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Welcome to Arillas => Arillas general information => Topic started by: trish on December 01, 2007, 04:59:38 PM
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I am hoping that somebody on this website may be able to help me.
My daughter Samantha (known as Sam) blonde girl in her 20s, has been
staying in Magoulades with a Greek/American girl named Deana and her husband's family. I understand the mother's name is Sophia. Other than that I have no information. However I have not been able to contact Sam for some time
and am worried about her. She has a flight booked home this Wednesday, but
so far has not contacted me for details. If anyone knows of her and can
contact her, please ask her to contact home as a matter of urgency.
Sorry to hijack your site for these reasons, but don't know what else to do?
Is there an internet cafe in Magoulades, I am sure Sam said she went to one sometimes. Thank you.
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trish
I wish you well with locating anyone that knows of Sam's whereabouts. I am sure she is ok and is having such a good time, that time has flown and she doesn't realise how long it has been since she contacted you. Keep us updated.
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Hi Trish
As Diane has said, time seems to fly past here and before you know it you've even lost what day it is.
I have taken the liberty of printing off your posting and will make a few enquiries tomorrow and Monday. - Th main thing is " No Worries" This is North Corfu here with loads of friendly genuine people.
Negg
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What a pity Joyce and I are not over there at the moment. This sounds like one for us. Go for it Eggy.....
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Thank you all for your kind support. I appreciate I am probably worrying for nothing. However, Sam asked me to book her a flight which I have done for Wednesday the 5th December, since which time she has not contacted me to get details. It is this
lack of contact after her request that concerns me. Thank you all once again, and I am jealous of you all being able to spend so much time in wonderful North Corfu.
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I do hope you find her Trish. Eggy is out there and I'm sure he will do his best.
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Yes good luck Trish. all will end well i'm sure.......riggers....
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am sure everything will be fine Trish don't worry time means nothing in Corfu! Good luck x
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Hello Trish!
Do you know the exact names of the people they are staying with?
I can then find their number or ask some people from there that would possible know.
I'm sure everything is OK!! Magoulades is a small community something like a "one horse town".
regards,
dimitris
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Hello Trish!
Do you know the exact names of the people they are staying with?
I can then find their number or ask some people from there that would possible know.
I'm sure everything is OK!! Magoulades is a small community something like a "one horse town".
regards,
dimitris
Hello Dimitris,
Thanks for your reply. Sam was staying with a family in the countryside. They have two sons, one of whom is married to a young woman named Deana who worked in Sidari this summer and whose grandfather lives in the area. The mother of the household is named Sophia. Sam told me that it took her about half an hour to walk to the internet cafe (where I understand she is known). Other than that the only other information I have is that Deana has an uncle who is Downs Syndrome. It is not that it has been a long time since I heard from Sam, more that she asked me to book her a flight home, which I have done for this coming Wednesday - and a week later she has not returned to me for details. Her mobile phone has been switched off and nobody has heard from her. I know she would not wish me to lose the money I have paid for her flight, and it is her silence at this time that concerns me.
Thanks to you all for your kindness.
Trish
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Hi Trish,I do hope your daughter makes contact with you, as a mum of a 21yr old daughter I can empathise with you especially when all you want to know is that they are safe and well,sometimes they forget how we worry,I am sure from what you have described that Dimitris or some of the other locals who visit this forum will be able to help,lets hope she gives you a call later today.
Ang
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Hi Trish I am sure everything will be ok. We have friends who live in Magoulades and it is such a friendly community. Our Daughter stayed over in Arillas for 6 months a couple of years ago and often forgot to contact us, I was able to contact our friends who she was staying with for updates. I can understand you worry but I'm surry Eggy and Dimitris will be able to help.
Jill
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Trish
Wegg and I will be going over to Magoulades during the morning. I will also make a couple of calls to some House Agents who tend to know a lot of what goes on in various areas.
These extra details you've sent though will help.
Cheers
Negg
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Good luck with the search. I hope it has a happy outcome.
