ChCh Quake Again! (Full/Completed)

[lil growler]

Christchurch is a beautiful city. It's rich in history, I lived there for four months, many moons ago.

Girls the pictures are lovely and this is a great way to remember how it once was.

We have about 289 international search and rescue helpers and are waiting on another 150 from the USA. It's humbling to know that when we're in need, support is there.

I'm amazed as these teams are self sufficent with shelter and food, etc..We're in the best possibe hands. Little Ole' NZ just isn't equipt to deal with a disaster on this scale.

lil

Suzy, your a trooper...You've been brave abd strong during this terrible time. I hope you hear news on your Aunt soon.

[mare]

Good that you were all able to get a good sleep Suzy! really makes a big difference I'm sure. They seem to have increased the number of places, admirably, where people can get water ... and now fuel as well ...

[genjen]

  If ggg granny could do it, so can I.

Suzy W

Suzy, what a wonderfully strong attitude.  

I have been so frustrated since yesterday morning, being in the motorhome and relying on BBC radio news to tell me the latest from Christchurch. Unfortunately ( but justifiably, I think), they are rather more concerned with the state of emergency in Libya, so all NZ news has been secondary to what is going on there.

Like most of the UK Rootschatters, there really isn't much I can say but hope that there is some comfort in the fact that so many people are thinking of you.

Jen

[Mackiwi]

To everyone in Christchurch our thoughts are with you, to those who have lost loved ones sincere condolances.

A huge thank you to those folk who have posted their photos, they will be treasured . I have always thought the Cathedral one of our most beautiful buildings in NZ, and the tears came when I saw the damage.
My mother was born in Christchurch so it has always been a place I wanted to visit, sadly I never made it there.

Mackiwi

[groom]

Glad you were able to get some sleep Suzy and that the children slept through. Thankfully children are very resilient and although they will understandably be worried and clingy for a while, I'm sure they will bounce back quickly. You seem to be approaching things with the right attitude and this will give them confidence as well.

I'm full of admiration for you all in the way that you are facing this with such bravery. What is coming over in the interviews we are seeing on the television is that people are saying, it's happened, lets get it sorted and start to put things right.

My thoughts are with you all.

Jan

[kesannah]

Suzy, Pleased that you managed to get some sleep. I hope that your husband takes your advice.

Sorry I cannot comment on the pictures as I couldn't open any of them to have a look.

[Suzy W]

How can I explain what today is like?  Sun is out, helicopters flying over head and a couple of strong aftershocks which left me feeling sea sick.

Shocking news about Donna Manering from CTV.  Her children have been staying outside the building waiting for news, while some bastard robbed their house.  (Sorry mods but that is the only words for people like that).  What is it with people like that.

Heard there are 600 Doctors over from Australia.  They are greatly needed.

Suzy W

[Mackiwi]

Suzy W,

I agree whole heartedly with your comments re Donna and her family.

Her childrens faces caught my eye before they where identified, and I think that image will stay with me always, heartbreaking.

What a blessing they have extended family standing by them.

Mackiwi

[aspin]

Back in to read up your night Suzy
Hang in there your a brave lass

How low can anyone get to enter someones house in this troubled time

I am disgusted with our TV at the moment
Like Genjen I too am amazed at what they are showing  before our beloved New Zealand

Suzy I hope your husband get back home save and you hear from your aunt

Elizabeth