Christchurch NZ. 6.3 quake

[drwayne]

I watched in horror as the destruction of property and life unfolded on morning news this Tuesday 22nd Feb.
A few years ago I walked around and through many of the places now reduced to rubble.
I hope none of our friends or colleagues were amongst those suffering from this cruel act of nature.
Best of hope to you all.

Doc Wayne
Adelaide
Australia

[Flying Scotsman]

Christ, even the cathedral spire crashed to the ground. I trust that the death and other infrastucture problems do not increase as have been reported so far.

Douggie

[Simon.O.]

So far as we can see on local tv the cathedral is intact and it is "just"the front that is farked. I am sure it will be rebuilt, that is how we kiwis do it.

There is a serious loss of life and as of now we are at 75 deceased and lots missing, or just skivinig off and hiding

We have a lot of very skilled guys down there and there has been a great response from overseas, US and UK teams are on their way to help the locals and the Aussies who are already here.

It will be a long few days to extricate the survivors and even longer to to remove the deceased.

We will make it through this!!

[Simon.O.]

I'll add that none of my friends or relatives are hurt !!

[Xzessperated]

I'll add that none of my friends or relatives are hurt !!

I am pleased to hear that Simon.

I see the death toll keeps rising (123 as I type) and that is very sad.
Times like this bring out the best in people and we know you Kiwis and no marshmallows. You are great neighbours and a people that never give up and that is something all Aussies admire in you buggas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdMCAV6Yd0Y

[Flying Scotsman]

I will second that comment, the Kiwis are a tough bunch and for a very small nation have shown they can stand on the world stage with a lot of pride for their accomplishments.

Douggie