Christchurch earthquakes

[Iggy]

Well that was the biggest shake in my lifetime, we are extremely lucky that only the bookshelf tipped the books out, apart from that no damage to our house in Tamara Park. my Duc was on its centre stand so that probably saved it from tipping over.
But just down the road from where I live the road has lifted right across by a foot and my sister wasnt so lucky, who was scheduled to move into a brand new house yesterday and they shifted out to Brooklands and the paint has only just dried and there are cracks on wall, new driveway and house has twisted on its foundation. I rushed out to help and as soon as I drove into Brooklands main street, you can see as far as the eye can see in the centre of the road was like sprinklers popped out in the middle of the road all the way down. My sister and her family have decided to stay put in Brooklands but with no power or running water, so am doing my bit to help out in whatever she needs.
To everyone else out there in the biker communty , hope all is well with your family and friends health wise, that is the main thing.

[Iggy]

Not called the Shaky Isles for nothing. And the big one is yet to come.

Gee thanks alot..................we all down here can do without your unwise remarks. As we are still jumpy with the aftershocks!!!

[babysteps]

If anyone still needs a hand with clean up, repairs or even a cup of tea making please txt me 021 216 0129

[schrodingers cat]

We just gave you 1.6 billion dollars!

Dear Pakistan,

We are in a state of emergency and thousands of people are affected. We need about $1b to start getting repairs under way.

Regards,

Christchurch, New Zealand

[Berries]

Gee thanks alot..................we all down here can do without your unwise remarks.

Unwise ? I was just pointing out a fact to someone else. Timely though for people to think about their earthquake kits because this one wasn't the big one that has been expected for many years.

[Genestho]

Timely though for people to think about their earthquake kits because this one wasn't the big one that has been expected for many years.

Well said Having had to evacuate twice last year for Tsunami's that luckily never arrived, prepare to evacute for flooding etc..it is so important to be able to grab and run with emergency supplies etc if and when possible - specially for kids!!
Not to take it too far off original topic - thought I'd add this link http://www.getthru.govt.nz/web/GetTh...F?OpenDocument

Hope our CHCH and surrounding people survived the night as best able!!

[Woodman]

Watching the tv, it seems that the civil defence etc have things under control, as much as you can in the circumstances.

Must say that Bob Parkers media experience has shone through. He is like the goto guy, which is better than having a spokesperson or pr guy talking.

Glad you are all ok.

[Maha]

Yes its been a godsend for Parker, must do his chances of re-election no end of good. Anderton will be thinking fuck fuck fuck!

[dangerous]

FWIW... now over 24hrs later and since 5am today there has been a 5.2 and lots at 3.8ish avage being 4's dont seem like much after a 7.

heres the info... http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/drums/mqz-drum.html

[FJRider]

Dear Pakistan,

We are in a state of emergency and thousands of people are affected. We need about $1b to start getting repairs under way.

Regards,

Christchurch, New Zealand

Word is .... they forwarded your letter to their minister of finance. His bookie will advise him if this request is possible ...

I personally think Pakistan has enough problems of their own .... (most of their country is under water)

[cc rider]

Hi Sth Island... hope you, you're families & friends are all safe. I flew in (nz) on thurs & out today... hate leaving knowing that you guys are doing it hard. It's all over the news in oz.

Hugs & good wishes to everyone.

take care R

CC

[onearmedbandit]

Trying to find a Sunday paper has proved hard but after driving around I found copies of both papers.

Thanks to everyone for your concern etc. Amazing how something like this pulls everyone together.

[Underground]

At Burwood working a night shift -I am so tired!

My beautiful old girl of a house is not good,chimneys,tile roof & roof beams damaged,no H2O as cylinder in roof space damaged & leaking,broken piles & significant structural damage,brick fences down,most china etc broken...Im in Geraldine St a few blocks down from onearmedbandit

In the garage the DR & FXR fell to the left,behind them the XR & Ducati fell to the right onto my car,Daves FXR fell onto bonnet.The Duc is a bit of a mess....

My 3 cats are missing...but myself & Meg(my boarder),my dog Kiri & the chickens are OK

I had amazing help & support yesterday( to KBers)and things are as patched up as they can be

Sorry to hear everything is in such a mess Helen ,(hope you have insurance) , We were wondering how you were affected when we heard about all the damage .
We were staying in our son's flat in Wellington , rickety old 2 story building , and that got a good shake up , just thought it was another Wellington shake ,turned over and went back to sleep..

[dangerous]

Thanks to everyone for your concern etc. Amazing how something like this pulls everyone together.

Yeah so back to stiring shit and abuse soon aye...
So been out checking out a few houses of mates that are worried *interupts this post to say FARK that was a biggie, guess a 4.2* umm worried about being able to move back in, generally what I have seen its mostly superfisial, way worse looking than it is.
So if anyone wants me to look at theres from a construction point a view txt or pm.

[Dutchee]

It's quiet funny reading this (and a couple of other) thread(s) as those of you affected seem to have gotten off lightly (yeah, I know, those bent levers and scratches are major).
I'm guessing there are those who haven't reported in yet because they haven't gotten off that lightly.
For me, I think the story of the day was, the young lad who fell out of his bed onto a pile of rubble (the wall) and can still talk about it, having suffered minor injuries. Looking at some of the carnage, it's hard to believe there haven't been fatalities.
Good to see NZ Rail bringing some fresh water for you lot, it's a start.
Am wondering if all the missing cats are starting to come home, or if they're all out partying somewhere.
Take care all.