Christchurch earthquakes

[Maha]

Is there an official Quake appeal funds thing up and running yet?

[Nasty]

Is there an official Quake appeal funds thing up and running yet?

Multiple see stuff or nzherald for details ... most banks red cross and all the rest.

[Maha]

Multiple see stuff or nzherald for details ... most banks red cross and all the rest.

Red Cross yip thank you.

[Kittyhawk]

Other half's sister flew down for work a few days ago and she was working in the cbd. Got a text yesterday from her so we all relieved to hear she ok.

If anyone is coming up from chch and needs accomodiation let me know, got a spare room and air bed, couple of couches etc. Our doors are open.

[Nasty]

Red Cross yip thank you.

Hopefully they will find time to distribute some this time ... they still had 10 mil from the last appeal that had not been distributed.

[Maha]

Other half's sister flew down for work a few days ago and she was working in the cbd. Got a text yesterday from her so we all relieved to hear she ok.

If anyone is coming up from chch and needs accomodiation let me know, got a spare room and air bed, couple of couches etc. Our doors are open.

Nice gesture Sparrow...
We have plenty of room here also, it goes without saying.

[McWild]

One interesting thing about the quake was the way the road rules have changed.

There are pretty much no traffic laws anymore, since all the cops are busy. People running round on dirtbikes, driving over grassed areas in the middle of town.

It's like mad max or some shit.


That part of things is actually kind of fun if you're on a bike :woohoo:

[ajturbo]

I dislike having to crap in the garden, I really do.

crap in the neighbour's......:innocent:

[gammaguy]

One interesting thing about the quake was the way the road rules have changed.

There are pretty much no traffic laws anymore, since all the cops are busy. People running round on dirtbikes, driving over grassed areas in the middle of town.

It's like mad max or some shit.


That part of things is actually kind of fun if you're on a bike :woohoo:

get used to that,time to buy a dual purpose bike,like,say a TDR:shutup:

[scumdog]

A little prior warning and any of you Canterbury Rabble wanting some shake-free time you are welcome to trundle down to Chez Scumdog.:yes:

[Kittyhawk]

Nice gesture Sparrow...
We have plenty of room here also, it goes without saying.

It does Maha.

Dont know what else to do to help.

[Madness]

Anyone know if Smokeu (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/21268-SMOKEU) is alright?.

[Maha]

There is this also....

Aucklanders who are able to offer accomodation to displaced Cantabrians should register by calling 0800 AUCKLAND.

[Scouse]

John keys speech was a lot of a wank sounded like a school head masters sermon at assembly fookin grand standing coont

[Brian d marge]

One interesting thing about the quake was the way the road rules have changed.

There are pretty much no traffic laws anymore, since all the cops are busy. People running round on dirtbikes, driving over grassed areas in the middle of town.

It's like mad max or some shit.


That part of things is actually kind of fun if you're on a bike :woohoo:

as long as they dont speed and wear Hiviz vests then all is ok

A couple of things I have noticed ,

How well the Emergency services are working

attention seekers who have used this to justify their sad lives

Communications , the old phones still the best ,,,,

the different way different cultures deal with the stress

Stephen

[doc]

Reckon he aint a jinx but a lucky bugga - to be there with you Sels instead of home both times! Bet he had a stiff drink that night.But but but.... thats not what his signature in his posts say

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"

Just waiting to hear what his is excuse is this time ?

[sil3nt]

Anyone know if Smokeu (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/21268-SMOKEU) is alright?.Thats a good question. Hasn't been online since an hour before the quake. Hope that annoying prick is alright!

[RiderInBlack]

After Watching the News and reading the paper, it is apparent that the scale of the Disaster is such that Emergency Services not only in Christchurch, but from all over NZ as well as from Australia, Japan and many other Countries are needed in Christchurch. Even up here in Northland, the bigger of the two Rescue Helicopters as gone to the add of Christchurch.
What you might ask does this mean for me? It means no matter where you are in NZ right now (and most likely for at least a week) there will be less Specialist Emergency & Rescue Staff available. So Therefore the least (and easiest way) we all can help those in Christchurch is by trying to be careful out there and at home OK.

[fuknKIWI]

Seems Darfield took a big hit. Ex, son and grandchild there. House pulled apart, no power.
Not what I heard 2 lots of cousies 5 or so miles out of Darfield are OK

[FJRider]

Not what I heard 2 lots of cousies 5 or so miles out of Darfield are OK

5 miles CAN make a BIG difference ...

[neels]

Another christchurch chimney bites the dust :bye:
232960

That was my evening, cleaning up and sticking a bit of iron over the hole. Still a metric shitload of silt to shovel out of the garage (as i found once I finished demolishing the front so I could open the door), that can wait until later.

More importantly, this is a one bedroom flat with lounge that has just become vacant, if anyone is in desperate need of somewhere to sleep PM me

There are a few cracks in the bricks, but seems sound and has power, water and sewer working.

[Wannabiker]

I will be there on Sunday. Just spent all day packing equipment. Was meant to be going tomorrow, but an getting married on Saturday, and boss has deleyed my deployment for a few days.
Have cancelled the honeymoon for the moment.... Welcome to being an army wife babe...:love:

[Silage]

We and all family here are fine. Bro in law was downtown and had a number of narrow misses then spent hours helping in Cashel Mall, that was real rough.

Spent today digging liquifacton sand from daughter and son in law's drive and untrashing house (St Albans). There is a huge amount of liquifaction this time. We in Hornby are undamaged.

Experienced riding though an aftershock - quite weavy (like a flat tyre) at 60kph but under control - it was the 5.5 and must have been shaking at right angles to the bike direction (Memorial Ave). So not a big deal.

[AllanB]

John keys speech was a lot of a wank sounded like a school head masters sermon at assembly fookin grand standing coont

Maybe from Auckland but it sounded OK down in Christchurch.

[Big Dave]

We in Hornby are undamaged.

.

Have you been past Hampton Honda? - been thinking about that good crew.

[Big Dave]

Maybe from Auckland but it sounded OK down in Christchurch.

It actually read well in Auckland too. I'm not a Kiwi - but it made me proud to live here.

[Subike]

Have you been past Hampton Honda - been thinking about that good crew?

I think you will find they had minimal damage Dave, I went past them this afternoon , there appeared to be no damage from what I could see from the road.
The Hornby area has suffered far less than the rest of ChCh, one of the few areas that didnt lose power, and still has running water. Traveling from Hornby into central is like entering a war zone, the closer you get to the inner city, sumner or Brightopn, the worse it gets. Television does not really show the real extent of what has happened
Like the last quake the damage has no pattern, you can drive many streets seeing devistaion to one house and its neighbour is unscathed from appearances.
The roads around AMI stadium are a mess, yet 100 meters down the road they are undamaged.
I was sitting at a mates place earlier today having an ale, had to help drink the fridge dry befor it got warm , no power, when there was a aftershock, the house across the street just fell to bits! It looked OK when I first arrived.
No wonder people are leaving town....

[Big Dave]

I think you will find they had minimal damage Dave, I went past them this afternoon , there appeared to be no damage from what I could see from the road..

Thanks - their shed was built to withstand the mini quake that occurs when the freight trains rumble by within a few feet of the side wall. Last one they had a few bikes fall over.

[98tls]

John keys speech was a lot of a wank sounded like a school head masters sermon at assembly fookin grand standing coont

Your post sounds like a lot of wank from Auckland (or wherever it is your from),for people like my old lady who ive bought down here as she simply cant stay in her own home anymore it gave her a bit of "chin up" as have his "speeches" today.Many it seems to her can do nothing but offer doom n gloom re this whole tragedy and the future of Christchurch.If you have nothing positive to say simply shut up, your close to sounding like a whinging pom.

[dangerous]

Not what I heard 2 lots of cousies 5 or so miles out of Darfield are OK

5 miles CAN make a BIG difference ...
Damage is from Lyttlton to the CBD and say 1k past... then it kinda just stops, Misters quote you will find is from the sept section of the thread.



Another christchurch chimney bites the dust :bye: At the time in linwood I was on an exvater between a fence and building... so much noise I never noticed nor heard a compleat chimney land on the fence next to me, that was a shot of reality.

Of to scrap a church of the road this morning, hopfully no bods under it... yesterday morn on Stanmore Rd dug out 2 bodys and put them in a car, nowere else to put them.
Seems most deaths are just out side the CBD, Manchester st has a few still in a bus, sumner etc, but as the CBD is dug out the numbers will rise.

[Grumph]

This time round it's frightened people enough to make them run...

But a friend north of Kaikoura tells me there's no fuel available now between ChCh and Blenheim - and Blenheim will run out very soon....

At this point the oil companies can't say when supplies will be replenished.

Darfield appears fine - full of refugees yesterday. Out west and rural all is good with power and water.

[Paul in NZ]

Its apparent that this is an A grade disaster.... Talking to my family and their neighbours last night it appears that everyone in chch will be connected to death and serious harm.

The whole country will feel this for decades.

prayers and thoughts are with you all...

[Metastable]

I heard about this in the morning while getting ready to go to a trackday (it was in Florida - just in case you are wondering how we could be riding in winter). It is very saddening. I was just there visiting in August..... can't believe the CBD looks like without the Cathedral.

Well wishes from across the pond.... or is it a ditch? :)

Edit -> This was taken in August just before the All Blacks fed beef to the Aussies...... and yes those fellas walking past were (I believe) the Australian Rugby team. Such a beautiful building....
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m10/GTIMK4/IMG_8052.jpg?t=1281593744

[Okey Dokey]

It is very poignant seeing your photo of the cathedral, after the images of the last few days.

[Metastable]

It is very poignant seeing your photo of the cathedral, after the images of the last few days.

Hopefully in a good way.... I mean I know it looks like a disaster now, but it was my favorite city in NZ when I visited it in August. So, one really needs to hope they either rebuild it, or build something in its place that is even more remarkable. I must mention, that I'm not even a religious person, but that structure added a lot of character to the city.

[crazyhorse]

I just want to express my thoughts and condolences for all those in ChCH. Those who have lost ones and those who have experienced the horrific shake, and lost homes etc.

Just know that there are others who have you all in our hearts at this difficult time.

[allycatz]

I still cant get hold of my sister, have heard in a round about way she is with friends after her house split in two and partially collapsed. My nieces house also damaged with flooding and silt through it. So hard when you cant do anything to help

[onearmedbandit]

John keys speech was a lot of a wank sounded like a school head masters sermon at assembly fookin grand standing coont

Maybe if you haven't just been through one of the most terrifying times of your life. Maybe if your city isn't damaged significantly. Maybe if you still have access to clean water, working toilets, and power. Maybe if you didn't have to wait for hours to hear from loved ones. Maybe if someone you loved or just even knew hadn't been killed.

And maybe if you're just a wanker yourself. Tosser.

[scumdog]

John keys speech was a lot of a wank sounded like a school head masters sermon at assembly fookin grand standing coont

Harsh man, harsh.

Reckon your speech would've sounded better????

[McWild]

get used to that,time to buy a dual purpose bike,like,say a TDR:shutup:

I would love to man. Love to. But unfortunately there isn't a lot of money around for anyone to buy vehicles anymore, let alone someone who's already trying to sell two!

I'll trade you my WRX for it though. Maybe.

[Gone Burger]

Harsh man, harsh.

Reckon your speech would've sounded better????

Agreed. I personally think our Prime Minister is speaking very well, with good and important points coming across. He is dealing with a country in crisis and doing very well. Weather you are a fan of him or not is irrelevant - the Prime Minister of our country is leading us through this, accepting help from all the right places, and focusing on the right issues first. Thumbs up from me.

[Madness]

Anyone know if Smokeu (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/21268-SMOKEU) is alright?.

FWIW, the above post was made in all seriousness. That said, I'm glad it made some of you laugh in these difficult times.

[Gone Burger]

I will be there on Sunday. Just spent all day packing equipment. Was meant to be going tomorrow, but an getting married on Saturday, and boss has deleyed my deployment for a few days.
Have cancelled the honeymoon for the moment.... Welcome to being an army wife babe...:love:

You too are getting Married????? CONGRATULATIONS my friends. And I was wondering if you were heading down there to help. Have a wonderful day Saturday and all the best with the weeks ahead down there.

