Axladokambos Guestbook

Here are some of our visitors' comments:

On behalf of my father Christos Dussias, my mother Pat, my two little sisters Eleni and Christine and myself Dino. I would like to thank the brotherhood on developing a website. It is so much easier to keep in touch by using the web. I have not made it to Greece yet, but I plan to in the near future to visit my Thio Zack, Thea Kostoula and my cousin Mary and her family. Feel free to E-mail me anytime---Yasou!!!
Constantine C. Dussias <dussbag@msn.com>
Oak Park, IL USA - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 22:52:19 (EST)

I am a first generation Greek-Australian. My mother migrated in 1967 from Ahladokabos (the Stergios family) and my dad is from Tripoli. Her two other brothers went to Chicago (Thio Gus and Thio Jim). Despite the distance, we are all still close and share a bond through the family and through our beloved vilage. Although I am a born and bred Aussie, I have a special affinity with Greece and the culture. This is something I am sure to pass onto my kids. Congratulations on the site (I particularly like the History section)and for really proving that we are only a "web site" away from the other side of the world. Regards, Maria
Maria Papadakis
Sydney, NSW Australia - Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 18:01:59 (EST)

Although, I love ancient Greece, and what it gave the world, I strongly believe that we should go forward,and put as much emphis on the new Greece. We can not afford to say look what we gave you,it should read look what we are doing , lets make Greece what it once was. thank you for your time...........George Orfanakos
george orfanakos <gorfanak@fbo.yorku.ca>
newmarket, ont canada - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 12:01:35 (EST)

My grandfather,Panagiotis Konstantinou Stergios would tell me he remembers when he couldnt even communicate with the next village cause there were no phones in Axladocambos. Today we bring Axladokambos into our home were ever we are in the world. Congratulations for this wonderful web site and also to the comittee. " A BIG GDAY FROM DOWN UNDER" TO THE AXLADOKAMBOS BLOOD AROUND THE WORLD"
Bill Bourtzos <bbourtzos@hotmail.com>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 08:02:50 (EDT)

I am interested in contacting relatives of Diomedes Karvellas from this village. I have been asked by his widow, Erna, to prepare a family genealogy. "Papou" has five children. Paul, Penny, John, Helen and David. Thanks.
Mary Robertson <thistle99@hotmail.com>
Edmonton, AB Canada - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 08:21:27 (EDT)

I was born in 1972 in ahladokambos , moved to canada when i was 2 stayed in canada for 9 yr. went back to greece stayed for 5 years than moved back to canada. I am 29 and married ihave not been back for 13 years because of the military but i have finally receiveda pass. ahladokabos is my next vacation wiyh my wife.I miss my family and my village, cant wait to get back. "KOLOVIS"
john tasoulis <vtasoulis@hotmail.com>
burlington, ont canada - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 16:54:17 (EDT)

My Mom and I hope to visit Axladokambos, my Yia-Ya's birth place, someday. I was so suprised to see a web site dedicated to her home town. I miss her so much and want to get to know more about where she was from. The grandaughter of Demetria (Fefles) Koutouzou
Patty Pellegrini <pattypellegrini@msn.com>
Wheaton, IL USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 16:44:56 (EDT)

Nice site...
clipart <eagwchc@beenhad.com>
USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 20:24:51 (EDT)

Love the site. Did a report about it in class. Best part is that i learned a lot from this site and the history of our village. wish my grandfather could have seen this. think he would have loved it. hope to see you all at the golf outing. hope to talk to you all there.
Kostantinos Stiris <KidRock5315@aol.com>
Harwood Hts., IL USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 23:08:31 (EDT)

My mother, Vasiliki Kostakis was born in the xorio, as were my grandparents. I went to high school in Spetses and have been to the xorio many times. It's been over twenty years since then and I really miss it. Thanks for the great website and keep it up. Giasas, Vaggelis.
Angelo Droutsas <jet4ang@yellowsub.net>
Reno, NV USA - Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 01:40:33 (EDT)

