Just how prepared are you?

[Edbear]

Shameless plug, I know, but the situation in Chch has no doubt caused most of us to look to our resources for an emergency. Civil Defence has been telling us for years now to get a basic survival kit together. So while convalescing from spinal surgery, I've had the time to have a wee think about what would be in my ideal survival kit should such a thing happen in my neighbourhood.

We've got a couple of knapsacks ready with food and stuffs like spare batteries and a couple of torches, and we've got our camping gear to hand including one of those cannister-powered camping stoves and battery lanterns, an airbed or two, etc. But my business Fire & Light sold dozens of our dynamo-powered LED torch/radio/alarm's until we ran out and the next shipment isn't due until Nov. darn it!

So I put the thinking cap on and came up with these emergency kits that I'm going to begin selling. I've had some good responses to them so far, and would be interested in seeing if there might be a market for them so comments, (polite ones of course), would be appreciated. 10% off to KB'rs. 220520

[imdying]

Yup, doesn't matter where you live... the whole fault line is looking pretty active...

<img src="http://www.geonet.org.nz/images/earthquake/quakes/recentQuakes.png" />

/edit: I expect that image will change, so it if does, it basically shows (recent) quake sites up and down the entire country.

[Maha]

I have a quick bike, thats all I need.:scooter:

[geoffc]

A good store of water is a must. Power & water supplies are likely to be cut in a large earthquake as was the case in Chch. We invested recently in a 500 litre water storage tank. We have it to water our garden & would be very useful if water supplies were cut off temporarily.

[Edbear]

I have a quick bike, thats all I need.:scooter:

Judging by the roads after the Chch quake, you'll need a trail-bike or ADV bike! :yes:


A good store of water is a must. Power & water supplies are likely to be cut in a large earthquake as was the case in Chch. We invested recently in a 500 litre water storage tank. We have it to water our garden & would be very useful if water supplies were cut off temporarily.

My Bro-in-law in Rotorua makes storage tanks for lifestyle blocks and waste-water/roof run-off for watering gardens etc. I must ask if he's had enquiries for applications like yours?

[Slyer]

Don't most all houses on the Hibiscus Coast have water tanks?

[Edbear]

Don't most all houses on the Hibiscus Coast have water tanks?

Out on the peninsula they do past Red Beach, but the closer you get to Orewa more are on town supply. It's amazing over Summer to see the water trucks pounding up and down the peninsula flat out delivering water all day every day, from daylight til dark!

[Banditbandit]

I'm ready - I have a shot gun and three cases of shells ... :yes:

[avgas]

Since the quake I have put a big wheelie box of goodies under the bed. Self power torch is blue tacked to the headboard so that all I do is grab the torch, grab the wife, and grab the box while getting the fuck out.
Box has EVERYTHING I would require if I needed to get out and survive. Some strange things that you never think about:
- passports / birth certs / important documents
- painkillers
- keys
- hard-drive with all important data (digital photos)
- spare cellphone
- Clothes.... among many others.

Also we store all the canned goods in this box now. As chances are something simple like Pams Fruit salad could be all the difference between making sane decisions, or bawling your eyes out.

Also your pack needs to be set for a fast get away. Think of it like this, if you had 30 seconds to grab all your belongings, chuck em in a car and drive as far away from home as possible.......what would you grab? vs What could you grab?

[Edbear]

Since the quake I have put a big wheelie box of goodies under the bed. Self power torch is blue tacked to the headboard so that all I do is grab the torch, grab the wife, and grab the box while getting the fuck out.
Box has EVERYTHING I would require if I needed to get out and survive. Some strange things that you never think about:
- passports / birth certs / important documents
- painkillers
- keys
- hard-drive with all important data (digital photos)
- spare cellphone
- Clothes.... among many others.

Also we store all the canned goods in this box now. As chances are something simple like Pams Fruit salad could be all the difference between making sane decisions, or bawling your eyes out.

Also your pack needs to be set for a fast get away. Think of it like this, if you had 30 seconds to grab all your belongings, chuck em in a car and drive as far away from home as possible.......what would you grab? vs What could you grab?

Being somewhat disabled at the moment, I couldn't get away very quickly at all. It'sa good idea to have your important documents stored in one place, and many people have a small fire-proof safe for these. Unfortunately one can't prepare for everything and if a fire breaks out it is unlikely you'll be able to grab much more than yourselves.

