Christchurch earthquakes

[jasonu]

Must say i've been really impressed with the way the Canty folk have handled themselves in this and the earlier quake. Looking after each other, generally calm and stoical... I'm proud of you guys.

Civil defence, the emergency services even the govt... professional and methodical even in the face of these dreadful events. I know they practice but this is the real thing and it hasn't all descended into arm waving and shouting... major respect.

Plus one on that! I just watched Bob Parker on 3 news. Looks like he is doing all the right things in the right order.

[Swoop]

Hotel Grand Chancellor on the verge of collapse?

Here.

Most surprising for a modern building if it does. Stay safe folks.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I've been shovelling. Thats hard work and I am knackered. OUr neighbour had about 2ft of liquefaction round most of his house.... and no water.

We got hooked up with 40l of drinking water: we're OK and can even spare a bit if you're desperate.

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

[Nasty]

I've been shovelling. Thats hard work and I am knackered. OUr neighbour had about 2ft of liquefaction round most of his house.... and no water.

We got hooked up with 40l of drinking water: we're OK and can even spare a bit if you're desperate.

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

if you don't want to crap in the garden and your toilet is safely accessible ... take a rubbish bin liner and pop it in the bowl (hood around the lip of the loo under the seat edge) ... use that and don't empty each time but when ready to, seal it for rubbish .. just a different version of the long drop.

[cave weta]

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

Shit in a shopping bag......then take that outside

[jasonu]

http://blogs.sacbee.com/photos/2011/...w-zealand.html
It is makeing headline news in my town as well as on NBC national news. The yanks have offered condolences and help in the form of rescue personell.

[cave weta]

He is ok, i got a txt from him last night

Thanks- Ill get the word back to CCRider

[scumdog]

http://blogs.sacbee.com/photos/2011/...w-zealand.html
It is makeing headline news in my town as well as on NBC national news. The yanks have offered condolences and help in the form of rescue personell.

Comforting to hear!

[sels1]

There's a few Cantabs we havnt heard from - hopefully just because of logistics

You are in our thoughts.

Had Shrek n family in last night, his flight home cancelled - put them on the ferry this morning. (he must be a jinx - he was here for the Sept quake too!)

[oneofsix]

Fucktards should be shot.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs says scammers are using the Christchurch earthquake to take advantage of the good will of New Zealanders.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/mone...-scam-surfaces

[steve_t]

Fucktards should be shot.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/mone...-scam-surfaces

Fuckers!!

[jafar]

LAFD is sending a 78 member crew to Christchurch, along with 26 tonnes of equipment ,they are leaving now! this was just on TV1.

[Gone Burger]

Had Shrek n family in last night, his flight home cancelled - put them on the ferry this morning. (he must be a jinx - he was here for the Sept quake too!)

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.

Hope you head from those last few soon. Thoughts are of course with them all.

[oneofsix]

More Civil Defense (CD) on their way. Spotted 4 double cab CD utes fill with guys towing trailers and one CD "fire engine" head towards Welly. Nice to see the help on its way rather than just in the media. Guess this is part of the extra resources from declaring the national emergency.

[SPman]

The ex sister-in-law in Gebbies Pass is OK - shaken and stirred, but OK. Mate lost his villa in Lyttleton, another one on a ship in harbour thought someone had set a bomb off under the hull - really tossed the ship around! Another aquaintance is trying to get out of Chch after seeing a wall fall on 2 people right in front of him leaving a foot sticking out.... he's rather shattered - thankfully the airports open again today.
It's going to be a long hard road ahead, with the anguish not yet over for many.......

Why is it, when something like this happens, the pull to come home is extremely strong......