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dsu49662@bigpond.net.au
24-Jul-08, 23:15
I am looking for data on the 1978 snowstorm that Billy Sutherland from Sloanes and the familys that perished.
Thanks for any info.

Scunner
25-Jul-08, 00:02
the road was blocked on the 1st Saturday in February and re-opened on the following Thursday.

TBH
25-Jul-08, 00:04
I am looking for data on the 1978 snowstorm that Billy Sutherland from Sloanes and the familys that perished.
Thanks for any info.Apparently he saved his life by wearing the womens tights that he was selling.

router
25-Jul-08, 00:12
Apparently he saved his life by wearing the womens tights that he was selling.

thought my post was a bit insensitive after reading article in link supplied by venture therefore would like to retract my comment and apologise to anyone concerned.

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TBH
25-Jul-08, 00:24
good one,just choked on ma coffee!:lol:
I know it sounds funny but It's a true story.:confused

TBH
25-Jul-08, 00:42
aplologies,just vaguly remembered story there,he took some out of the packs and put them on his arms and legs did he not ?No need to apologise, it is strangely funny but that's more or less what happened, can't remember the full story.

Venture
25-Jul-08, 00:55
Here are some of the details.

http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/4078/Miraculous_story_of_survival_in_the_snow.html