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

**Hans** · 22nd February 2011, 22:29

Originally Posted by 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...?

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** · 22nd February 2011, 22:49

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

**Hans** · 23rd February 2011, 05:29

Originally Posted by AllanB

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** · 23rd February 2011, 06:22

Good on you Hans and mates.

**Quasi** · 23rd February 2011, 06:30

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** · 23rd February 2011, 06:34

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** · 23rd February 2011, 08:25

We're on! Thank you BLUEBRIDGE!

**Gone Burger** · 23rd February 2011, 08:26

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** · 23rd February 2011, 08:27

Originally Posted by Hans

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** · 23rd February 2011, 08:49

Okay Hans - tell us what you need.

**avgas** · 23rd February 2011, 09:06

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** · 23rd February 2011, 09:15

Originally Posted by Hans

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.