Carol - messages of support

I can't seem to stay away from the computer, just want to hear some news, hopefully good.

I'm so glad to have international connections who have shared this on their FB pages. Can't help but be concerned after so many days without contact, but hoping for the best. Greatnan is a hugely resourceful woman.

Yes, nellie her boot is crammed with all sorts of equipment. She fishes out what she needs according to her assessment of the walk she is going on. What impressed me was that, whenever we stopped for a walk or picnic, she would fish out a mountain map to locate where we were and what else was further along the mountain pass. There was only one occasion when we went along a walk where she hadn't been before, and she stopped to consult the map several times.

Greatnan did say once, that she took proper safety equipment with her when she walked including a whistle and she knew about the international distress signal for walkers climbers etc. I assume she might have taken an emergency shelter, such as a space blanket etc. In case she was stranded.

Feel so anxious about Greatnan. Hoping she is found very soon.My thoughts are with her family.

Just logged on. Hoping for news soon.

Awful news about Greatnan and what a dreadful time for her family. Like everyone else, I hope Greatnan is safe and sound and will soon be home.

Absent Her daughters name is on the 'IMPORTANT' thread.

'Her daughter, Fiona Conyers, is coordinating a poster campaign......'

I forgot that you lived so near to Greatnan's family. Hope that you can find a way to help them. Most of us feel pretty helpless stuck here in the UK.

I have read the other thread and see that Fiona's e-mail address is on there.

Greatnan is so excited about the new home with room for a horse that her daughter and son-in-law had just moved to. In addition, he has recently gained a new and prestigious job which means he will not have to be away from home as previously when he was a ferry captain. I know she is hugely excited about her trip to NZ this year.

As you say, absent a most resourceful woman! And that, I hope, may help.

I live just a short distance away from Greatnan's daughter and son-in-law but don't know their surname or e-mail addresses. I should be grateful if someone who does would let me know. I have been looking forward so much to meeting her when she comes to New Zealand at Christmas time; we had intended to meet before I left the UK but what with all the preparations and renovating the house, I couldn't manage to find the time for a long weekend in France. I too had a sleepless night – I found out the news yesterday evening (it's Thursday morning here) and when I did sleep I had horrible dreams about mountains.

She is indeed a most resourceful woman and, like others, I profoundly hope she has kept herself safe and will be found soon.

That's so good of them, Zephrine. x

That's very kind, zephrine. Please tell them thank you very much.

Members of Grannynet have asked me to share their sincere best wishes for a safe and speedy return and are offering prayers and positive thoughts for Greatnan.

I hadn't remembered that merlot. I do hope she did that, though so far it hasn't been spotted - unfortunately it's black and might be less easy to see in shady or dark conditions.

I have just caught up with this very worrying news. Her family must feel so far away.

Prayers and thoughts now for the teams who are doing the searching. And for her family too.

I've only just read about this and am shocked and concerned. My thoughts are with her family, and with everyone searching.

I do hope they soon find greatnan's car which might give a clue as to her chosen route. I remember her posting about how important it is to park the car where it can be spotted in the event of a search.

That's great news when

French police taking things seriously and it now feels like organised searches are happening. Lots of different people being drawn in, inhabitants of small communes, hunting groups, villagers, police, tourists, walkers, cyclists and so on being asked to look for Carol.

Plenty of bumping going on on MN. How sad to hear of this; I hope she is found soon.

I've only just come in and read this.
What shocking news.
Praying that Greatnan is found safe and well soon. And for her family who must feel so helpless.

I've only just seen this. How shocking and upsetting.

I do hope we get good news soon.

I was not aware of this - I can only hope that she will return safe and sound soon.