A fire-extinguisher should be standard equipment as with a smoke alarm, as while you may not use it to save property, you may need it to help a trapped person and a minimum of 2kg should be the smallest. I know the advice is to get out and get safe first and don't try to be a hero but smoke alarms give an early enough warning that anyone trapped or disorientated could be saved if a fire-extinguisher was to hand. I carry one in the car as well, they may buy just enough time to get someone out.

I also sell rescue equipment such as breaking out tools for buildings and vehicles although if you have a good medium axe you'd be surprised what you can do with it in an emergency.

The bottom line is that you can go overboard with stuff but there are a few items that should be a minimum requirement and anyone who's been through a disaster will tell you how surprised they have been to realise how much on their own they were at first.

[Shadowjack]

As an ex-Civil Defence responder, I have taken their teachings to heart, and felt (almost, not quite) comfortable-ish about how events may have gone (albeit the house was still standing).

Not forgetting how you may have to get home if you are at work (or whatever). In Chch, for example, you may be screwed if you have to get north (or south) of the Waimakariri. Not a lot of folks are happy about having to maybe walk 10-20 kms.

My son's response (he's in a flat across town) a few months ago when I asked him the OP's same question was..."I'll just come over to your place, Dad". Right...

[Hitcher]

In your emergency kit also put $50 cash in a plastic zipper bag. If there's a major power outage, cash machines and EFTPOS won't work and you may need to buy something.

Although "kits" are a good idea and easy, I recommend that people assemble their own kits from a list (www.getprepared.co.nz). Firstly it's cheaper; secondly, you know what's in it; thirdly you may take time to learn how to use some of the things that are in there.

Food and water should be regularly cycled through your kit. Refresh your water each year -- write the date you do it on the outside of the canisters in indelible pen. Add one drip of Janola for each litre inside. Have a "chocolate party" every second year where you consume or donate your old chocolate stocks and replace them with new fresh. Canned food also needs to be managed for its "best by" date.

Also do good neighbourhood watch stuff too. Introduce yourself to your neighbours. Find out their contact details and if they have special needs. If you have special needs yourself (e.g. medical conditions like diabetes) make sure you share that with your neighbours. You may like to discuss things in advance, like where you're going to dig latrines and so on.

Also let your neighbours know where your emergency supplies are. If you're not able to get home or are killed or hospitalised, chances are they may be able to make good use of your stuff.

[Grasshopperus]

You guys are all idiots; I rate your ideas and kits as a 1/10 for zombie apocalypse survival purposes.

Zombie apocalypses being far more likely now than another earthquake.

[Edbear]

In your emergency kit also put $50 cash in a plastic zipper bag. If there's a major power outage, cash machines and EFTPOS won't work and you may need to buy something.

Although "kits" are a good idea and easy, I recommend that people assemble their own kits from a list (www.getprepared.co.nz). Firstly it's cheaper; secondly, you know what's in it; thirdly you may take time to learn how to use some of the things that are in there.

Food and water should be regularly cycled through your kit. Refresh your water each year -- write the date you do it on the outside of the canisters in indelible pen. Add one drip of Janola for each litre inside. Have a "chocolate party" every second year where you consume or donate your old chocolate stocks and replace them with new fresh. Canned food also needs to be managed for its "best by" date.

Also do good neighbourhood watch stuff too. Introduce yourself to your neighbours. Find out their contact details and if they have special needs. If you have special needs yourself (e.g. medical conditions like diabetes) make sure you share that with your neighbours. You may like to discuss things in advance, like where you're going to dig latrines and so on.

Also let your neighbours know where your emergency supplies are. If you're not able to get home or are killed or hospitalised, chances are they may be able to make good use of your stuff.

All good advice, esp about having a bit of cash on hand if you can't get out to another town unaffected by the event. And we also made up our own kits by shopping around. Supermarkets, TWH and hardware stores can offer cheaper products.

My kits are a way of getting high quality stuff, like Pelican and Firemaster at prices you can't get elswhere. No point for me to compete with TWH for cheap stuff and I'd rather sell quality to avoid the inevitable warranty replacement hassles when the stuff breaks the first time you unwrap it.

Just as an example of the price and quality, the Pelican 2410 Recoil LED torch is a dive torch, watertight to 500', guaranteed unbreakable for life and retails at $193.2o. It uses the latest recoil LED technology. The headlight, the Pelican 2620 retails at $118.45.

[Hitcher]

You guys are all idiots; I rate your ideas and kits as a 1/10 for zombie apocalypse survival purposes.

Zombie apocalypses being far more likely now than another earthquake.

