Wroclaw
13 Nov 2006
Genealogy / Rebielice Krolewskie [26]
While I think about this I will tell you that I'm in Breslau/ Wroclaw.
While I think about this I will tell you that I'm in Breslau/ Wroclaw.
Wroclaw
13 Nov 2006
Life / Old Polish Song~ Possibly children's [36]
seachild,
I don't want to put things in your head and then we get it wrong.
But:
Grandfather was born before 1918. So if he was born in the east of Poland that would mean 'Russian' shows up on documents.
Polish people can be listed as Polish, German, Russian, etc. All because Poland was occupied or the borders moved.
Where was the census taken ? Do you have details ? It might be worth checking again. :)
seachild,
I don't want to put things in your head and then we get it wrong.
But:
Grandfather was born before 1918. So if he was born in the east of Poland that would mean 'Russian' shows up on documents.
Polish people can be listed as Polish, German, Russian, etc. All because Poland was occupied or the borders moved.
Where was the census taken ? Do you have details ? It might be worth checking again. :)
Wroclaw
13 Nov 2006
Genealogy / info on real Palbicki last name [7]
Palbicki,
Is Palbicki the new form or the original form of the name ?
Palbicki,
Is Palbicki the new form or the original form of the name ?
Wroclaw
13 Nov 2006
Genealogy / Rebielice Krolewskie [26]
There are at least five places called Danków. I can't find Rebielice yet. I'll keep looking.
There are at least five places called Danków. I can't find Rebielice yet. I'll keep looking.
Wroclaw
12 Nov 2006
Wroclaw
12 Nov 2006
Life / Old Polish Song~ Possibly children's [36]
seachild,
I'm almost willing to bet that he came from south-east Poland or what is now Ukraine.
Was he Jewish?
seachild,
I'm almost willing to bet that he came from south-east Poland or what is now Ukraine.
Was he Jewish?
Wroclaw
12 Nov 2006
Life / Old Polish Song~ Possibly children's [36]
seachild,
This might seem a dumb question but what is your father's [or should it be Grandfather] surname ? That should tell you if he is Russian or Polish.
edit. sorry I used the wrong name.
seachild,
This might seem a dumb question but what is your father's [or should it be Grandfather] surname ? That should tell you if he is Russian or Polish.
edit. sorry I used the wrong name.
Wroclaw
10 Nov 2006
Life / The Christmas Tree in Poland [25]
Fisz,
Now we are at the point where traditions borrow from each other.
I would say that we don't leave anything for Santa on Santa Claus Day.
Usually gifts are just handed over on Dec 6th.
I have heard that santa [at Xmas] comes down the chimney, but others will say that an angel comes through the window.
Also, it's not normal, as in England, to give piles of presents on Xmas Eve. [We don't give presents on Christmas Day].
Because traditions vary I will wait for other people to post their version of Christmas.
Fisz,
Now we are at the point where traditions borrow from each other.
I would say that we don't leave anything for Santa on Santa Claus Day.
Usually gifts are just handed over on Dec 6th.
I have heard that santa [at Xmas] comes down the chimney, but others will say that an angel comes through the window.
Also, it's not normal, as in England, to give piles of presents on Xmas Eve. [We don't give presents on Christmas Day].
Because traditions vary I will wait for other people to post their version of Christmas.
Wroclaw
10 Nov 2006
Life / The Christmas Tree in Poland [25]
In Poland the tree should go up on the 24th. There are no presents underneath it [at first]
The presents appear under the tree after the Christmas meal.
Different regions, different traditions. A Star Man or Angel or Santa bring the presents through a window which has been left open.
You should remember that Santa brings presents on Santa Claus Day, December 6th.
The tree is decorated in the English fashion, but it is different in every household.
In Poland the tree should go up on the 24th. There are no presents underneath it [at first]
The presents appear under the tree after the Christmas meal.
Different regions, different traditions. A Star Man or Angel or Santa bring the presents through a window which has been left open.
You should remember that Santa brings presents on Santa Claus Day, December 6th.
The tree is decorated in the English fashion, but it is different in every household.
Wroclaw
10 Nov 2006
Food / Christmas Dinner in Poland [33]
Carp in jelly is called Jewish Carp.
If it was very sweet it might have been Pike. Also eaten at Christmas.
Carp in jelly is called Jewish Carp.
If it was very sweet it might have been Pike. Also eaten at Christmas.
Wroclaw
10 Nov 2006
Food / Christmas Dinner in Poland [33]
Amathyst,
Are the decorations on your Chritmas cake handed down ?
