
What about the Brits?
As usual with your threads you take something that has been done before.
The ban on Christmas in Oxford, England has been lifted.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Love / Polish Girlfriend gone missing [154]
Ted,
It's a waste of time going back.
You knock on the door, say can I speak to xxxxxx. And father says she's not here.
That is the end of the conversation and a waste of a trip.
The best way is to wait a little longer, but while you are waiting check other avenues. nasza klasa, myspace etc will yield information. It's possible that you could leave information at one of these sites.
Have someone else phone or (you) use a different phone. The landline must be working. But give it a few days first.
I tend to agree with others here. But with the exception of banging on the door. It might show you care, but I doubt it will get a result.
And don't think of stalking her sister just to get info. It will make you look a right pratt
edit: I mean don't hope to bump into her.
Ted,
It's a waste of time going back.
You knock on the door, say can I speak to xxxxxx. And father says she's not here.
That is the end of the conversation and a waste of a trip.
The best way is to wait a little longer, but while you are waiting check other avenues. nasza klasa, myspace etc will yield information. It's possible that you could leave information at one of these sites.
Have someone else phone or (you) use a different phone. The landline must be working. But give it a few days first.
I tend to agree with others here. But with the exception of banging on the door. It might show you care, but I doubt it will get a result.
And don't think of stalking her sister just to get info. It will make you look a right pratt
edit: I mean don't hope to bump into her.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
The problem with Genealogy is that you must take your time. Sometimes it can take years just to find a great-grandparent.
You must get as much information as possible from family. But remember that some members of the family have secrets. Among these can be something embarrassing like a serious crime, suicide, or a child born out of wedlock.
Not serious enough for you, but serious enough for older members of family to lie. Remember that older people have a different attitude to life.
When you have your notes it is a good idea to find a forum with experts. Ancestry.com, Genealogy.com You might find people researching the same name, people who can help you because they done it all before.
Sites like polishroots.org have lots of ideas, essays and links that can send you in the right direction.
Familysearch The LDS website is an ongoing collection of all the people in the world. You should do a search of the website. It can give you birth, marriage and death records and a little bit more. Of course it doesn't have everyone listed, but you can be in luck.
Check census records. They can give you good information. place of birth etc.
Naturalization Records will give much needed information.
So, you see, it's about taking it slowly, getting it right and not allowing problems to get in your way.
It always helps to do a little research of the country and its people. For example check the history of Poland to see what events were taking place at a particular time. Wikipedia is great for this. It's not too long.
I'm doing everything wrong? Great....
The problem with Genealogy is that you must take your time. Sometimes it can take years just to find a great-grandparent.
You must get as much information as possible from family. But remember that some members of the family have secrets. Among these can be something embarrassing like a serious crime, suicide, or a child born out of wedlock.
Not serious enough for you, but serious enough for older members of family to lie. Remember that older people have a different attitude to life.
When you have your notes it is a good idea to find a forum with experts. Ancestry.com, Genealogy.com You might find people researching the same name, people who can help you because they done it all before.
Sites like polishroots.org have lots of ideas, essays and links that can send you in the right direction.
Familysearch The LDS website is an ongoing collection of all the people in the world. You should do a search of the website. It can give you birth, marriage and death records and a little bit more. Of course it doesn't have everyone listed, but you can be in luck.
Check census records. They can give you good information. place of birth etc.
Naturalization Records will give much needed information.
So, you see, it's about taking it slowly, getting it right and not allowing problems to get in your way.
It always helps to do a little research of the country and its people. For example check the history of Poland to see what events were taking place at a particular time. Wikipedia is great for this. It's not too long.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
Check post number two.
You are fighting me.
JewishGen is not just for Jewish people. If you want to know about family in Poland it is the first website you should check.
You are doing everything wrong.
It doesn't matter what he said or did. The records will tell the truth.
Your Grandfather had a Jewish name in a Catholic country. He left Poland at a time when Jewish people left Poland. The closest spelling to your name shows up in eastern Poland... where a high amount of the population were Jewish.
Please, put some trust in what we are telling you.
For peace of mind. Contact a local Synagogue and ask about the name. It will cost nothing.
Any luck on the town of Masteshca / Mastetchca / Mastishca / Mastetchca?
Check post number two.
He didn't believe in religion.
You are fighting me.
JewishGen is not just for Jewish people. If you want to know about family in Poland it is the first website you should check.
You are doing everything wrong.
It doesn't matter what he said or did. The records will tell the truth.
Your Grandfather had a Jewish name in a Catholic country. He left Poland at a time when Jewish people left Poland. The closest spelling to your name shows up in eastern Poland... where a high amount of the population were Jewish.
Please, put some trust in what we are telling you.