Fair enough. Just don't come bludging around my place if you need anything. That's if the zombies don't get you first.

[Edbear]

You guys are all idiots; I rate your ideas and kits as a 1/10 for zombie apocalypse survival purposes.

Zombie apocalypses being far more likely now than another earthquake.

LOL!!! I'm on heaps of drugs and I don't think I can get close to this one!

[Edbear]

Just thought you'd like to see what you're getting...

Look at the 2620 Headlight and the 2410 Stealthlite. http://www.firemaster.co.nz/products/pelican-small-torches.html

The Nemo 4100N. http://www.firemaster.co.nz/products/pelican-nemo.html

The generators. http://www.firemaster.co.nz/products/generators.html

Fire Extinguishers. http://www.firemaster.co.nz/products/flamefighter-abe-dry-powder-extinguisher.html

Anything they stock I can get.

[scracha]

Generator - check
fuel - check
4 x 4 vehice - check
$50 under sunvisor - check
freezer full of meat - check
lots of wood - check
200l rain water catcher - check

All I need now is a shotgun and lots of ammo to keep the baying hordes of townies at bay. Works on zombies too I hear

:violin::violin::violin:



ust as an example of the price and quality, the Pelican 2410 Recoil LED torch is a dive torch, watertight to 500', guaranteed unbreakable for life and retails at $193.2o. It uses the latest recoil LED technology. The headlight, the Pelican 2620 retails at $118.45.

I'll sell you a box of matches and some large sticks for half that price. Won't be much use at 500ft underwater mind you.

[Brian d marge]

Down to me last 4 beers ...... i dont know if I will survive

Stephen

[EJK]

...
$50 under sunvisor - check
.....


YEH BOI! </10char>

[Oakie]

Consider these: http://www.survive-it.co.nz/ds_product_info.php?products_id=77

I did a preparedness exercise for work 8 months ago and got some of these as a last option, 'keep you alive' measure for our emergency food store. They are the emergency rations that are put in lifeboats. (SOLAS standard ...SOLAS = Safety Of Life At Sea)

Part of their blurb: "Our food ration packs are purpose designed for survival situations and produced by a specialist Survival food manufacturer in the USA. This product is called Mainstay 3600 and has a 5 year shelf life. It provides 3 days of emergency food rations for one person and contains all the nutrients required for survival."

The pack is about 15cm x 25cm so they don't take up much room. $17 on this site but I did get some for $13 from another supplier.

[Oakie]

In your emergency kit also put $50 cash in a plastic zipper bag. If there's a major power outage, cash machines and EFTPOS won't work and you may need to buy something.

Good point and the value was proven in the immediate aftermath of the quake here.



Also let your neighbours know where your emergency supplies are. If you're not able to get home or are killed or hospitalised, chances are they may be able to make good use of your stuff.

Nah. I would share with neighbours if they were short but desperation changes people so I'd rather not give them the temptation to flog my stuff by telling them in advance what I have and where it is. It's hard-nosed but that's the reality of survival.

[Edbear]

Generator - check
fuel - check
4 x 4 vehice - check
$50 under sunvisor - check
freezer full of meat - check
lots of wood - check
200l rain water catcher - check

All I need now is a shotgun and lots of ammo to keep the baying hordes of townies at bay. Works on zombies too I hear

:violin::violin::violin:


I'll sell you a box of matches and some large sticks for half that price. Won't be much use at 500ft underwater mind you.

LOL!!! Yeah, my kits are based on what I have long thought about what I would have in my "dream" kit. And being skeptical of so much cheap rubbish around I wanted quality.

Have you considered how long the freezer will work for if the power is cut? If unopened they can last a while, but itf you're opening it to get meat out regularly, you may want to consider a generator, great for fridges and freezers. I can get diesel powered generators as well.

[Edbear]

Consider these: http://www.survive-it.co.nz/ds_product_info.php?products_id=77

I did a preparedness exercise for work 8 months ago and got some of these as a last option, 'keep you alive' measure for our emergency food store. They are the emergency rations that are put in lifeboats. (SOLAS standard ...SOLAS = Safety Of Life At Sea)

Part of their blurb: "Our food ration packs are purpose designed for survival situations and produced by a specialist Survival food manufacturer in the USA. This product is called Mainstay 3600 and has a 5 year shelf life. It provides 3 days of emergency food rations for one person and contains all the nutrients required for survival."

The pack is about 15cm x 25cm so they don't take up much room. $17 on this site but I did get some for $13 from another supplier.

