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Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Regina, did you hear anything about the Polish immigrant that arrived in Vancouver recently only to die at the airport? Something certainly went wrong.
Have a good weekend.
- 209.240.245.158 - Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 00:42:10 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Deer season has turned out better than expected. Will have a freezer full soon. Weathermen says KCMO may get a big snow on Thanksgiving. Hope all have a lovely turkey day. My cousin Margaret Jonke Kaiser is celebrating her 80th birthday tomorrow. Big party at our church.
Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 66.140.92.101 - Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 02:08:32 (UTC)

rosemary quantick:
hello my mother was frieda trocha quantick,my oma was helena trocha mallner from gottchee ,i loved the country club and all the families i met in rigewood,n.y. i live on cape cod but would love a reply,trying to find emma kump,and other from that area and the clubhouse in ridgewood where all the fun weddings were. my e-mail is rasun@comcast.net thank you
- 76.24.32.66 - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 02:44:54 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you all.
- 209.240.245.183 - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 23:26:23 (UTC)

Regina in Kamloops:
Hi, Sophie. Yes, I heard about the Polish man, he was to come to Kamloops. Acctually our Priest was one of the Priests (there where at least three Ministers at the Memorial) We did not go because I would have cried the whole time and there where alot of people attending. It was a very sad situation!
- 24.67.253.209 - Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 08:34:23 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend:
Cold and clear in KCMO. Hope all had a wonderful turkey day. Time to make Xmas plans. Was interested in the memo from Rosemary Quantik about
going to the Gottscheer Clubhouse. It was managed by my aunt and uncle Herman and Anna Jonke. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers them. Thanks.
Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 66.140.92.62 - Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 23:19:26 (UTC)

Marilu:
We also had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. About 25 family and friends. Lots of good food. My daughters and some of the grandchildren and I baked Christmas cookies Friday and Saturday. The kids always have a good time frosting cookies. They are not beautiful but certainly made with lots of love.
- 207.200.116.204 - Monday, November 26, 2007 at 15:14:42 (UTC)

Urska Stimec:
I just want to say HELLO to all Gottscheer in the world... from Kocevje!

- 193.189.191.25 - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 18:57:06 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
The same to you Urska. Nice to hear from you.
Sophia
Did we meet in Dolga vas in 1999?
- 209.240.245.166 - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 23:20:10 (UTC)

Frank:
Urska, Hello to you also from New York City.

- 71.125.249.67 - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 17:16:59 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
A posting from the Klagenfurt (Austria) Gottscheer web site:

Hans Meditz 10. Oktober 2007 - 19:10 Uhr
aus CH-6330 Cham / Kanton Zug,
Auf diesen Weg suche ich Walter Verderber geb.ca 1936.Wir waren zusammen im Lager 5, Kapfenberg. Leider waren meine Suchergebnisse bisan erfolglos.Wer weiss Näheres.?Danke. Grüsse aus der Schweiz.
OR
Via this way I am looking for Walter Verderber, born about 1936. We were together in Lage 5 Kapfenberg. Unfortunately I have not been able to find him so far. Does anyone know anything further? Greetings from Switzerland.
- 209.240.245.142 - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 06:56:05 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten ABend. Cold and damp in KCMO. Warmer next week. CHiefs lost again. I give up. They will be lucky to win any game during the rest of the season.
Plan to go to Fargo to be with son and his family there. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 66.140.92.86 - Monday, December 03, 2007 at 00:52:57 (UTC)

Mark Hoenigman:
Hello to all. I am looking for some traditional Gottscheer Christmas cookie recipes to compare to what we do a few generations removed. All recipes are welcome. Thank you.
- 75.187.197.216 - Monday, December 03, 2007 at 01:13:30 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Margaret, sorry for the Chiefs' problems this year, it could be worse, you could be a Miami Dolphins fan (0-12).
- 170.201.180.137 - Monday, December 03, 2007 at 15:07:02 (UTC)

Urska S.:
Hello Mrs. Stalzer Wyant

I am sorry, but I think, that we haven't met in Grafenfeld. But we were in touch per e-mail a long time ago, when I was writing my diploma work (Gottscheer old stories).
Maybe you knew my grandfather - Franc Oberc - from Klindorf, his mother was Maria Wolf and she spent few years in America, N.Y. with her husband and two older sons - Matthew and Franck. She returned to Gottschee in 1912 and she never left it... She died in 1968. My grandfather was a real Gottscheer, with his body, mind and soul. From him I learned a lot about the history, people and customs, I know a lot of stories and old sayings. This September we celebrated his 89 birthday and on the next day he passed away.... I am so sorry. He was always asking me, if there is a possibility to find out, if Richard Samide, born in 1917 or 1919 in Klindorf is still alive. During the war he moved to N.Y., but they lost the contact. They were best friends when they were young. His brother Valter Samide was killed in Altlag as hostage, my grandfather was brought as prisoner of war to Minsk / Ex-Russia....

And like the old Gottscheer would say:
Andre (30.11.) bringt Schnee, am Mikla (06.12.)ist er schon da - I wish you all, that St. Nicolaus would bring you a nice present tomorrow morning and that it would snow!!!
- 213.172.239.95 - Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 07:32:37 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Very nice to hear from you Urska. I would love to read a copy of your work regarding the Gottscheers. Please write to me at wyants@mlecmn.net.
I look forward to hearing from you. We have a lot of snow and quite cold. How about you?
- 209.240.245.164 - Friday, December 07, 2007 at 06:29:04 (UTC)

Nancy:
Hello to everyone...it's been awhile. I've just ordered my Christmas treats from Dinkel's Bakery of Chicago. With our youngest getting married this coming week and my nephews cancer battle (he's making great strides) I have little time to bake. I will become a grandmother with the marriage of our daughter. Lilly is 8 years old and Lindsay 7. They are wonderful girls and I am looking forward to watching them grow. A peaceful holiday season to all.
- 69.179.7.76 - Sunday, December 09, 2007 at 22:01:27 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Hi Nancy: Nice to hear from you and congratulations on your up coming wedding ,also sorry about your nephew. Would that be on your side of the family.Have you booked your trip to the next GHGA meeting in Vancouver. We are looking forward to meeting you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your nephew.
Have you heard from Paul Brasino, we are all wondering about him. Sophia has sent him an email so I hope we hear something and that he is just too busy.
Cheers Frank.
- 70.68.200.238 - Sunday, December 09, 2007 at 22:39:26 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. KC has just had a small ice storm. Not as bad as the big one 4 yrs ago, but kept everyone home for 2 days. Getting close to Xmas. Lots to do. Hope all are well. Auf wiedersehen.
Bleib gesund.
- 66.140.92.115 - Monday, December 10, 2007 at 00:58:41 (UTC)

Hilde Kobetitsch:
Hello Mark Hoenigman, this is your cousin Hilde Kobetitsch. I should really call you, but I thought I would post this on the Plauderzimmer. I will get you a wonderful sugar cookie recipe, echte Keks that my mother used to make. I will call you

Merry Christmas
- 205.188.117.131 - Monday, December 10, 2007 at 05:08:45 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
WAY TO GO HILDE. I would love a copy of that recipe too. THANK YOU.
- 209.240.245.134 - Monday, December 10, 2007 at 05:36:03 (UTC)

Hilde:
I think you should post the receipes on the Plauderzimmer. I would love to have them also, and I bet others would too, I you don't mind sharing with us all.
- 207.200.116.202 - Monday, December 10, 2007 at 13:59:52 (UTC)

Marilu:
I posted that last message and I meant to put Hilde in the message not in name line. Sorry it was me, Marilu who posted it.
- 207.200.116.10 - Monday, December 10, 2007 at 14:00:54 (UTC)

Helmuth:
No problem, Marilu.
Anyone, if you have recipes to share, it would be great if you could post them on the Gottscheer Blog...that way they won't scroll off and you can find them easily next year.
- 71.236.119.62 - Monday, December 10, 2007 at 14:25:10 (UTC)

Nancy:
Hi Frank and you're right...I haven't heard from Paul in ages.....did you get a reply Trix? To answere your questions...my nephew is the son of my sister and is also my godson. He is 29 years old and was diagnosed with non-seminoma testicular cancer. He underwent an 8 hour retro-peritoneal lymph node dissection where they found where the cancer was found to have spread to the lymph nodes closest to the aorta. He will be undergoing chemo treatments starting soon. He has much to fight for...a wonderful wife, 2 year old son, and another child on the way. He is young and strong which will help in his fight. I haven't yet made my reservations for the meeting but wouldn't miss it for anything. I haven't yet had my time off approved but will be there all the same. Looking forward to meeting you too. Trying to talk my husband into coming too....he hates to fly but I'll keep working on him.
- 69.179.47.164 - Monday, December 10, 2007 at 22:06:16 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Nancy, all good news except all of us not hearing from Paul. Lets hope he is just too busy. Will keep your nephew in our prayers.
- 70.68.200.238 - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 00:39:04 (UTC)

Trix:
THANK YOU for the update on your nephew Nancy. Yes, many prayers are coming his way. I agree he is young, he is strong and he comes with good credentials. Everything will work out fine. You take care of yourself too, ok? Hugs. BBBRRR here.
- 209.240.245.157 - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 02:49:43 (UTC)

Nancy:
Thanks for the good wishes. In the middle of surgery at the moment...will check in later this weekend....I'm not doing the surgery.....just circulating.
- 63.224.12.18 - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 15:58:32 (UTC)

Trix:
Nancy, having met you personally now I think I would totally trust you, and your talents, to even do the surgery. Take care.
- 209.240.245.136 - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 16:46:29 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
BRRRR from KCMO. Ice storm just passed, then a snow storm followed. We only got 2-4 inches, others in MO not so lucky. Maybe in the 40's this week. Have a lovely holiday and happy new year.
Bleib gesund
- 66.140.92.3 - Monday, December 17, 2007 at 00:15:07 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Hello Margaret, and all...yes it's very brisk in western PA as well. Just a dusting of snow though.

There's an inquiry on the blog about Gottscheer wedding traditions...if anyone can help, post there or email the querent...thanks!
- 71.236.119.62 - Monday, December 17, 2007 at 19:13:25 (UTC)

Edith Eisenkölbl-Gliebe:
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Kapfenberg/Austria. This Christmas may you feel the warmth of faith, family, and friendship - those special bonds that hold us together in God`s love.
- 195.3.113.11 - Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 08:15:28 (UTC)

Nancy:
Just thought I'd let you know that I received a Christmas card from our friend Paul....the origingal GBM....."Gottscheer by Marriage." Whew! What a week.
- 69.179.40.148 - Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 21:57:13 (UTC)

Sophia:
Edith, we wish the same. Hav a wonderful Christmas and may you have a great 2008.
- 209.240.245.179 - Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 23:23:20 (UTC)

Tom Polyak (Kump):
Merry Christmas to all fellow Gottscheers and perhaps relatives from Illinois
- 99.141.221.11 - Friday, December 21, 2007 at 03:11:20 (UTC)

Hilde Kobetitsch:
Hello everyone, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here in Cleveland, Ohio from the EOUV. We are in the planning stages of the Treffen 2008 and we hope that most of you will be able to attend.We are all looking forward to the treffen.

in regard to the cookies. My mother never used any kind of measurements. She told me to use a little bit of this and a little bit of that. One day we sat down and did some measuring because I gave the recipe to my daughter and sister.

we used about 2 cups of flour
1 cup butter, I use the unsalted butter
about 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup sugar (to your liking)
1 egg
1 pack of the Dr. Oetker vanilla sugar

mix the butter, sugar and the egg, and vanilla, make sure that the texture is smooth before you add the flour. Gradually add the flour and mix until very smooth. I normally let it stand for a while or even put it into the refrigerator over night. When you are ready to make the cookies, roll out on a floured cloth, roll out to the thickness of your liking, I normally make it on the thin side. This way they get nice and crisp, you can experiment also. Use any cookie cutter you wish and place on a greased cookie sheet and bake at about 350 degrees. I normally bake the cookies until golden brown, just keep a watch out so not to burn them. This makes quite a few cookies.

When I was a child, my father usually made some Saint Nicholas cookies and put a hole on the top of the cookie so that we could insert a string to hang on the Christmas Tree. Some times the cat would nibble at the cookie and pull the tree down if we did not watch. The cookies were also delicious after the tree was taken down. At home we kept the tree up on February 2nd (Candle Mass day), the cookies were then were appreciated by the children, they were so good and tasty. Happy baking.

Have a wonderful Holiday.
- 205.188.116.17 - Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 06:04:23 (UTC)

PAUL BRASINO (GBM):
hI EVERY BODY WISH YOU ALL A VER MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR......ADIE & PAUL
- 68.194.38.26 - Monday, December 24, 2007 at 21:15:03 (UTC)

Paul Brasino The GBM:
Hi everyone-we wish you all a very happy healthy christmas and new year It is good to see all the familiar names once again..And thank you again Helmuth......
- 68.194.38.26 - Monday, December 24, 2007 at 21:20:33 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Paul, good to "see" you. Merry Christmas to you and Adie. Don't be a stranger, everyone missed you!
- 67.165.84.243 - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 01:32:28 (UTC)

Ridy Hoegler Skyrme:
Frohe Weihnachten - Merry Christmas!