For peace of mind. Contact a local Synagogue and ask about the name. It will cost nothing.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
Then go to: JewishGen
Do a name check. Hundreds of names will come up. None of them will be Jopfa, but you will see some close matches. Joffa is one possibility.
You can use JewishGen to find the town or village. There are no exact matches for your spelling, but something might ring a bell.
In the photo you posted there are lots of photos behind your Grandfather. If they are original photos and you still have them. Take them out of their frames and see if anything is written on the back of them.
No need to scan it, I am 99 percent sure it is Jopfa
Then go to: JewishGen
Do a name check. Hundreds of names will come up. None of them will be Jopfa, but you will see some close matches. Joffa is one possibility.
You can use JewishGen to find the town or village. There are no exact matches for your spelling, but something might ring a bell.
In the photo you posted there are lots of photos behind your Grandfather. If they are original photos and you still have them. Take them out of their frames and see if anything is written on the back of them.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Love / Little advice please - another guy called my Polish fiance beautiful. [47]
That's because it (the text) means nothing to her.
Just this guys text and the fact that it doesnt seem to have red flagged anything from her.
That's because it (the text) means nothing to her.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Love / Little advice please - another guy called my Polish fiance beautiful. [47]
If this is addressed to me:
I wouldn't worry at all if 'my boyfriend' was over polite to a girl.
My wife might be a little concerned that I'd turned Gay though. :)
I think your missing the point though,
if Your bf said "see you tomorrow Beautiful" to another girl would you not be pissed off?
if Your bf said "see you tomorrow Beautiful" to another girl would you not be pissed off?
If this is addressed to me:
I wouldn't worry at all if 'my boyfriend' was over polite to a girl.
My wife might be a little concerned that I'd turned Gay though. :)
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
If you scan it and post it then we might be able to read it. A collective effort, if you see what I mean.
I guess it could be Sopfa or Topfa based on the writing,
If you scan it and post it then we might be able to read it. A collective effort, if you see what I mean.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Love / Little advice please - another guy called my Polish fiance beautiful. [47]
Well obviously you don't. otherwise you wouldn't be asking the question.
A good looking woman will receive many and varied compliments. Beautiful, may be one of them.
Instead of feeling the worst. Why don't you rejoice in the fact that others also admire your girlfriend.
id know well if anything untoward was going on.....
Well obviously you don't. otherwise you wouldn't be asking the question.
A good looking woman will receive many and varied compliments. Beautiful, may be one of them.
Instead of feeling the worst. Why don't you rejoice in the fact that others also admire your girlfriend.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Love / Little advice please - another guy called my Polish fiance beautiful. [47]
I mean her mail is none of your business and if she didn't trust you she would delete it anyway.
Now your question should be: Does my girlfriend trust me ?
Please, excuse me. I'm a little confused with peoples problems after reading another thread.
Show a little more faith in your girlfriend. Respect and trust are everything.
do you mean she would have deleted it if there was something in it or do you mean ones she would have sent?
I mean her mail is none of your business and if she didn't trust you she would delete it anyway.
Now your question should be: Does my girlfriend trust me ?
Please, excuse me. I'm a little confused with peoples problems after reading another thread.
Show a little more faith in your girlfriend. Respect and trust are everything.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Love / Little advice please - another guy called my Polish fiance beautiful. [47]
What sort of phone does she have that remains on when she is not using it ?
And if it were e-mail. Why did you feel the need to read all of it ?
I'm sure that she is smart enough to delete damning texts anyway.
Hi my Polish Fiance got a text from this guy at work that I accidentially saw,
What sort of phone does she have that remains on when she is not using it ?
And if it were e-mail. Why did you feel the need to read all of it ?
I'm sure that she is smart enough to delete damning texts anyway.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Love / English Husband, Polish Wife... Going out together/not together? [35]
wife,
Have you spoken to your friends about this and do they share your opinion ?
Do your friends have the same attitude as you ?
I can't believe that your friends behave as you do.
...................................................................... ....................................
Husband,
Set a time for comming home after the party and stick to it. (it might be an idea not to get to drunk either)
I afraid to say that you have to show her that you can be trusted 100%
It's the only way forward.
wife,
Have you spoken to your friends about this and do they share your opinion ?
Do your friends have the same attitude as you ?
I can't believe that your friends behave as you do.
...................................................................... ....................................
Husband,
Set a time for comming home after the party and stick to it. (it might be an idea not to get to drunk either)
I afraid to say that you have to show her that you can be trusted 100%
It's the only way forward.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
You might think I'm nuts, but I think his name could have been the other way around.
I get far more results with Gresom as a surname. Could it be Jopfa Gresom.
Also: Most results come up... eastern Poland.
You might think I'm nuts, but I think his name could have been the other way around.
I get far more results with Gresom as a surname. Could it be Jopfa Gresom.
