Wroclaw
24 Feb 2008
Wroclaw
21 Feb 2008
Genealogy / Polish looks? [1410]
He is being very secretive. I know that he has already been on the stage.
He is being very secretive. I know that he has already been on the stage.
Wroclaw
20 Feb 2008
Wroclaw
3 Feb 2008
Travel / What to do in Wroclaw! [49]
Only more modern.
At the moment Wroclaw looks pretty depressing due to the time of year and weather.
You can probably see everything in a couple of days.
The city is more vibrant in the summer.
Only more modern.
At the moment Wroclaw looks pretty depressing due to the time of year and weather.
You can probably see everything in a couple of days.
The city is more vibrant in the summer.
Wroclaw
2 Feb 2008
Genealogy / Surnames Gall / Figura / Odrowaz [34]
Do you mean Poland under partition ?
Have a quick look at Polish history for the period in question. It will help you to understand the Austrian connection.
Check the Genealogy threads for links and then get back to us if you would like more help.
One of my uncles believes that one of the families could have lived in what was once considered Austria???
Do you mean Poland under partition ?
Have a quick look at Polish history for the period in question. It will help you to understand the Austrian connection.
Check the Genealogy threads for links and then get back to us if you would like more help.
Wroclaw
30 Jan 2008
Life / Doughnut [Pączki] Day... in Poland [70]
Older posters on the forum will remember that I'm quite partial to doughnuts. And this time I will fight for them.
at least i wont have to fight for them!
Older posters on the forum will remember that I'm quite partial to doughnuts. And this time I will fight for them.
Wroclaw
30 Jan 2008
Life / Doughnut [Pączki] Day... in Poland [70]
It's much easier to organize. I seem to spend hours making pancakes for this family.
better than pancake day in UK,
It's much easier to organize. I seem to spend hours making pancakes for this family.
Wroclaw
30 Jan 2008
Wroclaw
5 Jan 2008
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
It's a long time since I've had Smirnoff. I seem to remember it having no strength and being pretty ordinary.
It is true that almost any Polish vodka is good.
I think Bigbaldski has a problem between: presentation, quality and availability.
Bigbaldski,
Buy a small bottle of something and if you like it buy a big bottle for your father.
I suspect no Polish vodka can ever be as bad as e.g. Smirnoff.
It's a long time since I've had Smirnoff. I seem to remember it having no strength and being pretty ordinary.
It is true that almost any Polish vodka is good.
I think Bigbaldski has a problem between: presentation, quality and availability.
Bigbaldski,
Buy a small bottle of something and if you like it buy a big bottle for your father.
Wroclaw
5 Jan 2008
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
This is a cheap to mid-priced vodka, which I'm quite happy to drink. I don't think you will find it listed under 'the best vodka".
You have a problem because... it's all according to taste.
wait for a second opinion.
Have you checked the vodka drinking thread ?
Starogardzka wódka
This is a cheap to mid-priced vodka, which I'm quite happy to drink. I don't think you will find it listed under 'the best vodka".
You have a problem because... it's all according to taste.
wait for a second opinion.
Have you checked the vodka drinking thread ?
Wroclaw
4 Jan 2008
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
Belvedere, Chopin, Pan Tadeusz usually come in a nice presentation box and the bottles have a decorative pattern.
If you google 'belvedere vodka', for example, you might find outlets in Germany.
Belvedere, Chopin, Pan Tadeusz usually come in a nice presentation box and the bottles have a decorative pattern.
If you google 'belvedere vodka', for example, you might find outlets in Germany.
Wroclaw
28 Dec 2007
Genealogy / Looking for Jasinski family members. [13]
Have you checked any Genealogy websites to find out if other people are looking for the same name ?
Have you checked school websites like nasza klasa for living people ? Or something like Friends Reunited.
Have you found all your relatives living in Canada and those who might have moved to the USA ?
Find a Family History group in your town or nearest city. They should be able to give you some tips and local knowledge on where to find Canadian documents.
Some of these groups have copies of documents on microfiche or similar
Have you checked any Genealogy websites to find out if other people are looking for the same name ?
Have you checked school websites like nasza klasa for living people ? Or something like Friends Reunited.
Have you found all your relatives living in Canada and those who might have moved to the USA ?
Find a Family History group in your town or nearest city. They should be able to give you some tips and local knowledge on where to find Canadian documents.
Some of these groups have copies of documents on microfiche or similar
Wroclaw
28 Dec 2007
Genealogy / Looking for Jasinski family members. [13]
If you don't know. They are listed [if it's them] at ancestry.com But you will have to pay to see the records.
Are you looking for living people, your roots or both ?
If you don't know. They are listed [if it's them] at ancestry.com But you will have to pay to see the records.
Are you looking for living people, your roots or both ?
Wroclaw
11 Dec 2007
Travel / Collection of dress codes in Poland - what to wear? [96]
Smart casual. Some wear suits
Don't forget it will be cold and you might have to dress accordingly.