Good link, thanks for that. Quite cheap really!

[no_8wire]

Have 3 weeks food (mix of canned and dried) stored along with a few thousand litres of water if planning on staying in the house.

In grab and run kit have 6 days food and 3 days water, water tablets, stove, fuel, dynamo torch radio, waterproof gear, complete change of clothes (warm), hiking boots, shovel, knives, snares, billy, fishing gear, matches/lighters, whiskey, and I forget what else...:blink:

Not to heavy either, weighs in at about 15kg.

[neels]

I couldn't believe how many people were rocking up to the gas station up the road after the earthquake wanting to buy petrol and other stuff and pay by eftpos while the power was off. :facepalm: So yeah, some cash is a really good idea.

Another must have is an old fashioned telephone that gets it's power from telecom not the mains, we asked a few people out our way if their phone was working, there answer was that they didn't know because the power was still off.

We don't really have a grab and run kit, but after the earthquake we were pretty much fine between what we had in the house anyway, and the camping gear. If we did have to leave it wouldn't take more than about 5 minutes to empty the pantry and the camping gear into the 4wd and do a runner.

Finishing the rainwater collection system at home has shuffled up the list a bit too....

[Usarka]

WTF some insightful posts :blink:

I've got a water container with a bit of bleach added, but i did this a few years ago. Anyone know how long that will take to go off?

[Edbear]

I couldn't believe how many people were rocking up to the gas station up the road after the earthquake wanting to buy petrol and other stuff and pay by eftpos while the power was off. :facepalm: So yeah, some cash is a really good idea.

Another must have is an old fashioned telephone that gets it's power from telecom not the mains, we asked a few people out our way if their phone was working, there answer was that they didn't know because the power was still off.

We don't really have a grab and run kit, but after the earthquake we were pretty much fine between what we had in the house anyway, and the camping gear. If we did have to leave it wouldn't take more than about 5 minutes to empty the pantry and the camping gear into the 4wd and do a runner.

Finishing the rainwater collection system at home has shuffled up the list a bit too....

Good advice! Every home should have a basic plug-in phone! Notable was that the cell-phone towers were on battery power and people were being asked to avoid using their cell-phones!

[scissorhands]

I have been prepared for a long time, I even have an emergency woman

http://hypedesire.blogtv.uol.com.br/img/Image/HypeDesire/realdoll.jpg

[Hitcher]

I've got a water container with a bit of bleach added, but i did this a few years ago. Anyone know how long that will take to go off?

It never really "goes off" as such, but it still pays to keep it fresh by changing it at least annually.

[Oakie]

Another must have is an old fashioned telephone that gets it's power from telecom not the mains, we asked a few people out our way if their phone was working, there answer was that they didn't know because the power was still off. ..

Yeah, I kept an old one for just that eventuality and it was invaluable as mobile coverage faded.

[Grumph]

Based on first hand experience ( didn't a lot of us get that) I'd add a wall mount for the torch to the kit - having it where you can find it is vital.
I knew where ours was - but the hall cabinet it was on had gone over...
Maybe a pry bar too - a lot of people had to open stuck doors.

The spare keys is a good idea too - one of the people staying at Homebush had a usable car - but the keys were upstairs and no one was allowed back in...

And Ed it's worth repeating - water cylinder restraints - vital !!!
There are a lot of houses here sound but flooded because the cylinder moved.
On the other hand IMO the recommendation to screw cabinets to the wall is largely useless - ours would have had to be bolted to studs...

[Oakie]

On the other hand IMO the recommendation to screw cabinets to the wall is largely useless - ours would have had to be bolted to studs...

Studs are what mine are screwed into and the three cabinets in question didn't move. Well the cabinets themselves aren't screwed directly to the wall ... it's a wee 'L' shaped bracket, the bottom of which screws to the top of the cabinet and the upright part screws into the wall (stud). So glad I did that.

[scracha]

Have you considered how long the freezer will work for if the power is cut? If unopened they can last a while, but if you're opening it to get meat out regularly, you may want to consider a generator, great for fridges and freezers. I can get diesel powered generators as well.
Was the first thing I mentioned on the list. Primarily because last year we had 3 days without power (fuckin 2nd world country). I'd love a diesel genny but they're way too expensive for a Scotsman. Getting clever neighbour to hook me up with some solar panels and batteries for the shed......be cheaper than hooking it up to mains.

A cheap power inverter is also a gawdsend.

