Christchurch Earth Quake 22nd Feb 2011

[168 Derek S]

Our thoughts are with everyone in Christchurch at this time.

[001 Neville]

Yes, that's for sure. We had a violent shake down here so it must have been bad up there.

The Christchurch members I've mobile numbers for and have texted are ok. I didn't want to start phoning just yet.

[014 Phil]

Terrible to see those images. Our thoughts are with everyone there.

[020 Brad]

Terrible to see those images. Our thoughts are with everyone there.

Agree with this. I hope everyone from the forum is well along with their families and friends. Have sent a few texts to those who I haven't heard from yet, so really hoping everyones safe, as the deathtoll is already shockingly high, with many more still missing.

[002 Lindsay]

Hi all my daughter and partner are ok as my niece and hubby,but the eldest boys place has taken a hit,but they are all ok we are going down Fri to help get house sorted for the ins and then there coming back to Nelson for a bit,really bad news can only hope the tol gets no higher,but not looking good. Cheers Lindsay.

[001 Neville]

Good to hear the family are okay anyway

[002 Lindsay]

Thanks for that we are staying in Rakaia,Chris mates a sharemilker.as long as i dont have too milk afew hundred cows before breakfast it will be good

[061 Leigh]

Hoping all is well over there.

I have not heard that any of my N. Z. friends have been directly affected but I am still thinking of you all.

Leigh.

[001 Neville]

Just caught up with other Chch members I have phone numbers for, and while Martin B has to have a chimney taken out of the centre of his house, and Owen has his chimney stack taken down to roof level, there are no major problems, with all having running water and power.

The only casualty so far is Owen's white Manta that we saw last year at Ruapuna. He had to drive back through liquifaction to get home, and liquid silt was above the door sills, so the car is not looking too happy for itself and he is going to get it steam cleaned to try to get it sorted when he gets back from pre-booked holidays. Probably better sooner rather than later, but you have to balance priorities!