Also, what's the dress code
Smart casual. Some wear suits
Don't forget it will be cold and you might have to dress accordingly.
Wroclaw
6 Dec 2007
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
Some of the other threads suggest that it happens with business deals.
I've been here for quite some time and I've never had a problem.
Some of the other threads suggest that it happens with business deals.
I've been here for quite some time and I've never had a problem.
Wroclaw
5 Dec 2007
Language / Polish slang phrases - most popular. [606]
Said in a nasty way:
Don't make me mad [furious] you dwarf.
Said in a nasty way:
Don't make me mad [furious] you dwarf.
Wroclaw
5 Dec 2007
Genealogy / Zelem family - Southeast poland [73]
genekpolak,
If you sign up/register to the forum, you will be able to send a PM.
Just trying to help.
genekpolak,
If you sign up/register to the forum, you will be able to send a PM.
Just trying to help.
Wroclaw
5 Dec 2007
Wroclaw
29 Nov 2007
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
Do the Google. Or are you afraid of being wrong ?
Don't need to. I used to work with him in Buffalo. A good software engineer but nothing to do with bulbs.
Or do you mean someone else? :)
Or do you mean someone else? :)
Do the Google. Or are you afraid of being wrong ?
Wroclaw
29 Nov 2007
Wroclaw
29 Nov 2007
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
It does matter to me. You are trying to change history.
Have another look at your list, do a Google and see how wrong you are.
And it is you who was trying to make a point when you made the list. I am simply pointing out your errors.
Anyways, does it really matter that much? If it's really that important to you, you can say and think whatever you want. Enjoy!
It does matter to me. You are trying to change history.
Have another look at your list, do a Google and see how wrong you are.
And it is you who was trying to make a point when you made the list. I am simply pointing out your errors.
Wroclaw
29 Nov 2007
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
Telephone patent 1876
That makes Bell a Scotish inventor
becoming a U.S. citizen in 1882."
Telephone patent 1876
That makes Bell a Scotish inventor
Wroclaw
29 Nov 2007
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
The light bulb was invented by Joseph Swan. Englishman.
TV. Scotsman
Telephone. Scotsman
Internet. Englishman
Airplanes ? I think you mean powered flight.
The rocket used to power the Americans to the moon was developed from German Technology
Also, I seem to remember, but could be wrong, that it was the Germans who came up with nuclear energy first
These "stupid" Americans, not only made it to the moon but also gave the world
The light bulb was invented by Joseph Swan. Englishman.
TV. Scotsman
Telephone. Scotsman
Internet. Englishman
Airplanes ? I think you mean powered flight.
The rocket used to power the Americans to the moon was developed from German Technology
Also, I seem to remember, but could be wrong, that it was the Germans who came up with nuclear energy first
Wroclaw
17 Nov 2007
Genealogy / Want to find a person [762]
To start you off. Try looking for papers/articles she might have published as a PhD student. Or papers she contributed to. You have the source of any such articles, which is the university. This will give you her name.
Failing that. Which city did she come from ? Find a message board for that city and post a message there.
To start you off. Try looking for papers/articles she might have published as a PhD student. Or papers she contributed to. You have the source of any such articles, which is the university. This will give you her name.
Failing that. Which city did she come from ? Find a message board for that city and post a message there.
Wroclaw
13 Nov 2007
Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]
As you know Poland is full of trees, so even in city areas we have magpies. But they are not nice. In springtime they work their way down a tree eating the young of other birds. That's why, sometimes, when you see them there is often a lot of screeching.
Do you see many magpie in Poland ??
As you know Poland is full of trees, so even in city areas we have magpies. But they are not nice. In springtime they work their way down a tree eating the young of other birds. That's why, sometimes, when you see them there is often a lot of screeching.
Wroclaw
13 Nov 2007
Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]
eight a wish
nine a kiss
ten is a bird you must not miss
maaaaagpiiiiie
eight a wish
nine a kiss
ten is a bird you must not miss
maaaaagpiiiiie
Wroclaw
4 Nov 2007
Love / AVERAGE AGE FOR MEN TO MARRY in POLAND [33]
Are you sure about that ?
People don't respect marriage vows too much anymore.
Are you sure about that ?
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2007
Love / AVERAGE AGE FOR MEN TO MARRY in POLAND [33]
25 .... 32
Guys! How old were you when you got married?
25 .... 32
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2007
Wroclaw
1 Nov 2007
Life / Wszystkich Świętych (All Saints Day) // Dzien Zaduszny (All Souls day) [89]
It will be a few years yet before we see Halloween in Poland.
The kids can't go Trick or Treating because most people live in flats and if they can't gain entry to the block it will be a waste of time.
Many people leave town in the days before November 1st. This will also cause problems for children.
With Halloween preceding these two very important days (All Saints & All Souls) - it is important not to get caught up with the ever growing commercialism
It will be a few years yet before we see Halloween in Poland.
The kids can't go Trick or Treating because most people live in flats and if they can't gain entry to the block it will be a waste of time.
Many people leave town in the days before November 1st. This will also cause problems for children.