- 64.229.178.241 - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 14:58:18 (UTC)

Nancy:
Merry Christmas to everyone. Great hearing from you Paul, Ridy, and Helmuth. My wonderful sister gave me a Gottscheer 2008 calender as a gift today. I hadn't known anything about them. Nice to know the profits go for a good cause. Snowing here...just want to say hello from Gary and I...Frohe Weihnachten!
- 69.179.69.8 - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 22:20:41 (UTC)

Gerhard Samide:
Merry Christmas and Happy new Year!
- 62.218.66.46 - Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 19:08:51 (UTC)

Jim Heimann:
Dear All,

A belated Christmas wish to all my friends in the chat room. And ===== a Happy and Healthy New Year as well.
- 64.12.116.79 - Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 22:02:43 (UTC)

Jim Heimann:
Quick notes to some of the postings.

To Rosemary Quantick, I sent an email but just in case -- you might try to contact the Gottscheer Relief Association in NY. They may be able to help out.

To Urska, not sure if this is a match to the Richard you were posting about --- There is a Richard Samide born in 1917 who died in 2001. He is listed as being born in the US but may have spent some time in Klindorf. I could not find another Richard born in the same time frame. Some were born earlier and others later.
- 64.12.117.65 - Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 22:05:31 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
I too would like to say happy new year to you all . Nice to have you back Paul hope you are well.We too are having a snowi day cheers.
- 70.68.200.238 - Friday, December 28, 2007 at 04:57:37 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Hello Jim, Franz, Nancy, Gerhard, Ridy, Paul and everyone...good to see you all, hope you had a wonderful Christmas and look forward to a great New Year.

This turmoil in Asia is just horrible. Gives us something to pray for in the New Year I guess.
- 67.165.84.243 - Friday, December 28, 2007 at 11:00:41 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Didn't log on last week. Spent XMas in Fargo,ND. Wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year. Cold and snowy in KC. May get 50 degree weather next week. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund
- 12.73.198.156 - Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 00:30:48 (UTC)

marilu:
I have to tell you a bit of personal news. My husband of 18 years and I were married in the Catholic Church tonite, with all my children and grand children present, except one grandchild who could not be here. Also close friends were there. The sermon for mass tonite was on the family, and it was perfect for us.
- 207.200.116.202 - Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 04:26:58 (UTC)

Paul Brasino:
Hi, and thank you everyone-so nice to be rememberdand yes i am still alive.Thank You all-we both wish you all avery happy and healthy new year, and let's throw in prosperouse too--and forgive my spelling,,,,, Adie & Paul,,,,,
- 68.194.38.26 - Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 05:33:07 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Marilu, wonderful. One day Pat and I should do the same; just one of those things we have not gotten to after 17 years.
- 67.165.84.243 - Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 12:54:28 (UTC)

Theobald (Ted) Meditz:
I would like to greet all you PC participants,it has been a long time sins I did write. I will do better in the next year I hope. Also in the PC 2 no pictures have been posted,for Christmas time. What are your wishes for the coming year? the most wee need in our age is health.Now I wish all the Gottscheers and there Friends a prosperous,and always to have money in the pocket. Health and happiness for the year 2008 .Ich wünsche allen Gottscheern ob in Amerika,Kanada und in Europa ein Gesundes Friedliches Neues Jahr 2008
- 80.128.202.9 - Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 12:58:36 (UTC)

Trix:
congratulations Marilu: WAY TO GO. All the best in the New Year.
- 209.240.245.162 - Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 21:36:33 (UTC)

Regina in Kamloops:
A Very HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR and
the BEST OF HEALTH TO ALL!
- 24.67.253.209 - Monday, December 31, 2007 at 07:11:58 (UTC)

From the Windy City:
Belated "Merry Christmas" and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous "2008" to ALL GOTTSCHEER and their beloved families, from Chicago. Marilu, we are happy for you and proud of you. We'll keep you in our prayers.
- 76.214.199.68 - Monday, December 31, 2007 at 09:05:03 (UTC)

Marilu:
Thanks everyone for your best wishes. I shall tell you a little about what happened. I was divorced 20 years ago and could never get started on an annulment. Then my first husband passed away 3 years ago. My husband of 18 years, Bob, who is not Catholic, was willing to get an annulment so we could be married in the church. Then we discovered his ex had gotten an annulment a few years ago, so the process was greatly speeded up. We only had to do a little paper work. We choose the perfect day, as this weekend was the feast of the Holy Family and our priest had a sermon that went to the heart for my family. I think the good Lord had a hand in it all.
- 207.200.116.73 - Monday, December 31, 2007 at 14:14:52 (UTC)

Frank:
Happy New Year to all my fellow Gottscheer's!
- 71.125.245.112 - Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 05:33:17 (UTC)

Nancy:
Congratulations to our friends in Slovenia...I heard today that Slovenia has been chosen to "lead" the E.U. in 2008. They've come a long way in 16 years!
- 207.118.211.237 - Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 21:08:11 (UTC)

Trix:
Nancy, you are right on. Congratulations are very much in order for the progress that Slovenia has made in the last 16 years. Not only does that progress mean the E.U. but much closer to home, and probably in a much smaller way, look at the good that has been accomplished between the Gottscheers and the Slovenian people. It is cooperation, for an important cause, at its finest. I am both grateful and proud.
- 209.240.245.162 - Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 23:49:51 (UTC)

DORIS KINKOPF:
HELLO TO ALL GOTTSCHEER AROUND THE WORLD
- 74.68.13.135 - Saturday, January 05, 2008 at 16:48:45 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Spring has come to KC in January! Almost 60 today and tomorrow. Forecast is for a snow storm to move in soon. Have a good week. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.194.81 - Sunday, January 06, 2008 at 15:07:08 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Those of you that haven't seen it yet, Mr. Meditz provided a great video. Click the "Blog" link above to see my posting on it.

Margaret, you're right: the weather is downright bizarre for January. We may set a record high today in western PA, 63F/16C.

- 170.201.180.137 - Monday, January 07, 2008 at 17:39:50 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Cold and snow headed for KC again. THe few warm days only sent tornadoes everywhere. Hope all are warm and safe. Have a good week.
Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.194.85 - Monday, January 14, 2008 at 00:21:01 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:

guten Abend. Hello from a cold KCMO. Temps below 0 last night. Will continue several more days. An Alberta Clipper came through. Everyone concentrating on keeping warm. 40's coming next week-end. Auf wiedersehen. Stay warm.
- 12.73.198.113 - Monday, January 21, 2008 at 01:04:07 (UTC)

Frank A. Kotnik Jr.:
19 degrees in Glendale. Good evening and Happy New Year to all.
- 64.12.117.76 - Monday, January 21, 2008 at 03:41:14 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Hello Frank and happy New Year to you as well. How about the Giants, on their way to the Super Bowl!

Western Pennsylvania this morning is at 4F/-15C with a wind chill of -24F/-31C!
- 76.120.159.28 - Monday, January 21, 2008 at 14:58:19 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. In the high 50's today in KCMO. Maybe up to 60 tomorrow, then snow and cold hits us again. Spring seems like a long way away. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.195.93 - Monday, January 28, 2008 at 02:07:42 (UTC)

Anonymous:
Hi! from Shippensburg. need to know for gen. research...where is Mosswald in Austria??....can't get a decent map. My mat. GMa from there...Lucy
- 68.80.224.137 - Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 19:35:29 (UTC)

Elfriede Stonitsch:
Dear Lucy: Mooswald (now Mahovnik) is now in southern Slovenia near the city of Kocevje (originally Gottschee). From 1330 t0 1941, this area was known as Gottschee and the area was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until 1918. For more information check the website of the Gottscheer Heritage and Genealogy Association at www.gottschee.org or e-mail me at stonitsel@aol.com.
- 64.12.117.203 - Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 21:36:38 (UTC)

Nancy:
Sending greetings to all tonight as I suspect a fair few of you will be watching football tomorrow night. (Go Giants!) If it can't be our own Packers, we're cheering for New York! Cheers to all.
- 72.160.206.93 - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 22:54:11 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Got wrapped up in Super Bowl Sunday.
Huge amount of snow expected in KCMO tomorrow. We did manage to vote for super Tuesday. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.198.106 - Tuesday, February 05, 2008 at 21:18:24 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Bitterly cold in KC today. Arctic front to keep temps low for 2/3 days. Wish all a Happy Valentine's Day. Hoping for an early spring. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.201.140 - Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 15:08:15 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
Happy Birthday Ridy. Wishing you the best today.
- 24.66.94.144 - Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 18:21:32 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. We are shoveling snow again in K.C. Our airport is locked down - none coming in or going out. The sun is shining, so it may help melt our snow. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.195.183 - Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 19:59:26 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. A quick "hello" then I'm going to sit and watch the Oscars. More snow coming Monday night. I don't think winter will ever end.
Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.195.158 - Monday, February 25, 2008 at 01:29:06 (UTC)

Peter Brinskelle:
Mein Vater Heinrich Brinskelle war ein Bruder von Frieda Kump.Meine Großeltern hießen Josef u.Elisabeth
Brinskelle.Albrecht Brinskelle war ein Bruder meines
Vaters und lebte in New York.Ich selbst wohne in Hameln
Deutschland.
- 91.15.209.45 - Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 10:16:03 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Grüß Dich Peter. Von wo in Gottschee kommen Deine Großeltern? Welches Dorf usw. Meine Großmutter Maria Brinskelle stammt aus Sporeben by Stockendorf, Gottschee.
Ich war in der Näe von Tschermoschnitz geboren und kam in 1952 nach Minnesota.
Freue mich auf eine Antwort.
- 209.240.245.156 - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 02:34:18 (UTC)

Peter Brinskelle:
Hallo Sophia,meine Großeltern sowie mein Vater Heinrich
kommen meines Wissens auch aus Sporeben.Mein Vater ist
dort geboren-1923-.Meine Großeltern sind 1951 nach Wiesbaden,Deutschland gezogen.Der Großvater Josef ist
1896 geboren,deine Oma und mein Opa könnten somit miteinander verwandt sein.Leider sind sie inzwischen alle schon tot.Es ist aber spannend etwas darüber zu erfahren.Viele Grüße Peter
- 91.15.183.135 - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 13:58:32 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Danke Peter. Es freut mich daß Deine Vorfahren auch von Sporeben komment. Deine Verwanten kommen auch von Drandul. Ich bin bekannt mit der Moschnitze Gegend in Gottschee und have die alte Heimat sch öfters besucht.
Has Du e-mail? Kannst mir vielleicht Deine Addresse shicken? Ich habe manche Bilder von Sporeben und schicke sie Dir gerne.

Hast Du deinen Familien Stammbaum? Wenn nicht, willst Du vielleicht einen? Ich habe gute Freunde die daran arbeiten und sie bereiten es gerne. Bitte schreib mir: wyants@mlecmn.net

Alles, alles Gute Petr. Wie alt bist Du? Ich war im Jahre 1936 geboren.
- 209.240.245.141 - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:38:45 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten abend. Yesterday it was 70 degrees. Today 65 . Tomorrow we should get rain and snow. Who can figure Missouri weather. Have a good week Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.201.124 - Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 21:54:47 (UTC)

Alisa:
Peace, Brothers!
- 69.217.73.52 - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 04:36:33 (UTC)

ALOIS JONKE:
ANYBODY HAVE A MAP OF NIEDERTIEFENBACH, GOTSCHEE
- 207.200.116.68 - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 23:35:42 (UTC)

ALOIS JONKE:
ALOIS JONKE NEVADA4U @ AOL.COM
- 207.200.116.8 - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 23:36:43 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Spring might be trying to sneak into KCMO. Hope so. Alois Jonke: Could we be cousins?
My grandparents came from Kumerdorf. My oma was Rosalia Jonke before her marriage to my opa. She was born in Listenbach (?) Jonke is a pretty common name among the Gottscheers. Always glad to
see the name Jonke pop up. Aug wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.197.219 - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 00:47:19 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Mr. Alois Jonke - The village of Niedertiefenbach is included in a publication by the Gottscheer Heritage and Genealogy Assn. (GHGA) called Village Sketches of Gottschee, 1941. Compiled and Edited by Paul F. Jenner, Deceased.
It gives both a sketch of the layout of the village and the residents by name and house number. You can write Kate Loschke Baum, GHGA Treasurer at thegenie@parkspringsommunities. com for price or further information. I see Peter Jonke lived in house no. 11.

