IMPORTANT! Please read. Missing Gransnet member in France

It was all horribly real before this update but its even more-so know.

I was talking to my husband and he said if the lady was last seen at 1pm and presumably would have wanted to get home before dark she more than likely would not be going very far from home for her walk.

I am so, so glad you are near at hand granjura to make them really aware. When I heard the first report that nothing was amiss I wondered, "How do they know" if they don't know the real person - too many assumptions get made. You can't help with the research but you are an invaluable consultant for them & hopefully keeping them on their toes. Keep up the great work.

Thank you so much Granjura

Thanks for all your hard work granjura-it needed someone to clarify everything

Thanks Granjura

Good to know you are on the case granjura

Agree with both Tegan and Jane

I echo janeainsworth's post

Much respect, Granjura, and it's good to see you back.

granjura; is it usual for her not to do the washing up etc before going out? I had the impression that she kept on top of everything [living in such a small space[.

Spoke again to the superintendent at the police twice this morning. They have finally broken into Carol's flat, and found all the usual signs that she had onloy gone out for the day, and not for a longer trip. Washing up in the sink, food in the fridge, bedsettee unmade and ruffled. Previously they had gone to check the flat but not gone in- and had concluded that as the shutters were closed, she had gone away for a few days. I told them on Wednesday that Carol always closed the shutters when she went out on a walk or shopping trip, to save on heat- they were surprised, and began to take matters more seriously from then on.

They are now convinced at last that she did not go for a 'jolly' to clear head or whatever, without telling anybody. They asked me if I thought she might have recently become disorientated and suffered from memory loss- but I explained that When had recently visited, and commented on how confident a driver she is, how well she knows the area, and how 'switched on' she is- and totally with it.

Explained again that Carol does not normally park in official car parks or near main roads, but find small and wild country lanes to stop and then go off walking. Again, they were surprised, due to her age, and I insisted they need to pull all the stops to go and look in small country lanes and forestry lanes. Hunters, walkers, hikers, woodcutters, mountain bikers, alpine clubs- all have been solicited to keep an eye and 100 open, and to contact the police station in charge with any info- especially sightings of the car. Interpol has been contacted, and therefore Swiss and Italian Police are on the look out (as she lives close to both borders)- had a long chat this am with the local Swiss police, to keep them aware.

So tempted to go out myself and look in the area- but it is vast, and if the local police, mountain rescue and community who frequent such islolated lanes can't find the car... I am unlikely to do so either. Getting desperate and clutching at straws. Thanks for letting me back on GN for update.

Received ffinnochio's pm ok. Thank you.

Thanked Dan @ The Local for his help and had encouraging email back. Amanda Callendrier already has the 'Missing' poster up on her FB page. Let's keep up the pressure granfriends. (*soop*'s term).

Haven't received it yet, ffinnochio. I'll keep an eye open for it.

Marelli Have pm-ed you.

I had similar reply, ffinnochio, from an Amanda Callendrier. She asked if I knew exactly what the authorities were doing. I don't feel confident in telling her this, in case I make a mistake in what I say. Is there anything in particular I should remember to tell her?

This from the ESA:

I've shared on Facebook and I have contacted the local newspaper with a link to a story about it I found online.

Her granddaughter contacted us last week, and I shared with the association president for distribution.

I'd a similar email to that, Glass It thanked me for my vigilance.

GA is so right. The UK media were hard to get going but now they have it will grow as they don't like to miss out. The story is on a lot of sites now. If nothing else click on Like on the Carol Sheridan Missing facebook page.
I've even done my first Tweet.

Great stuff Glass

emailed Jurawebtv

Just had this back from Dan MacGuill,

Hi Andrea,

Thanks for this.
I'm publishing an article at this very moment. We'll do everything we can to spread awareness among our expat readers in France.

Keep up your efforts,

Best wishes,

Dan

Have passed on Heather/Mark's phone number, but please, please keep emailing. The number of people who are concerned becomes part of the story and gives it a higher profile.

I've pmed a phone number to GA in case she hasn't got them yet.