Memories :Memories THE LIFE AND TIMES (AS WE KNOW THEM) OF BOGDAN ROJEWSKI


Once upon a time there was a young man who grew up on a farm… :Once upon a time there was a young man who grew up on a farm…


Slide 3:The family homestead


Slide 4:Hard at work!!!!!!


Slide 5:Time for a break!!!!!!


Slide 6:Welcoming visitors ... Karl Jill &


He was a bit of a rebel in his younger years…. :He was a bit of a rebel in his younger years….


…. So much so,that we haven’t been ableto find any photosof this period of his life! :…. So much so,that we haven’t been ableto find any photosof this period of his life!


Along came a Girl from the other side of the world who turned his life upside down… :Along came a Girl from the other side of the world who turned his life upside down…


Slide 10:Tradition dictates a family blessing from the parents and a toast before setting off to the church for the ceremony ... 6.00pm 1 June 1985


Slide 11:The Minor Basilica Niepokalanów, Poland ... And it poured .... nearly ALL DAY!


Slide 12:Vows taken – eyes shut!!! Too late to think now!


Slide 13:A toast to the couple Before entering the reception Whew! That wasn’t so bad (straight Vodka!)


Slide 14:We can relax now … and PARTY!!!


Slide 15:“Gorzkie! Gorzkie! TIME OUT ... A kiss at last!!!


Slide 16:Say CHEESE Everyone!!! Dziadek gives a signal – “We’re ready!”


The journey to a new life began….. :The journey to a new life began….. from to


Slide 18:The seasoned traveller on his way to Australia


Slide 19:Welcome to Australia from niece - Stasia and Basia’s family in Adelaide


New experiences await ... :New experiences await ...


Slide 21:And then some ...


Slide 22:The “Polish Eagle” Reminds him Of his roots


Slide 23:He becomes an uncle to Michael In June 1987


What a proud moment when his daughter, Marysia, was born :What a proud moment when his daughter, Marysia, was born


Slide 25:By Fr Kazimierz Trawicki, CR Another proud moment ... Marysia is baptisedEaster Sunday 1992 With ‘new’ Mum – Basia - Fr Kazimierz, & Godparents – Stasia & the late ‘Rumcajs’


Slide 26:1n July 1992 he becomes “the Godfather” and Basia Godmother, to Aleksander The “Godfather” Playing with Marysia and Aleksander


Slide 27:Back “home” for a visit And partying at a Family wedding


Slide 28:With the Parents On his last Visit “home”


Slide 31:Hand-Picked by the BIRTHDAY BOY Back “home” in poland


The other love of Bogdan’s life ... :The other love of Bogdan’s life ...


Garage :Garage Sales!


Slide 35:Antiques Plates


Slide 36:POrcelain


Slide 37:Carnival Glass


Slide 38:“ODD” salt ‘n pepper shakers???


Slide 39:... And, of course, the significant “other” loves of Bogdan’s life ...


Slide 40:Basia


“I Love You, Dad!” :“I Love You, Dad!” and Marysia


Slide 42:Another proud moment for the Rojewski’s.


Slide 43:Bogdan’s “other” baby – Bella!!!


Slide 44:Chatting and drinking with friends


Dad --We love you so very much!!Thank you for being the Light of our lives! :Dad --We love you so very much!!Thank you for being the Light of our lives!


Hope you enjoyed watching“The Life of Bogdan Rojewski.”Have fun tonight. Have a dance, a drink and ….thanks for comingto celebrate Bogdan’s50TH Birthday Bash! :Hope you enjoyed watching“The Life of Bogdan Rojewski.”Have fun tonight. Have a dance, a drink and ….thanks for comingto celebrate Bogdan’s50TH Birthday Bash!


Slide 50:I’m not really 50 I’m 49.95, plus tax!!! SO .......