May maternal papou was from Axladokambos. The family name was Drulias. When I visit his village I am overwhelmed to see where he grew up. He was very proud of his heritage and never forgot his xorio after he came to America.
Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian <stephanie27@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 18:48:44 (EDT)

Congratulations on this wonderful site. Zito o AHLADOKAMBOS kai h technologia! Betty
Gritzanis, Betty <argolida2000>
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 16:51:10 (EDT)

Congratulations on this wonderful site. Zito o AHLADOKAMBOS kai h technologia! Betty
Gritzanis, Betty <argolida2000>
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 16:51:04 (EDT)

What a pleasure to see the web site! I want to congratulate the Brotherhood for taking the time to establish this site so everyone can enjoy. As an Axladokambiti, I'm very proud of our xorio and the accomplishments of my fellow xoriates! I thank you and keep up the good work.
Angelo Nick Maroutsos <angelom@everest1.com>
Mission Viejo, Ca USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 22:19:40 (EDT)

I enjoyed reading about our village--greetings and congratulations!
Eleni (Gerouli) Mprousali <Visitor--Kuburas1@aol.com>
Partheni, Greece - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 17:29:04 (EDT)

Synxaritiria!
Panagiota Mantis
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 01:16:15 (EDT)

Conrats to the people who put this wonderful website and best of luck in the future.Happy Holidays and Xponia Pola.
Dean Parashos <Dino3336@aol.com>
Arlington Heights, IL USA - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 17:04:00 (EST)

Conrats to the people who put this wonderful website and best of luck in the future.Happy Holiday and Xponia Pola.
Dean Parashos <Dino3336@aol.com>
Arlington Heights, IL USA - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 17:03:25 (EST)

this is a great site for us people from the village
peter thomas (christos thomas' grandson) <pedroespocoloco5@aol.com>
niles, il USA - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 21:31:57 (EST)

Congratulations on your web page. I think that this was a wonderful thing to do. My father is from Ahladokambos and I was raised there too. I just wish that more young people could visit our horio more often during the summer so we the young people here could meet them. It is a shame to know that there are lots of Ahladokambites and we dont know who they are. Eventhough I live in Greece, I am proud to say that I am from Axladokambos. Keep up the good work and sas perimenoume olous na sas doume apo konta...
Eleni Kostaki <EleniK@mycosmos.gr>
Axladokambos, GREECE - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 12:54:38 (EDT)

Wow!! A page on Ahladokambos. Yiasou to all my fellow Ahladokambites and Chicagoans. Beautiful page on the History. My Dad George and Mom Fotini are both 100% Ahladokambites and as you know we all have great pride for the horio and the work the brotherhood has contributed to the village. Most people from small villages usually say I am from a horio by Tripoli, but us Ahladokambites make it a point to let people know we are from Ahladokambos. I love the page but it would be great if there were some pics added. Well hope to see everyone in the horio next summer - I'll be the girl eating icecream with my nieces Tina, Sophia and Jenny at 5:00 in the morning at Karla. : ) Keep up the good work on the page!!!
Alexandra Katsiris <akatsiris@caremark.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 13:39:09 (EDT)

This site truly does live up to my three I's, Integrity, Intensity and Intelligence! 'cause in Chris, Ahladokambo life born, Ahladokambo life bred, and when the time is right im gonna be Ahladokambo life DEAD!!!
Little Chris Siabanis <ChrisSiabanis@aol.com>
Toronto, Ont. Canada - Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 00:11:33 (EDT)

MY ENTIRE FAMILY ENJOYED TODAY'S PICNIC. THE FOOD WAS AGAIN OUTSTANDING. A GOOD TIME FOR ALL. XRONIA POLLA!!!
PETER STAMOS <STAMUP>
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL USA - Sunday, June 18, 2000 at 19:28:37 (EDT)

I was in Achladokambos about 15 years ago and really liked it. I stayed in an old farmers garden and spended about a week in the village. Funny to find information about it on the internet.
Ernst van der Worp <Worp8@hetnet.nl>
Hattem, Holland - Sunday, May 28, 2000 at 15:03:44 (EDT)

