In normal circumstances I too would definitely be planning to attend, but the weather conditions have been, and are forecast to be, atrocious and even a relatively short (in mileage terms) trans-Pennine journey is extremely hazardous. I've been grounded for the past three weeks, and I can't see the situation improving before Thursday, sadly.

Theresa deserves the very best of send-offs, and the comparison with ColK is well made, so Hils I think your idea is much more sensible for when the big freeze is over - count me in for that!