6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
Feb 22nd 2011, 4:33 am
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Hi, yes big earthquake here today, I was in the mall in Hornby and the ceiling tiles started to fall and crash on the floor. Very frightening. Had no idea how bad it was until I saw TV tonight. All our family in chch are fine, thank god. We live in Oxford and can offer a blow up mattress and sleeping bags to anyone who needs somewhere to crash for a bit. 
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Feb 22nd 2011, 4:36 am
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Re: 6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
Just read news... huge hugs to all affected by most recent quake.
Feb 22nd 2011, 4:38 am
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Hi, yes big earthquake here today, I was in the mall in Hornby and the ceiling tiles started to fall and crash on the floor. Very frightening. Had no idea how bad it was until I saw TV tonight. All our family in chch are fine, thank god. We live in Oxford and can offer a blow up mattress and sleeping bags to anyone who needs somewhere to crash for a bit. Just send me a message
Just send me a messageSame for Jan n Neil who also have accom , food
Feb 22nd 2011, 4:51 am
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For all with friends and family there.
Feb 22nd 2011, 4:56 am
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It was horrid, I was in one of the stores at the time, I got down on the floor and stuff started falling off shelves and roof tiles coming down. My daughter is still trying to get home from Mount Pleasant School where she works which apparently has been hit hard. All the family were separated as you would expect at that time of day.My grand children were down at Burnside and Cobham Schools, husband in the city and my son in law at the prison working. I really thought things were getting better, I cried all the way home in the car as it was shaking so much with the aftershock, I really thought my time had come. I was soooo scared. I still need to see my daughter and grandchildren and son in law. I don't know if I can still live here, will take a really lot of thinking about.
Feb 22nd 2011, 5:00 am
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It was horrid, I was in one of the stores at the time, I got down on the floor and stuff started falling off shelves and roof tiles coming down. My daughter is still trying to get home from Mount Pleasant School where she works which apparently has been hit hard. All the family were separated as you would expect at that time of day.My grand children were down at Burnside and Cobham Schools, husband in the city and my son in law at the prison working. I really thought things were getting better, I cried all the way home in the car as it was shaking so much with the aftershock, I really thought my time had come. I was soooo scared. I still need to see my daughter and grandchildren and son in law. I don't know if I can still live here, will take a really lot of thinking about.
Feb 22nd 2011, 5:04 am
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You've been one of the folks I have been thinking about with your extended family. Hoping to read you've seen your family soon as.
Feb 22nd 2011, 5:20 am
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Can't say much or enough.
Please though, updates on fatalities are not the best idea I think.
Please though, updates on fatalities are not the best idea I think.
Feb 22nd 2011, 5:26 am
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Re: 6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
It was horrid, I was in one of the stores at the time, I got down on the floor and stuff started falling off shelves and roof tiles coming down. My daughter is still trying to get home from Mount Pleasant School where she works which apparently has been hit hard. All the family were separated as you would expect at that time of day.My grand children were down at Burnside and Cobham Schools, husband in the city and my son in law at the prison working. I really thought things were getting better, I cried all the way home in the car as it was shaking so much with the aftershock, I really thought my time had come. I was soooo scared. I still need to see my daughter and grandchildren and son in law. I don't know if I can still live here, will take a really lot of thinking about.
Feb 22nd 2011, 5:48 am
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{{{{{ BIG HUGS COMING FROM AUSTRALIA }}}}
Hoping and praying for the safety of all in Christchurch. Deepest sympathies for the families of the deceased. Take care NZ'ers.
Hoping and praying for the safety of all in Christchurch. Deepest sympathies for the families of the deceased. Take care NZ'ers.
Feb 22nd 2011, 5:49 am
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My daughter and family are on their way to us as I write this so we can all spend the night together and offer support and comfort to the children. Jess was not coping well before let alone now after this. I feel sorry for the young uns trying to process it all. Thanks for all your words of support people and for now I will take comfort in knowing that we are sooo lucky to be here and my thoughts and prayers are going out to those whose loved ones will not be coming home to dinner tonight! God bless all the people who suffer loss tonight.
Feb 22nd 2011, 6:18 am
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My daughter and family are on their way to us as I write this so we can all spend the night together and offer support and comfort to the children. Jess was not coping well before let alone now after this. I feel sorry for the young uns trying to process it all. Thanks for all your words of support people and for now I will take comfort in knowing that we are sooo lucky to be here and my thoughts and prayers are going out to those whose loved ones will not be coming home to dinner tonight! God bless all the people who suffer loss tonight.
Stay strong and safe.