GrandeSande
12 Jul 2007
GrandeSande
12 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
No Way, too wild for me... but I know the guy putting on the firework show. He also restores old cars and has worked on our "65 Mustang convertable
No Way, too wild for me... but I know the guy putting on the firework show. He also restores old cars and has worked on our "65 Mustang convertable
GrandeSande
12 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
and the biggest firework show ever will be at Burning Man, this year!
and the biggest firework show ever will be at Burning Man, this year!
GrandeSande
10 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
What about Martha Stewart, who is of Polish parentage?
Hugh Hefner and Playboy
Elvis Presley
Nat King Cole
Ella Fitzgerald
American Bandstand
the Jersey Boys... if that play makes it your way, be sure to see it!
The Supremes
Jitter bug dancing
Soul music
What about Martha Stewart, who is of Polish parentage?
Hugh Hefner and Playboy
Elvis Presley
Nat King Cole
Ella Fitzgerald
American Bandstand
the Jersey Boys... if that play makes it your way, be sure to see it!
The Supremes
Jitter bug dancing
Soul music
GrandeSande
10 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
My little foundling, Sushi, says not to forget Bichons !
Let's not forget the ever popular Chihuahua dog. Say hi to Chico!
My little foundling, Sushi, says not to forget Bichons !
GrandeSande
9 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
Red, White and Blue
stars and stripes
American Eagle
the Empire State building
Twin Towers (RIP)
Golden Gate Bridge
Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
The Alamo
the Star Spangled Banner
Red, White and Blue
stars and stripes
American Eagle
the Empire State building
Twin Towers (RIP)
Golden Gate Bridge
Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
The Alamo
the Star Spangled Banner
GrandeSande
8 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
How about our generosity? There was a report recently by _The Christian Science Monitor_, that America is the most generous country in the world.
How about our generosity? There was a report recently by _The Christian Science Monitor_, that America is the most generous country in the world.
GrandeSande
5 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / Polonia in USA - Happy 4th of July! [42]
Worked all day.
Good night, America! Good night, World!
Worked all day.
Good night, America! Good night, World!
GrandeSande
4 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / Polonia in USA - Happy 4th of July! [42]
How hot was it? It was 102 here in the SF Bay area. Fortunately we don't have high humidity! It's supposed to get cooler on Friday.
The only problem is it was outdoors.
How hot was it? It was 102 here in the SF Bay area. Fortunately we don't have high humidity! It's supposed to get cooler on Friday.
GrandeSande
3 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / Polonia in USA - Happy 4th of July! [42]
Well ain't you sumtin! Have fun ... should be a blast!
Well ain't you sumtin! Have fun ... should be a blast!
GrandeSande
3 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / Polonia in USA - Happy 4th of July! [42]
There's nothing like a good old Fourth of July Parade down Mainstreet! The old cars, the Boy and Girl Scouts, the HS bands, the American Veterans. the clowns, the floats, the little kids on bicycles,.... hokey, but wouldn't be a Fourth without one!!!
Happy Independance Day everyone!!
There's nothing like a good old Fourth of July Parade down Mainstreet! The old cars, the Boy and Girl Scouts, the HS bands, the American Veterans. the clowns, the floats, the little kids on bicycles,.... hokey, but wouldn't be a Fourth without one!!!
Happy Independance Day everyone!!
GrandeSande
28 Jun 2007
Travel / The best holiday destination in Poland? [34]
Yes, but your comment did seem to put all of US into the same group. I was just trying to clarify that we all don't fit into this profile. This does not represent me as an American.
Yes, but your comment did seem to put all of US into the same group. I was just trying to clarify that we all don't fit into this profile. This does not represent me as an American.
GrandeSande
28 Jun 2007
Travel / The best holiday destination in Poland? [34]
Please don't assume we all fit into this mold. I can't wait for my trip to Poland, and want to go to as many places as I can, and see as much as I can! I want to see the art, the history, the people, the countryside, the cities, the museums, etc.,etc......
Quoting: Amathyst
But there is so much to Poland it seems a waste to just stay in one place for a whole month.
Americans....
But there is so much to Poland it seems a waste to just stay in one place for a whole month.
Americans....
Please don't assume we all fit into this mold. I can't wait for my trip to Poland, and want to go to as many places as I can, and see as much as I can! I want to see the art, the history, the people, the countryside, the cities, the museums, etc.,etc......
GrandeSande
16 Jun 2007
USA, Canada / Polka Spree By the Sea, NJ [8]
I was born in Jersey City, lived in North Arlington, Lyndhurst, Wallington, North Plainfield
but I can't imagine where Elmwood Park is. Is it out in the Paramus area?
