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Posts by beckski  

Joined: 15 May 2007 / Female ♀
Last Post: 24 Oct 2015
Threads: Total: 12 / Live: 3 / Archived: 9
Posts: Total: 1609 / Live: 274 / Archived: 1335
From: Riverside, California
Speaks Polish?: nie
Interests: Polish food & fests, museums, historic sites, roadtrips off the beaten path, antiques, projects on my Victorian home, shopping & shopping

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beckski   
16 Jan 2013
Life / Barking Dogs in Poland [65]

Yes, it is common in the Polish countryside

Those pooor dogs look like they're freezing ;(
beckski   
8 Jan 2013
Life / Advocating euthanasia routinely causes scandals in Poland... [63]

Is that the same thing as assisted suicide?

Regarding my family member, "Passive Uthanasia" pertained to removal from a hospital life support system.

Can you share the details if it is not a problem?

The situation was extremely difficult for my family to cope with. My relative was a youthful 15 years of age. He had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. After doctors had announced he had no brain activity, his parents painfully decide to remove his life supporting devices.

His parents both experienced extreme feelings of guilt, after making their final decision to take such action.They felt as though maybe they should have waited longer, by seeking additional opinions, from other specialized doctors.

My relative has now passed. However, many of his body organs were donated for human organ transplants. My family has more peace of mind now. We know many others are probably alive, because he was an organ donor. His mom told me when she sees someone with beautiful green eyes, she always thinks of him. She knows that someone else now has the precious gift of sight, because of the loss of her precious son.
beckski   
5 Jan 2013
Life / Advocating euthanasia routinely causes scandals in Poland... [63]

I had once created a thread on PF, concerning Passive Euthanasia. The thread no longer exists. I had mentioned the difficulties and decision making my family experienced, when a relative was on life support.
beckski   
17 Dec 2012
USA, Canada / Rodeo Ben the "Polish Cowboy" [50]

my dad, and other friends sneaking into the tailor shop, and "borrowing" fancy shirts to go out on dates, and then returning them late at night.

Great story about "borrowing" the fancy Rodeo Ben shirts. Those guys must have been dressed to kill, wearing fancy Polish cowboy attire:)
beckski   
9 Dec 2012
Life / Unique Culture Aspects of Krakow [18]

The episode on Poland airs quite frequently on PBS television. Ironically, it was shown last night, after I made my post about suggesting he watch the program:)
beckski   
18 Nov 2012
USA, Canada / Rodeo Ben the "Polish Cowboy" [50]

Awesome info tomtom. Thanks for sharing your nostalgic and fond memories of Rodeo Ben, "The Polish Cowboy."
beckski   
15 Nov 2012
Love / Are Polish men handsome to you? [182]

I tend to find some Polish guys just a tad bit handsome. If you believe that statement... I have a bridge I'd like to sell you!
beckski   
10 Nov 2012
USA, Canada / Polish people in LA / California [28]

Likely under 1 percent. We are fortunate to have a Polish Catholic church in Los Angeles.
beckski   
8 Nov 2012
Genealogy / JARENTOWSKI [17]

Is there an alternate spelling I could try?

Have you tried research using the last 3 letters sky vs ski?
beckski   
7 Aug 2012
Food / Are there any Polish wines worth purchasing? [65]

they could not sell them however are the government makes it difficult

Is this diffuculty a result of the revenue the goverment may collect, by adding taxation to wine purchases?
beckski   
4 Aug 2012
News / Does Polish hotel have right to turn down Americans and Israelis? [75]

a hotel in southern Poland which refuses to accept tourists from the USA and Israel and informs about it on their website.

Is the hotel so financially well off, they have the option of chosing their customers selectively? Other business and service-oriented hotels in Poland would appreciate the opportunity, to provide commodities for tourists from both the United States and Israel.
beckski   
31 Jul 2012
USA, Canada / Polka Parade Television Show [43]

I was in that band part time during those years, I played drums on that show part time

Wow, that's amazing Chucko! I'd love to see any photos of the show, that you'd care to share with us :)
beckski   
23 Jul 2012
Travel / Collection of dress codes in Poland - what to wear? [96]

I tend to wear business-like dresses for work. Dresses are also more comfortable, when the weather is hot & sticky! Been wearing summer attire dresses and capri pants lately. During winter months, I wear jeans for warmth.
beckski   
20 Jul 2012
USA, Canada / Any Poles in Orange County, CA? [40]

Want to meet up?

Howdy neighbor. Are there currently any Polish groups that meet regularly in OC? Hopefully, they don't discuss only aviation topics and drink beer (unless it's Lech beer!)
beckski   
16 Jul 2012
Genealogy / Do I look Polish? (my picture) [375]

I would like to know if I look Polish to you

I think you look Polish. You resemble a relative of mine.