Christchurch earthquakes

[FJRider]

No real damage done that we can see but I was starting to wonder about the Benmore dam there for a while!

Better put your gumboots on ... just in case ...

[AllanB]

Man my house is a mess - it may take a bit more than 'no more gaps' and a lick of paint to fix. Bawaaahahahahah.

And a least half a dozen in a row with mine are the same.

We all have a stream running through the sections - all the way along the neighbourhood the stream has closed up about 250-300mm basically either side has shaken it's way towards the centre of the stream! My drive is all concertinaed up either side of my bridge! And of course the house has wobbled and shook it's way down as well, unfortunately in different directions!

Lots of aftershocks and I am surprised at the number of people riding motorcycles past considering there is still potential for a good wobble!

Is it too early for a beer yet?

Bawahahaha

[marty]

Just a rythmical rattling/shaking combined with the bedroom light swinging like a pendulum here at Chez Scumdog AT 0434hrs....bikes and cars all OK.

you sure that was from the earthquake and not an early morning nudge nudge wink wink?

[Genie]

Is it too early for a beer yet?

Bawahahaha

Geez, you are resilient...thought the whiskey would have been poured at 4.39am...straight from the bottle. Chch sure has had a super shake up....truely upsetting and I'm not even there...

[Fatt Max]

All of us at MAG-NZ are shocked and stunned at this morning;s devastating earthquake in Christchurch. We have members in the area who are coping with the aftermath of such an incident and our thoughts and best wishes are with them at this difficult time.

We live in such a peaceful and serene country full of it's own natural beauty but when nature makes a stand it turns our communities upside down.

MAG-NZ want to offer our help and support to any organisation involved with the aid effort to help return the lives of our fellow bikers and the community as a whole back to normal. To this end, we would be please to assist in any way that we can. If we can do anything, please drop us a line at info@mag-nz.org.

Once again, MAG-NZ extends its best wishes and thoughts to all of thise affected by todays events in Christchurch. We hope you get back to your normal daily lives as soon as possible.

Please take care and stay safe

Motorcycle Action Group of New Zealand (MAG-NZ)

[Usarka]

My bottle collection smashed all over my floor, and a few other minor things in the house got broken, but no real damage here. I'm surprised my bike didn't fall over.

How's the bong?

[HenryDorsetCase]

We're fine. bit intense for that time of the day though.

Now, where's the cat got to?

chimney down round the corner (older house), the old beckenham shops (west side of colombo) are well stuffed, apart from that, its like a normal saturday. One of my workmates lives in Kaiapoi: she texted me her house is "stuffed". My brother lives in Avonside and apparently the house has settled a bit, cracking etc. We got off relatively unscathed.

wonder if Briscoes will have a special on battery powered radios and stuff tomorrow?

[SMOKEU]

How's the bong?

I got rid my utensils ages ago because I quit smoking up.

The neighbours chimney fell onto our fence and knocked the fence down.

[EJK]

Fuck. My TV broke.


P.S. If anyone need a helping hand (clean up, garden etc), text me 021-0265-4015.

Feel free.

[Buddha#81:Me]

woooooooo, me and the boys are all good, not a good way to start the day, No power or phone at home, still. Boys are safe with their mum with good supplies. The Man cave took a hit with smashed glass to be cleaned when the power and water return. I have got off lightly compared to some in my area. The Pig and FXR are all good!!!!

Take care all!

[Adam_B]

Nothing fell over or off a shelf here.

BUT...
the house has been pulled apart at either end. There's a 5 inch gap in the floor and all the walls are twisted, doors jamed, some ceiling down (over the Ducati).

This 3 year old house is basically bulldozer fodder.

Will be confined to the good end of the house tonight.

PS no damage to the Duc, just a bit of gib dust on it.

[SMOKEU]

I've been listening to the scanner all day, and it's been utter chaos. 95% of what I'm hearing on the scanner is earthquake related.

Keep in mind that if you breach the central city cordons without lawful reason, you may be arrested.

[MSTRS:Me]

Seems Darfield took a big hit. Ex, son and grandchild there. House pulled apart, no power.

[Genie]

Seems Darfield took a big hit. Ex, son and grandchild there. House pulled apart, no power.

kinda figures dont' you think...that is the epicentre....poor beggars...going to be hard getting to a lot of those rural homes...bridges etc wiped out...grim day for NZ....but on the bright side....the weather was ok for them today and massive death didn't happen.

[babysteps]

Woah what a ride that was. I'm used to my bed shaking at 4.23am, but not like that!

No damage at mine. Got out for a ride and headed out past Darfield. Here are a few pics of the Darfield-Rakaia rd.