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Post by jeanne on Apr 10, 2017 20:48:44 GMT 1
At least the coloring book image doesn't portray him in a very positive light! The scowl suits him...
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Post by jeanne on Apr 10, 2017 20:43:46 GMT 1
Yay! Of course it was the farmer who came to the rescue and got them going again! Farmers know how to get the job done! The topic of farmers is dear to your heart through family connections... That is true, and it should be dear to your heart also...Mr. Farmer!
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Post by jeanne on Apr 10, 2017 20:41:16 GMT 1
Thanks for posting... The keep the balance, I should have added that a March of Atheists was held in Warsaw a day before. But what were the atheists protesting? It would only be balanced if they were protesting the pro-life position, not some other issue!
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Post by jeanne on Apr 10, 2017 20:38:08 GMT 1
I don`t know. White tigers look strange. Remind me of the ones which serve the White Witch in Narnia film adaptation. Hmmm...I can understand your thought, but I think their beauty lies in their uniqueness! Plus they don't look as scary to me as the tigers with the more usual coloring.
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Post by jeanne on Apr 10, 2017 15:18:51 GMT 1
Hi everyone. I am a new member to this forum. Nice to meet you here. I am so lucky to found this forum. Hi syuzvr! Welcome to the forum! It is always nice to have new people join us...so we are also lucky that you found this forum! If you like learning about every day life in Poland and love seeing every thing about Poland in beautiful photos, you have come to the right place! Jeanne
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Post by jeanne on Apr 9, 2017 23:04:29 GMT 1
An American convoy lost their way and tried to turn back but one big truck got stuck in the muddy field. Soldiers asked a farmer to give a hand, he pulled the truck back onto the road with his tractor. Yay! Of course it was the farmer who came to the rescue and got them going again! Farmers know how to get the job done!
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Post by jeanne on Apr 9, 2017 23:01:46 GMT 1
Four white tiger cubs were born at the Borysew zoo in Poland on March 21 after four years of searching for a suitable mother, according to Reuters. There are only 200 white tigers left in the world, and this crew is the only set of quadruplets to have ever been born. Contrary to popular belief, the tigers are not albino -- they simply have a rare recessive gene. "The most important thing is to properly match (the tigers) genetically. It took us a few years to find a male and then a female," Borysew zoo owner Andrzej Rabich told Reuters. "There aren't any of these white cats in the wild." Animal rights groups are not pleased with the inbreeding that has been necessary to conserve the existence of rare white tigers. The process can offspring with genetic defects and weak immune systems, according to the American Zoological Association. Thankfully, Borysew zoo told Reuters that it only affects one gene, which changes the tiger's colors but doesn't put them in danger. Beautiful animals!
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Post by jeanne on Apr 9, 2017 22:56:44 GMT 1
A march organised by pro-life activists was held in the Polish capital on Sunday, alongside a drive to collect nappies, baby formula and baby care goods for women's shelters. Participants in the march. Banner reads "Thank you God". "Our main aim is to highlight the role of life, marriage, and family," Robert Wielądek, a Catholic priest, said. The "Sanctity of Life" march followed morning Mass. The first "Sanctity of Life" march was held on 25 March 2006, marking Sanctity of Life Day, as observed by the Catholic Church in Poland. It coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation Thanks for posting...
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Post by jeanne on Apr 8, 2017 23:56:27 GMT 1
Of course, you took a photo. Noooo, I was out for an evening walk. I don't carry a camera with me at all times like some folks I know...and I don't have a smart phone.
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Post by jeanne on Apr 8, 2017 22:22:09 GMT 1
People are irresponsible. First they feed wild boars and then they complain that animals mess up the area looking for food. Aren't the boars also dangerous?
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Post by jeanne on Apr 8, 2017 22:20:40 GMT 1
Certain beaver in Supraśl isn`t afraid of people and lets them approach as close as a few yards. Experts are flabbergasted. That is strange...beavers usually shy away from people. I had a "beaver moment" last summer. There is a brook which flows under Main Street in my town, just a short distance from where I live. The brook flows into a large river that passes by forming the boundary between my town and the small city next to us. I was out walking one late afternoon, and the sun was at an angle where it was shining down to the bottom of the brook which was only about 2 feet or so deep. As I walked along over the place where the brook flows under the road, I looked down and saw a large, beautiful beaver silently gliding underwater along with the flow of the brook. It was just a very special moment for me. If the sun hadn't been just right, I would never have known the beaver was there, it moved so naturally and silently under the water without making a ripple! Native Americans used to say that you were given a gift if you got close enough to a beaver to get a good look.