Might you need help with your family tree?
Sophia,
Gottscheer born near Tschermoschnitz
- 209.240.245.254 - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 03:48:26 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Mr. Jonke. I am having trouble sending you information. Would you please send me an email - wyants@mlecmn.net

Thank you.
Sophia
- 209.240.245.254 - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 04:19:51 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Rain/snow in KC and cold again. Wish all a lovely Easter. Alois Jonke: could we be distant cousins? Kumerdorf was my father's home village. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.199.20 - Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 01:24:17 (UTC)

Albert Mallner:
Ich habe einen Lageplan von Niedertiefenbach und eine Aufzählung aller Bewohner mit Vulgonamen vom Stand 1941, vor der Umsiedlung.E-Post: theoderich@utanet.at
- 86.33.39.125 - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 20:45:21 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Happy Easter everyone
- 70.68.200.238 - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 19:15:35 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Happy Easter to you too, Franz, and to all site visitors. Here in western PA, it's colder today than it was on Christmas day!
- 76.120.159.28 - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 12:00:57 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer - Wyant:
Happy Easter.

My Easter wish for you is:

May you always have enough happiness to keep you sweet;
Enough trials to keep you strong;
Enough success to keep you eager;
Enough faith to give you courage;
Enough determination to make each day a good day;
And may you and yours continue to be blessed daily.

Trix and Family

- 209.240.245.188 - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 15:31:52 (UTC)

Wendy Petschauer Walters:
I have remembered to come here at the correct time, for once. Usually I am late.

Trix, thank you for the wishes, and the same to you.

Wendy
- 76.164.53.131 - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 01:01:26 (UTC)

David Peter Schutte:
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OF YOU GOTTSCHEER!
- 68.94.179.232 - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 01:59:09 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Check out the blog (link above) for a great new video sent by Ted Meditz.
- 170.201.180.136 - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11:36:07 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Happy Spring from Minnesota - well, almost. Hope you are all well.

I have a 4 page letter beautifully written in the German Schrift. I would like it translated for a friend. Can anyone help and what might you charge?
Hope to hear from someone.
Write to me at wyants@mlecmn.net or post your message here.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
- 209.240.245.162 - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 06:48:34 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Spring is coming ever so slowly to KC.
Southern MO is plagued by floods, but we are safe here. Wish all of you a warm and early spring.
Aug wiedersehen. Blebi gesund.

- 12.73.195.48 - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 14:39:14 (UTC)

Edward Hardy:
I am going to Gottschee in early May. I plan to visit the home town Seele (Zeljne) of my grandparents, Elizabeth Hiris and Alois (Louis) Hutter. I would like to hire an English speaking guide. If you can provide any helpful information, please post a message here or you may contact me at edandmj@gmail.com. Thanks so much!
- 24.191.112.164 - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 01:04:30 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Edward Hardy: I will be most happy to introduce you to my friend Emil Krese, also of Gottscheer heritage who lives in Slovenia. He knows the area like the back of his hand and has guided many American born Gottscheers since I first met him in 1996. He will do a GREAT job and you will enjoy him. Write to me at:
wyants@mlecmn.net. I am Gottscheer born and immigrated to Minnesota in 1952.
- 209.240.245.165 - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 02:44:23 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. We had snow flurries today and yesterday. Weatherman promises this is the last snow for the year. HA! Nevis, MN, had 20 inches 2 weeks ago. Where is global warming, when we need it?
Have a great week. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.194.4 - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 01:38:03 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer - Wyant:
Always enjoy your greetings Margaret. Thank you. We still have a lot of snow on the ground but it will be quite nice tomorrow.
Have a GREAT week.
- 209.240.245.236 - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 04:26:42 (UTC)

D. Ryan Hoefferle:
Hello Everyone,

It's been a couple of years since I've been on the plaudezimmer and I have regretted it.

I have been doing more research on my name and found that Hoefferle is a Schwabian (I think thats the right term) name that means "Owner of a small farm". The question I have now is how did my schwabian ancestors get to Gottschee?

I do know that the Auerspergs were from Schwabia and brought many workers (around approximately 1000 AD) with them when they settled near Gottschee. However, I do not know where in Schwabia they came from, even if they did bring over the Hoefferle's with them.

I was wondering if this information makes any sense to any of you wonderful Gottscheers? I guess I'm trying to get a feel for when my ancestors arrived in the Gottschee region.
- 72.211.129.175 - Friday, April 25, 2008 at 09:24:24 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Spring just MIGHT be here to stay in KCMO. Weathermen say don't plant any tomatoes just yet. We had a light frost last night. ANyway, I hope all of you have a wonderful week. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.196.96 - Monday, May 05, 2008 at 01:17:30 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Thanks Margaret. I believe spring has arrived at Lake Waukenabo too although we are going to have 36 degrees F tonight.

I am looking for a photo of a decorated Gottscheer Christmas TRee. I have a nice article about the traditions of this great holiday season and a photo would add a touch of class to the article. If you have a copy PLEASE either e-mail it to me at wyants@mlecmn.net or via snail mail: Sophia Wyant,
36797 - 500th Lane, Palisade, MN. 56469.
I will appreciate it and I THANK YOU.
- 209.240.245.163 - Monday, May 05, 2008 at 02:34:26 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
It's a boy
Hayden Xavier Joseph Eisenzopf
Born April 27 weight 7 lbs 5oz
Very well content baby
- 24.66.94.144 - Monday, May 05, 2008 at 23:52:42 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
CONGRATULATIONS Sharon. GREAT name too. Take care of yourself and enjoy motherhood.
- 209.240.245.144 - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 03:51:06 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Great news, Sharon! Congratulations and continued good health.
- 170.201.180.136 - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 16:23:36 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, grandmas, and great grandmas. Have a lovely day.
Raining again in KC. Southern MO is flooding. We need to dry out. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.195.32 - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 19:17:45 (UTC)

David Peter Schutte:
Happy Mother's Day!
To Margaret Jonke -- it is still cool in Paris (by Texas standards), but our tomato plants have bloomed and a few are already producing some small fruit. We have harvested a couple of batches of baby spinach. Please keep us posted on your progress in the garden!
- 68.90.203.60 - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 01:59:43 (UTC)

Wendy Petschauer Walters:
I am excited to be on the GHGA tour leaving this week! It's been an almost-three-year wait since I first heard of it from Nancy Thurber. It will be extra special since my father is also going. He is half-Gottscheer, so I am quarter-Gottscheer. Thanks to everyone for your participation in activities like this. We had no idea about the special history of our family until we learned about it from Nancy, Trix, Jim H., and others.
- 76.164.3.224 - Monday, May 19, 2008 at 01:02:34 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Wendy - YIPPEE FOR YOU AND YOUR DAD. I am so excited for you both. This will be an emotional reunion but one that you will treasure forever. Just remember that all of your Gottscheer ancestors were either baptized, confirmed, married or buried out of the church in Tschermoschnitz. Be sure and visit the cemetery nearby. This is the same church that will celebrate its 500 year anniversary in September o 2009. They are hoping to have enough funds to complete a good part of the restoration work. Safe journey, God Bless and have a GREAT time. I will be with you in thoughts every day and probably sad not to be in your company. Maybe next time.
- 209.240.245.160 - Monday, May 19, 2008 at 01:55:07 (UTC)

Frances Ringswald:
My grandmother Rose Mauser was born in 1897 in Austria Hungary. Her mother Mathilda Mauser was married to an older serviceman from the Austro Hungarian army. They fled this area, which was perhaps know as Veil linda - maybe veilika. not sure. and went to Vienna. I am so anxious to find out how to see exactly where she was born. I do believe she was Gottscheer. She later in 1901 came to American via Trieste and settled in Brooklyn. The names are Mathilda Mauser, Teresa or Rose 2 years old Mauser, and Mari Mauser (approx. 9). My grandmother's date of birth is 9/3/1897.
- 74.72.115.248 - Friday, May 23, 2008 at 20:32:12 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer - Wyant:
Gottscheer greetings from Minnesota. Interesting inquiry Frances Ringswald. Hope to be able to help you out. Please write to me at wyants@mlecmn.net
I am Gottscheer born and very interested in your Mauser connections. Actually I knew a Rose Mauser who lived in St. Paul Minnesota when I arrived there in 1952 as an immigrant. Hope to hear from you.
- 209.240.245.186 - Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 12:56:16 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Happy Memorial holiday to all. Hot and humid in KCMO. Storms have torn up quite a bit of Kansas and MO. Staying home this holiday. Gas costs too much go travel. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.198.71 - Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 21:31:29 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Frances, your post of May 23rd became embedded in your bookmark or "favorite" for the Plauderzimmer.

It's no big deal. However, if you wish you can fix it by deleting your bookmark for this page and simply add the "Plauderzimmer" link above, in the yellow stripe, to your favorites list instead. Email me if you have any questions...hwk@KT3L.com.
- 76.120.159.28 - Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 22:45:31 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Franz, how horrible about the young Canuck's defenseman who died on his motorcycle. Years ago we also had a talented forward who passed away in a car accident. I understand there will be a moment of silence before Game 4 Saturday.
- 170.201.180.136 - Friday, May 30, 2008 at 18:06:20 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Yes Helmuth, I was a motorcyclist and know how dangerous it can be. He was very new at it and the road looked pretty narrow. He seemed to be really coming along as a Canuck and will be missed by all fans and its very nice to see they are going to honour him with a moment of silence at the start of todays game.
- 70.68.203.63 - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 22:58:29 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Summer hit with a frenzy on KCMO. Hot, humid, and miserable. Big storms expected tonight. Hope all are well. Enjoy the summer.
Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.198.131 - Sunday, June 01, 2008 at 14:47:10 (UTC)

Fred Falkner:
I need the e-mail address of Mr. Emil Kresse Dolga vas Slovenia

Thank you Fred Falkner
- 205.188.117.206 - Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 15:12:52 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
I am sorry Fred but Emil does not have an e-mail address. If you want to send a message to him you my want to mail it to Erik Krisch, President of the Peter Kosler Gottscheer Verein. He will get in touch with Emil.
Hope it has cooled in New York, We are recover from mega amount of water but Thank God no damage of flooding.
- 209.240.245.167 - Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 17:07:50 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Gottscheer greetings from Minnesota. We are enjoying a beautiful day. Nice to see the sun drying out the wet, wet land.

I am looking for Gottscheers who resettled to the area of Königsberg, Untersteiermark AND who participated in the Flucht leaving May 8, 1945 towards Graz, Austria. My mother and I w3ere among those Gottscheers participating in this journey and I am interested in learning more details about the 6 week journey.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
- 209.240.245.167 - Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 17:12:46 (UTC)

Hilde Kobetitsch:
Good evening everyone. It has been a long time since I signed on to the Plauderzimmer. Just wanted to know, is everyone getting ready for the Gottscheer Treffen in Cleveland? The planning is now underway and it looks like we are going to have many visitors from all over, even Klagenfurt will be represented. so it should be a wonderful Treffen weekend. Now all we have to do is pray for wonderful weather, but the good Lord normally sends us nice weather when the Gottscheers meet. Right?

Have a wonderful summer and we will talk again soon.

Best wishes to everyone.

- 205.188.116.78 - Monday, June 23, 2008 at 04:07:41 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Thank you Hilda for the kind invitation and update about the Gottscheer Treffen hosted by Cleveland this year. Even though I cannot attend in person I will be with you in thoughts. I know you will have a GREAT time and be sure and dance one for me.
Have Fun.
- 209.240.245.154 - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 04:04:36 (UTC)

rosemary Quantick Trocha:
some of you may remember my mother,Frieda,a lot of fun. I am going to slovenia this august,staying with Elizabeth Grimm (ridgewood)now she's been in Vienna for many years.We will go together in her car to see where frieda and my Oma,Helena trocha Michitsch came from. I believe they were Schwabien also,just like D.Ryan Hoefferle said in his message. I wish i could be there to see Adam Bartholt, i had a crush on him when i was 12 at the clubhouse in ridgewood. I live on cape cod with my dog,a golden-doodle, he's white and i live on a big beautiful lake508-896-2088 thank you my Dad iis in Alaska with my brother ,billy,. Hope to hear from someone i know...maybe MiMi Michitsch from ridgewood she would be about my age 57 father was named Alex...see ya love rosemary
- 76.19.79.84 - Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 00:36:00 (UTC)

Linda Oelschlager:
Would anyone have a recipe for Ganzalein?

