Jake the Bus goes to Christchurch. Contacts on ferries needed.

[Hans]

I am in the middle of organising a Bedford bus with about 8 able bodied men and a shitload of supplies to go down from Welly hopefully this weekend. I will be needing a decent contact down there to coordinate with (Where are we needed, where are the supplies needed and what supplies?). Also, if anyone knows anyone on either of the boats, then a discount or even gratis passage would be a nice gesture. We're not mega rich and all of us are taking time off work on short notice, so we'll need a bit of a hand getting across the water...

[chanceyy]

good luck with that Hans, try both bluebridge & interislander for help getting over the ditch

[Hans]

good luck with that Hans, try both bluebridge & interislander for help getting over the ditch


Will be talking to both while at work tomorrow (truckie) but the people I know are possibly too low to be able to swing anything...

[chanceyy]

Will be talking to both while at work tomorrow (truckie) but the people I know are possibly too low to be able to swing anything...


so call and ask to speak to manager or like, you have a genuine request ask who you can speak to & keep climbing the ladder til you get someone up top

[Hans]

so call and ask to speak to manager or like, you have a genuine request ask who you can speak to & keep climbing the ladder til you get someone up top

Don't worry I'll try that too, but nepotism is nepotism...

[Hans]

Looks like we have another problem... So who's an engineer in Welly? Need ferry hooks welded on?

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Good luck would love to go myself but don't have the money. My daughter is there at the moment she is a specilized ed nurse from dunedin she is deverstated with what she has seen today.

[trailblazer]

i only no 1 engineer. You could call howat engineering he is a real good guy. I don't no if he will do it for free but if you tell him what it is for im sure he will work something out. I will try find his number.

[trailblazer]

I think this is his number. 04 567 1471 during business hours. Ask for Brian howat or known as howie in the national 4x4 trials scene. Hope this helps

[Hans]

I think this is his number. 04 567 1471 during business hours. Ask for Brian howat or kown as howie in the national 4x4 trials scene. Hope this helps


Thanks. Will do.

[pzkpfw]

Around when do you think you'll want to travel, on the weekend?

[R6_kid]

hit me up if you need some $$$ to help for expenses/supplies.

[Hans]

Around when do you think you'll want to travel, on the weekend?

Most likely to be a night sailing on Sat Sun or Mon. In the throes of organising at the moment. Will update on this thread...

[Hans]

hit me up if you need some $$$ to help for expenses/supplies.

Cheers, but don't want to be handling other people's money. Send that the way of the Red Cross or someone. We will be hitting up Hutt/Wellington businesses for stuff though. Anyone work at/is the boss of a Chemist/Outdoors store/Hardware store?

[Virago]

I seem to recall Shaun trying to do exactly the same after the first big shake - the emergency support services in Ch-ch told him to naff off...?

[Hans]

I seem to recall Shaun trying to do exactly the same after the first big shake - the emergency support services in Ch-ch told him to naff off...?

a) They were coping reasonably well then...

b) He went and dealt with them. There is always the option that we'll just go and help a neighbourhood without asking the Red Cross for "permission".

c ) We are all pros of one sort or another, ex soldiers, builders etc... Some of us have seen disasters on this scale before, therefore we speak the correct language and actually know how we could help, and where.

[AllanB]

Good for you mate. The city is shitfaced and we'll need the help.

[Hans]

Good for you mate. The city is shitfaced and we'll need the help.

No problem. See if you can keep an eye out for a spot where we might be needed for a week or so...

[MIXONE]

Good on you Hans and mates.:yes:

[Quasi]

yep - good on you Hans.
Kbers and Kiwis (and even the odd Czech) always come to the fore when times are bad. Cheers you guys

[Hans]

Today will be spent trying to put the plan into motion. We're having a catch up with all involved at 1800 and I'll post more info then.

[Hans]

We're on! Thank you BLUEBRIDGE!

[Gone Burger]

Hans - unfortunately I dont have any food, water or blankets that I can offer to load into "Jake". But good on you. Wish I could be helping in some way. Safe joureny and good luck.

[Bald Eagle]

We're on! Thank you BLUEBRIDGE!

Let us know if you need to pit stop in Kapiti on the way through. Bed and parking available.

[Quasi]

Okay Hans - tell us what you need.

[avgas]

Also if you get stuck with whom to contact down there - I know my old man is doing much rescuing. But due to that he is quite difficult to contact.

But if the rescue fella's down there tell you go piss off - you could try sending him a txt like "I have a bus full of strong guys, tools etc.....what street can I help?" and he might get back to you.

His number is 027 549 2221, and his name is Peter.
-Stew

[Virago]

a) They were coping reasonably well then...

b) He went and dealt with them. There is always the option that we'll just go and help a neighbourhood without asking the Red Cross for "permission".

c ) We are all pros of one sort or another, ex soldiers, builders etc... Some of us have seen disasters on this scale before, therefore we speak the correct language and actually know how we could help, and where.

I have visions of Rambo lookalikes jumping off the bus, all snarling "We're coming to help YOU...!".

Seriously though, it sounds like you guys know what you're doing.

But I'm aware of others who are determined to get to Christchurch to "help", who can only patrol the cordons desperately looking for someone to give a blanket to. These people are simply a drain on Christchurch's resources (food, fuel, etc).

If you're going well prepared and self-sufficient, good luck to you.

[Hans]

Okay Hans - tell us what you need.

Can you ask around the wineries for 50l plastic barrels for drinking water? Need 10 at most. Ta.

[dogsnbikes]

We're on! Thank you BLUEBRIDGE!

