Language / Postcard from Wolyn.. translation if possible.. [19]

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Language / Postcard from Wolyn.. translation if possible.. [19]

Thanks, I'm so happy as this gets me closer to figuring out it's place in family's history..

Language / Postcard from Wolyn.. translation if possible.. [19]

Unfortunately I couldn't post high definition photos on the forum, it only allows images up to 120kb in size

Just received the translation, the hand written message says:

Liebe Eltern!
Teile Euch hiermit mei-
ne neue Adresse mit.
Königsjäger M. Fest
Reserve Dragoner Schützen-
Regiment No. 2.
4. E[...?]ad von Armeeabt. [Armeeabteilung]
Woyrsch Osten
Viele Grüße an Erich
_______________________

Dear parents!
I hereby inform you of my new address.
Rifleman to the King M. Fest
Reserve Dragoon Rifle Regiment No. 2
4th [?] of army division Woyrsch East
Many greetings to Erich

Language / Postcard from Wolyn.. translation if possible.. [19]

Thank you so much for the info Chemikiem, adding those complexities to my limited knowledge of the language, means that I may not be able to decipher text for a while..

Language / Postcard from Wolyn.. translation if possible.. [19]

I will try both sources, I'm frustrated as my German language skills are in a very poor shape, Polish is good so if anyone needs help, please let me know..

Language / Polish Village - German to English translation... [11]

Thank all so much for the translation, the translation has helped me enormously in grasping the history of this wonderful structure (unfortunately demolished in 1910 when the new church has been build)

Here are some pictures of the structure pre-1910

and post-1910 where it's been demolished...

Language / Polish Village - German to English translation... [11]

I do hope that this image helps in the translation;

Language / Polish Village - German to English translation... [11]

I did try to get my head around this (with my limited knowledge of German language) but I have been getting some nonsensical texts...

Life / Best area to live in Lower Silesia, Poland? Property in a countryside. [33]

just noticed this property, not in the area I like but looks interesting (that is if you're into old homes):
olx.pl/oferta/sprzedam-dom-z-duzym-ogrodem-CID3-ID6euln.html

Life / Best area to live in Lower Silesia, Poland? Property in a countryside. [33]

In regards to flood free areas I would have a tendency to evaluate it on case to case basis, all the rivers in this area flooded at some stage, also keep in mind smaller streams as those often break their banks. Having said this, do not limit you search to the "high and dry" properties, some smaller streams have no records of ever flooding or would only flood at some point along their course (my cottage backs on to the stream but no flooding in living history).

Pretty much all the towns and villages in this area have a river or a stream going through them, so a little research and local knowledge will go a long way.

Another useful website: olx.pl a lot of private sales here.

Life / Best area to live in Lower Silesia, Poland? Property in a countryside. [33]

I have a property in Jelenia Gora, Boleslawiec, and a cottage near Lwowek Slaski, don't need to add much more about the area as Webkot has described it perfectly, and I do agree that this is a great area to live in.

My advice would be to look at as many properties as possible (in 5 years I have looked at over 100 properties before I've found the cottage that ticked most of the boxes), the Lwowek area has many great properties at very good prices, Jelenia Gora area is far more expensive, Boleslawiec is a pretty town but the surrounding area is not as nice as the other two.

There are many properties offered for sale, renovated or "renovators delights" both have good and bad sides, could go on for ever on the subject (or write a book), pretty much your budget would determine you choices...

Genealogy / The Last name "Mack" [5]

two other possibilities; Mackowski or Mackiewicz

Law / Threatened to serve papers if I don't remove a review about a renting company in Poland [62]

also found this: forum.wp.pl/fid,246,tid,612771,temat.html?ticaid=1b219

Law / Threatened to serve papers if I don't remove a review about a renting company in Poland [62]

Try the following link rzetelnafirma.pl/656W4XW5/1 as far as I could tell there are no reviews registered for euro-rent.pl (aka Trybka £ukasz)

Real Estate / Relocating in Poland - what's the best area? [56]

In the south west it would definitely be Jelenia Góra, moved here a year ego and intend to stay for many more...

Travel / Renting a car in Jelenia Gora [4]

I've checked with our local car hire companies and you would be up for anything from 90zl to 130zl a day, at the current exchange rate this would translate to approximately $650 to $950US (link to car hire companies in Jelenia Gora:

pkt.pl/firmy/Jelenia+Góra/q_Samochody+-+Wynajem/1

, alternatively you could fly to Dresden and hire a car there...

Genealogy / Looking for any and all information on Dabrowski/Dombrowski from Poland [87]

Have you tried Primary School records in Broszki:
Szkoła Podstawowa w Broszkach - 4
98-270 Złoczew
Phone: 0438202243

Genealogy / Looking for my father's family, Roman Rydel or possibly Rydelski [30]


To go on further you will need to find some documents, letters, stories/references from relatives/friends or just about anything of importance, no matter how trivial they may be...

Genealogy / Looking for my father's family, Roman Rydel or possibly Rydelski [30]

It could have been Rydel as it’s more common in Poland than Rydelski, largest concentration of Rydels is in the north east of Poland in Towns such as: Ostrołęka, Warszawa, Olsztyn, Szczytno, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Kolno and other...

News / Crucifixes to stay in Polish schools [364]

Yes, some time ago when asked if he believes that Crucifixes are to stay in Polish schools he said “I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe -- I believe what I believe is right”

News / Crucifixes to stay in Polish schools [364]


George W. Bush also said: "I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully"

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

rozumiemnic
cheers, thanks to your offer I won’t have anything to complain about...

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

1. I just can’t get any: egg bacon and spam
2. or: egg bacon sausage and spam
3. or: spam bacon sausage and spam

not to mention; Lobster Thermidor a Crevette with a mornay sauce served in a Provencale manner with shallots and aubergines garnished with truffle pate, brandy and with a fried egg on top and spam...

Life / Polish dentistry cost - 230 zl for one tooth cavity filling [99]

Just had two fillings done (in Jelenia Góra) at 70zl each...

Law / Opening a Polish Bank Account by a foreigner in Poland. Recommendations. [299]

I can highly recommend Deutsche Bank (I have researched many banks before deciding on DB), many branches around Poland, online banking in Polish and English, low fees, cordial service, easy setup for foreigners, have been banking with them for over two years and no complaints so far …