Thank you!!!
- 208.110.216.93 - Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 16:57:08 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Missed last week. WAs in Michigan for nephew's wedding. Hope all are well. Have a
wonderful week..
- 12.73.198.177 - Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 14:30:10 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Linda. Wish I had a recipe for ganzalin that I could give you. We ate many a bowl of that, when I was growing up. Would like to have the recipe myself. Anybody got the recipe?
- 12.73.198.177 - Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 14:31:34 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Linda, there was a discussion on the PZ some time ago, here's a link to the page. Search this page for this spelling: "ganzerlain"
- 76.120.159.28 - Monday, June 30, 2008 at 01:28:43 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Now that I look at it again, there was really no recipe per se, just some serving suggestion etc. Maybe someone out there can help. Good luck. I barely remember ganzalein.
- 76.120.159.28 - Monday, June 30, 2008 at 01:35:25 (UTC)

Sophia Stalzer Wyant:
Linda - give me a day or so and I will find a recipe for you. Greetings from Minnesota.
- 209.240.245.180 - Monday, June 30, 2008 at 03:42:49 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Good afternoon, PZers! Those of you with a login and password to PZ2, please click there for a message from me. Thanks.
- 76.120.159.28 - Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 21:16:30 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Second test.
- 76.120.159.28 - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 00:35:24 (UTC)

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- 193.188.105.230 - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 02:23:32 (UTC)

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- 82.194.62.230 - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 06:22:42 (UTC)

Plauderzimmer participants: please click on the PZ2 (above) for a message from me.
- 170.201.180.137 - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 18:35:40 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Test #2
- 76.120.159.28 - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 20:11:17 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Well everyone, due to ongoing "spamdexing" which has become quite a nuisance and an eyesore, I have limited the ability to post to the PZ. You must be a member of the site's secure area and click on the link above in order to post.

You don't need an account to simply read the PZ--only if you wish to add posts of your own.

Many of you who are regulars already have this capability. If you don't, or have forgotten your password, please send me an email: hwk@KT3L.com

Thanks for your patience as we make this a more pleasant experience for everyone.
- 76.120.159.28 - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 20:40:40 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Also, with this change, the PZ and PZ2 have merged together.

For an interesting discussion on what spamdexing is, click here.
- 76.120.159.28 - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 20:48:02 (UTC)

Helmuth:
My email has been squirrely...if you have tried to email me, please send it again to hwk@hwk.best.vwh.net. Thanks!
- 170.201.180.137 - Monday, July 07, 2008 at 11:49:37 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Boy, these guys sure cause you a lot of extra work. We thank you for that Helmuth.
- 70.68.183.19 - Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 16:08:29 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Actually Franz, I had that plan "on ice" for quite some time. I was amazed it had taken the spammers that long to figure out the PZ was open-posting.

I keep meaning to send you a new picture of the arena site. The site is all clear now, groundbreaking will be in another month I think.
- 170.201.180.137 - Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 18:31:10 (UTC)

Hilde:
Hello everyone in the Gottscheer Plauderzimmer area. I would like to thank Helmuth for again letting me sign on and reminding me of my password, etc. I must now keep this in my memory bank so that I will not have to bother you again. Thanks again Helmuth.

We in Cleveland hope that you all had a wonderful independence celebration with lots of good food and fire works. The time is getting closer and closer for yet another Gottscheer Treffen. We hope that most of you can attend the Treffen here in Cleveland, and we hope and pray for wonderful weather. We have already made sure that the church is available for us, the food has been decided on, Mr. Joseph Sieder and his wife Maria made certain that your stay here in Cleveland will be pleasant, so you will be able to book your stay at the Embassy Hotel in Beachwood Ohio. If you have any questions in regards to the Hotel, please either send me message at hbrunhilde@aol.com, or send a message to Mrs Sieder at msieder@hotmail.com. We want everyone to have a wonderful stay in Cleveland. We are already happy that most of you are coming. Have a pleasant rest of the summer and don't forget, if there is a question in regard to the Treffen, don't hesitate to ask. Thank you and God bless all of you. Stay well, bis bald.

Hilde
- 205.188.117.141 - Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 22:16:31 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Margaret Jonke, please send an email to this address:

helmuth.kump@gmail.com

I'll reply with your login and password.
- 76.120.159.28 - Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 18:27:58 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Helmuth: Well, I'm here finally. Thank you for all your help. Trix: Thank you for your help.
The password you gave me is good. I was thinking of using some German word my oma taught me.
That can wait until another day. Heard the treffen will be in Cleveland this Labor Day. LOVED the treffen we all went to in Cleveland the last time.
Some Jonke relatives have passed on since then, but we all had a super time. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.195.49 - Monday, July 21, 2008 at 01:30:28 (UTC)

Hilde:
Helmuth, thank you again for the password so I am able to enter the Plauderzimmer. It was quick and easy. Have a wonderful week.

Hilde

- 205.188.117.132 - Monday, July 21, 2008 at 03:51:43 (UTC)

Helmuth:
You're welcome, Hilde and Margaret. Anyone else that needs credentials to post to the PZ, please email me.
- 76.120.159.28 - Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 23:38:22 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Accidentally let the UPS virus into my computer. Took my son several hours to get it out and install new anti-virus software. Big mess.
Everyone out there, be careful! Have a good week.
Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.195.12 - Saturday, August 02, 2008 at 17:41:49 (UTC)

Regina:
Hope you all have a Happy Day!
- 24.67.253.209 - Monday, August 04, 2008 at 01:03:22 (UTC)

Wendy:
Attention! Gottscheers of the Upper Midwest USA will be meeting on Saturday, August 23, just north of the Twin Cities. All are welcome to join us for fellowship and learning about Gottscheer history and recent visits to the homeland. Please contact me at wendywoman@integra.net for more info.
- 76.164.53.240 - Monday, August 04, 2008 at 01:47:40 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Nice to see some messages on a Sunday night again. I miss the good old days when we did a lot of sharing and communicating way into the wee hours of the night. What happened? Can't imagine that there no more to share or that we now know it all. Must be the busy, busy times. Like I said I MISS it.
Hope you are all well.
- 209.240.245.176 - Monday, August 04, 2008 at 03:55:43 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Regina - did you make it to Vancouver for the recent Gottscheer Treffen? I hope you had a GREAT time. Any pictures to share?
- 209.240.245.176 - Monday, August 04, 2008 at 03:56:37 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, Trix! Of course we went to the Gottscheer Treffen, it was great to see all the Gottscheer that I had not seen for quite awhile.
I also had a Dance with your Brother Richard?
I did take some pictures and will upload some another time as it is late now.
My daughter and kids are watching Little Women now.
So, have a good evening, and God Bless You.

- 24.67.253.209 - Monday, August 04, 2008 at 06:54:16 (UTC)

Helmuth:
I'm very sorry to report that Al Schmuck, younger brother of PZ's "Vancouver Franz" passed away suddenly. Here is a link to the obituary. Our sincere condolences Frank and Agnes.

http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20080730/WHISTLER01/859806752
- 170.201.180.137 - Monday, August 04, 2008 at 15:19:41 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Helmuth: thank you for putting the link to my brother's obituary on the Blog. And thank you for your kind words of condolence.
Frank and Agnes
- 70.68.183.19 - Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 02:58:04 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
FYI

Louise K. Jung

Jung, Louise K. age 95, of Champlin, passed away on August 2, 2008. Louise was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1913. She spent six years in the Village of Gottschee, Yugoslavia with her family. Preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Seymour Hammond and Joseph Jung. Survived by son, Dennis Hammond; daughter, Susan Green; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Edward; sisters, Evelyn and Hilda; nieces and nephews. No memorial service per Louise's request. Private interment. Memorials preferred to Allina Hospice.
Published in the Star Tribune on 8/5/2008

This is a very special relative to Ridy in Toronto.
She lived in Kukendorf, Gottschee during her youth. A very, very proud, intelligent and neat Gottscheerin who spoke Gottscheabarisch fluently. We spent many happy hours together and she will be deeply missed.
Our sympathy to Ridy and family.
- 209.240.245.182 - Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 03:30:17 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Unseasonable cool in KCMO. We are loving it. Saw Halloween decorations at Sam's Club already today. Where has the summer gone? Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.201.127 - Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 23:47:32 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, Ridy, sorry to hear about Louise Jung
and my sympathy to You.
- 24.67.253.209 - Monday, August 11, 2008 at 19:06:53 (UTC)

Regina:
Hello, Vanc. Franz and family, sorry to hear about
your Brother.
My sympathy to all the family.
- 24.67.253.209 - Monday, August 11, 2008 at 19:08:33 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Regina, thank you for your kind words. We too were very sorry to hear about your uncle, John Lackner. Too many good Gottscheers leaving us these days.
- 70.68.167.249 - Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 03:49:28 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
From the Gottscheer Bulletin Board:

Joyce Aldrich ( Nick )
I am a decendant of Anton Nick from Schaflein, Gottschee. He lived in house #2. He had a son named Johann. Johann was my great grandfather. His son John was my grandfather and his son Francis from his second wife Marie Stimpfl was my father. I understand I am related to the Kumps, Kobetitsches, Stimpfls, and some other names that elude me right now. I am interested in meeting relatives online and learning all I can of the culture and family. Anyone can reply.
Thank you,
Joyce Nick Aldrich
Vidor, Texas U.S.A. - Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 15:57:20 (UTC)

I am thinking that Walter Kobetitsch of Vancouver might be related to this lady too.
- 209.240.245.146 - Monday, August 18, 2008 at 04:39:55 (UTC)

Regina:
Here is a photo of the Convention in Vanc. Richmond in Canada
- 24.67.253.209 - Monday, August 25, 2008 at 05:25:45 (UTC)

Regina:
wow, I didn't think the photo would turn out so large sorry about that. I couldn't remember how to scan and get it into my computer and then upload it.
I didn't want to give up, so there it is as I said I would get a photo on. I will try again and get the shueplatter dancers on, hopefully I will get a smaller picture (transfered) I mean uploaded.
- 24.71.125.71 - Monday, August 25, 2008 at 06:58:37 (UTC)

Regina:
We, I must stop for now as it is exactly midnight here in Kamloops.
A good night to all!
- 24.71.125.71 - Monday, August 25, 2008 at 07:00:16 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
I am in need of a decorated Gottscheer Christmas tree picture to go with a story. Can someone help? Please send it to me at wyants@mlecmn.net or snail mail to Sophia Wyant, 36797 - 500th Lane, Palisade, MN 56469 USA
Please identify yourself on the back of the photo for return purposes.
Thank you - Danke.
- 209.240.245.141 - Monday, August 25, 2008 at 15:48:40 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Regina, I resized that photo. Also I have another one to upload from Mr. Meditz.
- 76.120.159.28 - Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 00:05:59 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, THANKS, Helmuth for doing that for me!
- 24.67.253.209 - Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 05:04:31 (UTC)

Regina:
I hope all of you have a GREAT WEEK!
- 24.67.253.209 - Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 05:09:41 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Happy Labor Day to all. The end of summer is upon us. I like autumn best of all. Cooler, football games, and the promise of holidays.
I know many people are enjoying the treffen this week-end. Hope someone logs on to tell all of us about the events. Auf widersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.198.59 - Monday, September 01, 2008 at 01:13:40 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
It brings Me great sadness to inform you that our fellow Gottscheer Irene Kaplan had passed away in July. For a full obit please go to timesunion.com. There is a guest book for anyone to sign.
I will personally miss her.
- 70.76.103.155 - Thursday, September 04, 2008 at 02:47:49 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Thank you so much for sharing about Irene. I will miss her too. She was a bright young woman who knew the art of communication on many subjects.

I wish you all the best. Still hope to get I-Falls one of these years.
- 70.100.93.207 - Thursday, September 04, 2008 at 17:26:17 (UTC)

Eddie Rabuse:
If anyone is interested in viewing some photos of the Treffen in Cleveland last weekend, here is the link:

http://picasaweb.google.com/edelny/GottscheerTreffenClevelandAug29312008?authkey=86-7tGMzRsM

In the slideshow function,use the F11 key to toggle between a full screen and normal screen display.

Hope you all have a nice weekend!
- 24.47.193.23 - Saturday, September 06, 2008 at 17:29:19 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Thank you Edie Rabuse. I would love to see the photos but am not having any luck getting to them. I copies the site you mentioned, entered it into google but they tell me no such site found. What am I doing wrong.
Good to see your message. It has been a long time.
- 70.100.88.241 - Sunday, September 07, 2008 at 05:24:11 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Hmm, I was able to see the pictures just fine Trix. I'll change Eddie's post to a link, then click on that. Thanks for the link Eddie!
- 76.120.159.28 - Sunday, September 07, 2008 at 11:50:52 (UTC)

Eddie Rabuse:
Thanks Helmuth. I usually use the copy and paste method and that works well for me. Your way is much more convenient.
- 24.47.193.23 - Sunday, September 07, 2008 at 13:21:03 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
I am pleased to tell that I GOT IT. Just tried to complicate life. One simple click and bingo. Awesome photos Mr. Rabuse. May we have your permission to use some for the next Gottscheer Connection Newsletter?
THANK YOU. All the bes to you both.
- 70.100.88.241 - Sunday, September 07, 2008 at 16:56:52 (UTC)

Eddie Rabuse:
Hi Trix. Of course you have my permission to use any of the photos for whatever purpose you like.

