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Post by uncltim on Mar 30, 2008 14:29:41 GMT -7
Welcome Wayne! It sounds as If a retirement is forthcoming. You may want to find other employment, your "honey do" list may be prohibitively long. (giggle!) Look forward to hearing from you and getting some new perspective. I'm a Walther man myself.(PPK) I think I just heard Charles smile! Tim
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Post by Atlantis5 on Mar 30, 2008 16:42:43 GMT -7
Welcome Wayne! It sounds as If a retirement is forthcoming. You may want to find other employment, your "honey do" list may be prohibitively long. (giggle!) Look forward to hearing from you and getting some new perspective. I'm a Walther man myself.(PPK) I think I just heard Charles smile! Tim Tim You sneak you! never have you so mentioned of ownership of such a fine weapon! By chance, is this of 7.65MM {32 Kal}? I have owned for a great many years and carried, a CZ50 of 7.65 MM. It fits as perfect in a Russian Makorove holster. For field use, perfect against poisonous reptiles and insidious two/four legged creatures of prey. Purchased as un issued for the then Czech police in a time of personal need. {Opp, best not that Kai should know this}. Our office has a tendency to issue kannons for person use, so those are usually Heckler and Koch USP 9MM. Heavy, bulky powerful {other information not to be disclosed} Your PPK {Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell} was by chance of early war time manufacture? French post war? East German? USA? {Just curious}. Charles
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Post by uncltim on Mar 30, 2008 18:24:54 GMT -7
Charles My carry weapon is a 380 PPK/S American. My mothers carry weapon was a .32 PPK made in Germany. My brother carries her weapon now. They are finely designed and made. I have had the opportunity to introduce many people to this piece of art/history. (friends and family) I am glad to see that you have such refined taste, but I'm not suprised.
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Post by wayneprice on Apr 2, 2008 7:13:32 GMT -7
Hi Wayne (I'm standing to attention as I write this!!!) Welcome to the forum in your own right - you have been mentioned many times by Chris , so I can imagine quite a number of members will be pleased to see that you really exist! I feel it was a privilege to get to know you earlier and will look out with interest any comments you make on any subjects. One thing I have always meant to ask is 'Which country, in which you were posted at some time, do you put at the top of your list of the best/most pleasant/etc ?' (and don't say UK just to please me because I've asked the question!!!!) So, again, welcome and look forward to your involvement as much as possible, bearing your duties in mind. Leslie Leslie, My heart is in Poland, family is from Mokatow suburb of Warszawa, and my mom's maiden name is ORCHOWSKI, her mothers maiden name was Wessolowski. The family crest/clan is NALENCZ (pronounced "Now Wench". LOVE not being able to use the diacritics on a computer! Family arrived here around 1904/05 because the Tsar (Alexander III, I think) was trying to draft my Great Great Grandfather into the army to go off and fight the Japanese Prettiest cleanest city that I've been to is Tallin Estonia. NEVER think of Estonia as eastern europe, it is much less of a shock to the system if you just accept it as southern Finland. But, several small towns in Poland are just as beautiful and clean. Chris and I love ZAMOSC, but, there is not much work there for folks like us, but the cost of living is reasonable. As you my know, Chris and I are headed on the great trek back to Idaho. We are off to a slow start as the apartment cannot be inspected/turned over until 1030 am today, so Chris and I are only planning about 250-300 miles today. Wayne
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Post by justjohn on Apr 2, 2008 8:04:25 GMT -7
Welcome Wayne;; Its nice to see another Military guy in here... I think that I asked Chris as to your Polish connection. Is it from her side? I never did find out what her maiden name was. She has a way of distorting her answers to my questions. Franek And another welcome from an ole military man. This time a 'Jarhead'. Good to see you here safe and sound after so many years on duty.
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Post by archivist on Apr 23, 2008 14:40:24 GMT -7
Hello people
I am an Englishman, researching the Polish Airforce (304 Squadron) in Britain during the War. I am trying to build a website/research a book on these brave men who fought, and very often died, for our freedom. Can you help with information or photographs? If so, please email me at NEVandDOREEN@aol.com
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Post by Jaga on Apr 24, 2008 8:50:49 GMT -7
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Post by monikawi on Apr 28, 2008 19:53:07 GMT -7
Hello to all.... I am new to this forum but have been lurking for long time. In recent weeks, I have started researching some of the info passed on from my mother and relatives, so that led me here.
