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Joined: 14 Jun 2009 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 30 Jan 2010
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Kerchew   
30 Jan 2010
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4501]

How about "Marchiel"? Very uncommon but my father isisted it was of Polish origin. (NE Poland around Byalystok)

Most have said it sounds french... but when I confronted may dad with that he became very defensive and insisted it was Polish. As I mentioned, I know it is not common at all. I wonder. He was from a small village in the north east. I'll have to come to Poland one day and do some serious searching. It's difficult from the computer. I hear local church records are a valuable source for tracing surnames.
Kerchew   
29 Jan 2010
History / Polish 76th Infantry regiment WWII [5]

No, Canadian. I can speak some Polish but my grammar is horrid... :( Dad always wanted me to go to polish school but it was on Saturday mornings and I would have none of that! Will send you a message shortly.
Kerchew   
29 Jan 2010
History / Polish 76th Infantry regiment WWII [5]

Uh oh... it's in Polish... I'd love to but I'm afraid it's english only for me. Apologies. What details will help?
Kerchew   
28 Jan 2010
History / Polish 76th Infantry regiment WWII [5]

Hello

I am interested in tracing my fathers journey through his call up to service with the 76th infantry regiment in August 1939 to his incarceration by the Russians '39 to '41. Then his involvement with the British Army in the middle east, into italy and Monte casino. I do have his army records from England however it's the details of his actual path I am looking for. I.e. How did they draft soldiers then? Where did they report to? What camp was he held at in Russia? When he was released how and where did he mobilize with the Brits? etc etc etc. Any recommendations for sources would be greatly appreciated. So far I'm having pretty much zero luck.

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Kerchew   
15 Jun 2009
Travel / Travel by Motorcycle in Poland (cost, distance, risk?) [47]

I know it well! I remember it being one of my fathers favourites when we were children. He used to joke about the unique flavour. He told us kids it tasted the way it did because the buffalo peed on the grass!! I buy it here in Canada when I can find it. Most Canadians I introduce to the product are pleasantly suprised. I haven't tried the apple juice twist.

Father was from a small town called Grodzisk. It is there I would like to visit on motorbike.
Kerchew   
15 Jun 2009
Travel / Travel by Motorcycle in Poland (cost, distance, risk?) [47]

Thanks for the reply. A brit? You should appreciate one of my mules... a restored 69 BSA T-Bolt. I love that machine. She's only a sunny sunday ride though. My main ride is an 07 V-rod. That's why I would prefer to rent a Harley while in europe. Any info on outlets in Germany? My initial research has shown their availability only in Munich. That can't be right?

Wildrover
pm you? Sorry don't know the jargon.... Would you mind e-mailing? I have loads of questions.

Thanks again.

woops, Did I spell Bialostok wrong in my initial message? Please accept my appologies all those from there!
Kerchew   
15 Jun 2009
Travel / Travel by Motorcycle in Poland (cost, distance, risk?) [47]

I am in the early stages of doing research for a motorcycle trip from Berlin into Poland. I have family in and around Byalistok and I would like to take the scenic route but I have many questions. Probably too many for this space... however...

1. Is it less expensive to hire a bike in Germany?
2. What are travel times in relation to distance? Cursary investigation leads me to believe Polish roads are slower and there is a 'threat' from all the truck traffic. (The same distance here in Canada would take longer in Poland sort of thing.)

3. Riding a bike is a risky endevour to begin with, is it more so in Poland?

Appologies if there are some stereotypes here but it is what I am hearing. Any information or leads would be appreciated.

Thanks!