Shoveling snow yet up there in Minnesota?
- 24.47.193.23 - Monday, September 08, 2008 at 00:12:57 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Not shoveling snow yet Eddie but it is definitely.
Celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and a good ti me was had by all. Where have the years gone!!! But, I wouldn't change a thing.

Take care and thank you.
- 70.100.88.241 - Monday, September 08, 2008 at 00:17:27 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Torrential rain Thurs and
Fri in KCMO. The tailend of some hurricane. Unseasonably cool now. Hope it will be warmer next week. Hoping the green tomatoes in the garden will have time to ripen, before frost. Wish all a happy
week. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.196.7 - Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 21:16:38 (UTC)

Marilu:
I have been reading some history of Kent, Minnesota where I grew up. It seems in 1981 a Mrs. Gerlinsky of Kamloops, British Columbia bought the old 1936 Studebaker fire truck. I know there is someone who uses this plauderzimmer from Kamloops, but don't remember who it is. I am also amazed at the co-incidences in live.
- 207.200.116.139 - Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 03:09:45 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Marilu, that would be Regina. You're right about the coincidences.
- 76.120.159.28 - Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 09:51:40 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. We welcomed our second great grandchild Thursday. Name: Max Joseph Brainard.
Mother and baby doing well. Happy first day of autumn to all. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.194.176 - Monday, September 22, 2008 at 01:07:46 (UTC)

Hilde:
We would like to thank everyone for coming to the Gottscheer Treffen in Cleveland. We had beautiful weather and a good time. thank you again and we hope all of you enjoyed yourselves. We will see you next year in Milwaukee. God bless all of you.

The Gottscheer Club in Cleveland Ohio
- 64.12.117.139 - Monday, September 22, 2008 at 02:39:14 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Congratulations to you and good health to the family Margaret! Second great-grandchild, wow.

Anyone interested in two half-Gottscheer teenage boys? I'm giving them away! Just kidding, but some days...
- 170.201.180.137 - Monday, September 22, 2008 at 18:51:46 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, Trix, belated Congratulations on your 50TH
ANNIVERSARY! Yes, the years go by much to quickly.
Hi, Marilu, your note about a Mrs. Gerlinsky in
Kamloops, YES the only name in the phone book is a
M. Gerlinsky in a Seniors Complex 3B-1100 Glenfair
Kamloops Phone#250-374-8702. I phoned at 10AM but no answer. So I think the evening would be better.
It sure is a coincident.
We just got back from Disney World, Florida, and a
3 day Disney Cruise with husband Doug, daughter Heather, grandson Kyle 7 and Katrina 11 grandaughter. We had a great time.
I sure enjoyed the sunshine and am looking forward to get some here at home, we all got sunburned on the Holiday. We all loved the Cruiseship trip, 3days. I sure hope to go on a longer Cruiseship trip soon.
Hope everyone is having a great week.
Hi, Margaret Congratulations on #2 Greatgrandson!

- 24.67.253.209 - Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 17:22:42 (UTC)

Marilu:
Hi Regina
The people that bought the fire truck were Studebaker collectors. they sent a picture back after it was all restored. It sure is a small world. We just came back from a 7 day Alaskan cruise. It was beautiful and cold. We had cloudy weather the whole trip. But Alaska is beautiful!
- 207.200.116.135 - Friday, September 26, 2008 at 03:11:46 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:

Guten Abend. YEAH! The Chiefs won today - they haven't won since October of 07. Maybe people will come to the games again. Tickets are hard to sell.
I wish everyone a happy week. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.195.45 - Monday, September 29, 2008 at 01:06:58 (UTC)

Marilu:
Franz, I was in Vancouver in August for the start of our cuise to Alaska thru the inside passageway. We rode a bus thru the downtown area from the airport to the ship in the harbour. Your city is very beautiful.
- 207.200.116.7 - Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 23:14:57 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Marilu, Yes,Vancouver is a beautiful city and I hear the cruise to Alaska is a wonderful trip with great scenery. I have never been myself but my wife's sister and her husband have been a couple of times.
- 70.68.167.249 - Thursday, October 02, 2008 at 08:32:58 (UTC)

Hilde:
Wanted to say hello to Jim Heineman. Jim, I keep misplacing your e-mail address, please get in contact with me, just wanted to send you a message.

Sorry for this, and I thank you in advance for your reply.

Have a good day.

- 64.12.117.66 - Friday, October 03, 2008 at 13:39:36 (UTC)

Regina:
Yes, Marilu, the Alaskan Cruise is wonderfull. Anyone that has been on it say they loved it. So, I think that might be a good start for us too!
Yes, I am also in agreement with Franz. Vancouver is a beautifull City but we prefer to live in a smaller city, but it's nice to visit Vancouver!
The traffic in Vancouver is much worse then when we
lived there.
- 24.67.253.209 - Sunday, October 05, 2008 at 04:54:11 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. The Chiefs didn't play this week. At least they couldn't lose again. Tony Gonzales would like to be traded. I would, too, if I were
Tony. New baby, Max, is 3 weeks old and growing.
Hope all have a wonderful autumn week. Winter is not far away.
- 12.73.201.225 - Monday, October 13, 2008 at 00:13:43 (UTC)

Helmuth:
The PZ is back...there were some issues at our hosting provider. Thanks to Mark Hoenigman who brought it to my attention.
- 76.120.159.28 - Monday, October 13, 2008 at 09:32:28 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Happy Thanksgiving Day to all our Canadian friends and Happy Columbus Day to all our American friends.
- 70.68.167.249 - Monday, October 13, 2008 at 23:59:20 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Likewise Franz, Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and all Canadians.
- 76.120.159.28 - Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 01:20:33 (UTC)

Regina:
Hope all Canadians had a Wonderfull and Full
Thanksgiving!
We had our Turkey dinner yesterday with company and had enough leftovers today.
All have a pleasent WEEK!
- 24.67.253.209 - Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 06:46:28 (UTC)

Helmuth:
I encourage everyone in the US to vote on Tuesday!
- 76.120.159.28 - Monday, November 03, 2008 at 02:19:40 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Helmuth - Thank you for the reminder. Consider it done.
It could be a long, long night but I am hopeful for a Democratic outcome.

- 74.47.83.227 - Tuesday, November 04, 2008 at 16:41:42 (UTC)

Regina:
Hello, all our USA Friends! My husband Doug has been watching your election VOTING all day and it is now 8:47 here and it looks like Obama is the new President! What a new leave in History!
- 24.67.253.209 - Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 04:49:05 (UTC)

Regina:
sorry, what a new leaf in history.
- 24.67.253.209 - Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 04:51:12 (UTC)

Regina:
Well, the Democrats WON!
- 24.67.253.209 - Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 05:42:04 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Indeed, Regina and Trix, I told my kids the same thing I told them 4 and 8 years ago: say a prayer for the new president; he will need our prayers.
- 76.120.159.28 - Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 22:10:02 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
You got that right Helmuth. It is going to take a few miracles to get things going in good order again. We wish him the best of luck.
- 70.68.167.249 - Thursday, November 06, 2008 at 03:46:03 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Frank, it's remarkable, the historic nature of the election. Listening to the BBC, and hearing from others around the world via email, the US now seems to have a lot of goodwill as a result of the history we made this week.
- 170.201.172.68 - Thursday, November 06, 2008 at 13:19:07 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. So close, but not a win - again. Well, there's always next Sunday. Hope all on the PZ are well and enjoying nice fall weather. We have
had Indian summer in KC. Till next Sunday. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.196.197 - Monday, November 10, 2008 at 02:08:10 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Margaret, I would have gone for the sure extra point instead of two, then taken my chances in overtime. Oh well, as you said there's always next week!
- 76.120.159.28 - Monday, November 10, 2008 at 10:57:57 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Is anyone familiar with the name of Fifolts from Slovenia? Would appreciate any help.
THANK YOU.
- 74.44.15.157 - Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 01:25:18 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Hope all had a good week. Health tip:
Vitamin D is good for muscle and joint pain. Helps
combat inflamation. Tip from my grand daughter who is a nurse. Getting close to Thanksgiving. Wish all a good week.
- 12.73.196.173 - Monday, November 17, 2008 at 00:36:14 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Helmuth: The Chiefs need a miracle or a whole new team. KC was disappointed again today. I think we are 1 and 18 now.
- 12.73.196.173 - Monday, November 17, 2008 at 00:37:24 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Trix, I tried to email you...see the guest book for a message. Thanks.
- 76.120.159.28 - Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 21:51:39 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Helmuth - I have a new e-mail address. It is: wyants@frontiernet.net

Please try it.
Trix
- 74.47.159.207 - Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 00:11:10 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Happy Thanksgiving to all. We are
thankful for all the blessings we have in this great
country. We have many problems, but I'm sure we will rally. PS Absolutely the worst game the Chiefs
have ever played. 54-24!
- 12.73.195.94 - Monday, November 24, 2008 at 02:09:32 (UTC)

Hilde:
A very Happy Thanksgiving form the Gottscheers at the EOUV in Cleveland, Ohio. We wish you much health

- 205.188.117.132 - Monday, November 24, 2008 at 04:45:21 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Thank you Hilde and I wish the same to all of you.
Snowing here.
- 74.47.159.207 - Monday, November 24, 2008 at 19:17:20 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Greetings to you all. Hope you are well.

The Museum in the city of Gottschee is working on a Gottscheer Christmas exhibit and are looking for a photo(s) of Christmas in Gottschee. I am certain that I have seen one somewhere but cannot find it. Can anyone help? It would be wonderful if you can.
Please write to me at wyants@frontiernet.net or post your message here.

Thank you very much.
- 74.47.159.207 - Monday, November 24, 2008 at 22:01:50 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Our second great grandson was baptized today. Max Joseph Brainard is 2 months old. His big brother is 2 yrs old. Hope all had a
wonderful turkey day. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.195.125 - Monday, December 01, 2008 at 01:08:22 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
CONGRATULATIONS Margaret. A GREAT name too.

Good Turkey Day here and winter is trying hard to get to Waukenabo. No snow yet.
- 74.47.158.168 - Monday, December 01, 2008 at 03:42:57 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Likewise, all the best to the family Margaret.
- 76.120.159.28 - Monday, December 01, 2008 at 03:50:49 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Good Morning from a very chilly Waukenabo in Minnesota. We have 7° Fahrenheit but a nice log in the wood stove makes life great.

I have received numerous inquiries as to where a person could write to obtain information on the famous concentration camp Sterntal. I am interest in the list of its prisinors, particularly Gottscheers who were housed there during WWII. Would one have to look at both Slovenia and or Grmany?

Your help will be greatly appreciated. Please write to me at: wyants@frontiernet.net

Thank you all.

Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and peaceful 2009. Remember the 500 year celebration scheduled for Tschermoschnitz in September 2009. Details coming soon.
- 74.46.9.62 - Friday, December 05, 2008 at 14:50:04 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. However, it's only 11AM here in KCMO>
Missouri was cremated yesterday in Big 12 championship game. Chiefs are at Denver today. Cold here, maybe snow next week. Finally got our small corn crop harvested. In storage, until price
goes up. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.194.54 - Sunday, December 07, 2008 at 16:25:41 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, all, hope to hear from someone tonight.
We have had a very mild day today.
Hi, Trix did you watch the Hockey game on Fri. nite?
I started to watch until the 3rd ining and missed who won! Minnesota or Vancouver? The score was 2 to 1 for Vancouver.
Franz in Vancouver did you watch the game? Let me know who won. Thanks!
Everyone have a GREAT WEEK!
- 24.67.253.209 - Monday, December 08, 2008 at 05:10:00 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Greetings to you all. Can someone tell me what the difference is between regular salt and Kosher salt? I am interest in the difference in flavor and/or the strength of the amounts. Are they the same? Why would I want to use Kosher Salt?
THANK YOU.
Brrrrrr in Minnesota. It is -20F right now.
- 70.100.93.95 - Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 05:54:15 (UTC)

Marilu:
The box of kosher salt that I have is Mortons coarse Kosher salt. It says on the box you can use it as you would table salt and canning and pickling salt...teaspoon for teaspoon. It also says for amounts greater than 1/4 cup, increase the amount of kosher salt by one tablespoon for each 1/4 cup.

So I would imagine that Kosher salt is made according to Jewish laws, but no difference in how it is used. Maybe someone else knows more.

We got about 4 inches of snow on sunday and it has been about 5 F. in daytime, 10 below at night until today. It got up to about 40 F. and most of the snow and ice is gone from the main roads.
- 207.200.116.14 - Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 23:20:54 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Thank you Marilu. Great to hear from you and I appreciate your comments. I will now use the big box that I received as a gift.

Very, very cold at Waukenabo too. Received about 10 inches of snow with very strong north winds and wind-chill going down to -34F. I was drifted shut and enjoyed 3 marvelous days at home.
Merry Christmas and all the best in 2009.
- 74.36.55.226 - Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 01:48:53 (UTC)

Hilde:
Hello to everyone

The Gottscheers of the EOUV in Cleveland wish all of the Gottscheers and their family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous Year 2009.

