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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.

whenim64 Wed 30-Oct-13 22:43:28

Some information about mountain rescue in the French Alps:

www.saf-helicopters.com/en/saf_helicopteres/secours/secours_en_montagne_helicopteres.php

Daisyanswerdo Wed 30-Oct-13 22:50:19

It's hard to know what to say. I keep thinking of her family.

whenim64 Wed 30-Oct-13 23:30:55

I hope we wake up to some positive news in the morning. Night, folks!

LizG Wed 30-Oct-13 23:33:13

Night whenim, you must all be exhausted (((hugs)))

baubles Wed 30-Oct-13 23:36:34

If anyone is finding sleep elusive tonight could you go over to mumsnet & bump the thread on there? It moves off the page so quickly.

moon

Oldgreymare Wed 30-Oct-13 23:52:14

Clocked on hoping for good news.....lets hope it comes soon. Sending positive thoughts to Greatnan and trying to conjure up a picture of her safe and sound.

maxdrans Wed 30-Oct-13 23:59:26

Ido not know greatnan but I have always enjoyed her posts she came across as a very caring independent lady I find I too am coming on line all the time checking for news I hope tomorrow will bring some good news good night all worried gnetters

Anne58 Thu 31-Oct-13 00:02:53

I must away to my bed, but will be thinking of Greatnan/Carol and her family and hoping and sending positive thoughts/prayers for good news tomorrow.

Anne58 Thu 31-Oct-13 00:18:09

Hell, just can't settle, keep coming back. I really will log off now, and spend some time sending requests to whichever supreme being that might listen.

Flowerofthewest Thu 31-Oct-13 00:31:42

Thinking of Carol. Hoping for good news in morning. Sleep well all.

penguinpaperback Thu 31-Oct-13 00:35:44

I've just bumped up the post over at mumsnet, it does move quickly down the page. As a newbie to gransnet I'm very moved by all the good thoughts, concern and love shown for Greatnan and her family. Goodnight, I hope you all manage some sleep and may we hear good news tomorrow.

Granny23 Thu 31-Oct-13 02:13:56

Just seen this

services.completefrance.com/forums/completefrance/cs/forums/3007504/ShowPost.aspx

Enviousamerican Thu 31-Oct-13 05:12:39

Oh,my..! Just now finding out.I do hope this is just all a big mix up and she is sleeping in a nice hotel somewhere or a friends home her family isn't aware of.Not thinking anyone would be worried. Must stay positive that Greatnan is safe and sound!

kittylester Thu 31-Oct-13 05:38:44

What a disappointment to wake up to find there is still no news.

Stansgran Thu 31-Oct-13 05:51:27

I think you have the right mindset Envious.

Nelliemoser Thu 31-Oct-13 06:27:47

I'm just logging in to see as well. Although any new anything over night is unlikely.

GreatGranddaughter Thu 31-Oct-13 06:51:34

Hello, I'm Carol's Granddaughter - Lara. We have made some progress overnight in terms of contacting locals, farmers, mountaineers, aviation groups & local news networks. We are expecting a call from the Missing Abroad charity who are currently liaising with the foreign office and putting pressure on French police to launch an official search. We will keep you updated as we know more.
In the meantime, I have created a poster portraying images of a car that I believe to be very similar to the one Nan owns and was last seen driving. We believe finding the car is going to be key in finding Nan, so please do all that you can to share these posters (French/English) that I have shared to Carol's Facebook page.
Also, having not seen this car in person, I am unsure if this is a completely accurate portrayal of the vehicle, therefore to anyone who has stayed with my Nan, please let me know if this is an accurate (enough) picture.
Thank you all for your kind words and support, I am blown away by the number of generous friends my Nan has. All your efforts have been tremendous and keep us hopeful!

JessM Thu 31-Oct-13 06:55:52

Good evening Lara (You are in NZ aren't you). It must be so difficult for you and your mum being so far away but you are doing a great job trying to locate her. Yes your nan made many friends and we all hope for positive news soon.

LizG Thu 31-Oct-13 07:01:30

Thank you so much GreatGranddaughter for taking time out to share this with us. Sending you all love and prayers at this very difficult time xxx

FlicketyB Thu 31-Oct-13 07:03:50

Thank you for your update to Gransnet when you must be so concerned and so occupied doing all you can to find Carol.

baubles Thu 31-Oct-13 07:04:33

Greatgranddaughter Lara, love to you and all the rest of your family flowers

AlieOxon Thu 31-Oct-13 07:11:26

Only knew about this last night.
Thinking of you Greatnan and the family.

Gally Thu 31-Oct-13 07:14:23

Lara we are all with you and your family, hoping and praying for Carols safe return. Hopefully a new day will bring positive results. Love to you all
flowers

Grannylin Thu 31-Oct-13 07:14:38

GreatGranddaughter we are all with you.anno and whenwill have the information you need and I'm sure will be back to you asapx

Lilygran Thu 31-Oct-13 07:37:33

I came on this morning hoping there would be good news. Thinking of Greatnan and her family.