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Thank you Negg and Wegg,
I would love to know the story behind those names!
Hopefully you will have some luck - my daughter's friend Deana
though Greek, speaks English with a broad American accent, and it is
Deana's husband's family that Samantha (Sam) is stayng with. Their
home must be rural as Sam told me that she had watched their mother kill a
chicken for lunch, but had declined watching a pig being slaughtered on
another day. I believe she told me the home was in the mountains
overlooking Sidari (but I am unsure as to the accuracy of this memory).
Your support is heartfelt. Thanks.
Trish
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Good morning all,
My daughter has just contacted me - she sounds alive and well.
I am just about to ring her back - but thought it best to inform you all
first so that you do not waste any time looking for her. Thanks to
you all. I will up-date you after my conversation with her.
Kindest regards.
Trish
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Good news Trish.
But you realise that means I have to stay home this morning and help the builders.
Cheers
Negg
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So pleased you have heard from your daughter, am sure you must feel very relieved. Viv
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Dear Negg,
So sorry you cannot truant this morning. However, I am delighted (though somewhat cross!) that I have been able to contact Sam - who is totally bemused that I should have been so worried, and horrified that the people of Arillas are conducting a search party. Honestly, kids - who'd have them? She insists that her phone has been on all the time, and cannot understand that she has been "off the grid".
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you one and all for your support, you truly are a wonderful bunch of people. I am in Sidari in June, and will take a trip to Arillas to buy a drink for anyone who might remember me.
Kindest regards to you all.
Trish
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Hi Trish
So glad everything has worked out well. All the best.
Amanda
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Just picked up this thread this morning, what a relief she is safe. They just don't realise the things that go through parents heads do they.
What a fantastic response you had from everyone, especially Negg and Dimitris. If she hadn't rang you yet, you can guarantee these guys would have done their very best to locate her.
Just make sure you bring pickled onions in June for Negg and Wegg!! lol. xx
(I'll leave you to explain that Negg x)
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Trish, am so glad everything turned out to be ok - it is such a worry when things like this happen and with her being in another country, must have been a nightmare for you!
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Great news Trish,
Even when they are in their 30's they can still be a worry at times. Thanks for the PM and give her a big cuddle and kiss when you see her.
TerryW
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Hello Trish,
I am happy that there was a happy ending to this thread :)
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Excellent news! I wondered why Eggy was in the garden building his shed this morning when he should have been in Magoulades!
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Great News Trish!!
You must be feeling a lot better now! and so we all do too! *
As far as mobiles are concerned I must say that in Magoulades the reception is very bad.
Whenever I drive trough and the mobile would ring, there is no way to get proper signal.
So that must be the reason that you could not reach your daughter!
Hope to see you in Summer 2008 in Arillas,
Dimitris
* (please someone correct my grammar)
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Dimitri, your grammar is just fine. To me, language is about communication and you always achieve that so unless you really feel the need to write "perfect" or "correct" English, you don't need anyone to correct you.
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Hi Trish
Glad all worked out well , and as you say Kids who'd have them lol . Hope you enjoy your day in Arillas next summer but I am sure you will .
Yammas
Dave n Anne
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I have lived in the same village all of my life and being a member of this forum is just like being in a village. There are a few disagreements, recipes are swapped, members feel like they are neighbours who you have known for a long time, birthdays and other events are acknowledged but best of all, incidents like this topic create a reaction from members who show concern and show that they will do anything to help.
I think that sums up what Arillas is really like. Its gives you a good feeling.
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Trish, I`m glad you`ve had a happy result.
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I have faith in Greek culture, I knew there would be an easy explanation for Sam's lack of communication !
I learnt a valuable lesson whilst on holiday in Arillas in September. My 21 yr old son was in Majorca @ the same time and something awful happened on his 6th day and he wanted to get home. Unfortunately I had taken my contract sim out of my phone and put a pay & go one in, so he couldn't contact us. My daughter who was with us had changed her number and Keith's phone didn't work (don't know why) My other son was back here in England but not at home so nobody had access to the details of where we were staying.