May God keep everyone well

- 64.12.116.15 - Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 03:36:19 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Thank you Hilde. I, too, wish you and all the Gottscheers in the Cleveland area a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and peaceful 2009.
- 74.36.55.226 - Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 06:12:43 (UTC)

Edith from Austria:
Allen Gottscheern und Freunden des Plauderzimmers ein besinnliches Weihnachtsfest sowie ein glückliches und gesundes Neues Jahr!

Edith Eisenkölbl/Gliebe, Kapfenberg, Austria
- 195.3.113.13 - Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 18:26:51 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. A very happy and blessed Christmas to all. Leaving for Las Vegas on Thursday morning. Bone-chilling cold here in KC. Hope we don't find snow in Vegas. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.194.8 - Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 22:35:18 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Grüß Dich Edith. Auch ich wünsche Dir, und allen Gottscheern, Frohe Weihnachten und alles gute im Neuen Jahr. Bleib gsund.
- 74.47.156.153 - Monday, December 22, 2008 at 00:55:58 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, everyone! I send a JOYFULL AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU on the PZ!
We will be staying home and have some of the children & grandkids to come over here for Xmas Dinner.
So far the weather is not to bad, we have some snow and today it was sunny, good no more new snow for now. Temperature about -10 Cel. with no wind. Very nice day.
Hope Santa is also good too.
A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
- 24.67.253.209 - Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 06:19:35 (UTC)

Theobald Meditz:
Dear Friends and Visitors of the Gottscheer Plauderzimmer. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Blessed New Year 2009.I thing, it world be nice to see more participants in the Helmuth Kump Staudacher Website.To exchange more news letters, like it was in the past.Greeting to all of you. Ted Meditz in Germany
- 80.128.193.76 - Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 13:33:37 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Well done Ted Meditz. Thank you. Speaking about sharing information - here is some:

a. The church in the City of Gottschee, with its twin steeples, is being renovated. The new roofs are in place and look beautiful.

b. The church in Mösel will celebrate 500 years in 2009. The priest, who serves verious communities in the region, says it will be a small celebration because the costs for the work on the church in Gottschee. He also says that he will accept and be grateful for any and all donations to help with the event. event. If you are interested please post a message and I will give you further information as to where to send your gifts.

And finally, the church of Maria Himmelfahrt, in the village of Tschermoschnitz, will celebrate its 500 year anniversay next September. The date will either be the 6th of September or the following Sunday. We are waiting for this information.

I personally have missed our Sunday night chats and wish we could do it again.

Merry Christmas to you all.
- 70.100.91.66 - Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 01:34:44 (UTC)

Hilde:
Hello dear Gottscheers: the Cleveland Gottscheer club, wish everyone around the world a Happy and Healthy 2009. It has been an interesting year that we are leaving and we hope that the 2009 year will be full of happiness and peace. May God keep us well and safe.
- 64.12.116.207 - Monday, December 29, 2008 at 04:20:59 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
A very Happy New Year wish to all. May 2009 bring you much happiness and lots of chatting on the PZ:).
- 70.68.182.89 - Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 15:44:19 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Indeed Frank, Happy New Year to our friends in Canada, the US, and all over the world.
- 76.120.159.28 - Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 21:54:52 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Happy New Year to everyone. I wish peace and happiness fro all of you. Aur wiedersehen.
Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.196.149 - Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 02:59:48 (UTC)

rrk0106:
Happy New Year, fellow Gottschee decendants. I am new to this board - is there anyone out there from New York state? I know a lot of Gottschee immigrants settled in Brooklyn, as did my great grandparents. I only found out this wonderful information several months ago - was always told that they were from Austria/Germany. Since finding them on the Ellis Island website and viewing the ship's manifest that listed "Gottschee" as the place of origin, I have been fascinated. If anyone could suggest any ways to get more information on the history, heritage, customs and language of Gottschee, it would be most appreciated.

Peace of God to All.
- 205.188.116.143 - Monday, January 05, 2009 at 02:34:53 (UTC)

Marilu:
I don't know what your name is, rrk0106, but if you do a search for Gottschee, lots of websites will come up. I am asuming that is how you found this site. There are several researchers of Gottschee families, also.

Happy New Year everyone.
- 207.200.116.201 - Monday, January 05, 2009 at 05:32:55 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Readers, a new post in the Gottscheer Blog details a new book related to Gottschee. Thanks to Trix for this information.

http://hwk.best.vwh.net/gottscheerblog/?p=80
- 170.201.172.68 - Monday, January 05, 2009 at 14:41:39 (UTC)

Elfriede:
To rrk0106: The Gottscheer Heritage & Genealogy Association (GHGA) was founded in 1993 to preserve the ancestral heritage, culture, history and genealogical records of Gottschee. Please visit our website, www.gottschee.org for information about our activities and publications as well as information about joining our organization.
- 64.12.117.79 - Monday, January 05, 2009 at 17:59:50 (UTC)

Elfriede:
To rrk0106: I neglected to mention that my name is Elfriede Stonitsch and I am secretary of the GHGA and I live in Walden, NY.
- 64.12.116.139 - Monday, January 05, 2009 at 18:02:26 (UTC)

rrk0106:
Thank you, everyone for your replys. Actually, I just ordered a couple of items from GHGA that I am eagerly awaiting. My great-grandfather's name was Rabuse, great-grandmother was Malneritsch and her sister's married name was Agnitsch.

Marilu, how do I find out about researchers?

Rhonda
- 64.12.116.71 - Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 00:38:46 (UTC)

Marilu:
to rrko106: What is your first name? I have done much research on my family and others from Tschernembl parish. But Jim has a huge database on several families. His email is DocH301454@aol.com. He may be able to help you. There are films available from the Mormom church for Gottschee, but I don't know which ones would apply to your family.
- 207.200.116.14 - Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 02:09:59 (UTC)

rrk0106:
My first name is Rhonda. I am awaiting a CD from GHGA on baptisms in the Nesseltal parish, where I think my great-grandfather is from. And I just got some information that a lot of "Malneritsch's" were from the Semitsch parish. Is anyone familiar with Semitsch?
- 64.12.117.140 - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 02:34:22 (UTC)

Marilu:
Hi Rhonda, sorry I did not see your name at the end of your previous post. It sounds like you are finding your way around the process of researching. If you need records that GHGA does not have on CD, then the Mormom church films have them.
- 207.200.116.69 - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 14:30:51 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Yes, I am familiar with Semitsch. If you send me y our e-mail address I will gladly send you a photo of the village.The houses in the background are all wine cellars, many of which belonged to the Gottscheers. What is your family name that you are researching?

Sophia Stalzer - Wyant
born near Tschermoschnitz, Gottschee in 1936
immigrated to Minnesota in April 1952

Would enjoy hearing from you.

- 70.100.93.180 - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 18:43:25 (UTC)

rrk0106:
I would love to see a photo of the village! My e-mail address is rrk0106@aol.com. The names I am researching are Rabuse, Malneritsch and Agnitsch.

Wine cellars?? That's interesting. I've heard my great-grandmother loved her wine!
- 64.12.116.5 - Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 01:03:44 (UTC)

rrk0106:
Sophia - Thank you so much for the picture. It is beautiful!
- 64.12.117.75 - Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 12:38:27 (UTC)

Marilu:
I am wondering if any other families from Gottschee have had deaths in their family from multiple myeloma. There are several types, but they are all in the same family of disease. I have lost 3 first cousins to this disease, a third cousin, and several who are probably 5 cousins or even a little more distant. My first cousins had agnogenic myeloid metaplasia(2) and acute myelomonocyctic leukemia (1).
- 207.200.112.76 - Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 18:03:58 (UTC)

rrk0106:
I received my CD from GHGA on the baptisms of Nesseltal and unfortunately was not able to find my great grandfather. However, Nesseltal was just a guess because I found a lot of Rabuse's came from there. But I'm wondering, has anyone heard of a village that sounds anything like "Jembeck"? Could the village of Schonberg sound like Jembeck to the English ear? Anyone familiar with Gottscheer pronunciation?
- 64.12.117.138 - Friday, January 16, 2009 at 03:46:57 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
rrk - What is your grandfather's name?
Sophia
- 74.44.13.155 - Friday, January 16, 2009 at 06:46:55 (UTC)

rrk0106:
His name was Josef Rabuse - born about 1872.
- 64.12.117.197 - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 01:08:06 (UTC)

Ridy:
Today it seems that the whole world is saying: Ich bin auch ein Amerikaner.......echoing JFK's words when he visited Berlin, oh so many years ago. CONGRATULATIONS United States of America!
- 64.229.177.12 - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 15:22:11 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Well said, Ridy! Good to "see" you. It is indeed an historic day.
- 76.120.159.28 - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 22:29:17 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Sorry I have missed logging on to the PZ for several weeks. Just got too busy. Cold here in KCMO. Snow tonight and for 2 days after that. Hoping for an early spring. Auf wiedersehen.
Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.201.127 - Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 02:29:40 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Marilu: Haven't been on the PZ for some time, so I missed your message. All my relatives on my father's side are from Gottschee. None have the multiple myeloma you mentioned. Only 2 cancers in my rather large Jonke clan - none were myeloma. We
always thought it strange that so few of the Jonkes
had cancer. Also, longevity runs in the family. Well into the 80's and 90's. Must be a reason, I guess.
- 12.73.201.127 - Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 02:38:26 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Greetings from Minnesota. We are in the middle of a heat wave. Actually had 15 degrees F above today. YIPPEE. I feel like celebrating.

For those of you interested in the progress of the restoration of the church of Maria Himmelfahrt in Tschermoschnitz, (now called Crmosnjice), it will celebrate its 500 year anniversary on September 6, 2009. I know that some of you plan to attend the community celebration.Go for it. You will be happy you did. Be sure and take cameras and lots of film. I will be posting a photo of the church on the Kump - Staudacher photo page and blog for your enjoyment.

Take care and think Gottschee.
- 74.36.54.157 - Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 23:54:11 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Here is an inquiry I received today:
Does anyone know how old the originl Lindenbaum in front of the church in Tschermoschnitz was? A new was planted a few years ago.
THANK YOU.
- 74.36.48.226 - Sunday, February 01, 2009 at 01:07:25 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Happy Ground Hog Day. Happy Super Bowl Day. Will spend most of the day in front of the TV. Go Cardinals.
- 12.73.201.102 - Sunday, February 01, 2009 at 20:00:48 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Sorry Magaret I too cheered for the cards. But it was not to be .
- 70.68.174.1 - Monday, February 02, 2009 at 04:39:31 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, we had a faily nice day not freezing now.
About Linden trees, they sure have a history in the Gottscheer past, so when our white Birch died we planted the biggest LINDEN tree I could find at the nursery and it is doing great they grow very uniformaly, no pruning needed. In a couple of years it will give us some shade already. Of course the blossoms smell so lovely in the spring and thy make nice tea also.
- 24.67.253.209 - Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 06:01:40 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Thank you Regina. Nice to hear from you. What the English name for the Lindenbaum? Is it basswood? I want to plant one too.
When do you pick the blossoms and how do you prepare them for making tea?
Sophia
- 74.46.8.254 - Monday, February 09, 2009 at 18:59:17 (UTC)

Marilu:
I have 3 huge linden trees in my yard, they are about 40 years old. I love the smell in the spring, and they would be lovely in the country. They are the messiest trees I have ever seen. First the yard is yellow with pollen, then blossoms fall, then the seed leaves fall all summer. Our lawn is never clean after the seed leaves start to fall. Just wanted those of you who are thinking of planting linden trees, about the mess.
- 207.200.116.10 - Monday, February 09, 2009 at 22:08:00 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, Trix, about the Linden tree flowers. My Mother picked then and dryed them and used them just like other tea leaves. I think you can buy then in the Health food stores.
Marilu, you are right about the trees needing lots of room to grow, but I hope that the beautyfull scent of the flowers will of set the work, and of course the tea.
- 24.67.253.209 - Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 08:46:36 (UTC)

Helmuth:
My mother has a linden tree at her home in upstate New York. In addition to everyone else's comments, all true, her linden tree had a unique problem: the trunk started splitting as a heavy limb began to separate from the main trunk. We have a couple of screw eyes and turnbuckle in place to pull the limb back up. We tighten it from time to time to keep the limb close to the trunk.