[Edbear]

Based on first hand experience ( didn't a lot of us get that) I'd add a wall mount for the torch to the kit - having it where you can find it is vital.
I knew where ours was - but the hall cabinet it was on had gone over...
Maybe a pry bar too - a lot of people had to open stuck doors.

The spare keys is a good idea too - one of the people staying at Homebush had a usable car - but the keys were upstairs and no one was allowed back in...

And Ed it's worth repeating - water cylinder restraints - vital !!!
There are a lot of houses here sound but flooded because the cylinder moved.
On the other hand IMO the recommendation to screw cabinets to the wall is largely useless - ours would have had to be bolted to studs...

They're called Seismic Restraints and are definitely a "Good Idea", available form your local plumbing merchant or call our free-phone 0508-446 892 and tell Jenni I recommended you call, that you're a KB'r and I said we'd give you a discounted price!

All good advice, mate!


Studs are what mine are screwed into and the three cabinets in question didn't move. Well the cabinets themselves aren't screwed directly to the wall ... it's a wee 'L' shaped bracket, the bottom of which screws to the top of the cabinet and the upright part screws into the wall (stud). So glad I did that.

Yup! WE have a very tall solid bookcase and it needs exactly that, as we also have a 4 year old grandson who could pull it over on himself...


Was the first thing I mentioned on the list. Primarily because last year we had 3 days without power (fuckin 2nd world country). I'd love a diesel genny but they're way too expensive for a Scotsman. Getting clever neighbour to hook me up with some solar panels and batteries for the shed......be cheaper than hooking it up to mains.

A cheap power inverter is also a gawdsend.

I can see what I can get a diesel gen for if you like, but the petrol ones are pretty cheap to run. Generator's have both 12vDC and 240vAC power, but I can also source inverters at a good price.

[Flip]

As a hunter I have enough food, water, camping gear, kW petrol generator, lights, torches, gas cooking gear to survive for ages.

The really funny thing is I have a boss who used to call me paranoid because I had a small pack at work with enough food (rat packs) water and shelter etc so I could walk home which would take me a full day as its 36km. On Monday 6th Oct I had a lot of satisfaction asking if he thought I was paranoid now.

[Grahameeboy]

So where would the safest place be to go in Auckland in the event of a volcanic eruption?

[Hitcher]

So where would the safest place be to go in Auckland in the event of a volcanic eruption?

Whangarei.

[avgas]

So where would the safest place be to go in Auckland in the event of a volcanic eruption?
Party Central, next to the red cross tents.

[avgas]

My son's response (he's in a flat across town) a few months ago when I asked him the OP's same question was..."I'll just come over to your place, Dad". Right...
Its funny you mention that - because that is what I have set as plan.
Chuck everything in the car, and drive to dads.
Even though its a couple of hundred km's away it has some benefits.
- Wine (he buys but doesn't drink)
- Water bore (sp?) + 100,000L tank
- Food
- Massive shed
- House made out of reinforced concrete (ex-cowshed)
- Rifles (in case of zombies)
- Lots of stuff for fires
- Couple of sticks of Jelly
- Diesel
- Petrol.....

So dads place is the safest place I can think of

[sinfull]

Whangarei.

But he'd never be able to return south....... oh wait !

Got to admit i have been thinking about it (must be gettin old)
My home water tank holds 25000L and have two 1000L tanks up at the land,
A freezer full of meat here and one full of pig food (yeah i'd eat it)(cooked) at the land plus another with club food !
We have three or 4 gas cylinders which are usually full up on the land, steam kegs, boil up pots and BBQ for cooking
A geny 2kva (petrol) under the bench in my garage and always have a couple of containers of gas here at home for the bikes (thinking deisel geny for long term feul storage but that can get a bug too)
Enough cans to last me a week as i never eat em, but i do have kids who'd make their way to mine, so might set up a cupboard and fill it with cans and dry goods !
rechargable torch 12v and 240
But everything's scattered around the house, we are looking at getting a container up at the land, so it could be a good excuse to set up a communal kit !
Several of the guys have weapons so fresh food aint a problem if shit drags on and a couple of pigs and a yearling cow to protect lol
I'm pretty sure most will make their way there with what they can carry and if there's any damage to the place we'll rebuild it with whats on the land !

Bring on armagetton lol

[scracha]

Several of the guys have weapons so fresh food aint a problem if shit drags on and a couple of pigs and a yearling cow to protect lol
I'm pretty sure most will make their way there with what they can carry and if there's any damage to the place we'll rebuild it with whats on the land !