My mum has been using the same ones since I don't know when.
Shall we tell the Polish folk on here how to feed a homemade Christmas cake ?
You beat me to it.
A lot of young people don't like carp at Christmas. It's because it has too many bones.
Amathyst,
Are the decorations on your Chritmas cake handed down ?
My mum has been using the same ones since I don't know when.
Shall we tell the Polish folk on here how to feed a homemade Christmas cake ?
You beat me to it.
A lot of young people don't like carp at Christmas. It's because it has too many bones.
Wroclaw
10 Nov 2006
Food / Christmas Dinner in Poland [33]
Huegel,
We get everything [apart from the turkey] sent from the UK. We have the meal on the 26th because the family here insist on having a Polish 24th and 25th. The English style Christmas we have here is because I asked for it and also because I cook it.
It's not a Polish Christmas without carp.
Huegel,
We get everything [apart from the turkey] sent from the UK. We have the meal on the 26th because the family here insist on having a Polish 24th and 25th. The English style Christmas we have here is because I asked for it and also because I cook it.
It's not a Polish Christmas without carp.
Wroclaw
10 Nov 2006
Food / Christmas Dinner in Poland [33]
Huegel,
We have a Polish Christmas on the 24th and an English Christmas on the 26th. [not 25th]
Twice I have poured brandy on the pud, my wife has lit it and I managed to set her on fire.
There shouldn't be any alcohol on a Polish Christmas table. But I've yet to meet anyone who follows this tradition.
Huegel,
We have a Polish Christmas on the 24th and an English Christmas on the 26th. [not 25th]
Twice I have poured brandy on the pud, my wife has lit it and I managed to set her on fire.
There shouldn't be any alcohol on a Polish Christmas table. But I've yet to meet anyone who follows this tradition.
Wroclaw
10 Nov 2006
News / November 11 in Poland [15]
Amathyst,
Oops, it was Rememberance Sunday. [post 7]
But I'm sure you know what I meant.
Amathyst,
Oops, it was Rememberance Sunday. [post 7]
But I'm sure you know what I meant.
Wroclaw
10 Nov 2006
News / November 11 in Poland [15]
modacone,
I would argue that they are the same thing. Poland would not have gained independence [on Nov 11] had WW1 not finished on Nov 11. One happened because of the other.
modacone,
I would argue that they are the same thing. Poland would not have gained independence [on Nov 11] had WW1 not finished on Nov 11. One happened because of the other.
Wroclaw
10 Nov 2006
News / November 11 in Poland [15]
hello,
Poland was free between WWI and WWII. I would call November 11 Pilsudski day !!
Amathyst,
I once did the parade in London on November 11. I balled my eyes out for about two hours. All in pride for those who paid the ultimate price and for those alongside me.
hello,
Poland was free between WWI and WWII. I would call November 11 Pilsudski day !!
Amathyst,
I once did the parade in London on November 11. I balled my eyes out for about two hours. All in pride for those who paid the ultimate price and for those alongside me.
Wroclaw
10 Nov 2006
Food / Christmas Dinner in Poland [33]
The Christmas meal is eaten on the 24th traditionaly, when the first star appears in the sky. In truth it is usually a little later. In this house it's at about 6 or 7pm.
The main dish is carp, which can be served in a variety of ways [usually fried].
There are many regional differences and I'm sure that you will see some differences of opinion when posters discuss this.
I won't tell you everything, but one strange thing is the extra plate setting for an unexpected guest.
The Christmas meal is eaten on the 24th traditionaly, when the first star appears in the sky. In truth it is usually a little later. In this house it's at about 6 or 7pm.
The main dish is carp, which can be served in a variety of ways [usually fried].
There are many regional differences and I'm sure that you will see some differences of opinion when posters discuss this.
I won't tell you everything, but one strange thing is the extra plate setting for an unexpected guest.
Wroclaw
31 Oct 2006
News / Terrible School Incident in Gdansk, Poland [34]
We've had a couple of others kill themselves in the past week.
We've had a couple of others kill themselves in the past week.
Wroclaw
31 Oct 2006
Life / Halloween in Poland? [77]
The house I live in is more than 130 years old and I sometimes think it is haunted. Haven't seen anything tonight though.
The house I live in is more than 130 years old and I sometimes think it is haunted. Haven't seen anything tonight though.
Wroclaw
31 Oct 2006
UK, Ireland / They eat a LOT of chocolate in the UK! [30]
Wikipedia has various cheesecakes. Might sound daft but my mum never put cheese in cheesecake.
