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Post by jimpres on May 1, 2008 12:38:57 GMT -7
Genia,
Witam/Welcome to the forum. You should visit Warsaw. It is not hard to get there and you only need a passport. Lots of Hotels American and Polish ones. People are friendly. Lots to see in and around the city.
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Post by rdywenur on May 1, 2008 13:42:11 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum Genia. My sister's name is Genevieve also and she calls herself Genny. I was born in a German DP camp (Wildflecken) Came here when I was 3 around 1950 also. If you have never been to Poland then do so. I did in 1998 and met all my relatives for the first time. It was a great experience and now planning on 2nd trip (hopefully soon). Enjoy your stay here on the forum.
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Post by Jaga on May 2, 2008 9:27:37 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" Monika, I was just talking to my dad. I asked him about your last name. The meaning of "Ciura" is a knight helper.
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Post by monikawi on May 4, 2008 22:40:37 GMT -7
Hello to Genny--- and thank you all for the wonderful welcome! Jaga - that is fascinating! "knight Helper" I have never heard that. I usually get people asking it I am from Spain or Portugal....
Many of my relatives that have visited Wisconsin say it reminds them of Poland. 4 distinctive seasons, lots of trees and great places for mushroom picking! LOL The beaches of Lake Michigan are not as lovely as the Baltic Sea --- but it truly is a great place to live---except for the taxes.
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Post by Jaga on May 5, 2008 21:12:41 GMT -7
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Post by flitter on Jul 15, 2008 12:38:09 GMT -7
Hi! ;D I'm new here, my name's Beth. Here's some info. about me: I'm trying to learn Polish at the moment (independently). I'm terrible with the pronunciation but the I'll read it generally and rarely speak it, as I suspect I'll not visit Poland for many years yet. I'm not of Polish descent but have an interest in the culture and the language. I intend to try to read Polish poetry and other literature eventually. However, it's mega difficult to access much reading material in Polish in my part of England. I don't know much about the culture, but I guess that is what I came here to try and learn. Would it be all right if I asked for a summary (if a summary is indeed possible!) of Polish culture as it stands now, or as it was throughout the 1900s?
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Post by lynnpapczynski on Jul 17, 2008 8:48:53 GMT -7
My name is Lynn Papczynski Hudak. I was born and raised in South Bend, IN from 1949-1987 then we moved to South Carolina. I stated the family tree in 1995 and many of my relatives have helped me out. I closed it down for a few years but then started it back up in 2000 where I found a relative in Germany, wrote to him and he wrote back and it was all in German/Polish which I cannot read.
I started back up when my health has been giving me problems and I am very excited to find more relatives. All this time everybody said that we are 100% Polish but I have found out many of my relatives were born in Poland/Austria, or in Poland and then moved to Germany.
My mom's side settled in Chicago ILL (where mom was born) her maiden name is Brajcki (but some people are spelling it Bracki) I can only get back to her grandfather. Her grandmother was Lentek. Her mom's maiden name was Printz.
My father's last name is Papczynski I have over 469 people on his side. Starkweathers, Nowaczewski, Taberski (or Taberska) Grochowalski, Paidle. But I am still digging deeper. I can get back to the 1840's on them.
One thing about Genealogy that I really enjoy are the people who enjoy the same thing and they are so friendly.
Sincerely Lynn Hudak South Carolina lynnmariehudak@hotmail.com
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Post by johnjsr on Jul 18, 2008 1:05:07 GMT -7
Hi, My name is john. I am new in this forum. Am working in a software field . Actually i want a sugestion from you guys. I am planning to give my brother on his anniversary gifts . So i was in very much confused state but thanks to them. I got a large variety of gifts & finally bought from here. My brother was so excited o see this what can i say now. i don't have any words. I just can say thanks & i can advice you go for this. Thanks
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chets53
Freshman Pole
Proud to be A Polish American
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Post by chets53 on Jul 22, 2008 12:27:59 GMT -7
Hello My name is Chet and I am new to this place. I didn't know where to start so I am starting here. I am hoping to join a group and have a chance to talk to anyone about everything Polish. . Was born and raised in Chicago(1953) but now live in Colorado(since 1978). Mom and Dad were both born in Poland and came to the US after the war. Dad recently passed away but was living in Opele after he retired. Mom had a Polish resturant in Chicago for over 35 years until she retired. I work for the Federal Government (NOAA) and have 2 children (13 & 34) I would like to see if anyone knows about the legend of Madej's bed? Since this is my last name and I have heard rumors of this being some kind of bandit in Poland. Thanks Chet (Czeslaw)
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Post by Jaga on Jul 22, 2008 12:51:40 GMT -7
Hi Chet, welcome to the forum. We need more people like you here. How did you find the forum? What did happen to the Polish restaurant of your mother? Is it still there? What Polish food is your favorite? Madejowe loze means something which is very uncomfortable. Actually it is a torture bed for stretching legs and arms. See it here: pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madejowe_%C5%82o%C5%BCeI do not know exactly the whole story of Madej, but allegedly this bed was waiting for him in hell.
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chets53
Freshman Pole
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Post by chets53 on Jul 22, 2008 13:20:30 GMT -7
Thank you Jaga for the welcome. I found this forum by searching for anything about Polish history and heritage. I am really proud of the fact that I am of Polish desent and want to lkearn more. I keep reaing books but I think talking to others will give me a better perspective. As for my Mom's resturant she sold her business and retired to a quiet life. It is some kind of hip urban joint now, a high priced hangout for the younger crowd. But it was as facinating place. I could tell you some wonderful stories of some of the people that came there, from President Clinton to Abbie Hoffman and the Rolling Stones and all the regular folk. Quite a mix in a very diverse neighborhood. I grew up working there from cleaning the floors to waiting on tables and then learned how to cook also. My favorite foods are Pierogi which I still make around the holiday's, bigos, spinich and sour kraut soup, Golomki, I think I spelled that right, and placki. Actually I love all the food. Thank you for the link as I will try and translate it myself. It does look like something from the Medevil days.
Chet
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Post by Atlantis5 on Jul 22, 2008 14:06:37 GMT -7
Chet
May also I offer to you a very nice welcom!! You do have an interesting and varied back ground indeed..
Again, welcom...
Charles
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chets53
Freshman Pole
Proud to be A Polish American
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Post by chets53 on Jul 22, 2008 17:45:36 GMT -7
Thank you Charles I am hoping to find new friends and relationships. Always trying to find things to make my life more beautiful and fullfilling. I feel this a good place to be. Chet
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Post by rdywenur on Jul 22, 2008 18:36:01 GMT -7
Chet...nice you found your way here. Welcome and hope you post some of the stories of the restaurant. Maybe some photos and share some recipes.
CC
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chets53
Freshman Pole
Proud to be A Polish American
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Post by chets53 on Jul 22, 2008 20:27:18 GMT -7
Thank you CC I do have so very old photos, and plenty of stories about the resturant. But don't really know if all would be interested. But I would gladly share a few. As far as recipes I would be happy to share and see if others have the same or some other variations. I will post tomorrow with a few short tales Thank you for making me feel at home here. Chet
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