Earthquake in NZ

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Earthquake in NZ

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Hope all those on the forum who live in or near Christchurch NZ are ok and just to say we are thinking of you.
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Seconded - thought of all the kiwi ishers in the car this morning when I heard the news...let us know that you are safe x
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Post: # 224454Post Green Aura »

I echo that :grouphug:
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Me too, just when you think it can't get any worse.... :grouphug:
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Hi guys, just letting you know me and mine are safe, bit of shock though already thirty-nine confirmed dead and more to come. thanks for all your thoughts

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Post: # 224510Post oldjerry »

Glad to you're OK,sounds from here like a pretty desperate situation.Keep safe, Best Wishes.
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We're all fine as we live outside of Christchurch in the sticks.
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How awful, I visited Christchurch and it was a wonderful place, now such utter devastation!
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I'm in Auckland - physical fine - mentaly fairly shook up - hate to think how those in ground 0 are coping
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Just to say that I have been thinking about everyone too xxx
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I've just rekindled a friendship with someone I'd lost touch with when she went home to Christ Church. My kids have a friend who is from there too. So I really am hoping that they are all safe. It's a horrific situation and my heart goes out to all the people there :( :hugish:
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Glad you guys are ok. I was thinking of you all too.

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I'm so relieved - I've had an email from my friend in Christ Church :cheers: It seems that the North West of the city haven't been too badly affected, but her friend was killed in the CTV building :( I'm guessing that no one will have been untouched by what has happened.
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Post: # 224672Post Spanderholic »

I'm super lucky because all of my family and friends are ok :) They have no water at the moment but on the scale of things that's pretty good. Some of my friends have lost people though, utterly depressing.
I don't think I'll stop worrying until my family are out of Christchurch... Have a friend who became homeless coming to stay with me in a few days so that will be good :)
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Post: # 224738Post MuddyWitch »

Just wanted to add my :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: to all those affected by this.

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