I guess I've been out of Jersey for too long!
I was born in Jersey City, lived in North Arlington, Lyndhurst, Wallington, North Plainfield
but I can't imagine where Elmwood Park is. Is it out in the Paramus area?
I guess I've been out of Jersey for too long!
GrandeSande
16 Jun 2007
GrandeSande
16 Jun 2007
GrandeSande
15 Jun 2007
USA, Canada / Polka Spree By the Sea, NJ [8]
For all of you Polka fans in the New Jersey area, I just received word from the Polish American Cultural Center that there is going to be a weekend of Polka in the Wildwood NJ area.
Go to polkaspree.com
I have no commercial interest in the event, but I wish I lived near enough to go!
For all of you Polka fans in the New Jersey area, I just received word from the Polish American Cultural Center that there is going to be a weekend of Polka in the Wildwood NJ area.
Go to polkaspree.com
I have no commercial interest in the event, but I wish I lived near enough to go!
GrandeSande
14 Jun 2007
History / SLAVIA - Foundation for Polish history and culture [3]
Crow,
I have just come across this post by you and think this link is wonderful.
I plan to visit this place when I go to Poland next year.
I love the beautiful Illuminated manuscript and calligraphy on the site. One of my greatest joys was to see the _Book Of Kells_ when I went to Ireland a few years back
One other question... I like your new avater, where is this from and what is its symbolism, please?
Crow,
I have just come across this post by you and think this link is wonderful.
I plan to visit this place when I go to Poland next year.
I love the beautiful Illuminated manuscript and calligraphy on the site. One of my greatest joys was to see the _Book Of Kells_ when I went to Ireland a few years back
One other question... I like your new avater, where is this from and what is its symbolism, please?
GrandeSande
3 Jun 2007
Genealogy / Were is Ostrowo Budy?? [8]
Go to:
jewishgen.org/ShtetlSeeker/LocTown.asp
and enter the name of the town you are seeking. It will give you all of the possibilities and the locations.
Go to:
jewishgen.org/ShtetlSeeker/LocTown.asp
and enter the name of the town you are seeking. It will give you all of the possibilities and the locations.
GrandeSande
28 May 2007
Food / SERNIK -- POLISH CHEESECAKE RECIPE [12]
Thank you for the recipe... I am looking forward to trying it.
Could you tell me what kind of cheese it calls for?
Thank you for the recipe... I am looking forward to trying it.
Could you tell me what kind of cheese it calls for?
GrandeSande
27 May 2007
Food / SERNIK -- POLISH CHEESECAKE RECIPE [12]
"Sernik"
I read about a cheesecake called_Sernik_ It was described as having cheese, raisins and a crumbly, golden crust.
Does anyone have this recipe?
"Sernik"
I read about a cheesecake called_Sernik_ It was described as having cheese, raisins and a crumbly, golden crust.
Does anyone have this recipe?
GrandeSande
20 May 2007
Love / Symbol of polish of love to surprise my fiance [26]
Forget the roses, BORING!!!
Take her on a picnic, feed her strawberries and creme, give her a bunch of dasies or violets... if she like these, she likes you. If she loves you, it's the thought that counts, not the price of the item.
Forget the roses, BORING!!!
Take her on a picnic, feed her strawberries and creme, give her a bunch of dasies or violets... if she like these, she likes you. If she loves you, it's the thought that counts, not the price of the item.
GrandeSande
14 May 2007
Genealogy / Cemeteries in Poland [7]
Right on, Patrycja!!!
Oh, yea, my "upper class" grandparents, and great grandparents came here and lived in the lap of luxury!!! The men worked for the railroad companies, the coal yards and the docks for long hours. My father and his brothers worked on the docks and helped to support those at home. My grandmother, who took care of her household of husband, four sons and her mother in law, went to work in the afternoon to clean other people's houses. She was wise enough to put away this money she earned, and when one of these houses came up for sale, she had enough saved to buy it.
These "upper class" people were living in the worst areas of cities and were not treated as high society. Many did not speak English, or have skills other than strength and determination.They worked at these hard labor jobs for little pay. But.... they all had the same dream, and that was to have a better life than they came from.
Yes, they loved their homeland, left their loved ones and put up with many hardships in order to give their children and grandchildren a better life. My grandfather would not talk of what he left, he said he was an American now. His homelife and his heart was Polish, but he would not share with others what he left in Poland, and worked so hard for, in America.
Please don't insult his integrity by calling him "upper Class"!
And, 30764, I'm not sure what you mean by preserving something for their children. How and what were they supposed to preserve?
usualy think of themselvs as being an "upper class", should have thought of preserving something for thir children. What are your thoughts on that?