[Genestho]

Anyone heard from Shrub? We were pm'ing just minutes before the quake happened, have sent a pm, I see the account's been used yesterday...but has anyone heard anything?

[FruitLooPs]

I was working in the CBD, my bike fell along with all the others beside it. Pales in comparison to the toll some people have to suffer though :(

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5467906394_29df0da396_z.jpg

[avgas]

SMOKEU and Shrub are MIA

If anyone has heard from them can you let the rest of us know

Cheers

[Gone Burger]

SMOKEU and Shrub are MIA

If anyone has heard from them can you let the rest of us know

Cheers

Shrub last logged in at 12.04pm yesterday it seems. :yes:

[Road Warrior]

Just beyond the pale..absolute jaw dropping. Prayers go out to the masses. Kiwi's are going to have to dig deep to hold on this time :weep:
Gary

[Maha]

SMOKEU and Shrub are MIA

If anyone has heard from them can you let the rest of us know

Cheers

I have heard from my EJ today also.

[onearmedbandit]

SMOKEU and Shrub are MIA

If anyone has heard from them can you let the rest of us know

Cheers

Just saw that no one has heard from Chris (smokeu) so I rang him, got through to him, he's just busy with cleaning etc. Same boat as the rest of us (mostly), no power so can't log in, but he is ok.

[GOONR]

Shrub last logged in at 12.04pm yesterday it seems. :yes:
Yup Shrub and family are well.

[Banditbandit]

Just saw that no one has heard from Chris (smokeu) so I rang him, got through to him, he's just busy with cleaning etc. Same boat as the rest of us (mostly), no power so can't log in, but he is ok.

Cool. At least we know he's alive ..

[Madness]

Just saw that no one has heard from Chris (smokeu) so I rang him, got through to him, he's just busy with cleaning etc. Same boat as the rest of us (mostly), no power so can't log in, but he is ok.

Thanks OAB.

[scumdog]

Just saw that no one has heard from Chris (smokeu) so I rang him, got through to him, he's just busy with cleaning etc. Same boat as the rest of us (mostly), no power so can't log in, but he is ok.

Cheers for that Fraser - he's like a lot of young punks, annoying at times but when he's not here you miss him.

(I'll take better aim next time...:msn-wink:)

[blackdog]

Just saw that no one has heard from Chris (smokeu) so I rang him, got through to him, he's just busy with cleaning etc. Same boat as the rest of us (mostly), no power so can't log in, but he is ok.


Yup Shrub and family are well.

bloody relief to hear cheers

[Mom]

We are opening our home to anyone that wants to get away for a few days. Tourism Auckland are co-ordinating. Ring 0800 AUCKLAND if you want to have somewhere to stay. I am told civil defense will pay for taxi chits for travel from airport to detination up here if they have to. Flights are cheap, and I am happy to feed you while you are here. Buy YO Booze.

Please let people know, we have heaps of space and really do want to help if we can.

Ring 0800 AUCKLAND to arrange.

This is not a joke either, that is the number they have.

[Genestho]

Yup Shrub and family are well.
Thanks for that :)

[nudemetalz]

I'm off down there tomorrow morn to be there and check on my family and friends.
Taking down some empty 20l containers with me.

Is there anything anybody needs me to do for them, bring down for them etc that I can within my limited means?
Even if it means visiting someone for them.


Cheers
Nudey

[shrub]

SMOKEU and Shrub are MIA

If anyone has heard from them can you let the rest of us know

Cheers

I'm still alive - only just got power back. Sadly my bike is in town across the road from the CTV building. I was at the gym and my bike parked outside when the quake struck. I was also clinging to a machine with a massive concrete beam directly above me that was twisting like rubber and bits of concrete falling on me. After the shaking stopped we just got the fuck out and I didn't even think of going into the changing room to get my keys.

Got outside and I picked up my bike, then tried to get back in to get my keys but wasn't allowed to. We were evacuated to Latimer Square and I planned on going back to get it, hotwire it and ride home but the area had been sealed off. I've tried a couple of times to get in but been turned away. I'm trying again tomorrow but haven't got a lot of hope as it's real close to the Grand Chancellor. I'll try heading in on my pushbike and if I can get to it I'll leave my pushbike behind and ride out. Wish me luck.

If it's fucked it will be a bastard, but my family are all safe and bugger all damage to my house.

[Scouse]

Harsh man, harsh.

Reckon your speech would've sounded better????No not harsh I just think that what Bob Parker and even the Civil Defence Minister John Carter say is more valuble because they are giving out advise and facts not speaches.
Any way my thoughts are with all our Cantabrian freinds, tough times and I would not wish what you are going through on any one. Stay strong.

[Mom]

If it's fucked it will be a bastard, but my family are all safe and bugger all damage to my house.

Priorities intact :yes:

Want to come stay up here for a bit?

[shrub]

Priorities intact :yes:

Want to come stay up here for a bit?

Thanks, but I just want to get back to life as normal (if such a thing exists any more). One day soon we'll all take a break, but not just yet.

[Mom]

Thanks, but I just want to get back to life as normal (if such a thing exists any more). One day soon we'll all take a break, but not just yet.

When you are ready. The offer stands :yes:

[GOONR]

I'm still alive ...
:woohoo:




Any word on Adrian?

[Hinny]

No not harsh I just think that what Bob Parker and even the Civil Defence Minister John Carter say is more valuble because they are giving out advise and facts not speaches.
Any way my thoughts are with all our Cantabrian freinds, tough times and I would not wish what you are going through on any one. Stay strong.

John Key does have a bit of a look of a possum in the headlights but that is to be expected given the vicissitudes of his job in these very difficult circumstances. His funny eye doesn't help. :blink:
There really is no need to go into a swivet over his performance though as it is to be expected that he would be there; even though he does come across as a bit of a third wheel with others performing so well.
The man who has impressed me the most is Bob Parker.
He has been fantastic. Speaking with intelligence and clarity.
Caring and compassion flowing from his soul.
Bloody well done. :niceone:

Who would like to be in the shoes of either of them eh?
Who would like to be in Christchurch? Not me.

[neels]

Yay, we has lectrick back :woohoo::woohoo:

Ironic, we got smashed in the september earthquake, this time just a bit of sand to clean up and a slightly iffy sewer system. Interesting watching the people on tv talking about liquefaction and fucked roads, just thinking yeah been there done that, and it sucks.

But anyway,

If anyone needs a bed, a bit of floor, garage space for a bike or just somewhere with lights and running water and cold beer in the fridge to hang out for a while please let me know. We also have an empty flat that is intact except for it's chimney missing if anyone is homeless, it's not going to get rented until we clean up the silt outside so if you want it for a while please let me know.

[dangerous]

I'm off down there tomorrow morn to be there and check on my family and friends.
Taking down some empty 20l containers with me.

Is there anything anybody needs me to do for them, bring down for them etc that I can within my limited means?
Even if it means visiting someone for them.


Cheers
NudeyBest if ya filled em up... and giz a bell if in the neighbourhood :scooter:


I'm still alive - only just got power back. Sadly my bike is in town across the road from the CTV building.

If it's fucked it will be a bastard, but my family are all safe and bugger all damage to my house.
Ohhhhh.. I thing you are in the market for a new bike, time for that Guzzi D :scooter:

[cooneyr]

I was working in the CBD, my bike fell along with all the others beside it. Pales in comparison to the toll some people have to suffer though :(

Saw you (your bike) when you passed me (on my treadly) on the way to work on Tuesday morning I think.


Do any locals want any help? I've plenty of hand tools, shovels etc to help. More than happy to do a bit of physical labour Managed to get gas in the KTM EXC today which perfect for getting around town. I'm an Civil Engineer (not a structural one through) so have a bit of nouse. I'm not needed in a professional capacity yet.

PM me or text 021 2988 206.

Cheers R

[SMOKEU]

Hey everyone!

I'm very thankful for all the kind messages of support I have had from fellow KB members in the days after this terrible tragedy. I thought people would be busting out the champagne at the mere thought about the possibility of my untimely demise.

I came out of the quake unscathed, but I don't have power at my place so I haven't been able to use a computer until now, at my mates place.

If anyone needs any help with anything, fixing up the house, water, or anything like that then don't hesitate to contact me and I'll do what I can to help.

Cheers,
Chris

[blackdog]

Hey everyone!

I'm very thankful for all the kind messages of support I have had from fellow KB members in the days after this terrible tragedy. I thought people would be busting out the champagne at the mere thought about the possibility of my untimely demise.

I came out of the quake unscathed, but I don't have power at my place so I haven't been able to use a computer until now, at my mates place.

If anyone needs any help with anything, fixing up the house, water, or anything like that then don't hesitate to contact me and I'll do what I can to help.

Cheers,
Chris

i have said my thanks that u r ok mate

coz i woz worried

now fuck off and get some sleep please if you can

[dangerous]

quick post to help answer a few messages sent my way... I have been to or spoken with most SI KB rallyers 'Goblin' yet to contact Petra but her place is out of harms way, HOT (shit helen you have a lot of followers) is busy at work dealing with people that have had their lims removed on site by chain saw etc, however I can confirm her 100yr old viller has decesed, still livable like most houses on the flat be it no sewer water etc.
GB and lover boy Ant all good
Remember if theer is a lack of posts from locals its due to lack of power and or way to busy.

The areas I have been are under more mud and water than you can emagine, roading is 4x4 usage due to some massive holes and cracks, people are dealing with it well.

[far queue]

... yet to contact Petra but her place is out of harms way...I've heard from her, she's OK. I just got power back on last night. Water could be some time by the look of the street, but I have a good supply in containers.

[scumdog]

quick post to help answer a few messages sent my way... I have been to or spoken with most SI KB rallyers 'Goblin' yet to contact Petra but her place is out of harms way, HOT (shit helen you have a lot of followers) is busy at work dealing with people that have had their lims removed on site by chain saw etc, however I can confirm her 100yr old viller has decesed, still livable like most houses on the flat be it no sewer water etc.
GB and lover boy Ant all good
Remember if theer is a lack of posts from locals its due to lack of power and or way to busy.

The areas I have been are under more mud and water than you can emagine, roading is 4x4 usage due to some massive holes and cracks, people are dealing with it well.

Thanks for the heads-up D. - nice that so far all the Canterbury Rabble seem to have come through OK.

Is there any outstanding ones? have we missed anybody?

[Goblin]

GB and lover boy Ant all good
Remember if theer is a lack of posts from locals its due to lack of power and or way to busy.

Thanks D. Thought that might be the case but good to have confirmation.

Thinking of you all at this terrible time. Wish there was something we could do to help. Big hugs to the Canterbury Rabble. :grouphug:

[RiderInBlack]

Been wondering how Bernie AKA Skyryder is doing. He's in the Cashmere Area.
Hope he and his family are all right. They have put me up more than once and look after me well when I've being riding down there. Thinking about ya all down there Dudes and Dudettes.

Doug

[StoneY]

Wellington KBers - spread the word in this event to support our Chc buddies

Christchurch Quake Appeal Ride - Sat 19 March, 10:30am from Aotea Lagoon

DATE: Saturday March 19th.
LEAVE TIME: 10:30am Police College Aotea Lagoon.
ARRIVAL TIME: 11:30 am The P n' J Lower Hutt
...DONATION: $10 per Bike


Let all the groups you know of have the details as well ok?

BRONZ will be right behind this and we will alert all our contacts Ulysses, BOOB, WIMA etc

Peace, and our love and hopes to Chch in these terrible times

[Scouse]

Maybe if you haven't just been through one of the most terrifying times of your life.Well yes I was in Los Angels in 1987 when they had a magnetude 6.1 earthquake in a high rise hotel that was swinging. but fortunatly there was no real major damage still 6 people lost their lives.
Maybe if your city isn't damaged significantly. Maybe if you still have access to clean water, working toilets, and power. Maybe if you didn't have to wait for hours to hear from loved ones. Maybe if someone you loved or just even knew hadn't been killed.No fortunatly I have not had to go through that experience. I sincerly hope that you have not lost any loved ones or close freinds.