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Post by jeanne on Apr 8, 2017 22:07:10 GMT 1
Well, in that case everyone should be out there protesting, not just nursing mothers!(Though I give them a lot of credit for taking the initiative!) Nursing fathers must join, too!! Yes, of course!!
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Post by jeanne on Apr 8, 2017 22:05:16 GMT 1
Do people use the sap to make birch beer?
Is there a maple syrup industry in Poland? My daughter's in-laws in Vermont do maple sugaring the old-fashioned way, gathering sap from buckets instead of pipeline, and using horses(Percherons)to pull the gathering sled or wagon (depending on if there is snow on the ground). They did their last gathering and boiling of the season this past week.
Their local TV station did a segment on their operation!
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Post by jeanne on Apr 8, 2017 21:54:05 GMT 1
I'm a little confused here. In the U.S. we have women who protest attitudes that children should not be nursed in public by protesting in the manner shown here...they nurse in public! But are these women protesting the cutting down of the trees? I'm not clear on the connection between the two, unless they are somehow linking the naturalness of breastfeeding to the naturalness of letting trees grow where they are! Can you help me out here, Bonobo? Your supposition is completely right. They are worried about the process of felling trees, and about their babies doomed to live in concrete deserts. Well, in that case everyone should be out there protesting, not just nursing mothers!(Though I give them a lot of credit for taking the initiative!)
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Post by jeanne on Apr 8, 2017 20:04:20 GMT 1
Nope, it is Vito Corleone who says these words in his death hour in Mario Puso`s Godfather, the book which I have read about 20 times, including twice in English. I read that book y-e-a-r-s ago so I would never have remembered that. By the way, did you ever see the movie? They will come to their senses, and you will feel satisfaction that all your hard work at parenting and teaching them about life was worth the effort! I have a friend who always used to say about her wayward teenagers, "They were planted in good soil..." and I'm sure that you have planted yours in good soil, and that you will someday see the fruitful harvest!!
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Post by jeanne on Apr 8, 2017 19:17:51 GMT 1
Do you remember who said these words? I know there was a movie "Life is Beautiful." Is that what you are referring to? Wow, spring must come early to Poland. It's barely beginning here. We had a bad storm last weekend with a lot of heavy, wet snow. It's almost all gone now and the flower bulbs are beginning to poke up. I guess nature is making up for the fact that in February we had some very warm weather...then the cold came back strongly in March! How refreshing to have someone counting their blessings...good for you! Many people prefer to endlessly complain... Oh, and your back ache must have been one from stress and tension. The stretching of your muscles when you are replanting the trees and bushes relieves the tightened muscles and makes it feel better! (Doctor Jeanne here...) Don't worry...one day when they are a bit older, they will once again be a source of joy for you, and if you are blessed with grandchildren, there will be double joy!!
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Post by jeanne on Apr 8, 2017 19:04:18 GMT 1
Spring time is a busy period. I have to tidy the garden, field and orchard. Final years are leaving school in April, they need to have grades and we are still doing a lot of revision. Easter is coming and it requires a lot of preparations too. I can hardly manage to find time to do everything what I should. That's okay...busy is good, especially when you are keeping busy doing the things you listed here! I'm very busy, too. I have a small group of adults who are being received into the Church at Easter, and I have to make sure they are all well prepared for that. And, as with you, there are preparations for my own family's Easter celebration, and the weekend after Easter we are having a baby shower (we "shower" her with gifts for the baby)for my oldest daughter who is due to give birth to her first child in June!! All good things to be busy with!
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Post by jeanne on Apr 8, 2017 18:57:38 GMT 1
Hmmm...I don't think I have had it in soups, but I just don't like the taste of caraway, so I probably wouldn't like it! I remember licking my finger and putting it into the caraway container and then licking the seeds off. Delicious! Sorry, but I just don't like them...My latest favorite "crunchy" is roasted and salted pumpkin seeds. I'm having a great time eating them! (Just the meats, though...some people eat the tough outside covering)
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Post by jeanne on Apr 3, 2017 13:54:15 GMT 1
The nest I watch on webcam at Tomaszow Boleslawiecki has one stork who has returned. I'm anxiously awaiting the return of its mate... I guess I spoke too soon...upon checking this morning, I see that the mate has now returned and the two are happily clattering at each other! bocianybolec.pl/
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Post by jeanne on Apr 3, 2017 0:06:15 GMT 1
I'm a little confused here. In the U.S. we have women who protest attitudes that children should not be nursed in public by protesting in the manner shown here...they nurse in public! But are these women protesting the cutting down of the trees? I'm not clear on the connection between the two, unless they are somehow linking the naturalness of breastfeeding to the naturalness of letting trees grow where they are! Can you help me out here, Bonobo?
