Finding Your Way Around Wedliny Domowe
Navigating The "Index Page"
Would you like to boogie around this site without a hassle? Spend just a few minutes reading the following information and in no time at all, you`ll have access to all sorts of recipes and techniques. There`s loads of information awaiting you inside this forum! Welcome to Wedliny Domowe! In the Polish language, that means "homemade sausage making".
If you click on the link or type in
http://wedlinydomowe.pl/en/index.php you will discover our site`s
"Index Page". There are lots of little surprises here. For instance, if you move your cursor over the
Wedzarnicza Brac` emblem in the upper left corner of the page, it will bring up the "index page" of our
"parent" Polish site at
http://wedlinydomowe.pl/ .
If your computer is a newer model, you`ll probably have an integrated language translator. There is an abundance of information included here. This is the parent site`s list of various forums to click on (in the Polish language of course). Notice there is an American flag waving in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Click on the flag and it will bring you right back to our site in the English language. Now, note that the flag has changed to the Polish flag. You can visit the Polish site simply by clicking on the Polish flag at any time. You may also return to our index page by clicking the "back" button.
Next, look below the emblem on the upper-left side of our English-Speaking page to find WD`s "feature" bar. (More about this helpful tool in just a moment). Right now, keep looking down the left-side and you`ll find the date and time of your last visit. The next line gives the current date and time followed by a very important tool - It is in bold letters and reads
"Homemade Sausage Making". Note that when you place the cursor over it, it becomes underlined.
This line occurs on each page of the site and when you click on it, it will bring you straight back to the index page. You`ll find yourself using this feature most often.
If you speak Polish, click on the emblem in the upper-right hand corner. This is
Szkoły Domowego Masarstwa - the school of domestic meat processing in Poland - the only one of its type in the world! Even if you don't speak the language, be sure to explore this site and see how much fun learning can be.
Next, explore the
feature bar. First up is
FAQ or "
frequently asked questions". Browse through the information to have many of your questions answered right up front. The information given here pertains to the actual operation of the site. Next, is a "
search" feature. It is a powerful tool used for locating topics or passages, recipes, and even quotes from other members. You may wish to practice a bit with this feature to see how "sensitive" it really is. The next item is a page of
regulationsregarding the site. Be sure to read and understand them before posting anything. Now we come to the
member list. Only members are allowed to view it. One may find email addresses, PM (personal message) pages, and other information regarding fellow members on the site.
Want to know where your fellow members live? Find them on the "
map" page. As a new member we ask you post a pin of your location in our world map. Here`s how to do it: At the top of the index page (
http://wedlinydomowe.pl/en/index.php) in the feature bar, click on the map symbol. When the map of Poland comes up, click on the size scale to reduce the map for quick panning. If you are in the United States, Canada, Australia, etc., pan left by clicking on the arrow a few times... OR... you may use your mouse to "grab" handfuls of map with the little fist icon and then moving your mouse. Enlarge the map again and find your location with your cursor arrow.
At the top of the page at the left, click on "ADD YOUR LOCATION". Right click to make a balloon appear on the map. Next you must "SAVE" the info at the bottom left of the page. Note that when you click on the balloon, your name and location will appear.
The "
profile" page is next and it allows you to view your initial profile and even change it if desired. You can also change your password here if you wish to do so. The "
message box" is next and will bring up four separate categories of private messages. You may save messages for future use or trash them to make room for new ones. The last item on the features bar is the "
log in" (or log out) feature. Notice the small arrow below the key symbol. If it is red, you`re "logged in". If it is green, you are not logged on to the site. If you have trouble staying logged in, check your computer`s tracking cookies.
OK, work your way down the page just a bit. You`ll see three time-saving lines where you can (1.) view
your own posts, (2.) view
unanswered posts, or (3.) view the
posts made since your last visit.
The next section, called the
"Latest Forum Posts", is the most popular destination because
it contains the last ten items posted. It may be a busy place at times, especially if there is a "hot" topic posted drawing much response from members. When a topic in a forum is selected from this list, it will automatically take you to the
last post in the forum. On the other hand, if you select the same post from the "index" below the "Latest Forum Posts", you will find that your computer brings up the
first page of that particular forum topic.
The titles of the
seventeen forums under "Homemade Sausage Making" are self explanatory. If you are posting new information regarding a product, technique, or recipe etc., just choose the most appropriate forum.
Often, a moderator will move posts for any number of reasons. You can always find it again by looking in
"Latest Forum Posts" at the top of the index page.
Do you remember placing the cursor over
"Homemade Sausage Making"? It brought you right back to the index page. If you are working inside a topic in one of the forums and wish to find another topic in the same forum, you`ll find that it`s not necessary to go all the way back to the index page. Simply click on one of the
shortcuts listed after the words, "Homemade Sausage Making".
Next, the "
Other Topics" appear. There are three listed unless you are a moderator-administrator. First up... is our very favorite "
Hyde Park" - our
CHAT BOX. Here we are able to talk about anything - as long as it does not violate the rules in the "Regulations" page. Sometimes we get a little carried away with our chat as we tease and taunt. We joust and spike each other with good humor and friendly jabs. Of course, it`s all in good fun and posted in the spirit of fellowship.
Be sure to find
Stan Marianski`s resource pages. The renown author has made his
resources available to us right here on this site! Recipes, techniques, conversion tables, and much more, are just a click away. To find the
main page, use this link:
http://www.wedlinydomowe.com/sausage-making/curing Then, to view
Stan's recipes, click on:
http://www.wedlinydomowe.com/sausage-recipes
Oh, and yes, we do indeed keep an
index of the recipes that our members post on this site. To be included in the WD Recipe Index, recipes must contain exact measurements and clear instructions. We keep
"Member's Recipes" in
Hyde Park in the "sticky" topics. Here`s a handy link:
http://wedlinydomowe.pl/en/viewtopic.php?t=5146
If you get stumped and need some help, please let me know. Send an email or PM to me and allow me to help you with any questions you have.
Best Wishes,
Chuckwagon
If you feel a little awkward pokin' around here... please don't! Some of the people here have made sausage for years. Others haven't begun yet. One thing for sure is we are all friends here and we have a common goal to help each other learn how to make and enjoy terrific sausage. 
Come along and join us in our hobby. Ask questions and learn. We`re here to help you. In no time at all, you`ll be making sausages, bacon, hams, and other meat products not only for yourself, but for your extended families and neighbors as well. Slowly, you`ll gain a reputation for being able to hand-craft better products than those found in your local supermarket. You'll also save lots of hard-earned bucks. Best of all, you`ll gain the satisfaction of doing it yourself with knowledge gathered along the path of experience.