cjd-player
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Glad you and your mum (and your guitars :wink: ) are o.k.
That's sad about the house though.
That's sad about the house though.
Major Earthquake hits New Zealand!
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Wow. So good to hear from you both!
kitniyatran
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And MumWilly said:
Ditto's
FNG
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Glad our Kiwis are okay. Crying shame about Christchurch, by all reports a jewel of a city that I've always wanted to visit. Gulf Coast mojo on the way to New Zealand.
Ian
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cjd-player said:Glad you and your mum (and your guitars :wink: ) are o.k.
That's sad about the house though.
Yeah, but it's going to be cheap. Wanna buy a house ?
taabru45
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Ian we have a really good Canadian product that could come in handy, Stanfield underwear...very well built and would stand up to an earthquake, although some maintenance might be required after the fact...seriously glad that you and your mom are ok....Steffan
tjmangum
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Good to hear you fellas are OK, sorry to hear of the losses. What a blessing the Doctors were meeting near the hardest hit area. Thoughts & Prayers,
Terry
Terry
coastie99
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Just too, too hideous. The poor, beautiful Christchurch that I love.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christc ... earthquake
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christc ... earthquake
bluesypicky
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Depressing, just depressing....
cjd-player
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That is supremely tragic. So many beautiful buildings demolished.
taabru45
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My heart breaks for you Gary...I know you love the area, and have enjoyed the photos you posted to the point of wanting to be your neighbor...me and my Guilds..and to see any part of your desired life in ruins is just too sad....Steffan
coastie99
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Once again, I thank you wonderful people for your kind thoughts.
Death toll is currently at 147, and will rise. Approximately 200 people are missing. There is virtually no hope of finding any more alive.
The building where the greatest toll occurred housed a language school for foreign students and reportedly, citizens of eight countries are among the dead.
An ex-Prime Minister, now at the UN, has visited and reported that the damage is on a scale to equal that which occurred in Haiti.
An eminent expert has declared that, that quake, in most cities, would have flattened everything. As it is, it's currently estimated that at least 40% of the CBD will have to be demolished. Evidently, the ground "accelerated" at a rate of 2.2 times the force of gravity. I'm not entirely sure what that actually means. Thank goodness for NZ's very strict building codes !
Death toll is currently at 147, and will rise. Approximately 200 people are missing. There is virtually no hope of finding any more alive.
The building where the greatest toll occurred housed a language school for foreign students and reportedly, citizens of eight countries are among the dead.
An ex-Prime Minister, now at the UN, has visited and reported that the damage is on a scale to equal that which occurred in Haiti.
An eminent expert has declared that, that quake, in most cities, would have flattened everything. As it is, it's currently estimated that at least 40% of the CBD will have to be demolished. Evidently, the ground "accelerated" at a rate of 2.2 times the force of gravity. I'm not entirely sure what that actually means. Thank goodness for NZ's very strict building codes !
The Guilds of Grot
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There's no words...coastie99 said:
Bikerdoc
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The whole scene looks terrible. I am so happy our members from that part of the world are safe. As the owner of a motorcycle forum many of our members have become very close friends; just like here at LTG. I'm like a mother hen. When I don't see a post from them over an extended period of time my heart sinks and I worry something has happened. The forum experience has lifted me in knowing that there truly are some wonderful folks in this world and everyone of 'em fills my spirit. Again, so very happy you all are safe.
Peace
Peace
6L6
Senior Member
Just a terrible event in every meaningful way. We have the same concerns where I live (San Francisco Peninsula) and when it comes, it won't be pretty here either.
One thing I know for sure is that Christchurch will rise again and it will be better than ever. I've spent many a wonderful day in Christchurch and it will always be a very special place on this planet.
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One thing I know for sure is that Christchurch will rise again and it will be better than ever. I've spent many a wonderful day in Christchurch and it will always be a very special place on this planet.
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coastie99
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Seems that we were warned ! .......................... http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christc ... ake-danger
"None are so blind as those with bad eyesight"
They didn't 'Built this City on Rock and Roll'. They built it on the San Andreas Fault.
They didn't 'Built this City on Rock and Roll'. They built it on the San Andreas Fault.
coastie99
Enlightened Member
Interesting item ............
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christc ... ted-moment
Smaller 'quake, bigger shake.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christc ... ted-moment
Smaller 'quake, bigger shake.