This is a very nice place !
Protector 1uno <spavle@nightmail.com>
Gospic, Li Croatia - Monday, May 22, 2000 at 00:39:32 (EDT)

Excellent work on the website! It's great to see the effort and commitment put into promoting this beautiful village!
Chris Siabanis <csiabanis@master-dyne.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 16:22:53 (EDT)

Excellent work on the website! It's great to see the effort and the commitment put into promoting this beautiful village!
Chris Siabanis <csiabanis@master-dyne.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 16:19:42 (EDT)

Congratulations on Axladokambos' succesful webpage. It's nice to see it hasn't been forgotten.
Niki Siabanis <Nikinick2000@Hotmail.com>
Toronto, On Canada - Saturday, April 08, 2000 at 20:43:56 (EDT)

What a great Web site! I happened to stumble upon it looking for something else, and am glad I did. My father (Gregory) and his brothers emigrated to Chicago in the 60's, and they have shared their proud history with us from a young age. Thanks for providing a link for all of us to share in our heritage!
Christina Mantis <mantis.c@pg.com>
Green Bay, WI USA - Saturday, March 18, 2000 at 16:07:14 (EST)

Congratulations on the website and on the purchase of the building.Dinoume pola sixaritiria sto syllogo Achladokabiton Chicago gia ta ametrita erga pou exei prosferi sti genetira,kai tou euxomaste megalo melon kai kali adelfosini kai pali sixaritiria.Kali diaskedasi sto etisio xoro.
George Kourtis&Anreas Diolitsis <Olympic@istar.ca>
Toronto, On Canada - Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 11:11:55 (EST)

Ahladokambos meets superhighway or should we say kolosourti? Great site! I especially enjoyed "Ahladokambos through the Centuries". Looking forward to additional information throughout the new millennium.
George, Tina and Demetri Skoubis <gskoubis@ussco.com>
Morton Grove, IL USA - Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 16:01:27 (EST)

Congratulations to all of the new elected members.Keep up the great work at making the brotherhood of Axladokambiton the great organization that it is.
Christos Sellas <zoe15000>
McHenry, IL USA - Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 14:56:56 (EST)

Congratulations to all of the new elected members.Keep up the good work at making the brotherhood of Axladokambiton the great organization that it is.
Christos Sellas <zoe 15000>
McHenry , IL USA - Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 14:51:05 (EST)

Congratulations for putting Axladokambos on the information superhighway -- even if the new Peloponissos highway bypasses the village. My mother is from Axladokambos, and I learned to appreciate the village and its people from her as well as my grandparents and extended family. But this website, particularly the historical narrative, truly deepened my appreciation for the hardships and triumphs of Axladokambites worldwide. Keep up the great work.
Dionysis Mihalopoulos <dmihalopoulos@tribune.com>
Prospect Heights, IL USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 02:02:38 (EST)

ΣΥΓΧΑΡΗΤΗΡΙΑ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΣΕΛΙΔΑ ΤΟΥ ΧΩΡΙΟΥ ΜΑΣ ΣΤΟ INTERNET.ΝΟΜΙΖΩ ΟΤΙ ΛΙΓΑ ΧΩΡΙΑ ΕΧΟΥΝ ΦΡΟΝΤΙΣΕΙ ΓΙΑ ΚΑΤΙ ΤΕΤΟΙΟ. ΕΜΕΙΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΕΙΜΑΣΤΕ ΠΕΡΗΦΑΝΟΙ ΓΙΑ ΣΑΣ. ΕΛΠΙΖΩ ΚΑΙ ΕΥΧΟΜΑΙ Η ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ ΚΑΙ Η ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΑΧΛΑΔΟΚΑΜΠΟΥ ΝΑ ΣΥΝΕΧΙΣΤΕΙ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟ ΤΙΣ ΝΕΩΤΕΡΕΣ ΓΕΝΙΕΣ. ΠΑΝΤΑ ΣΤΗΝ ΔΙΑΘΕΣΗ ΣΑΣ
ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΑ ΠΑΡΑΒΑΝΤΗ <penny.paravanti@gr.arthurandersen.com>
Athens, Greece - Friday, September 10, 1999 at 08:06:32 (EDT)

