I've called Janie twice now & yes, she does understand. We are both understandably disappointed, but this won't be our last visit to Charlotte, so a meet remains on the cards. I investigated the possibilities of buses & trains, but the services were few & far between & at inconvenient times. The second time I spoke to Janie (yesterday), she sounded much brighter. She should be back in her own home pretty soon now. Surrounded by the familiar can be most restorative at times like this.
                   Much love to you all,
                                                    Nigel & Ann xxxxx