Dear Editor
Re: KCC heads should roll over Shepway roads chaos
My boyfriend got stuck in the chaos by the tunnels then had to leave his car at the bottom of Hawkinge Hill

I warned him to leave work early but its one of those "told you so" moments.

We have a 4x4 and its been fantastic, these vehicles have helped many people out of very difficult situations in the bad weather (mine included - I escorted a nurse to her patient and helped many people drag their cars out) what would have happened if we had listened to those wanting 4x4s banned/owners charged so much extra tax etc that they can't afford to run them anymore?

I know a gritter in a different area and he told me that gritters were being sent to us from at least two other areas to help Folkestone.

These men and women work long long hours to do their very best and all they seem to hear is negative comments. They can't be responsible for nature, we were all caught out by how fast the situation changed. It would have been nice to see some police presence in Hawkinge - advising people and guiding them.

When we drove through the village the next day, it was a lovely sight - families walking together to get supplies from the local shops, people sledging, throwing snowballs and having fun! I think it was lovely to have the snow, proper snow for a few days as it made everyone stop and have some fun together.

We could all do with a bit of this every so often as we get caught up in daily life.

Debbie

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