You may have heard already our home town Christchurch was struck by 6.3 earthquake only months after 7.1 earthquake last september. The effects of this earthquake is much more devastating because the source of the earthquake was much shallower (only 5 km deep) and closer to the City.
I was driving with my wife and son for lunch the moment it happened, we were on the road just outside the central city we were lucky that we didn’t go to one of our favorite spots in the city.
We feel sorry for the people that have died, hundreds who are still missing and thousands of people who have lost their homes. We all feel very fortunate to be alive as it could have been any of us that day.
More news about the quake are best found in the NZ news website http://www.stuff.co.nz/
Everyone that we know are 100% fine and our homes are also fine, although some areas within walking distance from my house are badly damage, we have power and limited water supply.
I feel guilty to continue working while there is so much damage around us, but we were adviced to just stay home and look after each other and since most of us work from home we are able to carry on as usual.
Christchurch itself is devastated, most of the city have to be rebuilt. If you would like to somehow help you can visit this page below for a numbers of ways that you can help.
32 replies to "Some brief news"
Very glad that you and yours are all OK mate. Best wishes from us in the UK.
I’m happy to hear you and your family doing ok, my prayers are with the people of christschurch and NZ. Please post ways to donate to the victims if possible. Take care and thanks.
I’m glad to hear that you and your family are doing okay. Hang in there. Know that you and everyone else there are in my prayers.
I’m very happy to hear u and your family are ok, All in Sweden talk about earthquake in Christchurch
Dugi, i am happy u and ur family are fine and i will pray for those still missing.
Good luck in there – I hope it was the last time when the earthquake hit your City. It’s good that nothing bad happened to you and your family and friends. Good luck again, Dugi! Cheers from Poland
Good to hear you are o.k. ‘drlenpark’ spoke for me as well.
Hang in there everyone! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and all the people of Christchurch! Be well stay safe and take care!
I cannot even imagine the pain and suffering that all the Kiwi’s are going through, but a heart sent, thinking of you is what I can give you. I have some friends from my guild that were caught up in the earthquake, but they are all fine. it was touch and go, because we had not heard anything from them for a day or so. But when they did log in, it was such a feeling of relief that they were alive.
I do hope that you are all well, and just to let you know we are thinking of you. Chin up. From my family to yours
Mate Best wishes to you and yours being in Western Austalia and a retired member of the State emergency service
my heart felt feeling go out to you
Glad you are ok.. Really sad to hear the devestating news of such a wonderfull place..
Take care! And all the best to all the people in and around Christchurch and their family and loved ones!
Hey Dugi, Glad to hear you made it through the last rumbler. I live close to San Francisco and went through the last “big One” when the bridge fell so i can relate. Just a reminder we are all at the mercy of powers beyond our control. Make every day count!
I am sorry for the pain you feel but am elated you and yours are ok. You have healing thoughts from Kansas City.
As a first generation New Zealander (from Auckland) who spent 40 years in LA and who has been all over NZ on work projects, I was very concerned for you and all in Christchurch. I’m glad you’re ok and my prayers go out to you an your family and friends. All of us in the US are concerned and rooting for you…
John C
I’m glad to hear that your okay. I’ve been thru hurricanes, tornadoes, and typhoons, no earthquakes, yet. Hang in there and all will be well. I hope everyone comes back better and stronger than before. Blessed Be !
Duggi and Family,
Heard about the quake in Christchurch and immediatly thought and worried about you, your family and colleagues. I am glad to hear you are well and wish the best for your mates around the area. Our prayers are with you in this time of turmoil.
Lilchey of Trollbane
Duggi…My heart goes out to you and the people in your town that suffered through the quakes. In 1989 my town, Santa Cruz Ca suffered a 7.1 earthquake. I was at home with my family and the quakes epic center was only one mile from my home. So, I know what all of you are going through and the suffering and hearthbreak many are experiencing. May God bless you all and be with you at this time of your need……………..Bill
Hang in there m8, I’m very happy to hear u and your family are oke.
w never get things like that up-here,so i cant imagine what u feel like but it must b terrifying. hope all gets well.
pascal.
Hi Duggi,
I appreciat your short briefing. I am feeling with you and all the people affected.
Cornelia
I was wondering if all was okay. Hang in there and we are with you. Being in Southern California I hope we don’t get the big one.
Mike