Also: Most results come up... eastern Poland.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
This brings to mind the movement of Jewish people in the 1930's
Why did Grandfather move to the USA in 1930 ?
Do you have any Jewish links in your family? The name Gersom is an old Jewish name... it was one of the sons of Moses.
This brings to mind the movement of Jewish people in the 1930's
Why did Grandfather move to the USA in 1930 ?
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
We have already come a long way: from Harry Juva to Gresom Jopfa.
You now have a better chance of finding his roots.
Go to:
ancestry.com
genealogy.com
We have already come a long way: from Harry Juva to Gresom Jopfa.
You now have a better chance of finding his roots.
Go to:
ancestry.com
genealogy.com
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
Check the food threads on the forum.
Read about the social history of Poland. Look at farm life, city life etc
Look at Polish websites for popular cities... check the photos.
Then you will understand more of your family history.
Do you have any old letters... in Polish. They are what will help you most. Not just what's written in them but also the postmark.
Is your family Jewish or other ? It is relevant.
What's a good place to learn about the kinds of food and drink my grandfather would have had growing up in Poland?
Check the food threads on the forum.
Read about the social history of Poland. Look at farm life, city life etc
Look at Polish websites for popular cities... check the photos.
Then you will understand more of your family history.
Do you have any old letters... in Polish. They are what will help you most. Not just what's written in them but also the postmark.
Is your family Jewish or other ? It is relevant.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Love / English Husband, Polish Wife... Going out together/not together? [35]
It seems that the pair of you need to sit down and talk. However difficult it is, you both need to support each other.
Husband should go out with the best man.
Husband should then take wife out.
Husband and wife should concentrate on Christmas. It will be Hell, if you visit family and friends at this special time of year and haven't sorted out your differences.
And frankly speaking: Rebuild that bond in the bedroom.
It seems that the pair of you need to sit down and talk. However difficult it is, you both need to support each other.
Husband should go out with the best man.
Husband should then take wife out.
Husband and wife should concentrate on Christmas. It will be Hell, if you visit family and friends at this special time of year and haven't sorted out your differences.
And frankly speaking: Rebuild that bond in the bedroom.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
First you have to check the Polish spelling of the family name. Then you have to find the town / village the family came from.
You should look for his Naturalization papers.
Did he serve in the US military. If so: check his military papers.
Read all you can at: polishroots.org
The spelling JUVA seems to come from Sweden / Finland. (in most searches)
If I add his picture here maybe someone else might recognize him.
First you have to check the Polish spelling of the family name. Then you have to find the town / village the family came from.
You should look for his Naturalization papers.
Did he serve in the US military. If so: check his military papers.
Read all you can at: polishroots.org
The spelling JUVA seems to come from Sweden / Finland. (in most searches)
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
paulajuvaw,
please read the above posts more carefully.
Then consult family and family documents... then we can move on together.
paulajuvaw,
please read the above posts more carefully.
Then consult family and family documents... then we can move on together.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
Thanx Switezianka.
paulajuvaw, google: juwa genealogy
It will bring up links for the family name in Poland.
Thanx Switezianka.
paulajuvaw, google: juwa genealogy
It will bring up links for the family name in Poland.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
News / British food exports to Poland up 53% [43]
I remember Peter Stringfellow having a similar idea about oysters.
I've noticed a perfect correlation between girls who like Marmite and those who swallow, just as there is a perfect correlation between girls who don’t like Marmite and those who spit.
I remember Peter Stringfellow having a similar idea about oysters.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Life / Where can I buy very soft Toilet Paper in Poland? [47]
melodia (scented), velvet, queen. Are available at Biedronka. I've just checked.
melodia (scented), velvet, queen. Are available at Biedronka. I've just checked.
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Life / Where can I buy very soft Toilet Paper in Poland? [47]
The scented paper from Biedronka (5zl) seems OK.
Can't remember the brand name though
Is there anywhere you can get good soft toilet paper
The scented paper from Biedronka (5zl) seems OK.
Can't remember the brand name though
Wroclaw
10 Dec 2008
Genealogy / My grandpa was from Poland - Gresom Jopfa [44]
It might be more like: Maszczyca
Wait for someone wiser than me to reply.
Masteshca,
It might be more like: Maszczyca
Wait for someone wiser than me to reply.
Wroclaw
9 Dec 2008
Love / English Husband, Polish Wife... Going out together/not together? [35]
What happened the last time you went out with your Best Man ?
I mean, was it the night before the wedding... with all its goings on ?
Is she against you going out or you going out with the Best Man ?
My Best man's birthday is coming up but my wife doesn't want to come. She also doesn't want me to go.
What happened the last time you went out with your Best Man ?
I mean, was it the night before the wedding... with all its goings on ?
Is she against you going out or you going out with the Best Man ?
Wroclaw
7 Dec 2008