And maybe if you're just a wanker yourself. Tosser.I wont respond to this in kind as I realise that you will be under incredible stress and anguish at the moment and will probably still have more to come but like I said I hope sincerly that you have not lost any family, freinds, pets or have any major property damage.You have my best wishes for the weeks ahead.

Steve

[superman]

My mates down their said they managed to not spill their jugs during the quake. :woohoo: So lucky they're all good. Thoughts go out to everyone suffering through such a horrific ordeal.

[Swoop]

Cheers for that Fraser - he's like a lot of young punks, annoying at times but when he's not here you miss him.

(I'll take better aim next time...:msn-wink:)
That reminds me...
Partner was talking to friends in Chch and a "youff" had appeared in boi-ricer car then started doing donuts + burnouts. Locals not too impressed, understandably under a bit of stress...
Lynch-mob quickly forms but boi-ricer spots them and races off... straight into some ground that had opened during the quake.:rofl:
He quickly gets out of his car and legs it away from the locals.:chase:

[DEVVIL]

Any one riding down to help out, cheep crossings 0800 878898 only costing me abot $120 return with my bike
Booking number: 18035939
Wellington › Picton Sun 27 Feb 2011 2.25am 5.35am Arahura 1.25am 1 Adult, Motorcycle $62.00 Mkg - Marketing MANDS
Booking Summary
Total booking cost: $62.00 one way

[nudemetalz]

Well, just got to ChCh airport ...man, it's absolute chaos there at present with people wanting to leave.

[neels]

Well, just got to ChCh airport ...man, it's absolute chaos there at present with people wanting to leave.If you need a lift to somewhere, give me a shout, I'm just up the road.

edit: you should've been there on tuesday arvo !

[blackdog]

Wellington KBers - spread the word in this event to support our Chc buddies

Christchurch Quake Appeal Ride - Sat 19 March, 10:30am from Aotea Lagoon

DATE: Saturday March 19th.
LEAVE TIME: 10:30am Police College Aotea Lagoon.
ARRIVAL TIME: 11:30 am The P n' J Lower Hutt
...DONATION: $10 per Bike


Let all the groups you know of have the details as well ok?

BRONZ will be right behind this and we will alert all our contacts Ulysses, BOOB, WIMA etc

Peace, and our love and hopes to Chch in these terrible times

Cheers StoneY

link here
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135087-Christchurch-Quake-Appeal-Ride-%28Sat-19-March%29

[shrub]

Well, just got to ChCh airport ...man, it's absolute chaos there at present with people wanting to leave.

My mother in law is head of HR at NZ customs and she has been making breakfast for the customs workers, many of whom have been working 20 hours straight.

[blackdog]

My mother in law is head of HR at NZ customs and she has been making breakfast for the customs workers, many of whom have been working 20 hours straight.

bugger toaster aint down there yet, he coulda helped out :yes:

[shrub]

bugger toaster aint down there yet, he coulda helped out :yes:

She is the world's worst cook - brilliant woman and incredible manager, but can't cook. Burnt the team's scrambled eggs.

[Smifffy]

Has anyone heard from Schrodinger's cat?

I notice his last post was Feb 17th.

[MadDuck]

Burnt the team's scrambled eggs.

... now that IS bad. Thoughts are with you all during such and awful time.

[dangerous]

Been wondering how Bernie AKA Skyryder is doing. He's in the Cashmere Area.
Hope he and his family are all right. They have put me up more than once and look after me well when I've being riding down there. Thinking about ya all down there Dudes and Dudettes.

Doug

Well to be honest the quakes are the least of his issues, theres a reason hes been absent,and he has told me he has takin his last ride.



That reminds me...
Partner was talking to friends in Chch and a "youff" had appeared in boi-ricer car then started doing donuts + burnouts. Locals not too impressed, understandably under a bit of stress...
Lynch-mob quickly forms but boi-ricer spots them and races off... straight into some ground that had opened during the quake.:rofl:
He quickly gets out of his car and legs it away from the locals.:chase: LMFarking.... AO

And ther goes a 4.4 5k down withen 5km chch

[98tls]

Took a ute load of BBQs and full gas bottles up there today.Been up there so many times in the last few days the ute almost knows its own way up there.Mums had some positive news in that they are setting up a 111 center in Rangiora so she will soon be back to work,she so wants to help people but at her age theres not much she can do and sees going back to work as a way of doing so.Edit,forgot to mention i stopped for petrol and whilst doing so a bloke approached me and asked about all the barbies,i told him that they had come from myself and a few mates etc and he gave me $50 for gas,tried to refuse it but he simply threw it in the ute window and walked away so i left it at that.Good on him whoever he was.

[blackdog]

Took a ute load of BBQs and full gas bottles up there today.

gee cee...

[laRIKin]

Well we are all right, better off than the poor old bugger down the road from work.(RIP)

Managed to walk/run stumble get knocked to the ground crawl stumble to fall flat again, back on all fours crawl like a mad man to the work shop door with steel falling behind me to be knocked down flat again at the door way.

We have a 64 ton press that weighs about 6-9 tons moved 240mm.

All three of our bikes got knocked over.
Garage door and Dog run door got opened in the shake and the girl wolfy crashed through the glass back door, to her safe place, our bed. (she is ok only got a small cut) and the boy stayed in the back yard. (lucky us)

A lot of roof tiles got shaken out of place so great big holes in the roof.
Had to get up there and do a quick fix as it was going to rain. YES I know it was not the safes thing to do.
Missed one batch of loose tiles so still had a leak.

Like everyone else any thing that could get knocked over or fall over did.
Cracks every where as larth and plaster does not like EQ's.

Went to Westport yesterday to do some shopping and drop off the mother in law.
As she as had enough and can not take it any more.
Food like bread is hard to get over there as it comes from here.
And on the lighter side, their pays have not come though as it gets processed in CHCH.

Anyway after a few of the shakes while typing this.
And now lost water supply again, but still have power.
Maybe a Crowded House in Westport would have been a better idea.

Anyway chin up we are OK and like all of us, WE WILL get though this again.
So stay safe and look after each other.

[onearmedbandit]

Got home tonight after a feed and shower at my sisters place to find the power, phone and water back on. Fucking fantastic, thank you to all the hard working people at Telecom, Orion and the CCC.

[SMOKEU]

I was surprised that my bike didn't fall over!

[neels]

thank you to all the hard working people at Telecom, Orion and the CCC.
Just talking to a guy from orion, he's been working stupid hours this week and back to work at 7.30 tomorrow morning, they are awesome guys doing an awesome job. He said they had to slow down installing the 66kv overhead line so the press could do their thing, they're aiming to get a job that would normally take a month done in less than a week.

[shrub]

All three of our bikes got knocked over.

That's the best view I've ever seen of your Suzuki - you should park it like that all the time.:yes:

[laRIKin]

That's the best view I've ever seen of your Suzuki - you should park it like that all the time.:yes:

Well I have gone off you now :baby: and for that this pic to make you cry.
It did for me.

[shrub]

Well I have gone off you now :baby: and for that this pic to make you cry.
It did for me.

Don't worry, I went off me years ago. At least your bikes were at home - mine is still in town and real close to the Grand Chancellor.

[Maha]

Took a ute load of BBQs and full gas bottles up there today.Been up there so many times in the last few days the ute almost knows its own way up there.Mums had some positive news in that they are setting up a 111 center in Rangiora so she will soon be back to work,she so wants to help people but at her age theres not much she can do and sees going back to work as a way of doing so.Edit,forgot to mention i stopped for petrol and whilst doing so a bloke approached me and asked about all the barbies,i told him that they had come from myself and a few mates etc and he gave me $50 for gas,tried to refuse it but he simply threw it in the ute window and walked away so i left it at that.Good on him whoever he was.

Challenge in Halswell ...fill 9KG bottles for FREE.

[cynna]

alive and well - bikes fell over but no damage. lot of mess but cleaned most of it up. cant belive how much damage was done. all replacable tho

[fuknKIWI]

Who would like to be in Christchurch? Not me.
Not so much a case of "liking" to be in CHCH but I do feel the need to be there to help out my UNINJURED 88y/o Mum is now a 'quake refugee in Timaru.
I guess when the time is right I'll make the trip.

Cut'n'paste from another forum...

My Mum was very lucky, she'd been outside with the bloke who comes to help her in the garden & decided it was time to take a break so she went inside to sit down in her comfortable chair. Being seated at the time almost certainly saved her from what could've been serious injury I've heard of many oldies who were felled by the 'quake & suffered broken pelvis & similar injuries. She's been evacuated to Timaru & is at a nephews place I'm in regular contact with people back home but as phone power and much of the infrastructure being out it's a slow process. Obviously the rescue/recovery operation is the most pressing issue, it's still a rescue operation but hopes are fading each day. Regarding Mum's house it's too early to tell what will become of it the next door neighbour is an engineer who's had a look at it & thinks it may be repairable, it's still a guess. We really won't know until it has been properly asessed there could well be hidden damage, if it's repairable it will being "months & months" before she can return. For many it's a waiting game to see what happens resouces over there are stretched to the limit (& beyond). I still don't know about the casualty list & I'm dreading that one. I know a friend of a friend's brother is amongst the missing so the motorcycling community is affected. This friends son is an apprentice mechanic at the local H-D dealership & was test riding a Buell at the time it happened, his first thought was that the the back axle had broken...I'm not much of atypist so I'm about plunked out...if a picture is worth 1,000 words here's another 50,000...some very touching & poignant images here. The photo of the abandoned fuel tanker is on a road that is part of our motorcycle heaven, it sure is GREAT riding country there, or was until this recent installation of speed bumps.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41746380/

This link is the quake map;

http://www.christchurchquakemap.co.nz/today

This is the register of the latest, often over apage per day...

http://www.geonet.org.nz/...uakes/recent_quakes.html

The list of those missing

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/quake-victims/profiles

[laRIKin]

Don't worry, I went off me years ago. At least your bikes were at home - mine is still in town and real close to the Grand Chancellor.

Bugger at least your bikes are home.
If you need a hand to pick it up I have a works truck and trailer I can use.

[shrub]

Bugger at least your bikes are home.
If you need a hand to pick it up I have a works truck and trailer I can use.

Thanks mate. Do you know anyone who can get into the cordon?

[Oakie]

Well as I reported in the 'Roll Call' thread, I was lucky. I left the CTV building at 12.31 having seen my doctor. Down to 'The Pharmacy' to fill the prescription and then was on the footpath outside Latimer Lodge when it hit. After it was over I walked toward the dust cloud at the top of Latimer Square and saw the CTV building down. I still can't describe my feelings over seeing that. Been wondering if my doctor got out but found out today he didn't. Bugger. I really wanted him to survive because his face keeps coming to me when I think about the victims.

We and our three guests (displaced family members) had a pretty rough few days at home but got water back on on Friday and power yesterday and the house is fairly straight so we are a whole lot better off than many. Sewage is a bit suspect but seems to be working and is preferable to the dunnys I dug behind the garage.

My bike, which I unusually did not take that day as I had a training to attend in town, had a wee lie down in the garage but was saved by a small decorative table my daughter had made in woodwork 10 or so years ago. The table was upside down on a carton beside the bike and the legs made a perfect cradle for the bike as it lay down. Suffered just a few scuffs and a wee scrape on the fairing. Apart from that ... nil damage. With my own escape, my bike's escape and with all of my family and workmates being uninjured I was just a lucky lucky boy. I'm sure I've now used all my luck so I hope there isn't another big event.

[dangerous]

Thanks mate. Do you know anyone who can get into the cordon?
mate... if you were parked across from the ctv then ya bike will have been dozed aside if not under a mass of soot, n dust, good luck.

[shrub]

mate... if you were parked across from the ctv then ya bike will have been dozed aside if not under a mass of soot, n dust, good luck.

That's not what I want to hear.

[AllanB]

In the bike park that 'was' right outside CTV? Opposite Blackwells?

Sorry mate but I think you know the answer.

I hope it was insured - let us know, if not we may need to pass the hat around for ya.


Fucking earthquakes. I'm over them.

