Language / Found this in stuff my folks left; appears to be a "drinking" song; [6]

interesting that you should make such an observation/comment; but, yes it did.......I have very fond memories of my family singing a great deal at our get togethers but the song that really "nails" me is Upływa szybko życie which was song by my aunts/uncles at the end of every party; even as i write this i get emotional listening to youtube.com/watch?v=65RsH0kjocM

however, the song that brought me to my knees was: as I approached Jasna Gora a few years back and I could hear one of the vendors playing Barka of which this has become my favorite rendition (video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?ei=UTF-8&hsimp=yhs-att_001&hspart=att&p=barka+utube#id=1&vid=4bdc94539c04fa1613f64b33bc370999&action=click

take care, and thanks

Language / Found this in stuff my folks left; appears to be a "drinking" song; [6]

Much appreciated...............; listening a bit to what is on youtube brought back a memory or two. thanks again

Language / Google Translate - want know if the Polish pronunciations given are on an accurate level? [17]

Thanks...........seems relatively close but there is enough of a difference to possibly cause some awkwardness or possibly misunderstanding. I'll experiment a bit more.

Greg

Language / Google Translate - want know if the Polish pronunciations given are on an accurate level? [17]

Merged: how good is Google on line translation?

I am writing to relatives in Ciecina and would appreciate knowing if the on-line Google auto translation is any good? Below is a sample in the letter I am currently drafting.

I want you to know that your father and dear mother are often in my thoughts even though many years have passed since my wonderful and fulfilling visit to Poland.

Chcę, żebyś wiedział, że twój ojciec i matka są często drogie w moich myślach, chociaż wiele lat minęło od mojego wspaniałego i satysfakcjonującego pobytu w Polsce.

Thank you

Life / "BIESIADA BEZ GRANIC" - can someone tell me what this is all about? Poland's songs video. [6]

Appreciate the response. Thanks from Texas

Life / "BIESIADA BEZ GRANIC" - can someone tell me what this is all about? Poland's songs video. [6]

I don't think I was clear in my initial posting. I found this great video and was impressed with the uplifting music and the enthusiastic audience participation. It appears to have an international flavor. Was this a special event such as a tribute .......or was it simply a musical variety show featuring various Polish entertainers?

youtube.com/watch?v=hIZMMnrGfYY

BIESIADA BEZ GRANIC - III Gala Piosenki Biesiadnej cz. 3 (Pełna wersja 1998)

Thanks,

Life / Help with Polish address - the correct way of putting that on an envelope? [29]

Thanks, that makes sense since the envelope I'm using for reference was mailed in the mid 70's.................I'll give your recommended format a try.

This entire effort is challenging but great fun that will be most rewarding if I make contact.

Grzegorz

Life / Help with Polish address - the correct way of putting that on an envelope? [29]

Merged: Is this the correct format for a Polish address please?

I am beginning the quest of making contact with family in Poland. I'm taking several paths one of which is to attempt written correspondence with those in Poland who have in the past (several years ago) sent letters to my grandmother. I'm trying to understand the return addresses on the envelopes. Does this appear to be a complete address? Is there an obvious way I can clarify the intended destination?

Janina Staszewska
Skulska Wies
Powiat Konin
Woj Poznan
Poland

Dziekuje,
Grzegorz

Law / Zloty vs US Dollar for relatives in Poland? [7]

i could be wrong but i figure that if "someone" sent (as an example) $100 USD rather than the equivilent in Zloty the recipient could find a local conversion source to get more "bang for the buck" .

Life / Music at Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa [5]

I have found it!! Thank you for your effort.

What I find most perplexing is that as I barely entered the grounds at Czestochowa there were many vendors--all of whom I ignored. However drifting in the background from one of the vendors was this tune that immediately took hold of me and actually caused me to stop in my steps and tears came to my eyes. I've never, ever been able to understand why.

I have now found the name of the melody to be Barka.....and this simple video once again sweeps me with emotion.................... youtube.com/watch?v=1c5IiTVDT6k&feature=related

I must get back to Czestochowa someday and unlock this mystery.

Grzegorz

Life / Music at Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa [5]

No, but thank you. I continue my search.

Travel / Edith Piaf and her sculpture in Kielce, Poland? [6]

Boletus........I appreciate the response......tho' i have to admit it is a bit disappointing. I was hoping for a "connection" of interest between the great singer and beloved Poland.

Life / Poland's National Anthem "Mazurek Dąbrowskiego" (download mp3) [49]

Merged: Poland's National Anthem - what does" Dabrowski from Italia's fair lanes" mean?

in the Polish National Anthem............to what does this phrase refer: "March, march Dabrowski from Italia's fair lanes"

thank you,

Greg

USA, Canada / Any Poles in Texas! [61]

Howdy, I just wanted to jump on this thread to let folks know that in appreciation for all of the help Forum members have given me on translations I'd like to see if there is anyway i could help recent arrivals from Poland. I live in North Dallas area.

by the way for very good Polish food I highly recommend For You in Plano.

Grzegorz