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Joined: 20 Apr 2009 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 28 Dec 2012
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Posts: Total: 194 / In This Archive: 110 		From: U.S.A. Valparaiso, Indiana
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valpomike   
28 Aug 2010
Genealogy / I need help finding addresses in Warsaw. [11]

Just a few weeks ago, we, my cousin and I, in searching into some of my Aunt things, who has been moved into a home, and has lost her sight. We found two names and address, in Warsaw, and we don't know if they were on which side of the family, my Aunt's married side, or her, name, same as mine, before marriage. I did send off letters last week, and am still awaiting reply. I know mail takes ten days each way. What is the best way to check if the address are still good, or if a change of address is on record? When can I check for this information? I have in the past, sent off request for help, to several places in Poland, and never got any reply. Why could this be?

What ideas do you have that can help me on this.

Mike
valpomike   
29 Aug 2010
Genealogy / I need help finding addresses in Warsaw. [11]

I sent the letter in English, since I don't speak, read, or understand Polish. And Yes I did put stamps on them. I found on my visits to Poland, many, many people speak English, more than speak Polish around here. I don't have any way of sending letters in Polish.

I would like some good ideas, not just jokes.

Mike
valpomike   
29 Aug 2010
Genealogy / I need help finding addresses in Warsaw. [11]

A few years ago, mid to late 90 to 97. I know if these people lived at the address shown for some time, neighbors would know of them, if they moved, and to where they moved.

Here in the USA we have what is called a Criss Cross Directory, where you can look up address, and get phone numbers. If a large building, you can find most of the people living in that building. If single family neighborhoods, you can find who live next door, or down the street. Does Poland have such a directory? If yes, who can use it, and where do you go to use it? Please advise, if you know.

Mike
valpomike   
29 Aug 2010
History / When will you Poles give back German land and the cities which you robbed? [557]

If nobody told you two, the war is over, we won. Now leave it that way, unless the Dam Germans start to act up again. I think they learned a lesson with the last war. Now they just need to keep to themselves. I find, many people from Germany are the hardest to get along with, even more when I travel. They act like they are better than all the rest, and we know they are not, and in some cases, not even as good, as most.

Mike
valpomike   
31 Aug 2010
Love / Polish citizen in the UK: I made a mistake and now she won't forgive me, help! [57]

True love takes faith, on both parts, not just one. If she does not trust you, she could not be the one for you. But give her a chance to cool down, and send her, via regular mail, a nice long letter, saying that you are sorry, and never knew the photo's would get out. Ask for another chance. If she says no, move on. There are many more, who would trust you, I am sure.

Mike
valpomike   
2 Sep 2010
Life / Calendar of Polish Name Days [36]

My birthday, and name's day are both the same, my name is Michael, and I was born on September 29th. also, this was my grandfather's name's day, and he had a big party going on when he heard of my birth, so he said, this would be my name, and my parents went along with it. But if I lived in Poland, now, I would be cheated out of one party.

Mike
valpomike   
11 Sep 2010
History / Poland provoked Germany to start WW2 by mobilising first [94]

I don't think Poland started any war with Germany, but this is my and many others thinking.
The Germans wanted the world, and many still do. They were, and still are, very unfair to Poland, with there thinking that they are better than Poland, and they are not even as good as Poland. Long live Poland, without any help from Germany.

But this is the way I think.

Also, Poland does not need the Euro money either, this will hurt Poland, if they change.

Mike
valpomike   
14 Oct 2010
News / U.S. role in Poland is shrinking [82]

Things between Poland and the USA may change after this election, and we get a new congress, and after we rid ourselfs of this bad president we now have. We the Polish-Americans care for Poland and her people and want to help, whenever need be.

Mike
valpomike   
7 Mar 2011
History / When will Russia and Germany return the things they took from the Polish in Poland ? [49]

During the World War II, the Germans and Russians took many things, paintings and other artafacts from many in Poland. The courts have been able to return some, when will Poland get the rest? How would you like some one came into your home and took everything you have with value, and never return them? I think it has been long enough, time to get all things back, now.

What do you think?

Mike
valpomike   
26 Mar 2011
News / 9 year old Polish girl and 10 year old brother killed by World War II bomb [46]

Grubas,

I like the way you think, and I am 100% behind you. They must pay some way or another. Life is not fair, I know, neihter is killing without good reason, as they did, both the Germans and Russians.

They killed many of my family, and friends, and many others were forced to leave, to be safe, as was the case with my Grandparents.

Mike
valpomike   
5 Apr 2011
Travel / Pics of Warsaw by the Guardian's David Levene [107]

These are just some of the places I remember of Poland, and I wish I could be there now.
LONG LIVE POLAND, AND HER GREAT PEOPLE.

Those who have never been to Poland, this is just a small bit of the wonderful things in Poland, and if you ever have a chance to go there, make sure you plan on spending no less that four weeks, if you just want to see some of the great things.

On my visits, I rent a place in Warsaw, for no less than a month, and go from there, all over.

POLAND RULES!!!!!!

Mike
valpomike   
5 Apr 2011
Life / Famous Polish music and musicians [48]

Poland has some of the greatest Jazz groups of the world. If you don't know there work, check into it, and if you love Jazz music, as I do, you will love this.

Mike
valpomike   
5 Apr 2011
History / Israeli wants to wipe Poland off the map! [198]

This would never come to past, they could never buy up Poland. It is just a pipe dream, and what they wish they could do.

Mike
valpomike   
5 Apr 2011
Travel / Pics of Warsaw by the Guardian's David Levene [107]

This is and will be, a large city. Other parts of Poland, still have the Polish style. This is what make Poland the great place she is. There are needs for large tall buildings.

Mike
valpomike   
13 Apr 2011
USA, Canada / Opening a small shop, and selling many Polish items in USA. Do you think this would work? [32]

The other day, my cousin, who lives in Warsaw, Poland, sent me some Polish dried mushrooms. We can get them here in Chicago, Il. around a hour drive, fifty some miles, and when we find them they want a arm and a leg for them, and I know the cost in Poland is much lower.

Several of my friends, Polish-Amerincan's and others, have asked if I can get some for them.

I am thinking of buying from a friend in Poland, and selling them for less than the store's in Chicago charge. Do you think this could work?

What are some other items, don't have to be just food items, but could be, do you think the people living here in my area, would like, if they could buy at a good price?

I may, even, if this goes over good, open a small shop, and sell many Polish items. Do you think this would work?

Those of you living here in the USA, what items would you buy if you were able, at a fair price?

I would like any and all feed back on this, but no nuts, that just want to post, please.

Mike
valpomike   
13 Apr 2011
USA, Canada / Opening a small shop, and selling many Polish items in USA. Do you think this would work? [32]

The dried Polish mushrooms have a taste all it's on. If you have never tried them, you don't know. No others are as good.

Thank you all for you ideas, and what more would go over here in the midwest, USA? The merchants in Chicago, know many of these items are hard to come by, so the charge a very high price, and this is not fair. I just want to help people buy the best at a fair price.

What other food items, ship well? What other items, other than food items, would you buy, from Poland, at a fair price?

I am open to any and all ideas, please post and let me know.

Mike
valpomike   
16 Apr 2011
Travel / Why are some Taxis in Warsaw so smelly? [16]

When needing a taxi in Warsaw, call taxi 919, and ask that Andrzej Tomborek, be your driver, taksowka osobowa nr 260 Nubia, he also speaks English, and will give you the greatest care, and his taxi does not smell. Tell him, that, Michael from Valparaiso, Indiana, USA, gave you his name. You will be very happy with his service. He is a great guy, who cares.

Mike