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Joined: 1 Apr 2006 / Male ♂
Last Post: 4 Sep 2013
Threads: Total: 44 / In This Archive: 25
Posts: Total: 5,369 / In This Archive: 2,495
From: Wroclaw and Berlin
Speaks Polish?: More than yesterday.
Interests: Family History. Photography.

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Wroclaw   
30 Dec 2009
Genealogy / Missing town - Zamosc [2]

this will give you your answer: jewishgen.org/Communities/LocTown.asp

there are a couple of possible locations.

enter the town name... press search... scroll down.
Wroclaw   
25 Dec 2009
Language / Gdybym...łbyś [16]

I had sung this song you would have cried

maybe a little inversion: Had I ...
Wroclaw   
20 Dec 2009
Language / Need affectionate terms for Ania.. [23]

also, what does Suckza actaully mean..?

tip. if you don't understand it and value your relationship... don't use it.
Wroclaw   
20 Dec 2009
Language / pzdr? [8]

What does this mean?

it's a short form.... sort of like Regards
Wroclaw   
13 Dec 2009
Travel / Wroclaw to Lubin - the best way to get there? [14]

the first bus seems to be at 06:15
the last bus seems to be at 22:00

there are many conditions. weekend travel, school days, public holidays etc.

i have no idea how long or how much the journey costs though.
Wroclaw   
10 Dec 2009
Genealogy / Family Secret - Piaski, Lublin --- Help Needed. [16]

The only thing I don't understand, was why my grandfather's brother got angry when questioned about it? Is that something to get defensive about?

Shame/guilt can be a big burden to carry.

''As far as I know, my grandfather was or claimed to be Catholic, is it possible that could have been forced upon people in that region around that time? We're talking in 1930's.''

I'll be honest. I'm only offering the first thing that comes to mind.
Wroclaw   
10 Dec 2009
Genealogy / Family Secret - Piaski, Lublin --- Help Needed. [16]

it may be based on a forced change of religion. it's the best i can offer.

possibly the lesser of two evils at a time of war. are u sure it was only the name that changed, and not nationality as well ?
Wroclaw   
9 Dec 2009
Life / Duży Lotek (Polish Lottery) - How to Claim a Prize? [11]

What is the maximum amount they can pay in a shop? I know in the UK it is a maximum of 100 pound

In addition to Peter's answer.

keep in mind that three numbers is only 20zl. (fixed win/prize)

four numbers can vary. the last and only time i got four numbers it was 40zl.
Wroclaw   
9 Dec 2009
Life / What should I name my female child? [44]

then you have to celebrate birthdays.

Nah ! We just tell them that they were born on Christmas Day... and get them one gift each... then tell them to make it last.
Wroclaw   
9 Dec 2009
Life / What should I name my female child? [44]

pick a name that has a patron saint.

My wife and I chose names that are not connected to saints... it saves us a fortune in gifts.
Wroclaw   
9 Dec 2009
Life / Duży Lotek (Polish Lottery) - How to Claim a Prize? [11]

What are the main points for claiming a prize with this?

three numbers or four numbers correct is a cash payment at the kiosk/shop

six numbers correct would mean a phone call and various confirmation questions based on your ticket. I imagine that you'd have to pass on bank details too.

five numbers correct... i have no idea. i imagine because of the sum involved (a few thousand, maybe) it would mean at least a phone call and also bank details.
Wroclaw   
6 Dec 2009
Travel / Wroclaw (tourist help needed for a 14-year old) [20]

preferbly one who lives in Wroclaw, or who has at least been there

most of wroclaw can be seen in a couple of days. however, wroclaw can be used as a hub for visiting other places.

you should be able to find plenty to photograph.

you can search for the little people. (no joke)

check out who is playing in town. some good bands visit wroclaw.

vrot-suave
Wroclaw   
27 Nov 2009
Life / Stolen car parts [30]

Anyone else have experience with the car parts gnomes?

it happens here once in a while. Most parking areas to the rear of old town blocks are not very well lit (in this part of Wroclaw)
Wroclaw   
27 Nov 2009
Language / Not sure if I will be able to speak Polish [53]

Not sure if I will be able to speak Polish

I'm sure if you show how willing you are to learn you will find someone to help.

Speaking is important. And stopping or slowing down would be a waste.
Wroclaw   
22 Nov 2009
Work / Tutoring English/Nannying in Warsaw [13]

How difficult is is to find a job tutoring English in Warsaw or being a nanny as a way to teach children English?

The first job is always the most difficult to find. After that everything is based on reputation.

The pay won't be too high, but you should be able to carve out a little niche by working with children.
Wroclaw   
22 Nov 2009
UK, Ireland / I'm turning nationalistic. Want to change my views. [14]

Tracksuit wearing, BMW driving, unfaithful, untrustworthy, two faced, teasing, big headed, money loving, materialistic, ignorant, bad character judging, secret prioratising, gossiping, self loving pricks.

That's the way of the world. Not just Poland and Polish abroad.
Wroclaw   
15 Nov 2009
Real Estate / What does 250,000 zl buy in Wroclaw? [30]

'rough areas in wroclaw'

As delphiandomine mentioned there are no really rough areas of Wroclaw. But there are plenty of areas with mixed housing (flats), both old and new, on the same street.

The occupants can be as good or as bad as each other. Old flats may seem to produce rough types. New flats may have young folk, either renting or owners, who like to party.

For 250,000 it might be possible to get something in an older property in the city limits.
As an alternative you could also buy a house, in need of renovation and with land, just outside town.

Wroclaw is a big city so it might be worth considering where you work. A lot of time can be wasted, if you are travelling across the city.

For perspective: there are plenty of 1,000,000zl homes in Wroclaw.
Wroclaw   
15 Nov 2009
Genealogy / Help finding Polish Girl in Ealing now going back to Poland [8]

I am sure she does but never found it out. Likewise, she doesn't know mine.

your only hope is to use keywords from your conversations and do a search. maybe she repeated something on-line.

chances of finding her are about zero though.