[dangerous]

In the bike park that 'was' right outside CTV? Opposite Blackwells?

Sorry mate but I think you know the answer.

I hope it was insured - let us know, if not we may need to pass the hat around for ya.


Fucking earthquakes. I'm over them.

how did you go this time around? looked up ya drive as I returned from a quick spin for fresh air before... I expect no mor damage?


That's not what I want to hear. I know that, mate it will be a claim of some sort aye... like I said before, nows ya chance for that Guzzi ya been pining LOL :msn-wink:

[AllanB]

Cheers mate. Family all good, despite MrsB and myself working central.
More damage to the old home - greater separation inside and out, new suspect looking tears in walls and a lot more horizontal cracks through the block work. Section has moved more too. I wonder how much is left in the faithful old building - it was never designed to be constantly stressed like this.
The bike is OK this time - my ritual of placing a brick front & rear of the rear wheel, a bungie around the side stand and headers (to stop it flicking up if it rocks) and two straps on the bars to the rafters paid off! It still moved sideways and back about 250 mm

Ironically I had Arrow around last week doing a full report for AMI - the guy popped in on Wednesday to check on us!!!!!! Now that's service. He said he'll have to come back and redo it all as it is a lot worse. Somehow I think the decision has been made for them .....

[Subike]

Looks like we are the generation that will be building a new city.
Out for fathers came here when it was a swamp, no roads, no power, no shelter, they saw it as their future for their children, a better future full of promise.
They lives with out luxury for years to give us what we have today, lets not disrespect them by becoming a bunch of bleating whimps ,
I believe,that putting aside the sadness of the human loss, we are at the beginning of a new chapter for our city, one that we can all be a part of.
As a one eyed cantabrian there is only one choice, rebuild and go forward. We can do it.

[AllanB]

Yep - good point - 10 - 15 years I reckon in the CBD - bowl the lot and push over the old shitters. Bring it back as something really different and impressive.

Maybe encase the cathedral in resin as a tourist feature depicting the past and build a brand new sparkly one.


Maybe we'd better build it all on stilts - I think the city overall has slumped so much that this winter is going to be trouble - we'll be back in the swamps.

[Smifffy]

Yep - good point - 10 - 15 years I reckon in the CBD - bowl the lot and push over the old shitters. Bring it back as something really different and impressive.

Maybe encase the cathedral in resin as a tourist feature depicting the past and build a brand new sparkly one.


Maybe we'd better build it all on stilts - I think the city overall has slumped so much that this winter is going to be trouble - we'll be back in the swamps.

You'll be fine, just don't let the Auckland RWC architects near the place, and build what you need when you need it, rather than trying to make some "bold artistic statement that represents the spirit of canterbury for now and into the future"

Some walls and a roof that looks kinda cantab, does the biz and is resistant to falling down will all be good.

[imdying]

Thanks mate. Do you know anyone who can get into the cordon?Yeah can do, but mate, it's gone.

There's like one road through (Montreal, and even that isn't a straight route), you are more than likely not seeing that bike again.

Access it patchy even for those with authority, I'm not going in unless it's an emergency.

[StoneY]

Geez Shrub, feeling your pain man but ultimately at least it was only the bike and not YOU mate.

:(

[shrub]

Yeah can do, but mate, it's gone.

That's probably the best news I've heard all day - you're wrong most of the time, so your pessimism increases the odds of my bike being safe. And the cars parked around where I left it are fine, so it looks like all is good.

[SMOKEU]

Thanks mate. Do you know anyone who can get into the cordon?

I have a few contacts who can get me into the cordon zones if need be. You after your bike or something?

[shrub]

I have a few contacts who can get me into the cordon zones if need be. You after your bike or something?

If I could get it out that would be great, but I more want to know where it is and general condition.

[imdying]

That's probably the best news I've heard all day - you're wrong most of the time, so your pessimism increases the odds of my bike being safe. And the cars parked around where I left it are fine, so it looks like all is good.Wanting to get your bike out of that particular location at the moment is beyond ignorant. Forget it for now, let the people who actually need to be in there do their job. They are still scraping people off the pavement in that zone, the last thing they want is people looking for their precious motorcycles.

[shrub]

Wanting to get your bike out of that particular location at the moment is beyond ignorant. Forget it for now, let the people who actually need to be in there do their job. They are still scraping people off the pavement in that zone, the last thing they want is people looking for their precious motorcycles.

Cheers for that. :niceone:

[HenryDorsetCase]

I had to be out and about today: circumnavigated the Dead Center*: to get to cnr Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street from Somerfield I had to go through Richmond. You know how people say "its like a warzone"? Well, it is. There are Army guys on every corner, police from NZ, Australia, and on a fine day, that blowing silt is awful. There are broken water and sewers aplenty, and what I could see of the CBD is beyond fucked.

I was pleased to see the Railway Station tower (which someone had told me had "fallen down" was intact and looked straight. Saw a Japanese TV newscrew (with Sat phones and their own uplink (!) broadcasting from outside Knox church. That looks like its been hit with RPG rounds, seriously. And the buildings across from that (Saggio Di Vino and the wee hairdressers (which were being repaired) are what I would describe as completely fucked.

St Martins New World is closed and there is a broken sewer main at the corner of Wilsons and Gamblins Roads. Barrington New World is open. Countdown Church Corner is open.

The best way round for me has been the scooter. unbelievably mobile, and much easier to ride round town than the Scrambler: cheaper to run, too.

We're trying to help our clients, and we do have access to our email server (power is on to the building!) but at this point, our bank branch is closed and I am going to go try do a deal at another branch to do a transaction on our trust account. That will be fun.

how the hell we will pay the wages this week I have no idea. We have the money, but no access to it at this stage.




*the Dead Centers was th interior of the tower in KW Jeter's book "Farewell Horizontal" which I like a lot. And the description is apt on a few levels at present.

[shrub]

I had to be out and about today: circumnavigated the Dead Center*: to get to cnr Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street from Somerfield I had to go through Richmond. You know how people say "its like a warzone"? Well, it is. There are Army guys on every corner, police from NZ, Australia, and on a fine day, that blowing silt is awful. There are broken water and sewers aplenty, and what I could see of the CBD is beyond fucked.

Yeah, I dropped my partner off at the civil defense HQ this morning for her shift and ended up chatting to a mate who works for TVNZ. He told me that the media have been asked to downplay the extent of the damage and even the number of potential fatalities. Apparently the area inside the one way network is at least 80% totalled.

And it looks like my bike is fine and has been pushed into an alleyway out of the way of emergency vehicles, so all is good.

[onearmedbandit]

Yeah, I dropped my partner off at the civil defense HQ this morning for her shift and ended up chatting to a mate who works for TVNZ. He told me that the media have been asked to downplay the extent of the damage and even the number of potential fatalities. Apparently the area inside the one way network is at least 80% totalled.



I've heard that elsewhere too, but didn't know really to believe it or not. Sounds like it might be closer to fact than we all realise.

Heard from my sister today, she had been up to my uncles place on the hill. Initial reports were that it was fucked, but it appears to be salvageable. However my uncle isn't is such good shape, he was at the corner of St Asaph and Colombo (I believe) when it happened, and straight after he heard screams from around the corner. He went around to find one of the flattened buses, and helped rescue a woman with a broken leg. Unfortunately to get to her he had to remove dead bodies first. He's a hard man my uncle, ex MAF officer, patrolled our borders and got into all sorts of mischief here and in places like Singapore, has survived two helicopter crashes hunting down south, but my sister said he was like a different man.

[shrub]

Unfortunately to get to her he had to remove dead bodies first. He's a hard man my uncle, ex MAF officer, patrolled our borders and got into all sorts of mischief here and in places like Singapore, has survived two helicopter crashes hunting down south, but my sister said he was like a different man.

My 17 year old daughter watched 2 dead bodies being pulled from wreckage and her best friend's mum is missing. She's pretty stressed but we're working through it.

[onearmedbandit]

My 17 year old daughter watched 2 dead bodies being pulled from wreckage and her best friend's mum is missing. She's pretty stressed but we're working through it.

There will be so many people with horrific first hand accounts. I consider myself lucky that I didn't have to see any of it. My brother was within the cordon on the first night helping with the rescue, he ordered one of his team to remove some sheets of iron, only to discover 3 bodies underneath. Like your daughter, my uncle, and 99% of the other people involved, they are not prepared for what they have seen, they are not trained in how to deal with it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yeah, I dropped my partner off at the civil defense HQ this morning for her shift and ended up chatting to a mate who works for TVNZ. He told me that the media have been asked to downplay the extent of the damage and even the number of potential fatalities. Apparently the area inside the one way network is at least 80% totalled.

And it looks like my bike is fine and has been pushed into an alleyway out of the way of emergency vehicles, so all is good.

its good to hears some good news re the bike anyways.

[oldrider]

Did anyone see Campbell Live tonight (supposedly) interviewing Ken Ring (the moon man) about his theories on earthquake prediction?

Now I don't have a view either way but that was the most ignorant biased performance by a TV interviewer I have ever seen!

That Campbell really is a jumped up annoying little prick!

He was just looking for some sensation and notoriety for himself, that sort of behaviour certainly isn't need especially considering the current situation in Christchurch!

Bloody idiot! (IMHO)

[Woodman]

Did anyone see Campbell Live tonight (supposedly) interviewing Ken Ring (the moon man) about his theories on earthquake prediction?

Now I don't have a view either way but that was the most ignorant biased performance by a TV interviewer I have ever seen!

That Campbell really is a jumped up annoying little prick!

He was just looking for some sensation and notoriety for himself, that sort of behaviour certainly isn't need especially considering the current situation in Christchurch!

Bloody idiot! (IMHO)

Pretty sure that campbell guy is new Zealands biggest fuckwit......

[steve_t]

I don't know how that Ken Ring guy predicts earthquakes but my :weird: theory is to watch out for pods of whales beaching themselves. I don't know if that's been suggested before but it seems to have fit a number of times

[ajturbo]

we were watching it also (TV3 and Campbell).. we were so pissed off with him (Campbell) that we turned it off... what a wanker...

he didn't let the guy speak his piece... now I was interested in what the guy was TRYING to say...but I couldn't as Campbell talked over him...
one of the dick-head's worst interviews.... last time i will be watch him

[ajturbo]

I don't know how that Ken Ring guy predicts earthquakes but my :weird: theory is to watch out for pods of whales beaching themselves. I don't know if that's been suggested before but it seems to have fit a number of times

they do that all the time in NZ... think they are all Japanese .. Kamakasi (sp.?)pilot (whales)

[shrub]

Did anyone see Campbell Live tonight (supposedly) interviewing Ken Ring (the moon man) about his theories on earthquake prediction?

Now I don't have a view either way but that was the most ignorant biased performance by a TV interviewer I have ever seen!

That Campbell really is a jumped up annoying little prick!

He was just looking for some sensation and notoriety for himself, that sort of behaviour certainly isn't need especially considering the current situation in Christchurch!

Bloody idiot! (IMHO)

I normally really like John Campbell, but he did a bloody awful job of that interview. Personally I put people like Ken Ring in the same basket as tarot card readers and astrologers, but there were better ways to handle the interview.

[Oakie]

Did anyone see Campbell Live tonight (supposedly) interviewing Ken Ring (the moon man) about his theories on earthquake prediction?


God save me from amateurs with theories! Funny how it's weathermen and retired teachers who have these theories and not geologists. And don't get me started on the 'The Triangle of Life' bullshit (allegedly - how to survive an earthquake)

[shrub]

God save me from amateurs with theories! Funny how it's weathermen and retired teachers who have these theories and not geologists. And don't get me started on the 'The Triangle of Life' bullshit (allegedly - how to survive an earthquake)

I have a plastic statue of Jesus perched on the ledge above a door and whenever it falls over there's been an earthquake. 100% accurate is my plastic Jesus!

[Smifffy]

I have a plastic statue of Jesus perched on the ledge above a door and whenever it falls over there's been an earthquake. 100% accurate is my plastic Jesus!

