Site Administrator wildone Posted February 22, 2011 Site Administrator Share Posted February 22, 2011 CNN Link My thoughts go out to all the people in New Zealand especially in the Christchurch area. Not sure if any of our members live in that area, but hopefully they are safe. Link to comment
bigbear427 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 As soon as I read this thread, we checked with our friend in Auckland, and unfortunately things sound bad in Christchurch. Our thoughts and best hopes go out to all who live or have friends in the area. Link to comment
Bumblebee Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I saw this on TV.... My thoughts are with everyone over there Link to comment
thatboyChase Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I hope Plug In Matty is okay he lives near there or something, you alive bitch? Link to comment
Palantir Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Heart wrenching! Sixty something people known to have died and this is only the start of the searching. This is the second major earthquake in only 5 months with a multitude of aftershocks in between. Link to comment
AnytaSunday Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 This hit me really hard this morning. I'm a New Zealander, and my Mum rang and I thought it was to wish her grandson a happy second birthday, because he turned 2 today. I was shocked and very sad to hear about the earthquake, and how it took lives with it this time. I have a couple of family members down there. One was sitting in the hairdresser's chair when the earthquake hit. The building around him crumpled down and blocked them inside. He chose not to move at all, and was lucky no debris hit him in any damaging way. Together the people in the hairdressers pulled away at the fallen building and dragged themselves out. I am extremely lucky that he and his wife are okay, but for many families they're not so lucky. I feel for them and the grief at those who've lost their dear ones. One thing I am super proud of, being a NZer, is seeing how well we cope with disaster. Neighbours and friends and family are all coming together to help each other out. I love how caring we are as people, how we show that we really are concerned for other's wellbeings. Okay, I'm now too teary to continue. I send my love to those who this has affected. XOXOXOXO 3 Link to comment
Tipdin Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) My cousin lives in Christchurch and I haven't been able to get a hold of her. She's in her 70s and lives alone. Her house was damaged in the big quake a few months ago, and it has not been repaired yet. I'm trying NOT to think about the possibilities. Edited February 22, 2011 by Tipdin Link to comment
colinian Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Here's a link to TVNZ and ONENEWS streamed news show: TVNZ.co.nz Colin Link to comment
Krista Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 One of my very good and very first friends that came from my writing lives there. I've been worried about him.. Link to comment
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