Super what sailing are you on???

[Hans]

Super what sailing are you on???

Any one we need. Prolly sunday morning. Ran into Ed the commercial manager. Said he'd take care of us. Good man. Ta.

[Quasi]

Can you ask around the wineries for 50l plastic barrels for drinking water? Need 10 at most. Ta.

Have emailed the wineries. When do you need them and where? I am coming down to Welly tomorrow night and if have anything can drop off

[Crasherfromwayback]

Any one we need. Prolly sunday morning. Ran into Ed the commercial manager. Said he'd take care of us. Good man. Ta.

Nice work Hans and crew!

[Ocean1]

Can you ask around the wineries for 50l plastic barrels for drinking water? Need 10 at most. Ta.

And chlorine tablets?

Lets see your list, there's every chance this lot will have good ideas to add.

[oneofsix]

And chlorine tablets?

Lets see your list, there's every chance this lot will have good ideas to add.

Waste disposal options? Sewage isn't working.

[Hans]

Have emailed the wineries. When do you need them and where? I am coming down to Welly tomorrow night and if have anything can drop off

Awesome. Hold onto them if you can for the time being. We will need them in the Hutt on Saturday. Just let me know how many you get hold of. Thank You.

[Hans]

And chlorine tablets?

Lets see your list, there's every chance this lot will have good ideas to add.

Water purification definitely. We'll post up a list after we have our meeting at 1800. Until then it's going to be a bit chaotic. Haven't had a decent chance to coordinate all day. Plus we're still all at work... You know the deal.

[Hans]

Until then:

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (RESPIRATORS, HELMETS ETC)
HAND TOOLS - SHOVELS, PICKS, HAMMERS, SAWS ETC
SOME FIRST AID KITS
THIS STUFF WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE HUTT BY THIS SATURDAY.


BIG THANKS TO ALL

[Ocean1]

SOME FIRST AID KITS

Do you have qualified medical people going?

If not I'd suggest keeping the kits simple and large.

[avgas]

Take cooking options - BBQ's, Gas, Cookers.....

[Hans]

Do you have qualified medical people going?

If not I'd suggest keeping the kits simple and large.

Aye, 2 first aiders and a qual field medic(me). The kits will be simple and large anyway.

[Pussy]

You're a good bastard, Hans!
Much respect to you, mate!

[Hans]

Right, knowing fully well that I will look like a right arsehole:

5 of the 8 people who promised to take part yesterday, have called the whole thing off. Usual excuses, boss changed his mind, wife won't let me go etc. This includes the principal owner of the bus. So, unfortunately, it isn't happening. Trust me, I'm not happy about this, and I'm sorry for all of you, who've done their bit to help.
The only good thing to come out of this is about 2.5 tonnes of supplies that will make their way to PBT an CHCH respectively.

Once again, I'm sorry for making it look like I can pull this off when, in fact, I clearly can't. Looks like I'll have to rethink who my friends are.

Sorry folks.

[GOONR]

Right, knowing fully well that I will look like a right arsehole:

5 of the 8 people who promised to take part yesterday, have called the whole thing off. Usual excuses, boss changed his mind, wife won't let me go etc. This includes the principal owner of the bus. So, unfortunately, it isn't happening. Trust me, I'm not happy about this, and I'm sorry for all of you, who've done their bit to help.
The only good thing to come out of this is about 2.5 tonnes of supplies that will make their way to PBT an CHCH respectively.

Once again, I'm sorry for making it look like I can pull this off when, in fact, I clearly can't. Looks like I'll have to rethink who my friends are.

Sorry folks.

Fella, don't be too hard on yourself, your effort has meant that 2.5 tonnes of supplies are on the way. That's commendable and not to be sniffed at.

[Hans]

Fella, don't be too hard on yourself, your effort has meant that 2.5 tonnes of supplies are on the way. That's commendable and not to be sniffed at.

I'm fucking frustrated that's all. Not just my effort either. The other two who were gonna go through with it helped too.

[AllanB]

Don't be too hard on yourself mate - it is shitty down here and I fully understand anyone with kids opting to keep out of town and the associated risks involved in any form of CBD help. Even many suburbs are severely affected.

100% credit to you for having a crack at it.

[kasper]

I seem to recall Shaun trying to do exactly the same after the first big shake - the emergency support services in Ch-ch told him to naff off...?


The reason why is because they don't have the logistics to actually deal with incoming equipment like this that isn't through the normal channels.

Best thing you can do is contact the student army down in chch who are helping out and work through them, therefore getting in to the correct channels that are already setup.

[neels]

Just seen on the telly, offers of help can be emailed to earthquakehelp@msd.govt.nz , might help with pointing whatever you've got in the right direction.

[Hawkeye]

Right, knowing fully well that I will look like a right arsehole:

5 of the 8 people who promised to take part yesterday, have called the whole thing off. Usual excuses, boss changed his mind, wife won't let me go etc. This includes the principal owner of the bus. So, unfortunately, it isn't happening. Trust me, I'm not happy about this, and I'm sorry for all of you, who've done their bit to help.
The only good thing to come out of this is about 2.5 tonnes of supplies that will make their way to PBT an CHCH respectively.

Once again, I'm sorry for making it look like I can pull this off when, in fact, I clearly can't. Looks like I'll have to rethink who my friends are.

Sorry folks.

Hans,

Maybe this may be of interest to you....

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[Hans]

Hans,

Maybe this may be of interest to you....

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=130928726976180

Yup. Same bus. Part resurrected plan. Without my participation. Don't even ask.