ChCh Quake Again! (Full/Completed)

[ankerdine]

BBC is just rubbish.

We are thinking of you all every time the news is shown. God Bless you all in the days to come.

Judy

[patpat]

To everyone in Christchurch and South Island my  thoughts are with you, and to  those who have lost family and friends my  sincere condolances.
from Pat

[Suzy W]

Was able to get hold of my cousin, she said my Aunt was fine, she lost a few tiles of her roof, had no phone, water or power but she is taken care of by her family.

Been speaking to people who worked in the city.  Honestly I think the memory and horror will play in their minds forever!  One friend said he had to step over bodies, so I think the media have not or not allowed to revel too much at this stage, but according to these people it is much worse than we know.

Suzy W

[groom]

Glad your aunt is safe, Suzy.

I expect you are right and news will gradually emerge.

[mare]

Hi Suzy, pleased your mind is at rest re your aunt xx

... Dreadful reading reports coming through from our rescue guys, just finished reading a lengthy one, said he was feeling quite numb after being at triage and PGC building, his own home is internally wrecked, their HQ and comms centre also unsafe ... etc   .... ( several mentions of massive injuries and people not making it  )

[Springbok]

My youngest and family  live on the Mainland. We always live with the knowledge that at any time, they also could be affected by  a quake or a volcanic eruption.

At this time, I ,with all of you ,am totally concerned with this terrible time for the people of Christchurch.

According to NZ Herald  I would say that Libyans in NZ are equally concerned with the events and the safety of relations in their country as are many Brits. who are anxiously waiting for news of their loved ones .Especially those engineers stranded in the desert .

Just be thankful that with modern communications, we Do know what is going on ,even though it may not be our priority

I wept today when it was said that there was no hope for those in the TV station. I have no doubt that even then, all relations will hope until the last person is brought out.

Spring

[Suzy W]

Turned the T.V off and got busy.

Filled large buckets for water covered over with plastic outside, these will be used for washing children.   Plastic bag for toilet paper.  Buckets in sinks with water for hand washing and dishes, then I can tip them outside in the garden.  Even a friend is using a paddling pool for a quick bath.

Picked some apples, and vegetable out of the garden and shared with a single mother of 3 down the road.

Baked muffins, and bread.

Picked up all the books which had fallen out of my son's bookcase and pilled into one corner.

Even mowed the lawns!  Now I am tired but will have to think about something for dinner.

So we are prepared for water going out and a back up of food.

Suzy W

[deeiluka]

Sounds like you are finding ways to cope, Suzy.......and very glad you've heard about your elderly relation.

The pictures that have been on our televisions have all been so shocking.....I wonder anyone can cope......especially with all the aftershocks and also when they then hear the warnings of how long it could be before they have the basics of power, water and sewerage back again.

[jaybelnz]

  Well done Suzy - and really pleased to know about your Aunt!  Your single Mum down the road must feel blessed to have a neighbour like you!! Nothing like neighours caring for each other and I'm sure there is plenty of that happening, in many places around Christchurch.
Jeanne