JeffinNZ are you okay.
There has been another massive 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch NZ. There have unfortunately been multiple fatalities this time but with unknown numbers as yet. People are trapped in buildings. Centre of the city is being evacuated including hospitals etc. Will update later but thoughts go to those in Christchurch.
Von Gruff.
Last edited by Von Gruff; 02-21-2011 at 11:30 PM.
Von Gruff.
Exodus 20:1-17
Acts 4:10-12
Thanks for the heads up Von Gruff. Thoughts and prayers going out to everyone in the Christchurch area.
"The worst wheel of the cart makes the most noise." - Benjamin Franklin
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Christchurch NZ is in our prayers.
Have heard that 80% of the city is without power, and 8 of the 10 cell phone towers are gone. The military was doing exercises there at the time and have gone in to secure and search with the police as the S&R teams get mobilised with teams from AU on the way. Just watching 25 people trapped on the 17th floor of a building with no way down and the atteampts to rescue them via large crane with cage.
Von Gruff.
Von Gruff.
Exodus 20:1-17
Acts 4:10-12
Just had the Prime Minister announce that 65 confirmed dead so far.
Von Gruff.
Von Gruff.
Exodus 20:1-17
Acts 4:10-12
You know, it's funny how we define community sometimes, isn't it? I feel like I belong to a community here, and just as you probably thought Von Gruff, the first thing that came to my mind when I heard about this was: "Boy, I sure hope Jeff, and our other friends at CB from New Zealand are OK!"Originally Posted by Von Gruff
Prayers for Jeff, and all our Kiwi friends who are having a tough time of it right now!
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I first heard of this at about 11 a.m. my time and my first thoughts were for our CB family members but know they extend to all our Kiwi family.
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Well Guys, Good News.
I have just heard from Jeff. Jeff and his family are ok. He said in his message that the central city coped the worst of it.
Cheers Euan
Thanks for the good news Euan. Please pass on our best wishes to Jeff if you can. I can assure you we have all been worried about his, our other members and all your countrymen's welfare.
"The worst wheel of the cart makes the most noise." - Benjamin Franklin
"To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical." - Thomas Jefferson
That is a hell of a statement and shows that comunity and brotherhood can cross boundaries. This forum does indeed make a comunity of us that is personal beyond the mere sharing of experience and expertise.
I know Jeff works out at the airport which was closed except for emergency flights, so hopefully there wasn't the damage out there that happened in the CBD and over the hill in Lyttleton. Lots of smaller comunities that havent been heard from as yet. Going to be tough going for a few days till the extent of loss is known.
Edited to add. Just saw your post Euan so pleased to hear Jeff is okay.
Von Gruff.
Von Gruff.
Exodus 20:1-17
Acts 4:10-12
Thanks guys. Back on line now. Have posted in the 'off topic' thread also. Just had another aftershock while typing. We are fine. The city is not. VERY, VERY bad.
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Cheers from New Zealand
Jeff.
Will keep New Zealand in our prayers.
Stay safe guys.
Good luck, jmsj
Glad to hear you are fine. Many prayers for your countrymen.
Dutch
"The future ain't what it used to be".
-Yogi Berra.
I am sending my prays along also. I saw some news footage on the news this morning it looks real bad.
303Guy...are you OK? Am not sure where you are in NZ.
Last edited by wallenba; 02-22-2011 at 09:56 AM.
Dutch
"The future ain't what it used to be".
-Yogi Berra.
My heart and prayers go out to all of the people in New Zealand. Having discussed casting and had contact with shooters in New Zealand through this site really brings this tragic event home. May God bless all
Our prayers are with you NZ'ers. Thanks for the updates from you guys. Keep us posted.
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I just heard about this and my thought was how are our NZ friends. Glad to see some of our NZ friends post replies that they are OK. Prayers go out to all the families affected by this.
Just getting detailed footage on Fox News and the images are INCREDIBLE!!
Thoughts and prayers to all folks in NZ
.................. and in particular in Christchurch from a VERY BAD natural disaster that has taken many lives!!
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Last edited by Three44s; 02-22-2011 at 11:04 AM.
Jeff,
So glad to hear from you, buddy! When we got the news, the "pucker factor" went to three digit levels!
Keep us posted on the others and let us know what the news doesn't.
Jim in Floyd, Va.
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