It does provide great shade, but it is a lot of work, as others have mentioned.
- 170.201.172.69 - Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 11:53:25 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Thank you all for your great responses. Now I need to decide whether or not I need the additional work with a Lindenbaum. Have a wonderful day. Raining at Waukenabo but above freezing and this IS GOOD.
- 74.46.8.254 - Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 13:18:39 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
I have a Basswood tree in our yard also, and I know the mess it makes. You don't dare walk outside without shoes after the seeds have dropped. Its a beautiful tree and provides lots of shade but its the seeds that are the problem. Wouldn't be bad if it was planted away from the patio, but the seeds are all over the patio and it must be hard on the dogs feet, I know mine. Birch trees are just as messy too. They drop seeds and the little branches from the wind. But they grow fast though if your looking for shade right away. My favorite tree I have is a silver Maple. Its a small tree but last summer it finally had some runners sprout out of it so I transplanted them and hopefully they have survived the winter. Well I better get back to my cross stitch while Hayden is taking a nap.
- 70.76.98.191 - Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 20:35:38 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
Birthday Wishes to Ridy!!!!!
- 70.76.98.191 - Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 01:48:30 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Hmmm Ridy you got a Maple Leafs victory tonight at the expense of my Penguins...but happy birthday anyway! Also happy Valentine's day to all.
- 76.120.159.28 - Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 03:45:39 (UTC)

Regina:
:) HOPE ALL HAD A VERY HAPPY VALENTINES DAY :)!!!
- 24.67.253.209 - Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 07:44:03 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Had a cold, windy Valentine's Day in KCMO. Nice to celebrate, anyway. Sorry I missed last week. Busy. Our 2 great grandsons have been ill with bronchitis - Max is only 5 months old. They are recovering. Praying for an early spring.
Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.201.105 - Monday, February 16, 2009 at 01:51:25 (UTC)

Mark Hoenigman:
Trix, I am a certified arborist, specializing in root care, soil health and hazard tree assessment. The problems mentioned about the linden are generally a result of improper young tree development, i.e. pruning. Lindens are great fast growing trees if placed in the proper soil and given proper care. As they develop some pruning may be necessary to develop a dominate central leader and scaffolding branch structure. The tree is headed back (the central leader cut off to about 2/3 of it's original height) in the nursery. This causes the tree to bush out, giving a fuller, bushier look, which most consumers want. As a result these new branches all come out of the central leader/trunk very close to each other. As the tree grows all of these branch attachments in one small area on the trunk make for a weak trunk and branch attachment. The tree then fails, falling or splitting apart. If you are interested I can direct you to some sites to give you more specifics on tree selection, soil preparation, planting and care of the young tree.
- 76.190.137.127 - Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 01:32:52 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Excellent explanation, thanks Mark.
- 76.120.159.28 - Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 04:04:19 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
guten Abend. The last week of Feb. Maybe spring is
close. Will be happy to see this winter go. My brother, Louis Jonke, lives in Lansing Michigan. They have had a terrible winter. Ashs Wednesday coming up. Can Easter be far behind? Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.201.130 - Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 19:33:36 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, Mark, I am very interested in your info. So send me it at drgardner@shaw.ca
Thanks
- 24.67.253.209 - Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 07:20:54 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. 5 inches of snow here in KCMO. Hardly had a flake all winter and then we get 5 inches in one day. Need the moisture, I guess. Can't wait for apring. Hope all are well. Have a good week. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.196.221 - Sunday, March 01, 2009 at 20:52:35 (UTC)

Hilde:
Good morning everyone, I could not sleep and decided to send a message to our fellow Gottscheers. The weather here in Cleveland was certainly cold and snowy this year, however we all survived the winter so far and we hope that it will be over soon,

The Gottscheers at the EOUV had a wonderful New Year's eve dinner/dance, and ushered in 2009 with on a happy note. Fasching was equally as nice and enjoyed by everyone who attended. The children in their beautiful and funny costumes were a delight to have present.

Greetings from everyone at the EOUV in Cleveland

Have one more questions, I have a friend who would like to sign on to the Plauderzimmer, I already forgot who should be contacted for the log on, password, etc. Can you reply to me at hbrunhilde@aol.com? Thanking you in advance for your help in this matter. Have a wonderful March,
- 64.12.117.8 - Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 08:05:12 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Hi Hilde, your friend should email me (link above) with their preferred user name and password, and I'll add it.
- 76.120.159.28 - Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 22:01:28 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. We have summer for 3 days - in the 60's and 70's. Now we're back to the 40's and a bad storm last night. Hard to decide what season we are in. Have a lovely week and think spring.
Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.195.106 - Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 19:07:28 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
Well talk about snow. We had quite the dumping over the past 2 days.
- 70.76.98.191 - Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 02:49:06 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Hi Sharon. Nice to hear from you. Same here and very, very cold. The strong winds did not help any either but SPRING IS ON ITS WAY and I am ready. Hope all is well with you and yours. Stay warm.
- 74.44.12.236 - Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 03:41:23 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. I am cautiously optimistic that spring is almost here to stay in KC. Several warm days ahead and none too soon. Hope all are well and
looking forward to warm weather. Auf Wiedersehen.
Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.198.102 - Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 20:38:21 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
Finally, some nice weather!
- 70.76.98.191 - Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 01:58:24 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
uten Abend 73 degrees today in KCMO. We may have snow by next Friday. MO weather is very interesting. Flowers are peeking out of the ground.
Orchards are hoping the trees don't bud-out. Many years the early warm spell have been disastrous for
fruit trees. Have a super week. Easter is very near.
- 12.73.201.104 - Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 20:33:25 (UTC)

Regina:
HELLO, I WISH EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY 2009 SPRINGTIME!!
We finally had a couple of warm days!
- 24.67.253.209 - Monday, March 23, 2009 at 05:30:51 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. I wish spring were here in KCMO. We had 3-5 inches of snow Saturay. Pratt, Kansas, had
28 inches. The blizzard through the mid-west was pretty awful. Sun is out today and it is about 45 degrees. Our younger son, Mark, lives in Fargo,ND, and you know how bad it is there. Whole city is trying to contain the Red River and save their downtown areas. They need prayers. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 12.73.201.92 - Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 18:38:01 (UTC)

Ridy:
http://www.gottschee.ca/
Arnold Rom and I have decided that the time has come to put our book - MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD - on the internet, to make it available as widely as possible to any interested Gottscheers. You can find it on the above web site. If you wish to have a printed copy, you can download each section onto your own computer desktop and print it from there. Please be patient if you find the web site a bit slow. If you have any problems reading any of the sections, please e-mail me at ridy@sympatico.ca.

We owe a special thank you to Helmuth Kump for making this Plauderzimmer available to us. Arnold and I met here during one of our regular Sunday evening chats all those many years ago, and our book grew out of that initial encounter. Back then we enjoyed many interesting and informative discussions about our Gottscheer heritage on this Plauderzimmer and formed cyberspace friendships which have lasted through the years.

We hope you will continue to enjoy MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD in this new format.

- 64.229.228.50 - Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 11:43:04 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Winter just doesn't want to leave KC.
Snowing slightly, cold, and damp. However, our son says things are better in Fargo. We can't go for Easter. Weather is too uncertain. I wish everyone a blessed Easter and warm weather.
- 12.73.194.142 - Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 17:01:19 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Ridy and Arnold, congratulations on your online publication. I've put a link to your book on the Gottscheer Blog and the Miscellaneous Links page.
- 76.120.163.176 - Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 18:37:39 (UTC)

Marilu:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKGzbUE8QSc
My granddaughter Katy has a video of the nation anthem at this website. It is a contest and the prize is a trip to Washington DC in June. Would you vote for her? 5 stars is tops. if you like it, would you forward it to your friends. the voting has to be done by Monday. thank you.
- 207.200.116.68 - Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 00:01:49 (UTC)

Marilu:
For those of you who never used "youtube", you have to join in order to vote. It is free to join. There is a link on the video page. Then You click on the stars to vote. Thanks to any of you who voted.
- 207.200.116.14 - Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 04:13:43 (UTC)

Marilu:
I posted a video yesterday of my granddaughter singing Because he Lives. If you would like to see it, go to youtube and do a search for Because He Lives Katie, and it should come up. It is a beautiful Easter song. No voting on this one, it is just for enjoyment.
- 207.200.116.135 - Monday, April 13, 2009 at 20:29:49 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Thanks for sharing Marilu...Katie has a wonderful voice.
- 76.120.163.176 - Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 01:52:59 (UTC)

Marilu:
I am glad you enjoyed it. She sang this song at church on Easter morning. She is 11 and love to sing.
- 207.200.116.14 - Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 01:10:19 (UTC)

Paula:
Loved Katie's singing. Hope she keeps it up!
- 70.100.88.28 - Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 03:39:09 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Missed logging on last Sunday - the Easter rush. I'm back and spring may, at last, come to KCMO to stay. Have a wonderful week. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.108.2 - Monday, April 20, 2009 at 00:43:39 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Lots of bad weather in Kansas and Missouri. More coming late tonight. Hope all are well. Have a good week. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.107.122 - Monday, April 27, 2009 at 02:16:59 (UTC)

Ridy:
Sorry to hear that some of you have had trouble accessing the web site for MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD, at www.gottschee.ca It must have been a temporary glitch, because it seems to be working fine now. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, John. If you still have trouble, try googling 'Gottschee' and the web site should come up on the first page and you can access it from there. Feel free to contact me at ridy@sympatico.ca if the problem continues ..... Thanks!
- 64.229.223.55 - Monday, April 27, 2009 at 11:07:04 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Vancouver Franz, I believe this is the first time both of our hockey clubs have made it to the second round. Good luck to both the Canucks and Penguins...wouldn't it be something if they met in the finals?
- 170.201.180.136 - Friday, May 01, 2009 at 12:38:28 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Helmuth, it sure would but after last night we are wondering here if our team can hold on. We root for the Pens all season and they sure have improved so lets hope one or both are there for the final game!
- 70.68.178.11 - Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 16:30:32 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Happy MOthers' Day to all mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers. Bless you all.
- 99.188.111.180 - Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 18:33:17 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Thank you Margaret. Hope you had a wonderful day too.
Trix
- 173.86.141.19 - Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 23:35:52 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Herr Gerhard Samide from Austria, your email account is returning my emails as "Undeliverable". Please email me from a different email account. Thank you!
- 76.120.163.176 - Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 20:46:36 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Helmuth, out Canucks are out so now all our cheering will be for your Pens. Good Luck!
- 70.68.178.11 - Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 16:22:33 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Thanks Frank, Canucks deserved a better fate. Chicago is a good, young team.

Still trying to reach Herr Samide from Austria. Schicken Sie mir Ihr neues email address bitte. Die Adresse g.samide@aon.at weist meine Mitteilungen zurück.
- 170.201.180.136 - Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 15:00:50 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Terrible storms and tornados hit MO, KS, OK, and AR. Spring has been pretty deadly in the mid-west this year. Might have a calm week ahead.
Auf widersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.107.55 - Monday, May 18, 2009 at 01:29:43 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Happy Memorial Day to all. Remembering all the brave men and women who served our country. Have a
wonderful holiday. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.107.132 - Monday, May 25, 2009 at 01:33:52 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, all sports fans, great to see Penguins win 4 to l. Hope all Gottscheer are well and having a good week! Our weather here is gorgeous, just a perfect day today.
- 24.67.253.209 - Friday, May 29, 2009 at 04:14:12 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. We went from cold to hot in KC. Almost 90 yesterday and today. Rain and cooler weather coming next week. Have a super summer. Stay cool.

- 99.188.111.191 - Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 20:01:11 (UTC)

Elfriede:
The Gottscheer Heritage and Genealogy Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Lukan's Resort, Hawley, Pennsylvania. All persons interested in their Gottscheer heritage are invited to attend. The agenda will include speakers on Gottscheer heritage, Gottscheerisch language lessons and songs, and genealogy workshops and activities as well as an evening banquet with entertainment. Prior registration is required.

For more information and the Registration Form, visit our website: http:\\www.gottschee.org or contact me at stonitsel@aol.com.

- 70.101.166.102 - Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 13:33:49 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Forgot to log on Sunday. Very chilly here, after a big storm. Very large hail in north MO. The Jonke family and the Timmons family will have their treffen at Branson, MO, 7/3 and 7/4. Should be fun. Auf wiedersehen.
- 99.188.109.175 - Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 20:49:41 (UTC)

Helmuth:
For those interested, here is a link to some photos I took during the Stanley Cup parade today in Pittsburgh.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/32749815@N08/sets/72157619796142352/detail/
- 76.120.163.176 - Monday, June 15, 2009 at 23:17:14 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, great pictures of Stanley Cup parade, Helmuth!
Hope life is treating you well!
- 24.67.253.209 - Friday, June 19, 2009 at 04:39:08 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Helmuth we really enjoyed your photos of the parade. We saw Mario's "mansion" on the news, WOW!. It was a great playoff series, one of the best in many many years. You should all be proud of your young team.
- 70.68.178.11 - Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 05:24:13 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
My computer is so slow today I clicked twice as I thought it wasn't going to go then it went twice. Anyway, has anyone been following the "Race across America". There is a rider from Graz in it. His name is Christopher Strasser and he has a website where you can check his progress. Just Google raam race or Christopher Strasser. Its a crazy race where they go days without sleep and today he was in 4th place, that is extremely good for a rookie.
- 70.68.178.11 - Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 05:33:15 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Happy Father's Day to all dads, grand-dads, and great grand-dads. Very hot and humid in KCMO. Auf widersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.105.7 - Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 13:54:24 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
Loving the book Ridy!
- 70.76.98.191 - Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 05:15:12 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Next Friday and Saturday is the Jonke
treffen at Branson, MO. Should be a lot of fun, meeting and exchanging stories. Will report back, after I return.
- 99.188.109.11 - Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 15:37:04 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Thanks for your message Margaret. Have a GREAT time at your Treffen and be sure and share details. I wish I were closer to Branson. Would love attending and learning all about the Jonke crew.