Get yourself a sweet Madonna
dressed in Rhinestones
sitting on a
pedestal of abalone shell

[AllanB]

Did anyone see Campbell Live tonight (supposedly) interviewing Ken Ring (the moon man) about his theories on earthquake prediction?

Shit - I though it was Paul Holmes back again - that was his technique - badger and talk over the person he was interviewing if he did not like the response he was getting.

A very poor job indeed.

A lot of people in town are talking about the moon-man and somehow I think John C just gave him more followers. One positive think I got from the MM was he believes after April the rumbles will return to 'normal' ..... after another big one ( f a r k ). Bloody Moon Man.

I predict that CHCH will be a ghost town the weekend of March 20th!

[AllanB]

And it looks like my bike is fine and has been pushed into an alleyway out of the way of emergency vehicles, so all is good.


:niceone: A little silver cloud. :niceone:


When you get it back come see me and I'll find some fresh water to wash the dust off!

[Oakie]

I have a plastic statue of Jesus perched on the ledge above a door and whenever it falls over there's been an earthquake. 100% accurate is my plastic Jesus!

If you can get plastic Jesus to jump off the day before the earthquake then you're onto a winner!

[Oakie]

I predict that CHCH will be a ghost town the weekend of March 20th!

Which is why I really dislike these guys. They get people putting too much faith in their predictions and then spend months worrying until the day arrives ... and then passes.
I have had people at work taking that whole week off around that day just because of his prediction.

[Kickaha]

Which is why I really dislike these guys. They get people putting too much faith in their predictions and then spend months worrying until the day arrives ... and then passes.
I have had people at work taking that whole week off around that day just because of his prediction.
Well they're a pack of dickheads

Ken Ring can lick my balls
http://www.sillybeliefs.com/ring.html

[scissorhands]

Which is why I really dislike these guys. They get people putting too much faith in their predictions and then spend months worrying until the day arrives ... and then passes.
I have had people at work taking that whole week off around that day just because of his prediction.

Its not Ken Rings science or beliefs re moonquakes, but a commonly held alternative view familiar to many for thousands of years.

Knockers of moon and celestial influence upon the earth WILL BE THEIR OWN UNDOINGS FROM IGNORANCE not Ken Ring messaging old sciences TO drongoes.

BTW.... geonet are now including celestial imputation in their graphs!!!:bleh::bleh::bleh: so Ken has finally influenced mainstream science

http://www.predictweather.com/ArticleShow.aspx?ID=336&type=home


Indian engineer's site, more earthquake specific than Kens site

http://earthquakeprediction.webs.com/

[shrub]

Which is why I really dislike these guys. They get people putting too much faith in their predictions and then spend months worrying until the day arrives ... and then passes.
I have had people at work taking that whole week off around that day just because of his prediction.

I had booked a week away over that time before I knew about his prediction - I'm almost tempted to cancel it and blutak my plastic jesus to the ledge.

[Oakie]

I had booked a week away over that time before I knew about his prediction - I'm almost tempted to cancel it and blutak my plastic jesus to the ledge.

Ha ha. Nice!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Its not Ken Rings science or beliefs re moonquakes, but a commonly held alternative view familiar to many for thousands of years.

Knockers of moon and celestial influence upon the earth WILL BE THEIR OWN UNDOINGS FROM IGNORANCE not Ken Ring messaging old sciences TO drongoes.

BTW.... geonet are now including celestial imputation in their graphs!!!:bleh::bleh::bleh: so Ken has finally influenced mainstream science

http://www.predictweather.com/ArticleShow.aspx?ID=336&type=home


Indian engineer's site, more earthquake specific than Kens site

http://earthquakeprediction.webs.com/

you do know what "Science" is, right? and that the scientific method is the cleverest thing we as a species have ever invented? and that what the criminal Ring is peddling is not "science" but scientific sounding bullshit?

What I want you to do is, whenever you see or hear the criminal Ring speaking, replace what he says with an equivalent length passage of particularly inane technobabble from Star Trek: Voyager, or a later series of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It makes just as much sense as what the criminal Ring says.

To whit: "There will be an earthquake in Christchurch of magnitude 7.0 on March 20 2011 because the portside warp nacelle dilithium crystal chamber shielding is experiencing temporal drift due to a phase imbalance in its flux couplers, which is interacting with the biogenic shielding. We can't damp down that phase imbalance which will result in a colossal release of energy on March 20"

Pick your accent, B'Elanna Torres or Montgomery Scott.

Why do I refer to the criminal Ring as "the criminal Ring"? Obvious innit? He is whoring out his lies for profit. He's worse than the fucking looters Judge Crosbie locked up.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Its not Ken Rings science or beliefs re moonquakes, but a commonly held alternative view familiar to many for thousands of years.


Three things I want to say specifically about this:

1. It is not an English sentence.

2.

j7jhb8_UPfw

and

3. You've got to be taking the piss.

[scissorhands]

you do know what "Science" is, right? and that the scientific method is the cleverest thing we as a species have ever invented? and that what the criminal Ring is peddling is not "science" but scientific sounding bullshit?

What I want you to do is, whenever you see or hear the criminal Ring speaking, replace what he says with an equivalent length passage of particularly inane technobabble from Star Trek: Voyager, or a later series of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It makes just as much sense as what the criminal Ring says.

To whit: "There will be an earthquake in Christchurch of magnitude 7.0 on March 20 2011 because the portside warp nacelle dilithium crystal chamber shielding is experiencing temporal drift due to a phase imbalance in its flux couplers, which is interacting with the biogenic shielding. We can't damp down that phase imbalance which will result in a colossal release of energy on March 20"

Pick your accent, B'Elanna Torres or Montgomery Scott.

Why do I refer to the criminal Ring as "the criminal Ring"? Obvious innit? He is whoring out his lies for profit. He's worse than the fucking looters Judge Crosbie locked up.

He is Satan incarnate...

BTW a few hundred years ago, when mainstream science was told the earth was round, they killed such heretics

Imagine the sort of 'science' that gets bandied around in Muslim nations....bit like in the west still eh?

I have been to Kens house and met him. He is a pagan, a druid, lived in a mobile home for years, and cares little for money

[shrub]

Ha ha. Nice!

Well it makes sense - if my plastic jesus falls down whenever there's an earthquake, then it stands to reason that if it doesn't fall down there isn't an earthquake.

[scissorhands]

Three things I want to say specifically about this:

1. It is not an English sentence.

2.

and

3. You've got to be taking the piss.


Nope. But you have to follow the collective consciousness? Is being in conflict with the mainstream philosophies too scary? If you manage to extricate yourself from the matrix, have a good look around before you get swallowed up again in the illusion

[scumdog]

Which is why I really dislike these guys. They get people putting too much faith in their predictions and then spend months worrying until the day arrives ... and then passes.
I have had people at work taking that whole week off around that day just because of his prediction.

Do we get a refund if they're wrong??:weird::blink:

[HenryDorsetCase]

He is Satan incarnate...

BTW a few hundred years ago, when mainstream science was told the earth was round, they killed such heretics

Imagine the sort of 'science' that gets bandied around in Muslim nations....bit like in the west still eh?

I have been to Kens house and met him. He is a pagan, a druid, lived in a mobile home for years, and cares little for money

What the hell? In the immortal words of Jules Winnfield "Then allow me to retort"

Your BTW (from which I think I am supposed to infer somehow that because what the criminal Ring says is "anti science" or "against the mainstream view": correct?) actually proves my point about the validity of the scientific method. Hypothesis is the earth is flat, carried on the backs of four elephants, who stand atop a giant turtle, swimming through the ether. Astronomy (not to mention simple logic: like what does the turtle eat, elephant shit? what do the elephants eat?) demonstrates firstly that the earth is spherical, THEN that it rotates about the sun. See where I am going with that? As the hypothesis is tested, the conclusions are proved, or disproved, another hypothesis is developed, then proved, or not, and knowlege proceeds. Sometimes there are reversals, sometimes it is incorrect: but the validity of the method is that the errors are recognised (sometimes eventually, even grudgingly) then corrected, then the process rolls along.

Let me just address a point I know you will make in rebuttal: "Oh, but its just a THEORY, right, and better theories come along" Yes: if the word theory is used in the same sense in both parts of that sentence: In fact the same argument is raised by creationists and "intelligent" (yes, they're sneer quotes) design proponents. "Oh, its a THEORY of evolution, and a theory of intelligent design, and they both have the same validity. Well, no: because one is a true scientific theory, the product of the winnowing process that is the actual scientific method, and the other requires you take certain assumptions, and believe in them, just because you have to. That is a castle built on sand. and having seen what happens when you build on sand, i.e. liquefaction, I'll take the science any day.

By the way, the reference to "better theories" above? We have them: Seismology, Geology, Geomorphology, physics, mathematics. And their proponents (their "Druids" if you will) not only outnumber the criminal Ring, they also say you cannot predict with the certainty he is about the event he is predicting.

I have no idea what sort of science is taught in Muslim nations. Or indeed what a "Muslim nation" might be: Saudi Arabia? Libya? Irrelevant for present discussion I suggest. Define your terms, state your argument, then we shall proceed.

As for Ring personally: the fact he is a "pagan" a "Druid" or whatever is, I suggest, more proof of my proposition than yours.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Nope. But you have to follow the collective consciousness? Is being in conflict with the mainstream philosophies too scary? If you manage to extricate yourself from the matrix, have a good look around before you get swallowed up again in the illusion

Ok, I get it now, you're trolling me. And I bought it hook line and sinker. My bad.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Pretty sure that campbell guy is new Zealands biggest fuckwit......

if thats the case, he was interviewing the second biggest.

[scissorhands]

Your english and grammar is worse than mine.

This is your world then..... and as such, I concur and withdraw

Just trying to help you know.....

....might be a good idea for your families to avoid old buildings during high risk times??

[Kickaha]

....might be a good idea for your families to avoid old buildings during high risk times??


High risk times according to who?

Do you think they'll let me stand on the top of the Grand Chancellor on May 20th and Shout "Ken Rings an arsehole"?

[scissorhands]

High risk times according to who?

Do you think they'll let me stand on the top of the Grand Chancellor on May 20th and Shout "Ken Rings an arsehole"?


I'm sure 'they' will want you to.

Hell, they may even pay you.

The dumbing down is almost complete

Accurate prediction (earthquakes) doesn't mean an exact time. That would be magic, like the pills the doctor gives you

[scumdog]

Accurate prediction (earthquakes) doesn't mean an exact time. That would be magic, like the pills the doctor gives you

I predict another earthquake near...Christchurch!

It will be at least 3.5

And it will be this year.

Ta-da..I'm can precdict earthquakes!!! bring on John Campbell!:woohoo:

[scissorhands]

http://gettingstronger.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pavlovs-dog.jpg

[Swoop]

Did anyone see Campbell Live tonight
It was a terrible piece of work. If Campbell is that stressed over Chch he should bugger off for a vacation. Sounded like some weirdo preacher forcing his beliefs onto someone else. Ken Ring went up in my opinion since he didn't cower yet kept putting his view across, which is the point of an interview I believe.
I spent approx 5 mins on hold to tv3 waiting to register a complaint.


I like the "qualified" scientists. They provided so much warning of an earthquake to the population...:rolleyes:
They can do lots of clever stuff after one though.

[phill-k]

Whether or not you agree or accept Ring's theory, I do not believe now is the correct time for him to promote his Science, John Campbell has also added to the confusion and in some cases undermining of the populations confidence with his interview style.

I actually believe the 30second bite, saturation media coverage is adding to general feelings of despair and hopelessness many will be feeling in New Zealand. Our TV newsmakers fail miserably in their role of mass education sensationalism seems their sole motivation.

On Saturday I had to work and in doing so listened to National radio - Kim Hill, she conducted a series of in depth interviews with people who are recognised as specialists in the fields around the activities in ChCh, her interviewing remained precise on topic and extremely educational, I for one felt after her show that I had a much greater understanding of what is going on at present and with interviews with people who have been involved with both recovery of the peoples as well as cities around the world can see that in time ChCh will possibly have a future many NZ'ers will be envious of. This in a small way was demonstrated with Napier's recovery and the place Napier holds in NZ's hearths and economy. The lose of life is horrific, the psychological effects on ChCh's people will last along time, but from this will hopefully in time come a new direction which will excite and unite her survivors.

