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Joined: 7 Jan 2008 / Male ♂
Last Post: 27 Jul 2018
Threads: Total: 10 / Live: 2 / Archived: 8
Posts: Total: 397 / Live: 199 / Archived: 198
From: USA, Detroit
Speaks Polish?: beginner
Interests: Playing music, working out, reading, learning about my culture, trying to figure out how to keep my lady friend from going back to Poland!

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lowfunk99   
26 Jul 2018
Genealogy / Poland Genealogy Resources [130]

Merged:

Podlaskie Records



Does anyone know of any web sites for geological records?
I know there are some but haven't found any records for my great grand father Waclaw Wojciechowski. b1891 in Rutkowskie
I have looked in the basia and a few other sites
lowfunk99   
30 May 2018
Law / Polish citizenship by petition to the president of Poland? [66]

He was born in 1890/91 In Rutkowskie which was part of Russia at the time. He emigrated in 1911. My Grandfather was born in 1915 or so. Neither of them ever served in the military or in office. He was naturalized in 1927.

I lived in Poland before so I totally understand the lack of speed!

I have a friend that is still waiting for this years registration card. He will apply for next year before he gets this year. He has lived in the same place for years and is a professor in ZG. I think they procrastinate just because they can.
lowfunk99   
29 May 2018
Law / Polish citizenship by petition to the president of Poland? [66]

I had someone look at it and they said because they were naturalized that it affects my status.
None of my direct line ever service in the military. They emigrated before Poland became a country again.
lowfunk99   
29 May 2018
Travel / Poland - never again [593]

I have never visited the consulate in Chicago. However, they have always been very helpful with my work visas. A few times I cut it very close but they were able to get them done and returned before my flights

I will say paying to pee came as a shock to me the first time I went to Poland. Got off in Rzepin to switch trains and they wanted money to use the facilities. I was not as fluent then so it was very interesting. Thankfully they let me pee. I learned you never go anywhere in Poland with out a pocket full of coins. They are necessary for the WC and bus tickets.
lowfunk99   
29 May 2018
Work / Are there Job Opportunities for Americans in Poland? [20]

Impossible no, very difficult yes.

The big issue is that you need a work permit before you land in Poland. That means you have to have a job before going. You have to ask yourself why they would hire you over a polish person?
lowfunk99   
2 Nov 2016
Travel / Border crossing Poland into Ukraine at Medyka & Korczowa [18]

I went to Lviv in 2012. The trip into the Ukraine was not all that bad. It only took us a few hours to get across.

The trip back sucked. We were with in a 100 yards of the crossing and sat there for hours.

I was the only American on board with everyone else being Polish. My paperwork was done first and was returned pretty quickly.

If you can't get to the gate it's going to take time.
lowfunk99   
29 Jun 2012
Genealogy / Wojciechowski / Wojciechowska surname [4]

Merged: Wojciechowski in Rutkowskie Male or Duze

Does anyone know of any Wojciechowski's in either Rutkowskie Male or Rutkowskie Duze?

I believe this is where my great grand father is from.
lowfunk99   
17 Oct 2011
Study / The worst of Polish education. No wonder Polish universities are bottom of the list. [142]

I have conversation English in high schools near Wroclaw.

I watch many of my students prepare these cheat sheets in class. It is really amazing to me. When I was a student you never wanted to get caught cheating. Here they just don't care. Most of them tell me that as long as it's not for some major exam nothing will happen.

There are some teachers that take a harder line. I noticed that one of the teachers had all the crib sheets collected.

From what I saw the cheating rate is between 70-80% if not higher.
lowfunk99   
4 Jul 2011
Travel / Wroclaw and Zielona Gora hotels, restaurants, car rental - need some logistical assistance [18]

I lived in both cities.

When I was in transition I stayed in hostels in Wroclaw. I don't drink so I really can't recommend any pubs. However, when in Wroclaw go to the rynek info spot and get a Wroclaw in your pocket.

Zielona Gora I know much better. Try Haust, that is a brewpub or the 4 Roses if you like music.

There is a vegetarian restaurant that is ok also.

Why are you going to Zielona Gora?
lowfunk99   
16 Jun 2011
News / For all Americans worried about Schengen in Poland, dont worry about it. [142]

in fact, make it virtually impossible for them to obtain residency.

It is damn near impossible...

You have to live in Poland and file paperwork every year. Even if you have lived in the same location they still want the same information all over again.

If you leave for too long of time you have to start your time all over again.

Every year for 6 years until you can file for permanent residency.

First you get approved by the consulate and then you have to get approved all over again once you are in country.
lowfunk99   
6 Mar 2011
USA, Canada / Shipping boxes / stuff from Poland to USA [11]

Merged: Shipping from Poland to the USA (not worried about the speed)

I am returning to the US next Saturday and I need to ship 2 or 3 boxes home.

Does anyone know the best way to do this. It's mostly books and cloths. The less I have to carry and take through customs the better.

I know of Polish Post, UPS, and DHL.

I am not really worried about shipping speed.
lowfunk99   
18 Jan 2011
Life / Hollywood Lyrics, why a Polish girl? ('A Polish girl in America') [37]

Nah,just a stereotype of a dumb yank.....sad,never actually met a yank in real life who wasnt charming ,inteligent and open minded,why are so many of the ones on line complete knobs?

That's because the ones that get out know how to live and relate to people. The one's on the net 24-7 forgot all social skills and graces.