- 74.36.54.30 - Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 23:49:25 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
What parish would Hohenegg fall under?
- 70.76.98.191 - Friday, July 03, 2009 at 04:34:15 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Hi Sharon. The village of Hohenegg belongs to the parish of Seele.
- 70.100.80.254 - Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 03:21:07 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Back from the Jonke treffen. Talked a lot, hugged a lot, shared pictures and stories. We ate a lot, too. Met distant Jonke cousins I never knew about.
Pete Jonke had his laptop and family tree program. Looked up more relatives. Don't know how many more of these gatherings we will have. We are all getting older. I'm surprised at how many Jonkes there are in the US. Aud wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.111.219 - Tuesday, July 07, 2009 at 18:48:50 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
What parish would Hohenegg fall under?
- 70.76.98.191 - Friday, July 10, 2009 at 20:15:13 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
opps my link is repeating

- 70.76.98.191 - Friday, July 10, 2009 at 20:15:49 (UTC)

Sharon Eisenzopf:
Thanks Trix
- 70.76.98.191 - Friday, July 10, 2009 at 20:16:38 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Beautiful weather in KCMO. Almost fall-like. Hard to believe how fast this summer is
flying by. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.116.161 - Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 15:23:52 (UTC)

Paul Brasino:
Hello everyone--just got on to read and/or delete almost 2000 messages..I miss you all=best regards to everyone from Adie & Paul the GBM.Hope to get back on as a regular again...Stay well..
- 68.194.38.26 - Monday, July 20, 2009 at 22:44:40 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Great to see you Paul and Adie! Fill us in when you can.
- 76.120.163.176 - Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 12:59:10 (UTC)

Paul Brasino:
Hi and thank you Helmuth,,,, talk to you soon.....
- 68.194.38.26 - Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 04:02:03 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Greetings Paul. GREAT to hear from you. Hope all is well. Remember the wonderful chats on the Plauderzimmer? Those were the good old days and you brought much to the conversations. I hope we can do that again.

There have been many huge restoration accomplishments in the former Gottschee. We can all be very proud of the part we played whether it be through financial contributions or moral support. One of these days we need to compile a list for all to see and enjoy.

Take care Paul and love to your bride.
- 74.36.52.227 - Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 17:54:53 (UTC)

Paul Brasino:
Thank You Trix....Talk to you all soon..
- 68.194.38.26 - Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 05:25:25 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, Paul great to have you back as a regular!
Hope everyone is haveing a fun summer and staying cool. We have very hot weather here in BC.
Kelowna (2 hrs from us) is haveing bad forest fires with some homes burned down and thousands evacuated from their homes. I sure hope the fires are out real soon.
- 24.67.253.209 - Friday, July 24, 2009 at 03:55:20 (UTC)

Paul Brasino:
Hi You ALL..It has been hot here too....I still can't manage to get on as regular as before--but I will keep on trying..Wish you all good health and happy times....
- 68.194.38.26 - Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 18:25:01 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Someone asssigned me the password
"ChiefsWin2" Well, the season has begun with training camp. Everyone is enthused. New coach, new plans etc. Let's see what the Chiefs will do.
Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.105.114 - Sunday, August 02, 2009 at 15:03:37 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Thank you to Ridy for the obituary of 100-year-old Stephanie Perz (Lukan), please click on "Blog" above to view it.
- 170.201.180.137 - Tuesday, August 04, 2009 at 17:53:15 (UTC)

Ridy:
I'm wondering if anyone knows of Gottscheers who live in Japan, or India. My web site, www.gottschee.ca, has had more hits from Japan than Austria, but I've never heard of any Gottscheers who settled there. I realize there are Gottscheers who settled in Brazil, and right now the most hits are coming from Brazil. But Japan puzzles me, and so does India. I'm also delighted, of course, to see an interest from so far away. It's a small world, after all!!!!
- 64.229.221.238 - Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 15:14:02 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Scorching in KCMO. Maybe rain tonight and a little relief next week. Can't wait for fall. Ridy, I never thought of Gottscheers in
Japan and India??? Keep me posted. Au wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.113.216 - Sunday, August 09, 2009 at 21:20:41 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Did anyone ever get information on Gottscheers in Asia? Been thinking about that. Husband went trout fishing and fell on the rocks. He looks like he's been in a fight. Had to have his face stitched up. Pretty banged up, but will recover. Our great grandson has pneumonia, but is recovering. Pretty hectic week. Hope things calm down.
Aug wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.106.167 - Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 17:48:10 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Summer is finally here in Pittsburgh, it was a very warm and humid weekend. Margaret, hope your husband recovers quickly and gets back to fishing.

Concerning the large number of hits from Asia, it could be that a surname or village in the text of Ridy and Arnold's book is matching a popular keyword in Asian countries. I would not read too much into it, though I would be curious as to what the magic word is...

It's interesting the countries that provide the most hits to THIS site, some are expected and some are not:

1. United States
2. Canada
3. Germany
4. Nigeria !!
5. Austria
6. Slovenia
7. United Kingdom
8. Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
9. Ghana
10. Australia
- 76.120.163.176 - Monday, August 17, 2009 at 09:57:41 (UTC)

Paul Brasino:
HI TO ALL OF YOU-----IHAVE BEEN "DOCTORING" SINCE MY LAST MESSAGE.....BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL----TALK TO YOU ALL SOON...
- 68.194.38.26 - Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 05:28:09 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Husband recovering. Looks better. Great grandson over the pneumonia. Weather in KC is like late September not August. Garden is turning out tomatoes faster than I can give them away. Everything much better here. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.112.75 - Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 19:06:02 (UTC)

Regina:
I hope everyone is having a wonderfull summer!
Sorry to hear about your husband and grandson Margaret. Yes, it is interesting about the different countries to come on this site.
I have a Niece living in Australia!
I visited my Brother Joe and he helped me make a map of our Village Reichenau, but I still need to make it a bit smaller and true to an original map.
He knows of some very unique ROCKS near our village
and I will mark them in on the map. They are carved in to the rock very smooth of a person lieing down, indented into the rock and also one of a person sitting on the rock with hands and legs over the edge smoothly indented into the rock! He use to heard the cattle and found them in the bushes.

- 24.67.253.209 - Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 03:53:45 (UTC)

Regina:
I hope everyone is having a wonderfull summer!
Sorry to hear about your husband and grandson Margaret. Yes, it is interesting about the different countries to come on this site.
I have a Niece living in Australia!
I visited my Brother Joe and he helped me make a map of our Village Reichenau, but I still need to make it a bit smaller and true to an original map.
He knows of some very unique ROCKS near our village
and I will mark them in on the map. They are carved in to the rock very smooth of a person lieing down, indented into the rock and also one of a person sitting on the rock with hands and legs over the edge smoothly indented into the rock! He use to heard the cattle and found these large rocks in the bushes about 1935 to 1940.

- 24.67.253.209 - Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 03:56:32 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Very fall like in KC. Time to put a blanket on the bed at night. Prefer this to 90 degree heat and 80 per cent humidity. Auf widersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.113.218 - Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 20:41:08 (UTC)

Paul Brasino:
Hello everyone& best wishes to you all..
- 68.194.38.26 - Monday, September 07, 2009 at 01:57:22 (UTC)

Franz of Vancouver:
Hello Paul, nice to hear from you.
- 70.68.178.11 - Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 15:35:28 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Fall-like weather in KC. Football in the air, but I'm afraid the Chiefs won't be any better. We can hope. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.114.192 - Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 01:14:07 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Great fall-like weather here. Chiefs played better today, but still lost. We hope they win next week. Aud Wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.113.39 - Monday, September 21, 2009 at 00:18:50 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Very warm in KC today. 80 degrees. Maybe a touch of Indian summer. Wish we could save some of these fall days for the winter ahead. Hope all are well. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.115.71 - Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 20:07:28 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Thanks for the update Margaret. Always good to hear from you. Did you watch the Hail Mary pass by Brett Favre of the Vikings today? That was an awesome moment.
Have a good week. We are in the 50's at the moment and it feels good.
- 70.100.83.58 - Monday, September 28, 2009 at 00:48:01 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:

guten Abend. Very cool in KC. Weatherman says about 10 degrees below average and very windy. It should be pleasant and sunny, but not this fall. Have a wonderful week. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.111.223 - Sunday, October 04, 2009 at 19:37:09 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Very chilly here. Hard freeze each night this week. Will warm up next week and we will
have Indian summer. Pulled up the last tomato plants, so the garden is done for this year. Kind of sad to see summer go. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.113.59 - Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 19:50:08 (UTC)

Helmuth:
Oh Margaret, I was really pulling for the Chiefs to beat my least-favorite team, the Cowboys. It was not to be, but the Chiefs forced overtime.
- 76.120.163.176 - Monday, October 12, 2009 at 01:34:36 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. The age of miracles is not over. The KC Chiefs won a game today! Everyone is so happy. Wish everyone a good week. We may have Indian summer
this week. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund
- 99.66.168.53 - Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 21:40:11 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Today I was asked the following question:

Do the Gottscheers think of themselves as Austrians?

Thank you for your replies.
- 74.36.52.130 - Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 00:38:50 (UTC)

Marilu:
In the census records of the people I researched, they listed themselves as Austrians in all the early records. Sometimes, in the later ones they listed themselves as German. once in awhile I ran across a few who listed then themselves a Slovenian in the later censuses.
- 207.200.116.7 - Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 01:06:47 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi,all!
Sophia, the Alter in the church looks fabulous, as I see in the photos you sent in!
- 24.67.253.209 - Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 05:17:55 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi,Sophia in reply to your queery about Gottscheers, I do not tell people I am Austrian. I usually explain I am Gottscheer a group that has lived in now called Slovenija and we had our own language that was unwritten but German was our written language. Germanic speaking but not Austrian. Well enough said!
- 24.67.253.209 - Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 05:27:45 (UTC)

Regina:
Hi, Marilu, Hope all is well with you!
I wonder what most peoples Baptism certificate says?
My Btm. Cert. is not an original so there are no stamps on it that are official.
- 24.67.253.209 - Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 05:31:30 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Good Evening. I am looking for photos of the interior of the church of Maria Himmelfahrt in Tschermoschnitz taken PRIOR to the recent renovations. I am particularly interested in photos that show German holy writings on the various altars.
Will very much appreciate you sending me copies.
If questions please write me at wyants@frontiernet.net

Vielen, vielen Dank.
Sophia aka Trix
- 74.36.52.130 - Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 02:31:18 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. My father, Leo Yonke, always said he was Austrian. I guess he thought Gottscher was like a regional group in the country of Austria.
- 99.188.117.134 - Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 01:35:23 (UTC)

Marilu:
I would like to know what the customs were in Gottschee for Nov 1st.
- 207.200.116.74 - Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 17:58:56 (UTC)

Sophia aka Trix:
Marilu: Going to mass, lighting many, many candles at the cemeteries and praying for the dead. It is a biggie.
Trix
- 74.36.52.130 - Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 19:21:39 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Poor Chiefs. Lost again. They looked SO bad today. The head coach probably wishes he were back in AZ. Auf wiedersehen.
- 99.188.110.162 - Monday, October 26, 2009 at 00:33:08 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. CHiefs have a by week. That's good. At least they can't lose. KCMO is sick of the publicity Larry Johnson is getting. I think he should be fired from the Chiefs, but what do I know.
Auf wiedersehen.
- 99.188.118.4 - Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 15:05:22 (UTC)

Mark Hoenigman:
Hilde, Thank you for the info for the NOV 10 presentation. I am planning on attending. I could not open the file. I do not have MS VISTA, only the MS Office Word. Sorry I missed you at the meeting today.
Mark Hoenigman

- 76.190.129.214 - Monday, November 02, 2009 at 01:46:16 (UTC)

Marilu:
Trix, thanks for your answer. We had a discussion about it in bible study.
- 207.200.116.136 - Monday, November 02, 2009 at 02:43:50 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. THe CHiefs sare getting better. They only lost by 3 today. Keep a good thought for next Sunday. Aur wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.66.170.62 - Monday, November 09, 2009 at 02:05:37 (UTC)

Margaret Jonke:
Guten Abend. Miracle! The Chiefs won today. 2 games won all year. Will have company arriving soon, so will wish all a Happy Turkey Day. Auf wiedersehen. Bleib gesund.
- 99.188.113.251 - Monday, November 16, 2009 at 01:34:40 (UTC)