We are going away later this week and I will make sure all three of them know where we are staying, what flights we are on and roughly what our itenary is.
Trish
next time you will have to get her to give you all the details, they just don't know how much we worry despite them thinking they are adults !
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Dear Amanda,Cheryl, Dave n Anne, Diane, Dimitris, Eggy, EEG, Lindypops, Sandy, Sharon F, Terry W, Vivian et al (if I have ommitted your name I apologise).
Thank you all so very much for your postings and good wishes - they really are heartwarming to receive in this cynical age.
It almost makes me wish I hadn't found her yet, so that I could continue contact - only joking!
However, I have had a deep love of Corfu for many years, and plan to retire there in a couple of years. Contact with you good people has made me long for that day to arrive even sooner.
Wishing you all Peace, Health and Happiness in 2008.
Best wishes.
Trish
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Thanks Trish, like Terry W said, this forum sums up Arillas and if you have never been then I think the reactions on here to your post will tell you that must visit it.
What a lovely feel good thread this was. xx
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Trish
Stay in contact and when you come over in June let us know here just before.
We can all sit and have a drink in the Coconut Bar, Arillas.
Best Wishes
Negg & Wegg
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Any excuse a Negg. Really Trish everybody has said all there is to say and im sure after your visit next year you will want to go back and become part of our big family.
Sharon we are going away next week and I shell make sure the kids have all the info they need to get in contact- but only if they really need to. lol Viv
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A very nice post trish, thank you, and glad all`s well.
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Great news Trish. I'm so glad everything's turned out well.......riggers.....
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Hi Trish,
Brilliant news about your daughter - but you really can count on the people of Corfu to go out of their way to help (as they did with my daughter a few years ago over a different incident).
BUT - please don't think you will get out of the Coconut after only ONE drink with Eggy - more like a serious session. (Love you loads Egg and Wegg!!!)
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Trish, I did say she would make contact on Sunday evening,I am glad for you that she did, all the best.
Ang
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Joyce you little tinker you !!! - You never say a lot but when you do it's always worth listening.
( She's not wrong either Trish )
Negg & Wegg
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Hi Trish so glad that you can now relax. God daughters! I worry all the time and insist that when they are out and staying over at friends, they text me to say goodnight( sad, I know ) always greeted with..." Oh mum, for God's sake!" Enjoy Sidari, but you will love Arillas!
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Really glad everything has worked out for you.
Daughters are such a worry no matter how old they are.
As has already been said the people of corfu are so helpful and always go out of their way, we could all take a few tips from thier culture.
Pauline x
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Hi to one and all,
I suppose I can now re-name this post "Landed in London".
I collected Sam from Gatwick yesterday, she was very tired but pleased
to be home. She tells me she has had the time of her life, and that the
family she has been staying with treated her like a daughter - she has
never known such hospitality and has a very high regard for the people
she has met.
I am not sure how long she will be home, she is already talking of returning
as soon as she possibly can to work in north Corfu, and who can blame her?
not me for sure, I am simply jealous.
Anyway just thought I'd bring you all up to date.
If my message board etiquette is incorrect, kindly forgive as until my contact
with this website, I have never posted anywhere previously and not sure I know
my way round just yet.
Seasons greetings to you all.
Kind regards.
Trish
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Thanks for the update Trish, bet christmas will feel extra special this year. Your posts are fine, as you already have found, they are all lovely people on here and you fit right in.
Happy Christmas Wishes
Sharon x
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Thanks for the update Trish
Next time your daughter goes to Corfu, maybe you should not panic as much as I'm sure she will be as safe as houses.
Amanda
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Thanks for the post trish. Have a lovely Christmas together.
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Just picked up this thread, so glad your daughter contacted you and she arrived home safely!!
Enjoy your Christmas together before shes up and off to Corfu again by the sounds of it, i cant blame her at all!!
xx