Eagle20
4 Jan 2009
Eagle20
5 Jan 2009
History / 70th Anniversary of start of WWII [50]
70th Anniversary of start of WWII
Good time to start thinking about those Poles who gave their lives fighting in 1939.
70th Anniversary of start of WWII
Good time to start thinking about those Poles who gave their lives fighting in 1939.
Eagle20
16 Jan 2009
Life / nice polish name for a girl [38]
Yes, but I always liked the diminutive of it - Ola
Aleksandra is the nicest :P
Yes, but I always liked the diminutive of it - Ola
Eagle20
16 Jan 2009
Eagle20
1 Feb 2009
News / Polish scientists synthesise fuel from CO2 and water [14]
This will be an interesting story to follow.
"A team of chemists from the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in the mid-eastern city of Lublin have come up with an idea of an ecological fuel to be produced from carbon dioxide and water."
polishmarket.com.pl/document/:19071?lang=PL
This will be an interesting story to follow.
"A team of chemists from the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in the mid-eastern city of Lublin have come up with an idea of an ecological fuel to be produced from carbon dioxide and water."
polishmarket.com.pl/document/:19071?lang=PL
Eagle20
10 Feb 2009
UK, Ireland / How to get Polish TV in Britian [17]
Try:-
sikorskipolishclub.org.uk/adverts/Firstcalldigital.jpg
centralaerialsscotland.co.uk/Satellite.html
I'm trying to find out how to get Polish Sat tv in Scotland.
Try:-
sikorskipolishclub.org.uk/adverts/Firstcalldigital.jpg
centralaerialsscotland.co.uk/Satellite.html
Eagle20
14 Feb 2009
History / Irena Sendler, the "Female Schindler," Portrayed in CBS Movie [17]
An upcoming TV movie details the heroic life of Irena Sendler, credited with saving the lives of thousands of Jewish children during World War II.
............................................
findingdulcinea.com/news/entertainment/2009/feb/Irena-Sendler-the-Female-Schindler-Portrayed-in-CBS-Movie.html
Hopefully we will be able to see it in the UK.
An upcoming TV movie details the heroic life of Irena Sendler, credited with saving the lives of thousands of Jewish children during World War II.
............................................
findingdulcinea.com/news/entertainment/2009/feb/Irena-Sendler-the-Female-Schindler-Portrayed-in-CBS-Movie.html
Hopefully we will be able to see it in the UK.
Eagle20
15 Feb 2009
Life / Do Poles accept people from the Polish diaspora as Poles? [14]
When visiting family in Poland never really came up.
Will have to ask next time I visit.
When visiting family in Poland never really came up.
Will have to ask next time I visit.
Eagle20
24 Feb 2009
Food / What is your favourite Polish meal?! [64]
A subject I can get my teeth into ;)
Not necessarily in this order,
barszcz czerwony z uszkami
rosół z makaronem
pierogi z szerem
zrazy
bigos
klops
gołąbki
A subject I can get my teeth into ;)
Not necessarily in this order,
barszcz czerwony z uszkami
rosół z makaronem
pierogi z szerem
zrazy
bigos
klops
gołąbki
Eagle20
24 Feb 2009
Food / What is your favourite Polish meal?! [64]
Strangely enough we eat our pierogi with cheddar cheese.
When my mum came to the UK in the late 40s she could not get traditional cheese used in pierogi.
Now I prefer it with cheddar cheese.
i love Polish ser...
Strangely enough we eat our pierogi with cheddar cheese.
When my mum came to the UK in the late 40s she could not get traditional cheese used in pierogi.
Now I prefer it with cheddar cheese.
Eagle20
1 Mar 2009
History / Polish soldier stories [50]
My father fought in the September 1939 Campaign.
He was arrested in 1940 by the NKVD and placed in prison and then in labour camps.
He was released and fought in Italy where he received a Virtuti Militari.
My father fought in the September 1939 Campaign.
He was arrested in 1940 by the NKVD and placed in prison and then in labour camps.
He was released and fought in Italy where he received a Virtuti Militari.
Eagle20
1 Mar 2009
Eagle20
1 Mar 2009
History / Polish soldier stories [50]
Haven't taken any pics of the VM medal. Looks quite sad without the centre piece.
I got the War Medal 1939-45 from the MOD but I didn't know you could get replacements for his other British medals, The Italy Star and the Defence Medal.
Thanks for the info will have to try for those.
Haven't taken any pics of the VM medal. Looks quite sad without the centre piece.
I got the War Medal 1939-45 from the MOD but I didn't know you could get replacements for his other British medals, The Italy Star and the Defence Medal.
Thanks for the info will have to try for those.
Eagle20
1 Mar 2009
Eagle20
1 Mar 2009
History / Chopin's Birthday - 1st March and Death [12]
Fryderyk Chopin born 1st March 1810.
Mazurka:-
chopinforever.org/seven1peyton
Fryderyk Chopin born 1st March 1810.
Mazurka:-
chopinforever.org/seven1peyton
Eagle20
1 Mar 2009
History / Chopin's Birthday - 1st March and Death [12]
Glad you enjoyed it.
Mazurka, one of my favourites.
Thanks for the musical interlude Eagle20, I enjoyed that.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Mazurka, one of my favourites.
Eagle20
1 Mar 2009
History / Polish soldier stories [50]
Thanks.