My name is Monica. Actually was born Monika Halina Ciura, but the wonderful school teacher I had in 1970, told my parents to "americanize" my name.... so people would accept me. So, I became Monica H. --- anyways.... My mother's maiden name is Regina Guziewicz, her mother was a Burzynski. Her family was from Antonufka (sp?) and were taken to labor camp in Germany and then to the US.. Finally settling in Milwaukee WI. Here in Milwaukee, mom met my father Bronislaw (Bruno) Ciura. Don't know too much about my father's family. He was born to a single mother who died when he was 5. His roots were from Czestochowa. I know he had a hard childhood. He joined the Merchant Marines at a young age and then joined the US forces before coming to the US. I have a lot of old photos and interesting stories. It has been a long time since I visited Poland. Last time was in 1976. I have relatives all over, like in Warsaw, Lodz, Kozalin, Czestochowa and near Krakow. Anyways, I will stop babbling for now..... and keep perusing this wealth of info! ~~Monica in Wisconsin
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Post by uncltim on Apr 28, 2008 20:19:00 GMT -7
Welcome Monika! I am originally from Wis Rapids/Stevens Point area. My dad grew up in Franklin and Hales corners, My great grandfather immigrated to the Krakow/Pulaski area. I was excited to hear that a snow bird found the forum. I know you'll find a lot of help here. Don't be afraid to ask questions and join in on discussions if you like.
Tim
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Post by jimpres on Apr 28, 2008 20:20:25 GMT -7
Monika, Welcome to the forum, many Poles have names that were Americanized one way or another. Your Polish family is scattered from North Poland to the South. If you have questions ask.
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Post by Jaga on Apr 28, 2008 21:39:33 GMT -7
Monica, thanks for joining us! Your last name "Ciura" is a common last name, not very common, but I remember meeting people with this name. You should be proud of having such a very Polish name! It is a pity that you had to americanize it. If you check: www.herby.com.pl/here is the distribution of people with this name around Poland: Ciura 2881 (total) Wa:155, BP:76, Bs:35, BB:30, By:10, Ch:3, Ci:4, Cz:570, El:41, Gd:30, Go:13, JG:32, Kl:36, Ka:300, Ki:247, Ko:15, Kr:85, Ks:8, Lg:33, Ls:4, Lu:3, £o:4, £d:12, NS:1, Ol:16, Op:43, Pl:6, Pt:3, P³:47, Po:15, Pr:9, Ra:23, Rz:193, Sd:82, Sr:105, Sk:195, S³:9, Su:2, Sz:17, Tb:5, Ta:109, To:6, Wb:71, W³:17, Wr:143, ZG:18
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Post by rdywenur on Apr 29, 2008 4:28:41 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum Monica. Hope you enjoy your time on the forum.
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Post by Atlantis5 on Apr 29, 2008 6:48:25 GMT -7
Monika
May also I offer to you a very warm welcome in joining the forum. As you are familiar with all, it would be only of convention to mention of my self.
It is good you have joined, for now you have the opportunity of further enrichment with your contributions.
I have heard of the state of Wisconsin you reside in, I have heard it is very beautiful with distinct seasons, also of many lakes and deep forest abound, is this true?
Please not to disdain of your name, for it is yours alone and quite lovely as I am very confident as of your self.
As the moment arrives to you, please do join in with your own exchange and as you see fit, perhaps a topic forwarded by your hand.
Again, welcome on board.
Charles
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Post by geniafl on May 1, 2008 10:30:35 GMT -7
Hello...I am new to this forum. My polish name is Genia (short for Genowefa). My American name is Genevieve (Genny for short). I am currently retired and living in Florida.
I have spent most of my life in Michigan prior to moving to Florida. My parents immigrated to the U.S. in 1950 from Germany. My father was originally from Warsaw and my mother from Ukraine. They met in a German labor camp and came to the U.S. after the war. I was born in Munich, Germany.
I have never visited Poland but would like to see my father's relatives. I am looking forward to being on this forum.
...Genia
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Post by Jaga on May 1, 2008 11:31:22 GMT -7
Hello Genia, thanks for joining us. The history of how your parents met is really unusual. You are really a war child in some ways! Poland is much easier for tourists now than 20 years ago. If you have a close contact with your relatives you may consider going for a visit. I think, many people in this forum could give you the advice. It is hard for me since I am from Poland so I never had to visit Poland as a newcomer. Please check also our website for the advice about travel: culture.polishsite.us/smtravel.html
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