San Stefanos Online ~ North West Corfu
Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => San Stefanos news and views => Topic started by: lizzie on November 15, 2010, 03:40:52 PM
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Hi I AM NEW TO THIS FORUM.
just to make you jealous --we just got back from a swim ;D
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A swim where?
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In water--- Siily boy--- LOL
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Sorry Colin , in the sea along by the raft in San Stefanos
Did it again today but it was a bit colder . Never mind theres always tomorrow 8)
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Yep totally amazing weather in November, its still shorts and tee shirts during the daytime.......althu glad I didn't find the headless man on Sunday as recorded on Corfu TV last night. We have had a bit of fun/stress last few weeks here. My husbund boat was stolen from San Stef harbour (reported to Paleo port police and town but no news) also along with several other boats have gone missing. There have been squatters in an apatment block in San stef, relocated but now up the road in Avliotes........Brother in law had his olive nets lifted yesterday. A moped was stolen from village Sunday night and so on and so on......I know we have to be patient with the overall (ethinic) problem worldwide but never thought it would hit our doorsteps here....... Hence no keys in doors anymore. lock ur windows at night and do not go out on your own anymore, very sad times in Corfu..... P.S all reported to the local TV channels as well........ ???
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Sorry to hear that Lesley. I have always considered SS a place where one could leave a wallet or similar on the beach and it would be returned without a problem. Must say I leave cash and passport in the apartment but suppose that is really tempting fate and ought to put it in one of the safes that are in the village. I hope the culprits are caught and this is just a few bad apples that can be squashed before the next season.
Have a good winter and look forward to having a drink with you in the Kamini on our first trip in mid May. Yes, sorry to miss Easter. I know of people who have been out with you at that time and they have really enjoyed it.
Sun here today but could do with a bit of the shirtsleave temperatures!
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Hi Lesley--tell me more about the headess man. We went for a swim yesterday and there were things on the beach = perfectly good shoes very large size nice backpack and clothes from socks to jacket also a toupe ( grey ) do you think this is connected since OZZY OIL Nico & friends found a dingy at the same spot. God how scary. Glad you got your boat back Margaurita got her bike back apparently.
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Lizzie, yes was good news for Margarita and her moped, believe it was found in Corfu Town. Re the headless man, the TV channel had a report on it on Monday evenings news. He was found off Diapolo island by a fisherman and is allegedly of non Greek origin. The report said he was wearing blue jeans a dark coloured tee shirt/jumper......... Re our boat so far no news :'(. I do know of others that were stolen and were found by port police in Italy and Albania, so hopefully ours will turn up, although others that have been found have had bad damage and engines stolen. All very sad for this area and lets hope those responaible will be found and tried accordingly. Our neighbours olive nets have also been lifted, it seems that there are people out there who cannot respect that we all work hard for our simple pocessions and with the current economy here and lack of work for many of the local boys, it is a worrying time, we all pray things will improve and we can return to the Corfu we love dearly....... :(
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Crime is still very, very low in San Stefanos, especially regarding tourists.
However, the boat stealing has been going on for many, many years now, usually with an Albanian Gang connection.
Sorry to hear it has affected anyone on this forum or any locals in fact.
I suppose it's very difficult to watch or secure a remotely located Harbour like the one in S S - what can you do?
Technology has improved and it's easy, but expensive, to fit trackers to boats, this may be the answer, but only with co-operation of Police etc. in Albania / Italy etc.
I have heard stories where locals have tracked the boats to Albania and then have guns waved at them and had to retreat.
A sad situation for boat owners - have the locals come up with any idea's for security?
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http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/news/article_1599588.php/Torrential-rain-and-floods-hit-holiday-island-of-Corfu
Hope your weather isn't this bad. Sounds just like here !
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That bad and you can swim along the high street!!
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The worse weather hit Corfu Town and the Benitses area south and many homes were flooded in that area according to the TV reports. In the North West we had rain but it was quite 'normal' levels this time and no electricty cuts for us. Today the sun is shining and the temps are around 21c 8)
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That is better than the Isle of wight were it is raining very heavy and in the night we had thunder and lightening the temp is 9.0.
Harry
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Well I've packed plenty of woollies as coming to Uk for a few months....hope my bones can take it!!!!!!!!
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If you're heading to Scotland , pack plenty of woollies.
Our local press is forecasting -10 and snow next week!
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Sorry folks but why is the Albanians get blamed for all the trouble- the squatters under Simones mothers house were gypsies and Annas apartments were broken into by new groups roaming around but not albanians more like gypsies. Sorryabout your boat but who did the dingy belong to ?
Enjoy your break in England. Are you both going ?
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Nice to see summer's coming to Scotland!
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Lizzie, this boat stealing was not a slight on the good Albanians who live and work locally.
I wasn't talking about the Gypseys either, as I am aware of their contribution to things.
But it's a fact - there are criminal gangs who do it for a living and they seem to be based there in good old Albania. I have been told many - many stories by my Greek friends and Boat owners in S S, and many boats were traced to Albania, some boats were recovered from Albanian Harbours,
some impossible as gun-toting gangs prevented their recovery. It was a bit of a clue as to who did it.
Talk to the local boat owners, Vassilis, Capt Nikos, Theo, George - are just a few who have told me this.
It's life in all countries these days I am afraid, but SS has pretty low crime compared to most places.