[onearmedbandit]

2 minutes silence.

(Obviously posted after 12:51 before some smartarse points out the obvious)

[Gone Burger]

2 minutes silence.

(Obviously posted after 12:51 before some smartarse points out the obvious)

Tears shed by all at the gathering of about 50 people where I was, as the heavens opened up and cried with us, followed by our National Anthem

[cc rider]

2 minutes silence.Our thoughts were with you all today. (and every day).

I'm so glad to hear of all the KBers who are safe. My good wishes to you, your families & friends as you travel through this time. :grouphug:

Thanks to caveweta & fatzx10r, I've been in touch with R1Madness.


:hug: from over the ditch
CC

[nadroj]

Well it makes sense - if my plastic jesus falls down whenever there's an earthquake, then it stands to reason that if it doesn't fall down there isn't an earthquake.

Glue the bastard!

[Smifffy]

Whether or not you agree or accept Ring's theory, I do not believe now is the correct time for him to promote his Science, John Campbell has also added to the confusion and in some cases undermining of the populations confidence with his interview style.

I actually believe the 30second bite, saturation media coverage is adding to general feelings of despair and hopelessness many will be feeling in New Zealand. Our TV newsmakers fail miserably in their role of mass education sensationalism seems their sole motivation.

On Saturday I had to work and in doing so listened to National radio - Kim Hill, she conducted a series of in depth interviews with people who are recognised as specialists in the fields around the activities in ChCh, her interviewing remained precise on topic and extremely educational, I for one felt after her show that I had a much greater understanding of what is going on at present and with interviews with people who have been involved with both recovery of the peoples as well as cities around the world can see that in time ChCh will possibly have a future many NZ'ers will be envious of. This in a small way was demonstrated with Napier's recovery and the place Napier holds in NZ's hearths and economy. The lose of life is horrific, the psychological effects on ChCh's people will last along time, but from this will hopefully in time come a new direction which will excite and unite her survivors.

Agreed. I think Mike McRoberts has been the pick of the tv journos so far. As for that troll from radio NZ in the CD bunker in Wellington in the first couple of days: :bash:

[shrub]

John Campbell's apology tonight was genuine and heartfelt. I think he realised he had fucked up and was willing to admit it and apologise.

Ring is still an idiot and even the Wizard has no time for him or his theories. And there will be no more earthquakes because Jesus has been araldited to the ledge.

[steve_t]

Well it makes sense - if my plastic jesus falls down whenever there's an earthquake, then it stands to reason that if it doesn't fall down there isn't an earthquake.


Glue the bastard!

Will that mean there'll never be another earthquake? :innocent:

[Kickaha]

Will that mean there'll never be another earthquake? :innocent:

It's as good a theory as anything Ring can come up with

[oldrider]

High risk times according to who?

Do you think they'll let me stand on the top of the Grand Chancellor on May 20th and Shout "Ken Rings an arsehole"?

Ahhh but are you game to do it holding Shrub's little Jesus in your hand? :shifty: (perhaps a good bye cruel world moment coming up)

[Oakie]

Ring is still an idiot and even the Wizard has no time for him or his theories.

The Wizard has even put a spell against Mr Ring I saw him saying on TV this morning.

[AllanB]

I shall purchase a plastic Jesus today.

I figure when he starts to wobble I should grab my glass of wine to avoid spillage.


I have noticed a number of frequent 'King Tides' in my glass of wine lately - and the period between high and low wine tides is very short - could this be a sign of impending doom?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I'm an atheist, but I do love some Johnny Cash.

One of my friends and I (both lapsed catholics) always buy each other stupid religious gifts. I have a plastic Jesus too: last seen blu-tacked to the top of my computer monitor at work.

computer monitor (24 inch widescreen HD :( ) took a bit of a header I believe

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[scissorhands]

That Ring is a fucken moron!:weird:

Planets and moon influencing the earth because of gravitational pull?

Shoot that fucken Ring idiot wanker, scaring children with his crap


Now, wheres some sand for my head

[neels]

Now, wheres some sand for my head
How much do you want? Bring your own shovel and help yourself to as much as you want, perhaps mr ring might like to bring his shovel and do some digging too, would be far more helpful than what he's doing at the moment.

[mashman]

The only thing the MM has in his favour, in my eyes and not that I don't believe he could be right, is that the tides, ya know, that liquidy stuff that cover 7/10ths of the planets surface, you may have noticed it and call it water that moves to and from the beach, are heavily influenced, if not fully influenced by the moon. Oddly enough, a scientific fact... they even have Almanacs that predict future tides :shit:...

That alone gives credence to his theories and with the recent "sun man" getting one over the meteorologists with his long range forecasts (sub derived :yes:), it kinda stands to reason that some, if not most of our weather is controlled planetary bodies...



(perhaps a good bye cruel world moment coming up)


I hope it's in a Nibiru styleeeeee... something to watch before all hell breaks loose...

[steve_t]

Interesting reading last night about how the moon does create a "land tide" also, but that the magnitude and frequency of earthquakes seems to have no statistically significant relation to the position of the moon

[oneofsix]

Interesting reading last night about how the moon does create a "land tide" also, but that the magnitude and frequency of earthquakes seems to have no statistically significant relation to the position of the moon

The moon creates "land tides".
Earthquakes happen when enough stress builds on a fault for it to move with a bump.
I can see how the stats wouldn't line up but the moon could still be a big factor in quakes. Suggestion would be that there isn't enough stress on the fault during the next 20 phases of the moon but this incrementally builds with plate techronics to the point where the next phase is enough to cause it to let go. How large it is depends on the amount of stress that was built up and the location etc.

[shrub]

The only thing the MM has in his favour, in my eyes and not that I don't believe he could be right, is that the tides, ya know, that liquidy stuff that cover 7/10ths of the planets surface, you may have noticed it and call it water that moves to and from the beach, are heavily influenced, if not fully influenced by the moon. Oddly enough, a scientific fact... they even have Almanacs that predict future tides :shit:...

That alone gives credence to his theories and with the recent "sun man" getting one over the meteorologists with his long range forecasts (sub derived :yes:), it kinda stands to reason that some, if not most of our weather is controlled planetary bodies...

The thing is scientists spend all their time trying to come up with new ways to explain and predict shit, and they tend to leave no stone unturned, so they will have spent a gazillion man hours exploring those theories and ended up discounting them. If a scientist could publish a paper supporting a hypothesis that the moon influenced/caused earthquakes, and was therefore able to predict them with any degree of certainty he'd be lined up for a Nobel prize and be cited in everything, and that shit really spins their wheels.

I don't think Ken Ring has discovered something that everyone else has missed.

However my plastic Jesus statue on the other hand...

[mashman]

snippety crop

Shifted subject to here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135295-Space-Weather...)

[Swoop]

I find it interesting that the Wizard, of all people, is critisizing "weird" ideas.
His "spell" broke the Auckland drought some years ago...

[Smifffy]

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[Ronin]

Tears shed by all at the gathering of about 50 people where I was, as the heavens opened up and cried with us, followed by our National Anthem



Gods tears fall down apon me.

Cool, clear, pure.

Soaking me to the very core of my soul.

Cleansing me of fear.

[Maha]

yesterday at 12:51 I was at the drive through window of the Whangarei Macdonalds, they told me to go and wait in bay number 1...red cross is right across the road and they were all outside. MacDonalds stopped for two minutes.

[AllanB]

SHRUB

I seriously think you should start promoting this 'Plastic Jesus' theory - announce it as a religion and start to build followers (I'd like to be high on the pyramid - I mean management, if you'll have me). Obviously the followers will be expected to make (tax free) donations to the church and the leaders may spend such dollars as they see fit.
Why not some Plastic Jesus T-shirts to wear too so we can be easily identified when we march in mass to protest about things that are important to the Church of PJ - hell the women folks can wear their PJ's to church as a sign of respect to the Plastic Jesus.
It goes without saying that The Church of The Plastic Jesus will be pro motorcycling and import their own tyres and sell these to the followers at significantly reduced rates. Synthetic oil would be available too as PJ is keen on anything that comes in a plastic container.
You'll have to sort out the church's stand on sex - I'd recommend plenty of it, heck attractive members could even bring in photos to 'offer' to Plastic Jesus on the day of worship (can't be Sunday as that is a riding day!).

The church will require a number of lodges (we'll call them mission houses) that the congregation can retreat to if PJ starts to wobble too much.

There are obviously numerous thinks I have not thought of but I feel the important church matters have been covered:

Income
Motorcycling
Sex
Safety

Maybe safety should become before sex?

Yours

The right honourable pastor Allan

[MisterD]

Maybe safety should become before sex?


I guess that depends on where Plastic Jesus sits on the vexed issue of natural rubber :eek:

[HenryDorsetCase]

That Ring is a fucken moron!:weird:

Planets and moon influencing the earth because of gravitational pull?

Shoot that fucken Ring idiot wanker, scaring children with his crap


Now, wheres some sand for my head

here we go again.

OK: it is undisputed that the most influential body in our solar system is the sun. and that due to the well known theory of gravity. (Newton's laws, and Einstein's theory of relativity to be more specific) (edit: you do believe in gravity dont you? howzabout testing that hypothesis in the accepted manner by jumping out a window? over 5 storeys please.)

and of course Earth and its moon, (Luna) are part of that system. And yes, no one is disputing that the earth moon gravitational system causes and influences events on the earth. Tides are the obvious example. People (often of the female pursuasion) who become insane for a week or so every month, that sort of thing.

Ring's "science" (yep: sneer quotes.... you may infer that I do not respect the criminal ring as a scientist from my use of same) seems to be "Well, duh, the moon causes tides in the sea, I therefore infer that it causes the same effects in the earth's crust, causing earthquakes. Not only do i infer that, but due to my having passed form 3 maths with Mr Smith in 1968, I can calculate EXACTLY where those stresses will be released, accurately enough to predict the next earthquake".

Is that a fair summary? My dripping sarcasm aside, I intend that to be a fair, one paragraph summary, of the criminal ring's position. If it is not, please advise.

Assuming it is, then demonstrably the criminal ring has abjectly failed. Not only does he fail to predict earthquakes, he demonstrably failed to predict the Feb 22 earthquake.

Don't just take my word for it: look here:

http://sciblogs.co.nz/the-atavism/2011/02/28/the-very-error-of-the-moon-man/

and here:

http://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2011/03/01/i-predicted-the-earthquake-scientists-respond/


Now, for a really good basic introduction to the planetary system, how the moon was formed, and some other interesting science (proper science that is) have a look at this:


http://www.amazon.com/NOVA-Origins-Neil-Degrasse-Tyson/dp/B0001WTWPG


I saw the TV show which was on TVNZ 7: it was truly excellent.


I dont expect you will, by the way. And here's why: Your position is cemented in you have "Faith" presumably: bizarrely, the demonstration of rings criminal scaremongering will only serve to buttress your belief in it. Hopefully someone reading this will enjoy the linkage.

One more thing: If you have cancer (assuming you find out about it before its gone too far).... using, you know, science and doctors and all that. What do you do? Do you get the criminal ring or one of his cohorts to treat you with crystals and bits of weed and rainbows, while praying for a miracle to mother Gaia, or do you go to the doctor, and get it treated?

On a personal note, any faith I had in invisible friends (of any denomination) was destroyed by watching my mother die of cancer. The only thing we as a species have is what we do, and what we create, and the pinnacle of that achievement is the scientific method.

And I'm done playing.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Ahhh but are you game to do it holding Shrub's little Jesus in your hand? :shifty: (perhaps a good bye cruel world moment coming up)

is that what we're calling it now?

