Genealogy / Poland Genealogy Resources [130]

I had posted this website to another inquiry, but Patrycja thought it might be useful for other members.
I found out about it at the UPGSA conference in April, and it was useful in helping to understand the records I was finding in Russian.

esisnet.com/~jackbowmanstc/russian1.htm

It will give you a Format for Russian Polish Birth, Marriage, and Death records. It will also do the same for Napoleonic records. (check the options at the bottom of the page)

While it will not translate your record, it will give you an idea of the location on the record of dates, names and relationship.

Grandesande

Genealogy / Poland Genealogy Resources [130]


It is a great organization. I belong and will be going to their semi annual Conference in April, to be held in Salt Lake City. A plus is that you get to go to the FHC and Library to all of your research.

Life / Babcia or Busha - any social class difference? [359]


Sounds like my Grandmother... calling any other old lady a babcia, but she never was one. At 99, she was still a proud lady who never wore a babushka.

She had more hats and purses than anyone I have ever known!
What a lady!!!

Life / Babcia or Busha - any social class difference? [359]

My grandmother used to call the headscarves the women wore "babushkas".
Any old lady was a "babcia".

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

Right on Patrycja! Perhaps those who can't comprehend how an old person feels or thinks, should realize that it is you who don't comprehend what they are like.

Older people, especially those who live alone or have no one, feel very frightened of the world outside of the safety of their home.
They are frightened of the strenghth and noise and language,etc. of others. They have been though much and feel that they deserve some respect. The world of the younger person is so much changed from the world they lived, that they cannot relate.

Their memory starts to play games on them and i imagine it is quite frightening to them.

This little old person could be someone's gramma or grampa, or maybe has no one. Giving up a seat on the bus might be the only gift they received in a long time!

USA, Canada / The proper behavior an American should show when visiting Poland [115]

I can hardly wait... I think it will be next Spring or Autumn!

Genealogy / Poland Genealogy Resources [130]

One of the largest compilations of helpful sites that I've ever seen is
Cyndi's List,

cyndislist.com

I forgot to add that once you get to the main page, scroll down to the Poland Category for Polish information.... naturally!!!

USA, Canada / What kind of American food do Poles like most? [80]

Hi Valmoe1

Where do I begin??? Not knowing what is available to you, it's hard to decide what ideas to give you.

Here are some ideas... Lemon Bars, Apple Crisp or Fruit Cobbler, Strawberry Bread or Zucchini Bread, Oatmeal cookies.

GrandeSande

USA, Canada / What kind of American food do Poles like most? [80]

Valmoe1,

Are you looking for ideas for hearty Appetizers? Or desserts? or dinner?

What about Stuffed Mushrooms, Deviled Eggs, Small Quiches, Cocktail Meatballs for a start?

GrandeSande