Right on, Patrycja!!!
Oh, yea, my "upper class" grandparents, and great grandparents came here and lived in the lap of luxury!!! The men worked for the railroad companies, the coal yards and the docks for long hours. My father and his brothers worked on the docks and helped to support those at home. My grandmother, who took care of her household of husband, four sons and her mother in law, went to work in the afternoon to clean other people's houses. She was wise enough to put away this money she earned, and when one of these houses came up for sale, she had enough saved to buy it.
These "upper class" people were living in the worst areas of cities and were not treated as high society. Many did not speak English, or have skills other than strength and determination.They worked at these hard labor jobs for little pay. But.... they all had the same dream, and that was to have a better life than they came from.
Yes, they loved their homeland, left their loved ones and put up with many hardships in order to give their children and grandchildren a better life. My grandfather would not talk of what he left, he said he was an American now. His homelife and his heart was Polish, but he would not share with others what he left in Poland, and worked so hard for, in America.
Please don't insult his integrity by calling him "upper Class"!
And, 30764, I'm not sure what you mean by preserving something for their children. How and what were they supposed to preserve?
GrandeSande
3 May 2007
Life / Polish clothing for school project USA - need some ideas [5]
Panda,
Are you looking for modern dress or for costume dress which looks like the dress of the past? i.e. Folklore dress?
to put together a costume for each of the boys.
Panda,
Are you looking for modern dress or for costume dress which looks like the dress of the past? i.e. Folklore dress?
GrandeSande
22 Apr 2007
Genealogy / Siekierczyna/Siekierczyn? [6]
I went to the website,
jewishgen.org/ShtetlSeeker/LocTown.asp
and typed in
SIEKIERCZYRNA and came up with no location in Poland with this name.
I typed in SIEKIERCZYN and came up with many possibilities.
Give it a try and see if any of the places might fit in to your search.
This is a very helpful website. Good luck!
I went to the website,
jewishgen.org/ShtetlSeeker/LocTown.asp
and typed in
SIEKIERCZYRNA and came up with no location in Poland with this name.
I typed in SIEKIERCZYN and came up with many possibilities.
Give it a try and see if any of the places might fit in to your search.
This is a very helpful website. Good luck!
GrandeSande
21 Apr 2007
Language / Polish Language Pronunciation - Example Words and Phrases [220]
I am not quite shure of what you are asking... but, in the US it is pronounced:
"Con she EN shus" not "con si EN shus" or "con sz EN shus"
u mean "si"? isn't that rather "sz" ?
I am not quite shure of what you are asking... but, in the US it is pronounced:
"Con she EN shus" not "con si EN shus" or "con sz EN shus"
GrandeSande
15 Apr 2007
Language / Polish Language Pronunciation - Example Words and Phrases [220]
If you mean that you want an English pronunciation, it sounds like this:
con she en shush
If you mean that you want an English pronunciation, it sounds like this:
con she en shush
GrandeSande
9 Apr 2007
Life / Polish customs in greetings, working, anyting? [7]
I have heard that bringing flowers is very welcomed.
I have heard that bringing flowers is very welcomed.
GrandeSande
4 Apr 2007
USA, Canada / Polish People and Events in Southern California [9]
Hi Pamela,
SURPRISE!!!!! There are Polish people in California. I am one of them... all of my grandparents came from Poland. I am in northern CA, but here are some sites you might try for the info you are seeking:
You could E-mail any of the following and I'm sure they would answer you:
The Polish Genealogical Society of Southern California
pgsca.org/
Polonia of San Francisco
"PoloniaSF.org" <poloniasfo@yahoo>
Polish American Forum a mail in list where you can ask anything about "things Polish"
polishamericanforum@yahoogroups.com
Give it a try and if you have no luck, let me know and I will help you find an answer.
GrandeSande
Hi Pamela,
SURPRISE!!!!! There are Polish people in California. I am one of them... all of my grandparents came from Poland. I am in northern CA, but here are some sites you might try for the info you are seeking:
You could E-mail any of the following and I'm sure they would answer you:
The Polish Genealogical Society of Southern California
pgsca.org/
Polonia of San Francisco
"PoloniaSF.org" <poloniasfo@yahoo>
Polish American Forum a mail in list where you can ask anything about "things Polish"
polishamericanforum@yahoogroups.com
Give it a try and if you have no luck, let me know and I will help you find an answer.
GrandeSande
GrandeSande
2 Apr 2007
Food / Typical Polish Diet [22]
I can see that I am going to gain a lot of weight when I visit Poland!!!
GrandeSande
I can see that I am going to gain a lot of weight when I visit Poland!!!
GrandeSande