[HenryDorsetCase]

SHRUB

I seriously think you should start promoting this 'Plastic Jesus' theory - announce it as a religion and start to build followers (I'd like to be high on the pyramid - I mean management, if you'll have me). Obviously the followers will be expected to make (tax free) donations to the church and the leaders may spend such dollars as they see fit.
Why not some Plastic Jesus T-shirts to wear too so we can be easily identified when we march in mass to protest about things that are important to the Church of PJ - hell the women folks can wear their PJ's to church as a sign of respect to the Plastic Jesus.
It goes without saying that The Church of The Plastic Jesus will be pro motorcycling and import their own tyres and sell these to the followers at significantly reduced rates. Synthetic oil would be available too as PJ is keen on anything that comes in a plastic container.
You'll have to sort out the church's stand on sex - I'd recommend plenty of it, heck attractive members could even bring in photos to 'offer' to Plastic Jesus on the day of worship (can't be Sunday as that is a riding day!).

The church will require a number of lodges (we'll call them mission houses) that the congregation can retreat to if PJ starts to wobble too much.

There are obviously numerous thinks I have not thought of but I feel the important church matters have been covered:

Income
Motorcycling
Sex
Safety

Maybe safety should become before sex?

Yours

The right honourable pastor Allan

Ooooh, I'm in: my suggestion was going to be a rock and roll band called "Plastic Jesus" but this is better because, well, I have no talent.

I'll be in charge of asset stripping the incoming converts, and buying bahamian islands, setting up the offshore accounts, and the one on one personal tutoring of the best looking of the young female acolytes. (Note to self: have a shower first.. nah, fuckit, they can lick me clean)

Oh, and we'll need guns. Lots of guns.

which is a quote from a film but I cant remember which one.

[mashman]

Now, for a really good basic introduction to the planetary system, how the moon was formed, and some other interesting science (proper science that is) have a look at this:

http://www.amazon.com/NOVA-Origins-Neil-Degrasse-Tyson/dp/B0001WTWPG

which is a quote from a film but I cant remember which one.


:killingme ... that's conclusive evidence right there :blink: (coz i got no sarcasm icon)

The Matrix :)

[Swoop]

The church will require a number of lodges (we'll call them mission houses) that the congregation can retreat to if PJ starts to wobble too much.

There are obviously numerous thinks I have not thought of but I feel the important church matters have been covered
Dear Pastor Allan,

Some liquid refresments should be endorsed by the PJ, and also pies!
A very important matter to attend to!

[blackdog]

Oh, and we'll need guns. Lots of guns.

which is a quote from a film but I cant remember which one.

The Matrix

Tank: "What do you need?

Neo: "Guns, lots of guns."

[HenryDorsetCase]

:killingme ... that's conclusive evidence right there :blink: (coz i got no sarcasm icon)

The Matrix :)


BAHAHAHAHAHAHA, so it is.

:D

[Crasherfromwayback]

I posted this in another thread, and it's probably been posted here I'm sure (too many pages to check)...but this puts what you poor CH CH peeps have been enduring into perspective!

http://www.christchurchquakemap.co.nz/week

[neels]

Crap it's windy out there, feel sorry for the poor bastards working in the CBD, had a look across the city from one of our buildings and it's just a huge dust cloud. :blink:

[far queue]

Crap it's windy out there, feel sorry for the poor bastards working in the CBD, had a look across the city from one of our buildings and it's just a huge dust cloud. :blink:Would that be the really tall building with the 360deg view? How was that in the shake last week? Would've got a bit of a wobble on I imagine.

[imdying]

The only thing the MM has in his favour, in my eyes and not that I don't believe he could be right, is that the tides, ya know, that liquidy stuff that cover 7/10ths of the planets surface, you may have noticed it and call it water that moves to and from the beach, are heavily influenced, if not fully influenced by the moon.You mean that stuff that makes up 0.04% of the Earth's mass? Gonna take a much much bigger pull than that to move the crust. You keep crapping on about it, but the fact is, it's mass is 5/8s of fuck all compared to the tectonic plates.

[oldrider]

I posted this in another thread, and it's probably been posted here I'm sure (too many pages to check)...but this puts what you poor CH CH peeps have been enduring into perspective!

http://www.christchurchquakemap.co.nz/week

Man alive they are sure concentrated, I wonder what is really going on down there? Kenny? :blip:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Man alive they are sure concentrated, I wonder what is really going on down there? Kenny? :blip:


This guy?

xfPpTeR_760

[far queue]

I just discovered the water's back on, I might go and send a "message" to "Kenny" to celebrate :wings:

[oldrider]

This guy?

No that guy "knows" what he's doing and has my respect!

I was being flippant in calling for Kenny .... but I hope the earth temperature is not warming dramatically under Christchurch! :eek:

[gammaguy]

I would love to man. Love to. But unfortunately there isn't a lot of money around for anyone to buy vehicles anymore, let alone someone who's already trying to sell two!

I'll trade you my WRX for it though. Maybe.


nah dude,truth is im looking forward to coming back and riding it:rolleyes:

[HenryDorsetCase]

I just discovered the water's back on, I might go and send a "message" to "Kenny" to celebrate :wings:

Our water is on, too.

civilisation.

Truth be told, I love my backyard shitter. beautiful view of the garden, out in the open air (though it does have a roof). I'll be sad to see it go.

[oldrider]

Our water is on, too.

civilisation.

Truth be told, I love my backyard shitter. beautiful view of the garden, out in the open air (though it does have a roof). I'll be sad to see it go.

What a skite, I bet you cut the slot for your John to hang in! :nya:

[Laava]

Don't know about the hat but I like this guy!
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake-videos/news/video.cfm?c_id=1503037&gal_cid=1503037&gallery_id=117051

[Kickaha]

Oh, and we'll need guns. Lots of guns.

which is a quote from a film but I cant remember which one.


Dick Durkin: We need to get bigger guns. BIG FUCKING GUNS!

[oldrider]

Don't know about the hat but I like this guy!
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake-videos/news/video.cfm?c_id=1503037&gal_cid=1503037&gallery_id=117051

I feel so much better now that "the wizard" has debunked Ken Ring as a nutter! :rolleyes: (They say it takes one to know one)

[JimO]

Our water is on, too.

civilisation.

Truth be told, I love my backyard shitter. beautiful view of the garden, out in the open air (though it does have a roof). I'll be sad to see it go.

be a rebel keep using it

[AllanB]

and the one on one personal tutoring of the best looking of the young female acolytes. (Note to self: have a shower first.. nah, fuckit, they can lick me clean)

Oh, and we'll need guns. Lots of guns.

Most excellent - that licking thing should be compulsory when the said YFA's become confirmed.

And guns - we will need them as no doubt there will be a couple of fuggly looking ladies wanting to join ........ (dodge)!

And pies I really like that idea, PJ approves of pies and beer - much better that a dry cracker and water.

[dangerous]

Truth be told, I love my backyard shitter. beautiful view of the garden, out in the open air (though it does have a roof). I'll be sad to see it go. LOL, you consider yaself as a prowd fella huh, judging by the cut out in the seat, and is the shovel incase ya miss the hole?

Oh yeah, heard on the radio today that considering the verbaration, depth etc of the quake that in fact its realistic ricter scal reading was equale to a wopping 9.1

[Oakie]

Our water is on, too.

civilisation.

Truth be told, I love my backyard shitter. beautiful view of the garden, out in the open air (though it does have a roof). I'll be sad to see it go.

Brilliant. I'll post a photo of my not so so technologicallyt advanced construction tomorrow if I remember. We could have a competition. 'Christchurch Outdoor Dunny Idol'

[far queue]

I got a txt earlier that seems appropriate .. "you know you're from Canterbury when you and your cat fight over the same bit of garden to shit in"

[Oakie]

SHRUB

...
It goes without saying that The Church of The Plastic Jesus ...

'Church of the Plastis Jesus'. Loving it!

[Smifffy]

Hope those blocks were stable during aftershocks, hate for the thing to collapse and dump (ahem) you in the hole!

:eek:

[HenryDorsetCase]

LOL, you consider yaself as a prowd fella huh, judging by the cut out in the seat, and is the shovel incase ya miss the hole?
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the problem is the hole is only three feet deep, and I keep forgetting and the end of the old fella keeps hitting the dirt in the bottom of the hole......


:)

actually the slot was already there: that shelf used to be in the laundry cupboard, and the slot was to clear the waste trap... boring huh.

[Berries]

I got a txt earlier that seems appropriate .. "you know you're from Canterbury when you and your cat fight over the same bit of garden to shit in"
That one was doing the rounds long before the earthquake.

[EJK]

Got any silt needs to be cleaned out? Please feel free to let me know, we students are looking for volunteering jobs.

[Metastable]

Hey guys, I just wanted to say that although things look like they are going to be pretty tough go for the next while, you are not forgotten! People like myself from far away places are starting to make some donations, now that NZ has set up an easy way to do this. I know my amount is fairly small, but hopefully every little bit will help. BTW, from over here, it looks like your government is doing a pretty good job.

As far as donating, you might want to suggest this avenue if an overseas friend or relative wants to help out. I had no idea what charities are valid, so I figured your own government's website should be a good place. It seemed very easy to do.
http://www.christchurchearthquakeappeal.govt.nz/

Good luck with everything down in Christchurch. It was beautiful when the family visited a few months ago, so we had to do our little part to try and help and make it beautiful again.

BTW - you get a receipt like this one, I'm guessing you can claim when you do your taxes if you are from NZ.

****************************
For Your Records

Thank you for your donation to The Government's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. Please ensure you keep a copy of this page as your receipt for tax purposes.

You have paid -
Name ********
Beneficiary Christchurch Earthquake Appeal
Amount NZ$****
Payment Date 2011-03-02 08:02:13
Details on your Statement Christchurch Earthquake Appeal
Reference Number *****

Your usual bank transaction fees will apply to this payment.

Donation receipt

If you have made a donation of more than $5 with Internet banking
or at a Westpac branch and would like to receive a donation receipt,
please email christchurchearthquakeappeal@dia.govt.nz.
In your email message, please request a donation receipt,
state your name, the donation value and date of your donation.

[shrub]

Hey guys, I just wanted to say that although things look like they are going to be pretty tough go for the next while, you are not forgotten! People like myself from far away places are starting to make some donations, now that NZ has set up an easy way to do this. I know my amount is fairly small, but hopefully every little bit will help. BTW, from over here, it looks like your government is doing a pretty good job.

As far as donating, you might want to suggest this avenue if an overseas friend or relative wants to help out. I had no idea what charities are valid, so I figured your own government's website should be a good place. It seemed very easy to do.
http://www.christchurchearthquakeappeal.govt.nz/

Good luck with everything down in Christchurch. It was beautiful when the family visited a few months ago, so we had to do our little part to try and help and make it beautiful again.

BTW - you get a receipt like this one, I'm guessing you can claim when you do your taxes if you are from NZ.

****************************
For Your Records

Thank you for your donation to The Government's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. Please ensure you keep a copy of this page as your receipt for tax purposes.

You have paid -
Name ********
Beneficiary Christchurch Earthquake Appeal
Amount NZ$****
Payment Date 2011-03-02 08:02:13
Details on your Statement Christchurch Earthquake Appeal
Reference Number *****

Your usual bank transaction fees will apply to this payment.

Donation receipt

If you have made a donation of more than $5 with Internet banking
or at a Westpac branch and would like to receive a donation receipt,
please email christchurchearthquakeappeal@dia.govt.nz.
In your email message, please request a donation receipt,
state your name, the donation value and date of your donation.

Thanks mate, you'd be surprised how much it means to know that people care and want to help. I'm OK and have power, phone, food and minimal damage to my house, but my cornerstone client no longer has premises which means my income has just halved. I'll find more work, but the odds are good that it won't be in this town and I am committed to staying.

[Jantar]

LOL, you consider yaself as a prowd fella huh, judging by the cut out in the seat, and is the shovel incase ya miss the hole?

Oh yeah, heard on the radio today that considering the verbaration, depth etc of the quake that in fact its realistic ricter scal reading was equale to a wopping 9.1

There are 2 scales used in New Zealand for measuring earthquakes. The Richter scale is purely objective in that it is a measure of the amount of energy released during the rupture. In this way it is the best way to categorise earthquakes from a geological PoV. Its downfall is that it tells us nothing about the effect on the surface. A 8.0 quake 100 km deep may have only minor effects on the surface, whereas a 5.0 quake close to the surface may be devasting.

