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Carol - messages of support

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Granny23 Wed 30-Oct-13 11:09:37

I thought it would be a good idea to open a thread where those of us who are upset by this news can comfort each other. Better to share thoughts here and leave the IMPORTANT thread for on-going efforts to find her.

grannyactivist Sat 02-Nov-13 20:08:29

Praying that the sighting the car is fruitful.

glassortwo Sat 02-Nov-13 20:08:40

Oh I hope its a start of information coming iin.

bikergran Sat 02-Nov-13 20:08:53

that is positive news..the car!

absent Sat 02-Nov-13 20:12:38

It is difficult to understand why it has taken all this time to find the car when it is near Habère as one would have expected the police to start at the flat and move out in increasing sweeps. Still, at least it has been found now.

bookdreamer Sat 02-Nov-13 20:21:19

I have been following this the whole way through. So many thoughts, if's and maybe's. Hopefully news soon.

merlotgran Sat 02-Nov-13 20:21:51

Surely some of the local people helping to search would have used this lane? I was expecting the car to be found in a very remote location.
If it is greatnan's car then at least we know she wasn't involved in an accident but where on earth is she??

tanith Sat 02-Nov-13 20:25:37

Positive thoughts for Greatnan, her family and all those involved in the search, waiting with bated breath and everything crossed.

shysal Sat 02-Nov-13 20:32:59

Let us hope they have tracker dogs at the ready if it is indeed Carol's car. I shall sleep even less tonight!

merlotgran Sat 02-Nov-13 20:41:20

My thoughts are also with the family. If it's nerve wracking for us it must be agony for them.

Ariadne Sat 02-Nov-13 20:54:43

Police couldn't find it at the given location.

Elegran Sat 02-Nov-13 21:03:29

Some brainless hoaxer who sat watching the police turn up to not find it. I do hope that they can trace them via the forum they posted that on.

Elegran Sat 02-Nov-13 21:57:35

BBC IPlayer link to very short interview about Carol.

Broadcast on Radio Manchester BBC Radio Manchester, 3:00PM Fri, 1 Nov 2013, Available until 6:02PM Fri, 8 Nov 2013

It starts at 1.57.52 on the tape.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p01jqt3w/Phil_Trow_Live_from_The_Christie/

Marelli Sat 02-Nov-13 22:05:25

Just listened to that, Elegran. If only someone will take notice of it.

Aurelia Sat 02-Nov-13 22:27:33

There must be hundreds of black 4x4s in the region, and more belonging to tourists there for the holiday weekend. So this may not have been a hoax, just someone seeing a black 4x4.
Realistically, if Carol set out after lunch for a walk, she must be within a few miles of Habere, because she would want to get back home before dark.
Why aren't the Police searching in widening 2km rings from where she was last seen?

For those asking about Elaine, I think Heather is Elaine's daughter.

Marelli Sat 02-Nov-13 22:30:35

I think she is, Aurelia. It can't be an easy time for Elaine just now, either.

Aurelia Sat 02-Nov-13 22:36:37

Marelli My heart goes out to all Carol's family, and what they are suffering just now.

Lynker Sat 02-Nov-13 22:40:33

GrandmaMiney posts on the Strictly Come Dancing Thread. She is Susanna Reid's mother. Susanna presents BBC 1 Breakfast News.....could someone who knows how, contact her via PM..........would it help in any way? Just a thought........

Aurelia Sat 02-Nov-13 22:57:25

Lynker PMs are easy on here, just click on the Private Message area on the purple bar above a post from anyone you want to message.
Sorry if you already know this, it's hard to tell who is an old hand at the interweb thingy and who is new to it.

Maybe you could send GrandmaMiney to the main thread, or get Whenim64 to contact GrandmaMiney, she would be a most wonderful contact. What a brilliant idea of yours.

Aurelia Sat 02-Nov-13 23:16:24

Lynker more or less as you were posting Lara at HQ set up some new threads, there is one called "Suggestions", maybe you would repost your very helpful idea on there?

Lynker Sat 02-Nov-13 23:24:03

Aurelia, I have PM'd Whenim64. Thanks for your help.

Aurelia Sat 02-Nov-13 23:52:17

Lynker Super!! Sweet Dreams then!!

Brendawymms Sun 03-Nov-13 07:14:49

Prayers and thoughts today and everyday until Carole is found.

LizG Sun 03-Nov-13 07:20:50

Yes Brenda and from me as well.

MiceElf Sun 03-Nov-13 07:31:28

Praying through til Carol is found.

GadaboutGran Sun 03-Nov-13 08:18:20

I woke this morning to the Sunday Radio 4 Appeal which was for the Charity Missing Persons. Those who feel helpless and wish to do something positive might wish to send a donation to this or Missing Persons Abroad (they may be linked to each other), the Charity which has been involved in the search for Carol since the start. Google them or BBC Radio 4 for details of how to give.