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Hi Tommy! I am so amazed about what happened to me today. I had a dream all night about being in Voloka, a town I had visited twice when I was about 7 years old(I have relatives over there but we were not in touch after revolution in 1989). For that reason, this morning I headed to the office and just typed Voloka into google search. I found a map and thought I would like to see more than that and clicked pictures and images. I was amazed to recognize the house in your pictures (the same house I have in my mind since childhood where a cat was chasing a mouse and play with before having it for dinner)and looked closer and there was a picture of Nicolai Paulencu (which I believe is my father's uncle -the name is the same and he looks the same age ). I can not wait to get at my parents house and ask dad if Nicolai is his uncle.
thank you for posting those pictures!! and forgive my unpolished English. |
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10/21/2009, Victoria Beach/ Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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Hi Tommy,
surfing the net for pics of my hometown Straubing, I came across your pic of the 'little gnome village' in the Bavarian Forest. I recognized it right away!!! This is a place quite deep in the Bavarian Forest & usually only known to the locals. What a strange coincidence! My parents used to take my brother and me there when we were little. I don't even have any pics of that place. So, thank you for giving me a chance to reminisce after so many years...and 'thanks' for making me homesick!! :P
All the best,
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That photo of Dave Onofriechuk with cousins in Voloka, Ukraine is simply amazing.
Wilst surfing the net looking for information on Voloka where my family emigrated from I find a photo in the same village and a man who shares my name.
I would just like to say thanks for posting the picture and to anyone who may see this post that I am descended from House 171 per Voloka Greek Orthodox Church records.
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Hi! Tommy,
Thank you for the journals and beautiful pictures. They sure are lovely to look at.
What beautiful memories with your Dad and Mom. How are you, Maureen. You look great, and I hope you are feeling great, too. Take care. Enjoy the rest of the trip, and we wish you a safe journey home. |
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Hey Tommy ... just came across your e-mails and beautiful pics of your travels .... Thank you ... what a treat! I got Kevin in on the pics too ... showed him the cars .... Thanks have a great trip what's left of it and have a safe travels home to you and your family ... don |
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Hello Tommy
What a wonderful vacation you are having with your parents. I really enjoy following along your journey. Thanks for sharing your wonderful journals and beautiful pictures. |
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Hi TOMMY! LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT TIME! THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR PICS! |
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Wow! You made it! So wonderful hearing from you! Thank you Love |
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Hi! Tomnmy,
Thank you for the update on your ventures and all the beautiful photos. Very beautiful. I wish we were there. It is so cool this morning -6 Celcius. Too cool for September. Continue having a wonderful trip, enjoy and stay safe. Take care. |
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Hey Tommy!!! It's good to see things are going well, the pictures are great. Say hello to your parents for me. Enjoy the rest of your trip and have a safe journey home, looking forward to more updates!! |
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Hi! Tommy,
Nice to hear from you. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience and photos. What beautiful memories to share. Nice to see your Dad. Please pass a Hi to him. How is your Mom.
I hope she is doing fine. Continue having a wonderful and safe holiday. God Bless. |
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Hi Tommy,
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I feel like I was there again - it brought back many warm memories. It sounds like you had an amazing time! |
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Hi Tommy,
Thank you again for your thoughtfulness in relating your trip!
Best,
Paul. |
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Tommy, I am so very proud of your ability to venture into a world I only heard about from the old women in our family. It is a trip never to be forgotten. Stay safe, healthy and I send you "salutations" from all of us. |
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