The other scale is the Modified Mercalli (MM) scale. This one is measures eathquakes by the effect they have and is not able to be measured, only assessed. On the MM scale last weeks quake was around a 9.


MM 9

Structures
Many Buildings Type I destroyed. Buildings Type II heavily damaged, some collapse. Buildings Type III damaged, some with partial collapse. Structures Type IV damaged in some cases, some with flexible frames seriously damaged. Damage or permanent distortion to some Structures Type V. Houses not secured to foundations shifted off. Brick veneers fall and expose frames.

Environment
Cracking of ground conspicuous. Landsliding general on steep slopes. Liquefaction effects intensified and more widespread, with large lateral spreading and flow sliding adjacent to streams, canals, lakes, etc.

[shrub]

The other scale is the Modified Mercalli (MM) scale. This one is measures eathquakes by the effect they have and is not able to be measured, only assessed. On the MM scale last weeks quake was around a 9.

The MM scale is a hell of a lot more relevant for the poor bastards crawling around on the surface, whereas the Richter is really only of interest to geologists.

[oneofsix]

The other scale is the Modified Mercalli (MM) scale. This one is measures eathquakes by the effect they have and is not able to be measured, only assessed. On the MM scale last weeks quake was around a 9.

Don't suppose you also have the MM for the September quake?

[Nasty]

Don't suppose you also have the MM for the September quake?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Canterbury_earthquake

[Ronin]

You have to love the resilience of people...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/357989041

[Paul in NZ]

'Church of the Plastis Jesus'. Loving it!

Your church has a traditional hymn already written - Paul Newman even sung it in Cool Hand Luke (your first saint)...

Well, I don't care if it rains or freezes,
Long as I have my plastic Jesus
Riding on the dashboard of my car
Through all trials and tribulations,
We will travel every nation,
With my plastic Jesus I'll go far.

{Refrain}
Plastic Jesus, plastic Jesus
Riding on the dashboard of my car
Through all trials and tribulations,
We will travel every nation,
With my plastic Jesus I'll go far.

I don't care if it rains or freezes
As long as I've got my Plastic Jesus
Glued to the dashboard of my car,
You can buy Him phosphorescent
Glows in the dark, He's Pink and Pleasant,
Take Him with you when you're travelling far

{Refrain}

I don't care if it's dark or scary
Long as I have magnetic Mary
Ridin' on the dashboard of my car
I feel I'm protected amply
I've got the whole damn Holy Family
Riding on the dashboard of my car

{Refrain}

You can buy a Sweet Madonna
Dressed in rhinestones sitting on a
Pedestal of abalone shell
Goin' ninety, I'm not wary
'Cause I've got my Virgin Mary
Guaranteeing I won't go to Hell

{Refrain}

I don't care if it bumps or jostles
Long as I got the Twelve Apostles
Bolted to the dashboard of my car
Don't I have a pious mess
Such a crowd of holiness
Strung across the dashboard of my car

{Refrain}

No, I don't care if it rains or freezes
Long as I have my plastic Jesus
Riding on the dashboard of my car
But I think he'll have to go
His magnet ruins my radio
And if we have a wreck he'll leave a scar

{Refrain}

Riding through the thoroughfare
With his nose up in the air
A wreck may be ahead, but he don't mind
Trouble coming, he don't see
He just keeps his eyes on me
And any other thing that lies behind

Plastic Jesus, Plastic Jesus
Riding on the dashboard of my car
Though the sun shines on his back
Makes him peel, chip, and crack
A little patching keeps him up to par

When pedestrians try to cross
I let them know who's boss
I never blow my horn or give them warning
I ride all over town
Trying to run them down
And it's seldom that they live to see the morning

Plastic Jesus, Plastic Jesus
Riding on the dashboard of my car
His halo fits just right
And I use it as a sight
And they'll scatter or they'll splatter near and far

When I'm in a traffic jam
He don't care if I say Damn
I can let all sorts of curses roll
Plastic Jesus doesn't hear
For he has a plastic ear
The man who invented plastic saved my soul

Plastic Jesus, Plastic Jesus
Riding on the dashboard of my car
Once his robe was snowy white
Now it isn't quite so bright
Stained by the smoke of my cigar

God made Christ a Holy Jew
God made Him a Christian too
Paradoxes populate my car
Joseph beams with a feigned elan
From the shaggy dash of my furlined van
Famous cuckold in the master plan

Naughty Mary, smug and smiling
Jesus dainty and beguiling
Knee-deep in the piling of my van
His message clear by night or day
My phosphorescent plastic Gay
Simpering from the dashboard of my van

When I'm goin' fornicatin
I got my ceramic Satan
Sinnin' on the dashboard of my Winnebago Motor Home
The women know I'm on the level
Thanks to the wild-eyed stoneware devil
Ridin' on the dashboard of my Winnebago Motor Home
Sneerin' from the dashboard of my Winnebago Motor Home
Leering from the dashboard of my van

If I weave around at night
And the police think I'm tight
They'll never find my bottle, though they ask
Plastic Jesus shelters me
For His head comes off, you see
He's hollow, and I use Him for a flask

Plastic Jesus, plastic Jesus
Riding on the dashboard of my car
Ride with me and have a dram
Of the blood of the Lamb
Plastic Jesus is a holy bar

[Owl]

You have to love the resilience of people...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/357989041

That's mint!:lol:

[Paul in NZ]

That's mint!:lol:

I bet Rocky dont need no stinkin plastic jesus....

[mashman]

I bet Rocky dont need no stinkin plastic jesus....

if you turn the rock over, you may find him :shifty:

[SMOKEU]

The damage in the central city is far worse than what the media shows. The media at this point is censored, in the sense that they only show people what they want to see.

I went into the cordon zones yesterday and saw the true devastation in this god forsaken hell hole.

[ellipsis]

The damage in the central city is far worse than what the media shows. The media at this point is censored, in the sense that they only show people what they want to see.

I went into the cordon zones yesterday and saw the true devastation in this god forsaken hell hole.

...yip..but this hell hole is our hell hole...and its bigger than anyone really wants to believe...and hypotheses from afar are fucking annoying ...but also their views are like water off a ducks back...it may not be over down on our personal faultline yet...a mate involved in the monitoring of the main faultline just told me the movements there are huge...are you others all ready...maybe you should be...

[dangerous]

Don't suppose you also have the MM for the September quake? NINE, being centered out of town the destruction is more eralivent to the current.


You have to love the resilience of people...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/357989041
farking awesome aye... go the leading bidder at 5k

Fark... been working in the area of fitz to linwood mall, Im fucked if I know how more aint dead, Ill nab some pics tomorow... so weird a house will be leveled but either side is fine, most if not all the old buildings on corners are screwed, again how did they get out (been to linwood village were 2 died, other buildings are in worse shape)


My Dad's friend is one of the pilots for the Rescue helicopters that are constantly flying overhead the CBD. He agrees that the info that the media is just to keep the spirit of the people of Christchurch alive. In reality around 90% of the CBD is in ruins. Not 60%. correct, the media has been told to play it down, I find it odd that TV shows the same repeated photos etc when I have seen far worse in the near by suberbs.

[Oblivion]

The damage in the central city is far worse than what the media shows. The media at this point is censored, in the sense that they only show people what they want to see.

I went into the cordon zones yesterday and saw the true devastation in this god forsaken hell hole.

My Dad's friend is one of the pilots for the Rescue helicopters that are constantly flying overhead the CBD. He agrees that the info that the media is just to keep the spirit of the people of Christchurch alive. In reality around 90% of the CBD is in ruins. Not 60%.

[orangeback]

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[SMOKEU]

My Dad's friend is one of the pilots for the Rescue helicopters that are constantly flying overhead the CBD. He agrees that the info that the media is just to keep the spirit of the people of Christchurch alive. In reality around 90% of the CBD is in ruins. Not 60%.

It sort of makes me feel like we're living in North Korea, China, or some other communist regime which heavily censors the media.

I think that everyone has a right to know the full extent of the damage instead of only showing people what they want to see.

[AllanB]

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BUGGER that is a sad picture. Mine was on it's side in September - never thought to take a photo, just heaved it up and swore a lot. Lucky for me the damage was cosmetic as the bench broke the fall.

Now - the curtain in the garage - why? Is that the area where you make the porn?

[AllanB]

It sort of makes me feel like we're living in North Korea, China, or some other communist regime which heavily censors the media.

I think that everyone has a right to know the full extent of the damage instead of only showing people what they want to see.

I think it is being handled well - the last thing I want is a media frenzy to find the best worst images of the mayhem in the CBD. I don't want to see it again yet that's for sure.

On the other hand there will not be any comprehension of the damage by those unaffected until there is a full media tour.

[FJRider]

It sort of makes me feel like we're living in North Korea, China, or some other communist regime which heavily censors the media.

I think that everyone has a right to know the full extent of the damage instead of only showing people what they want to see.

BULLSHIT ... if you were living in North Korea or China ... it would be up to YOU to "find" food and water ... and there'd be no porta-loo's ...

You'd be pretty much ... ON YOUR OWN ... :doh:

In situations such as Christchurch is experiencing at the moment ... "RIGHTS" are few and far between. :doh:

Get over yourself ... and welcome to the real world ... :rolleyes:

And if you think the "authorities" have always been honest with "facts" in the past ... :killingme

[scumdog]

BULLSHIT ... if you were living in North Korea or China ... it would be up to YOU to "find" food and water ... and there'd be no porta-loo's ...

You'd be pretty much ... ON YOUR OWN ... :doh:

In situations such as Christchurch is experiencing at the moment ... "RIGHTS" are few and far between. :doh:

Get over yourself ... and welcome to the real world ... :rolleyes:

And if you think the "authorities" have always been honest with "facts" in the past ... :killingme

C'mon, he's young...

[FJRider]

C'mon, he's young...

I was young once too ... I learned a few "truths" then too ...

But not any from watching TV ... :blank:

[98tls]

I was young once too ... I learned a few "truths" then too ...

But not any from watching TV ... :blank:

Yea yea yea,truth is they still dont ave TVs over your way.:bleh:

[FJRider]

Yea yea yea,truth is they still dont ave TVs over your way.:bleh:

Bullshit ... there are TWO ... :eek:

[98tls]

Bullshit ... there are TWO ... :eek:

Colour?..............:bleh:

[FJRider]

Colour?..............:bleh:

TWO colours ... black AND white ... :bleh:

[98tls]

TWO colours ... black AND white ... :bleh:

Knew it.:msn-wink:

[AllanB]

Yep - it is much worse than Playstation.

[FJRider]

Yep - it is much worse than Playstation.

We don't get that channel ... :innocent:

[98tls]

Yep - it is much worse than Playstation.

Indeed but,talking to my old mum yesterday who i will add like many older folk in Christchurch swears she hasnt had a decent nights sleep since September and i asked her if she had given any thought to moving she replied "i would rather live here in Canterbury even with this mess than up North,we can clean this mess up, up there the mess is beyond cleaning up"."That aside" she said "there Rugby teams are rubbish".Have to love her attitude.

[orangeback]

Now - the curtain in the garage - why? Is that the area where you make the porn?
i wish , more bikes behind curtain, wife works from home since first quake , hides all my shit

[dangerous]

TWO colours ... black AND white ... :bleh:

ACTUALLY... only one colour white being the combernation of all colours and black being the absence of all colours... YA FARKING NINIE KNEES, both of ya's LMFAO :rolleyes:

[98tls]

[QUOTEYA FARKING NINIE KNEES, both of ya's LMFAO :rolleyes:[/QUOTE] :psst:Hey FJ,any idea whats hes on about?

[Oakie]

Indeed but,talking to my old mum yesterday who i will add like many older folk in Christchurch swears she hasnt had a decent nights sleep since September

Oddly, since the 22 Feb shake I have slept really well and cannot figure out why. May be some sort of fatigue but I don't feel fatigued.

[dangerous]

:psst:Hey FJ,any idea whats hes on about?


Noel Crombie "See Ya Round".


lick it, lick it... let the floor see the sheila's flaps, piss...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBU-NRmaWwc

[FJRider]

:psst:Hey FJ,any idea whats hes on about?

Beats the fuck out of me .... :killingme