Meryl unable to make it to London

Well, at least this will make her appearance at the Oscars a little more special.  She missed the Golden Globes because of flu, and now the BAFTAs due to winter storm Nemo.  BAFTA released these two tweets during the ceremony last night to pacify her rabid fans:

For those of you who were waiting for Meryl Streep on the red carpet,we're sorry to announce that she is unable to attend the Awards tonight
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 10, 2013

For those who are worrying, Meryl Streep was unable to join us tonight because of the weather and her flight from the U.S. being cancelled.

— BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 10, 2013

I had kind of anticipated this.  It's not like Meryl was up for an award, and I can't imagine she felt particularly compelled to put herself in harm's way during a blizzard just to present.   Patience, grasshoppers.