Bring on armagetton lol

Remember the banjo, lube and condoms

[sinfull]

Remember the banjo, lube and condoms

That's a gimme ! Soddom girls rock

[Grahameeboy]

No correct answers so far....no surprise:facepalm:

[marie_speeds]

I have a quick bike, thats all I need.:scooter:


I'm ready - I have a shot gun and three cases of shells ... :yes:

That's me set too.... and a case of Scotch.....:drinkup: Let's face it...if everythings screwed up and you can't get away on your quick bike and you've used up all your shells "hunting" you may as well be drunk:yes:

Oh and barbecue....

[Edbear]

No correct answers so far....no surprise:facepalm:

This is KB... :sunny:


That's me set too.... and a case of Scotch.....:drinkup: Let's face it...if everythings screwed up and you can't get away on your quick bike and you've used up all your shells "hunting" you may as well be drunk:yes:

LOL!!! :laugh:

[marie_speeds]

So where would the safest place be to go in Auckland in the event of a volcanic eruption?


Whangarei.

That is in Auckland isn't it? :scratch:

[Grahameeboy]

That is in Auckland isn't it? :scratch:

It's not that far up...clue...it's about 3 km from Auckland CBD and no it's not in the sky..

[Edbear]

It's not that far up...clue...it's about 3 km from Auckland CBD and no it's not in the sky..

Eh...? :blink:

[marie_speeds]

It's not that far up...clue...it's about 3 km from Auckland CBD and no it's not in the sky..


Eh...? :blink:

I thought that was called Rangitoto?

[Maha]

It's not that far up...clue...it's about 3 km from Auckland CBD and no it's not in the sky..

The bunkers at North Head?

[Grahameeboy]

I thought that was called Rangitoto?

Correct answer....you see all the pipework is buggered so it will not blow again...the magna under us will take about 4 days to creat another volcano....only problem is no boat and no power...but the thought counts

[Grahameeboy]

The bunkers at North Head?

You and me all snuggles up......don't tease me:love:

[marie_speeds]

Correct answer....you see all the pipework is buggered so it will not blow again...the magna under us will take about 4 days to creat another volcano....only problem is no boat and no power...but the thought counts

:scratch::scratch::scratch::scratch::scratch::scra tch::scratch::scratch::scratch::scratch::scratch:: scratch::scratch::scratch::scratch:

[avgas]

I thought that was called Rangitoto?
I also thought it was a volcano?
Meh from the flames into the fire

[marie_speeds]

I also thought it was a volcano?
Meh from the flames into the fire

Precisely why I'm confused.....as this is his original question.

So where would the safest place be to go in Auckland in the event of a volcanic eruption?

Perhaps I need to stop drinking the emergency kit scotch so early in the day.:rofl:

[Edbear]

Precisely why I'm confused.....as this is his original question.


Perhaps I need to stop drinking the emergency kit scotch so early in the day.:rofl:

Darn it I can't bling you twice in a row! :niceone:

[Hitcher]

the magna under us will take about 4 days to creat another volcano

Unless you're casting aspersions about the quality of Mr Honda's engineering, I suspect that you mean "magma"?

[Grahameeboy]

Unless you're casting aspersions about the quality of Mr Honda's engineering, I suspect that you mean "magma"?

Bugger you:angry::yes:

[marie_speeds]

So who watched Eruption last night? I actually fell asleep after the first 10 minutes but managed to wake up and watch the last 10 minutes. Then ended up laughing so hard I couldn't get back to sleep..... so where exactly was the best place to go in the event of an eruption?

[Edbear]

So who watched Eruption last night? I actually fell asleep after the first 10 minutes but managed to wake up and watch the last 10 minutes. Then ended up laughing so hard I couldn't get back to sleep..... so where exactly was the best place to go in the event of an eruption?

I didn't last 10min! So I can't be much help, sorry! I thought it was a low-budget amateur imitation of the typical US disaster film. :bye:

Perhaps if they'd done a doco style program with interviews of experts or something it might have been better.

[Hitcher]

so where exactly was the best place to go in the event of an eruption?

Australia.

[Maha]

So who watched Eruption last night? I actually fell asleep after the first 10 minutes but managed to wake up and watch the last 10 minutes. Then ended up laughing so hard I couldn't get back to sleep..... so where exactly was the best place to go in the event of an eruption?

Something very strange with that script I noticed.
On two occassions, they metioned that Maori have been for 600 years!
I beleive the chinese were here 600 hundred years ago, but the Maori? is that right?