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Friday, 25 February 2011

Earthquake update

Just a quick update to let you all know I'm safe and well. Our house suffered a bit of damage in the form of cracks and jammed doors, as well as some liquefaction in the back yard which flooded the garage and dumped a huge amount of sand right outside the back door. The house is liveable though - amazingly our chimney is still standing!

I'm staying with family in Timaru at the moment, but hoping to return soon to begin the cleanup. Jon is still in Chch as he had to go to work. Power is now back on, but no water.

Thanks for all the messages and emails. I'm as well as can be, although heartbroken at the loss and destruction all around. We've had so much help from family, neighbours and strangers that I will be forever grateful for. Thanks again everyone, it's heartening to know you are thinking of me.

Take care
xx
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7 comments:

  1. HazelFriday, 25 February 2011 at 12:35:00 GMT+13

    Thank you for the post. I was wondering how you were. The damage to your house seems pretty awful but I suppose if you compare it with the devastation around it seems small. Take care of yourself and those around you. XX

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  2. TracyFriday, 25 February 2011 at 13:05:00 GMT+13

    Take care and stay safe.
    Tracy

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  3. AnonymousFriday, 25 February 2011 at 14:18:00 GMT+13

    Pleased to hear you are safe and well.

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  4. CorrineFriday, 25 February 2011 at 16:51:00 GMT+13

    I'm so glad to hear you are safe. I'm also heatbroken for Christchurch, Kia Kaha

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  5. miriamFriday, 25 February 2011 at 19:45:00 GMT+13

    Great to see your post up and hear everything is as OK as could be hoped for. Thanks for the news.

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  6. ErinSaturday, 26 February 2011 at 03:52:00 GMT+13

    Glad to hear from you and that you are well.

    ~Erin

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  7. Cabbage Tree FarmSaturday, 26 February 2011 at 14:36:00 GMT+13

    Hope you can get back to normal soon.

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