Another quick update from Mum..... It's still snowing, electricity is still off but she's warm and toasty in her little hidey hole! Photis will follow when she's all up and running! Leckta nosht (I think) x

So the latest from mum is..... She's still got no electricity although some neighbours have. She's worked hard digging the cars out today and has worn herself out! Mikey B, I've passed on the message about a snowman or woman and she reminded me of a joke that she used to tell us as kids. "What's the difference between snowmen and snow women?"...... Snowballs! Somehow, I don't think you'll be getting any photos of snow people. I've been asked to stop doing my snow dance now, Mum and her neighbours have had enough! I'll keep you updated. LN x

Hi Elsa, Sorry to hear you have no power, I guess you've gone back to yester year, reading knitting or something by candle or lantern light.   You should have a few pairs of socks by now. Anyway take care thinking of you. xxxx

Hi Elsa  I too am thinking of you and hope that you are coping okay.  Keep coming on here to see if you are back with us.  Hope you are managing to stay cosy and warm.  Stay safe my dear. x

As an indication of the weather, this is just up the road from Elsa

stay warm, Elsa

Wow OH, that us some serious snow! So Mummy, we wish you a very Happy Mothers Day. 💐💐 I hope you are warm and toasty and not too bored. I doubt your card or present have got to you but at least it's something to look forward to once the snow clears. I'll try to call you again later. Lots of love, moon and back, Princess 👸xxx

Wow- hope you get electric soon Elsa.

Tuesday 17th March

I'm back but tonight is not the night for sorting out pickies....Thank you for all your good wishes....

The electricity came on at just before seven so now I'm charging up the UPS for the wood burner, finding out chargers for phones, cameras and Kindles.  It's been a bard slog...ten days without and when you don't like to bother people for things that you need to do...little old independent me!!

The wildlife have had the biggest feeds every...everything in the freezer has had to go and my fridge is like Old Mother Hubbard's cupboard.  I need to shop and quickly get back to normal.........LN...I've got work to do and it's cold away from the little wood burner in the kitchen so I'm off to stoke up...LN

Great to see you back

Nice to see you back on line Elsa. A lot of us have been having withdrawal symptoms.

Think the most we were without electricity some years ago was 4 days. Cannot imagine 8 days though.