ΣΥΓΧΑΡΗΤΗΡΙΑ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΣΕΛΙΔΑ ΤΟΥ ΧΩΡΙΟΥ ΜΑΣ ΣΤΟ INTERNET. ΛΙΓΑ ΧΩΡΙΑ ΝΟΜΙΖΩ ΟΤΙ ΕΧΟΥΝ ΚΑΝΕΙ ΚΑΤΙ ΤΕΤΟΙΟ. ΕΜΕΙΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΕΙΜΑΣΤΕ ΠΕΡΗΦΑΝΟΙ ΓΙΑ ΣΑΣ. ΕΛΠΙΖΩ ΝΑ ΣΥΝΕΧΙΣΤΕΙ Η ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ ΚΑΙ Η ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΧΩΡΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟ ΤΙΣ ΝΕΩΤΕΡΕΣ ΓΕΝΙΕΣ.ΕΙΝΑΙ ΠΟΛΥ ΣΠΟΥΔΑΙΟ. ΠΑΝΤΑ ΣΤΗΝ ΔΙΑΘΕΣΗ ΣΑΣ
ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΑ ΠΑΡΑΒΑΝΤΗ <penny.paravanti@gr.arthurandersen.com>
Athens, Greece - Friday, September 10, 1999 at 08:01:50 (EDT)

This is a great website. It's great to see such organization from a group of people that have contributed greatly to keeping their families in touch with the history of their country and culture. Congratulations.
George and Stacey Stefas <Kamarimou@aol.com>
Chicago, Il USA - Wednesday, September 01, 1999 at 16:02:13 (EDT)

SINHAPITIPION SE OLOUS GIA TO OREO PINIC POU IHATE. ERGAZESTES SKLIRA KAI SAS EFHARISTOUME GIA OLA.
GEORGIA ANTONOPOULOS <JANTON@AOL.COM>
CHICAGO, IL USA - Sunday, June 27, 1999 at 19:10:58 (EDT)

My father was born and raised in Axhladokambos and has passed on many of his stories on to me. I urge all of you to learn the stories of your relatives that are from Axhladokambos and keep the tradition alive. Life couldn't be any more simpler than it is in Axhalokambos. I am so grateful to have spent four of my youthful summers there. The people are the best! If you visit Axhladokambos, stop in at my uncle's store at the bottom of the village near the School & Post Office where you catch the bus. His name is Yianni Mandis. Tell him his cousin Neeko Mandis (greek) from Indiana says hello. He will either offer you a beer or a Kazoza! But don't play him in cards or Backgammon (Tavli), he's a pro. I would like to hear other Axhladokambos stories (Family, War, Immigration). Please send me one. I love the website! I feel very proud! Thanks. P.S. We need some pictures of the village.
Nicholas John Mantis <nman@netnitco.net>
Schererville, IN USA - Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at 03:37:33 (EDT)

Great site...............Even though I am not Greek, it is nice to learn of your history............Keep up the great work............
Richard <Hancock>
Chicago Ridge, IL USA - Sunday, June 13, 1999 at 22:18:59 (EDT)

Congratulations on the new website! Good luck on all your future endeavors. Wish we could celebrate Father's Day with you all at Dam Woods. Kala na perasete!!!
Angelo and Eleni (Skoubis) Klironomos <klironomos@ath.forthnet.gr>
Athens, Greece - Thursday, June 10, 1999 at 17:09:05 (EDT)

Congratulations for creating this site,it's a perfect idea. I don't know if there is any way to help you from here, in Greece
Stavros Mantis <stema@otenet.gr>
Patra, Greece - Wednesday, June 09, 1999 at 18:42:48 (EDT)