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Post by jeanne on Apr 2, 2017 23:00:36 GMT 1
I hope that since you posted this the storks have returned...this is upsetting to see that none have returned.
The nest I watch on webcam at Tomaszow Boleslawiecki has one stork who has returned. I'm anxiously awaiting the return of its mate...
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Post by jeanne on Apr 2, 2017 22:47:26 GMT 1
I do too! But I don't like it when they put caraway seeds in Irish soda bread...for me it ruins the taste! I definitely prefer it without! How about caraway in soups? Very popular here. Hmmm...I don't think I have had it in soups, but I just don't like the taste of caraway, so I probably wouldn't like it!
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Post by jeanne on Mar 20, 2017 13:01:22 GMT 1
How did the Polish press and fans reacted to the passing of this Rock 'n Roll legend? Hi Pieter, I don't know the answer to your question about the reaction of Polish press and fans, but I can tell you my reaction to Chuck Berry's death. I grew up with his music, going way back to the time when I was a very young child and my older cousins were always listening to the Rock 'n Roll music of the times. He was a constant during my teenage years, and his songs bring to mind many memories both happy and sad from that time in my life. Chuck Berry's songs were always upbeat and energizing for listeners. I still enjoy hearing them and singing along. It's sad to lose the old legends of the music world, but also it is occasion for us to reflect on the musical legacy they have left through the works of other musicians following after them! Jeanne
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Post by jeanne on Mar 15, 2017 2:27:42 GMT 1
Now Pieter, don't start feeling sorry for yourself!...remember, where there is life, there is hope! Love of any kind is always valuable and brings beauty into the world! So, your fondness for Lisa right now is making our world a better place to be regardless of the eventual outcome of your friendship!
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Post by jeanne on Mar 14, 2017 1:10:16 GMT 1
I really like soda bread for the texture and the dry sweetness that it has. I do too! But I don't like it when they put caraway seeds in Irish soda bread...for me it ruins the taste! I definitely prefer it without!
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Post by jeanne on Mar 13, 2017 1:30:07 GMT 1
Hi Pieter,
These are great videos! I like the first one with the children the best, but I also really like the videos of Hertog!
I live near a large river, and we have Bald Eagles (the symbol of the U.S.) that fish and nest in the area. I see them quite frequently, in fact I saw a beautiful male just a couple of weeks ago...
Bald Eagles were once endangered due to the pesticide DDT, but they have made a strong comeback since that chemical was banned.
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Post by jeanne on Mar 13, 2017 0:13:17 GMT 1
I had to check the meaning of soda bread which I came across in one of my textbooks. Funny name. I had never heard it before. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soda_breadSoda bread (Irish: arán sóide, Scots: fardel, Serbian: česnica / чесница) is a variety of quick bread traditionally made in a variety of cuisines in which sodium bicarbonate (otherwise known as "baking soda") is used as a leavening agent instead of the traditional yeast. The ingredients of traditional soda bread are flour, bread soda, salt, and buttermilk. The buttermilk in the dough contains lactic acid, which reacts with the baking soda to form tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide. Other ingredients can be added such as butter, egg, raisins, or nuts. An advantage of quick breads is their ability to be prepared quickly and reliably, without requiring the time-consuming skilled labor and temperature control needed for traditional yeast breads. You could have asked me. I love making soda bread because I am not good at dealing with yeast... Where I live bakeries are full of Irish soda bread right now in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day on March 17th. There are many Irish and those of Irish descent living in my state of Massachusetts!
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Post by jeanne on Mar 13, 2017 0:01:55 GMT 1
Sorry I'm late with my wishes, but Happy Men's Day to all my male friends on this forum!...especially Bonobo, Pjotr, Uncle Tim, and any others checking in anonymously!
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Post by jeanne on Mar 12, 2017 23:58:37 GMT 1
How could anyone not be impressed by the beauty of that hawk?
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Post by jeanne on Mar 12, 2017 23:55:46 GMT 1
To have straw in one`s shoes/boots. Maybe they are poor, their shoes have worn out, and they have to line them with straw to keep the cold and wet out? So it means someone with little/no money.
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