It would be nice to get together a full set of his medals. In 1985 he received the Kryż Kampanii Wrześniowj 1939 from the Polish Government in Exile. It's the only medal that I have a legitymacja for.
I sometimes wonder what happened to his other medals and their legitymacja. I've still got the ribbons though.
Thanks.
It would be nice to get together a full set of his medals. In 1985 he received the Kryż Kampanii Wrześniowj 1939 from the Polish Government in Exile. It's the only medal that I have a legitymacja for.
I sometimes wonder what happened to his other medals and their legitymacja. I've still got the ribbons though.
Eagle20
3 Mar 2009
Language / Polish Nouns ending in 'um' [10]
Are there any nouns that end in 'um' that are not neuter?
Or is it safe to say that all nouns ending in 'um' are neuter?
I know centrum and gimnazjum are neuter.
Are there any nouns that end in 'um' that are not neuter?
Or is it safe to say that all nouns ending in 'um' are neuter?
I know centrum and gimnazjum are neuter.
Eagle20
15 Mar 2009
Genealogy / Polish Military Records [21]
I got info on my grandfather from address below:-
CENTRALNE ARCHIWUM WOJSKOWE
ul. Czerwonych Beretów bl. 124
00-910 WARSZAWA
Wrote to them in Polish.
I got info on my grandfather from address below:-
CENTRALNE ARCHIWUM WOJSKOWE
ul. Czerwonych Beretów bl. 124
00-910 WARSZAWA
Wrote to them in Polish.
Eagle20
15 Mar 2009
Eagle20
15 Mar 2009
Genealogy / Polish Military Records [21]
All I really gave them was my grandfathers name and date of birth.
I found out that he was in the 1-szy Pułk Ułanów Krechowieckich and received a 'Krzyż Walecznych', twice, in 1920 whilst fighting the Bolsheviks.
All I really gave them was my grandfathers name and date of birth.
I found out that he was in the 1-szy Pułk Ułanów Krechowieckich and received a 'Krzyż Walecznych', twice, in 1920 whilst fighting the Bolsheviks.
Eagle20
16 Mar 2009
Genealogy / Polish Military Records [21]
Website - caw.wp.mil.pl
E-mail - caw@wp.mil.pl
At the time I was under the impression that a letter was required.
Website - caw.wp.mil.pl
E-mail - caw@wp.mil.pl
At the time I was under the impression that a letter was required.
Eagle20
16 Mar 2009
Eagle20
4 Apr 2009
History / Irena Sendler, a Polish wartime hero, dies at age 98 [15]
Stills from CBS television movie about Irena Sendler "The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler"
truebloodnet.com/anna-paquin-courageous-heart-irena-sendler-exclusive- movie-stills/
Supposed to be shown on April 19th.
Is anyone in the US going to watch?
Stills from CBS television movie about Irena Sendler "The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler"
truebloodnet.com/anna-paquin-courageous-heart-irena-sendler-exclusive- movie-stills/
Supposed to be shown on April 19th.
Is anyone in the US going to watch?
Eagle20
4 Apr 2009
History / Irena Sendler, a Polish wartime hero, dies at age 98 [15]
No problem.
Hopefully it will be shown in the UK. Hope it doesn't take to long.
No problem.
Hopefully it will be shown in the UK. Hope it doesn't take to long.
Eagle20
14 Apr 2009
Genealogy / Polish II World War Records [5]
I think they require contact by post rather than e-mail.
Centralne Archiwum Wojskowe.
ul. Czerwonych Beretów bl. 124, 00-910 Warszawa
Kancelaria tel./fax (0-22) 681 46 37
Informacja Archiwalna tel. (0-22) 681 45 84
caw@wp.mil.pl
For records about 2nd Polish Corps
MoD in UK may have information.
APC MS Support - Disclosures 5
Building 28B, RAF Northolt, West End Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 6NG
Tel: 0208 8338603
Fax: 0208 8338866
Email: polishdisoff@northolt.raf.mod.uk
I think they require contact by post rather than e-mail.
Centralne Archiwum Wojskowe.
ul. Czerwonych Beretów bl. 124, 00-910 Warszawa
Kancelaria tel./fax (0-22) 681 46 37
Informacja Archiwalna tel. (0-22) 681 45 84
caw@wp.mil.pl
For records about 2nd Polish Corps
MoD in UK may have information.
APC MS Support - Disclosures 5
Building 28B, RAF Northolt, West End Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 6NG
Tel: 0208 8338603
Fax: 0208 8338866
Email: polishdisoff@northolt.raf.mod.uk
Eagle20
18 Apr 2009
Genealogy / Polish II World War Records [5]
For MoD need documentation.
When applying to CAW for informatuion about my grandfather I did not have any, fortunately they still sent me some information.
For MoD need documentation.
When applying to CAW for informatuion about my grandfather I did not have any, fortunately they still sent me some information.
Eagle20
2 May 2009
Life / May 2: Day of the Poland's Flag [7]
May 2 is observed as the Day of the Polish Flag.
May 2 is observed as the Day of the Polish Flag.
During the main ceremony, the Polish flag has been hoisted at the mast of the Royal Castle's Clock Tower in Warsaw. Head of the National Security Bureau Aleksander Szczygło recalled that during the communist period, the white-and-red flags were removed after May Day so that they were not displayed on May 3, the anniversary of the democratic constitution of 1791. Constitution Day was re-introduced as a state holiday after the collapse of communism.
Eagle20
2 May 2009
Eagle20
9 May 2009