Wikipedia has various cheesecakes. Might sound daft but my mum never put cheese in cheesecake.
Wroclaw
31 Oct 2006
UK, Ireland / They eat a LOT of chocolate in the UK! [30]
English cheese cake doesn't always have cheese in it.
English cheese cake doesn't always have cheese in it.
Wroclaw
28 Oct 2006
UK, Ireland / Help me to find courier service in UK that send goods to Poland [12]
I would think the Post Office is the cheapest option.
I would think the Post Office is the cheapest option.
Wroclaw
28 Oct 2006
UK, Ireland / Help me to find courier service in UK that send goods to Poland [12]
uk_
They all come here: TNT, UPS etc.
What's wrong with normal post. They should have a high speed courier service.
uk_
They all come here: TNT, UPS etc.
What's wrong with normal post. They should have a high speed courier service.
Wroclaw
28 Oct 2006
News / Terrible School Incident in Gdansk, Poland [34]
According to the education minister it's all down to pornography
According to the education minister it's all down to pornography
Wroclaw
28 Oct 2006
News / Terrible School Incident in Gdansk, Poland [34]
I spoke about this yesterday on another thread.
It was the Headmistress who called the teacher out of class and didn't replace her with a substitute. But another teacher was keeping an eye on the class from time to time.
The incident took place and no pupils said or did anything. When the teacher came back the girl had left the school and still no-one in the class said anything. It was only when a girl started crying that anything was said.
When I was at school we weren't left alone for even five minutes.
It's the school that should carry responsibility for this.
I spoke about this yesterday on another thread.
It was the Headmistress who called the teacher out of class and didn't replace her with a substitute. But another teacher was keeping an eye on the class from time to time.
The incident took place and no pupils said or did anything. When the teacher came back the girl had left the school and still no-one in the class said anything. It was only when a girl started crying that anything was said.
When I was at school we weren't left alone for even five minutes.
It's the school that should carry responsibility for this.
Wroclaw
26 Oct 2006
Real Estate / Apartment purchase in Poland [226]
Do you need a translation for the requirements section ?
If so I'll get it for you tomorrow.
Do you need a translation for the requirements section ?
If so I'll get it for you tomorrow.
Wroclaw
26 Oct 2006
Real Estate / Apartment purchase in Poland [226]
I meant: have you found any 'good' web-sites. I know you have addresses because some of them are posted on this thread.
Not a trick. Just me not thinking.
I meant: have you found any 'good' web-sites. I know you have addresses because some of them are posted on this thread.
Not a trick. Just me not thinking.
Wroclaw
26 Oct 2006
Life / Moving to Wroclaw from California, need tips [30]
Regarding airports. Berlin, Germany is 4 1/2 hours away by car. Warsaw is 5 hours away.
Do you want local flights or inter-continental ? Long distant flights usually have a change in either Warsaw, Germany or the UK.
Regarding airports. Berlin, Germany is 4 1/2 hours away by car. Warsaw is 5 hours away.
Do you want local flights or inter-continental ? Long distant flights usually have a change in either Warsaw, Germany or the UK.
Wroclaw
26 Oct 2006
Real Estate / Apartment purchase in Poland [226]
Frank,
Have you found any web-sites with property in Wroclaw.
Frank,
Have you found any web-sites with property in Wroclaw.
Wroclaw
26 Oct 2006
Real Estate / Apartment purchase in Poland [226]
Frank,
I would say that small flats move quickly. Houses would move slower.
The best place to find a bargain is in the countryside. But village life is not the same as in the UK. If you buy in the country it will be difficult to make a quick sale because your client will be considering communitations to the city.
That said. Most married people here are looking for new property, usually houses, about 30km from the city centre. That's where the new higher quality housing is.
When I was in the building game many years ago the company I worked for would build a housing estate and then people would come and look and then buy. That doesn't happen here. Most houses are built to order by small to medium sized building companies.
Frank,
I would say that small flats move quickly. Houses would move slower.
The best place to find a bargain is in the countryside. But village life is not the same as in the UK. If you buy in the country it will be difficult to make a quick sale because your client will be considering communitations to the city.
That said. Most married people here are looking for new property, usually houses, about 30km from the city centre. That's where the new higher quality housing is.
When I was in the building game many years ago the company I worked for would build a housing estate and then people would come and look and then buy. That doesn't happen here. Most houses are built to order by small to medium sized building companies.