Aloha and Kalispera, Congrats on creating a Web site. I learned much about the village where my mother is from (the Homatas family). I think there is incredible value to post traditions, stories, and histories about our roots here. My grandparents (Petros and Theodora Homata) from that village have passed on and so has all the knowledge they had. As the trend to emigrate from Axladokambos continues, the shared knowledge and memories will simply fade and die. This site can serve as a repository for this knowledge for now and ever more to come. Anything I can do to help, just let me know. Peter Katsikas (yes, we live in Hawaii. Greeks are an island, costal people. They don't belong in cold, artic places like Chicago! I toured the greek islands last year and Greece is a heckuva lot more like Hawaii than Chicago!) Aloha!
Peter Katsikas <peterk@cyber-hawaii.com>
Honolulu, HI USA - Monday, May 31, 1999 at 14:02:19 (EDT)

Good morning Mr.President. Today was the first day that I could get on the Web Site. I can see that we have lots of brothers who read our mail, and as you know, I always think about our brotherhood which I love. I came up with the idea to publisize all of our meeting notes from our previous meetings on the Web Site so the out of town brothers know how active we are and what we discuss for the good of the brotherhood.!!!! Regards, The Always Thinker Andy Parashos
andy parashos
arlington hts, il USA - Friday, May 28, 1999 at 09:52:51 (EDT)

Congratulations on your purchase of the new building. Good Luck.
Louis Sallis <msallis@prodigy.net>
Niles, IL USA - Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at 17:14:45 (EDT)

I love you karya!!!
Pete Boubourekas
Argos, Greece - Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at 17:12:32 (EDT)

Congratulations on your website. from Stratokopos Society
George Delis
Niles, Il USA - Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at 00:55:46 (EDT)

Congratulations on your site. When I visited the village in 1961, there wasn't even a telephone. We've come a long way. Please send me details regarding Fathers Day Picnic. We'll be sure to come.
Larry Anas (Anagnostopoulos) <7circles@aye.net>
Louisville, KY USA - Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 19:48:04 (EDT)

Congratulations. When I first visited the village in 1961, there were no telephones. We've come along way. I wouldn't be too surprised to hear from someone in the village before 2000. In the meantime, please send me details on Fathers' Day Picnic. We'll be sure to attend.
Larry Anas (Anagnostopoulos <7circles@aye.net>
Louisville, KY USA - Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 19:43:26 (EDT)

WOW, Achladokambos made the Internet!! It's great and I hope we can create a virtual horio now. Since leaving Tucson last year for Greece I have spent alot of time at the village and have REALLY enjoyed being there. Now I hope to meet all of you on the net and here in Greece someday. Call me anytime: 823-3494 Athens 0751-81202 horio. George Nicolas Dussias
George Nicolas Dussias <dussias@otenet.gr>
Athens, GREECE - Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 16:40:40 (EDT)

Congratulations on your new site! I enjoyed reading the historical passages and look forward to future readings. Georgia Siabanis - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Georgia Siabanis <gsiaban@rbcds.com>
Toronto, ON CANADA - Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 15:10:07 (EDT)

Congratutions for the internet pages, very good idea. Best Wishes and Good luck.
Angelo C. Thomas <acthomas@flash.net>
Morton Grove, IL USA - Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 14:39:38 (EDT)

It was wonderful visiting the Achladokambos web site. Congratulations on the new building, and good luck in future endeavors.
Louie & Maria Gavas <egavas@ameritech.net>
Glenview, IL USA - Monday, May 10, 1999 at 12:53:01 (EDT)

Congratulations on your entrance into the internet and the purchase of the new building.Best Wishes and future success into the Millennium
Vasilios&Anastasia Maroutsos <POLO103486@aol.com>
DES PLAINES, ILL USA - Sunday, May 09, 1999 at 23:20:58 (EDT)

Cogradulations on your wonderfull idea to introduce your WEB site. Congradulations and for your new Building. Great to hear good things are still happening. Best regards and Good luck. Demetrios Flevaris
Demetrios Flevaris <DemetriF@excite.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, May 08, 1999 at 22:26:40 (EDT)

What a wonderful, attractive, and interesting website! Thank you so much--we really enjoyed it!
Chris and Jane Geroulis <Kuburas1@aol.com>
Gurnee, IL USA - Saturday, May 08, 1999 at 11:43:46 (EDT)

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