Christchurch Earthquake

[Obbles]

Felt this one

Reference Number: 3368607
NZST: Wed, Sep 8 2010 2:49 pm
Magnitude: 4.3
Depth: 9 km
Details: 30 km south-east of Darfield

5km from Chch, wtf go away earthquakes

[Ngati_Grim]

Well CK , we need to get that chimney down...

What are you like with lassoos?...like those firemen and the blue fence...

[Speakman]

definately. if anyone heads over, flick me a PM and i'll meet ya there

[Dr Woomanchu]

OK lets set a time tomorrow. How about 1pm and we'll meet at CKs. Does anyone have suitably long ladder and ability to transport it?

Who has Hammers and chisels etc for brick removal?

I will ask at work about safety harnesses.

Will update this post as necessary

1.00pm at CKs (pm those who respond yur address please CK)

Name                 Bringing
Woohoo               Hammer, masonry chisel, rope, harnesses ( possibly )
Jonty                 Tarpaulins, rope
Mattah                Tools
Grim                  Tools (unconfirmed)
Growler                Ladder

[Dr Woomanchu]

sing out a time and address, i'm sure a few of us can come help out

my ladder's not tall enough to reach the roof. Well it is but it'll be quite dangerous going back down. 230 Blenheim Road, I'm sure the neighbours won't mind at 228. The bigger ladder's at work :/
Tomorrow would be good but I'm not sure whether the chimney's will hold up overnight tbh.

havok + retardobot = assholes.

Stop being so precious

too early?

If I was where you are I'd probably make jokes as well, but I can tell from personal experience, and of those around me, that the continuing aftershocks and the stress of not knowing what is happening ( We have seen no assessor for our house and every shake things get closer to collapsing), that nerves are frazzling adn our sense of humour is not at its best. Some restraint would be appreciated

[Speakman]

OK lets set a time tomorrow. How about 1pm and we'll meet at CKs. Does anyone have suitably long ladder and ability to transport it?

Who has Hammers and chisels etc for brick removal?

I will ask at work about safety harnesses.

Will update this post as necessary

1.00pm at CKs (pm those who respond yur address please CK)

Name                 Bringing
Woohoo               Hammer, Masonry chisel, Harnesses ( possibly )

i'm in. will get some rope and a couple of tarps

[Obbles]

Id been keen to help as its just down the road but alas I have to deal with the hundred insurance jobs piling up

[MattaH]

I'm in. I'll talk to me flatmate about borrowing a crowbar and other weapons tools.

[Ngati_Grim]

I am in if I am not called into work. It was postponed today so we will have to wait and see what tomorrow brings. Sorry I can't give a firm answer. I've become reasonably adept at bringing down chimneys successfully over the last few days.

I have hammers and chisels and a small log(let) splitter

I want to hug you all, but I've not showered yet, so...

[Dr Woomanchu]

Come and shower at our house ffs

[Ngati_Grim]

Oh, our shower works fine and Nurse has been having microshowers. I'm just 'enjoying' the chance to be feral and since she's been working nights and sleeping days....I have had flannel washes with a bucket though.

...when her nightshift ends I'll be showering, for sure

Thanks for the offer anyway, Woohoo.

[Growler]

I'm in, have a good ladder available and manpower. But, my cankles don't handle prolonged periods on angles. Worst case I can bring you a good ladder.

[Menial]

You guys get to have all the fun :/

[Dr Woomanchu]

I'm in, have a good ladder available and manpower. But, my cankles don't handle prolonged periods on angles. Worst case I can bring you a good ladder.

We need someone on the ground anyways. looks like you just volunteered

[Speakman]

good news everyone

WATER RESTRICTIONS RELAXED

Water in Christchurch no longer needs to be boiled, authorities have announced, after tests revealed no bacterial contamination.

The Emergency Operations Centre this evening lifted its boil-water notice for Christchurch city, including Banks Peninsula.

The relaxation of the restrictions followed three days of testing for the city's water, with more than 500 samples tested by city council and public health staff. The samples were all clear of bacterial contamination.

Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Alistair Humphrey said it was a "small step towards normality after such a difficult few days."

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/canterbury-earthquake/4105730/Quake-Treasury-says-cost-has-doubled

[SteddieEddie]

Tis a beautiful thing watching you all help each other out.

Mucho respect

[MrBurNZ]

I'll swing by with coffees for the lads if im not too busy. Someone txt me tomorrow.

[genienz]

Being a coffee slurping aucklander, i have been hesitant to intrude over the last few days but i just want to say that I've been thinking of you all and I think that you are all absloutley amazing in your attitudes, strength of characters and willingness to get along side each other.

God forbid that Auckland should ever suffer a natural disaster, but if we do, I can only hope that we cope even half as well as you all are.

Proud to be a Kiwi whatever end of the country we live.

[Spork]

Yea I agree with Genie, you guys seem to be coping damn well, I think I would've gone crazy if I was in ChCh.

[bitchimom]

I think I would've gone crazy if I was in ChCh.

we were already crazy, can't tell the difference.

another one. small tho

[Pyromanik]

6.1 according to stuff

Lost power for 10 minutes

Just about to get into the shower too ><

This made me so fucking angry. Where the fuck do they get their shit from!?
Woman at the airport going on about a 6.1, "they said it was going to happen like this..."

While I'm staring at geonet on my phone going... errr..... the fuck? Where did she pluck that number from, says right here 5.1

[Speakman]

stuff can't create an article without spelling and grammar mistakes, i'm not surprised they can't read numbers

[bucket]

OK lets set a time tomorrow. How about 1pm and we'll meet at CKs. Does anyone have suitably long ladder and ability to transport it?

Who has Hammers and chisels etc for brick removal?

I will ask at work about safety harnesses.

Will update this post as necessary

1.00pm at CKs (pm those who respond yur address please CK)

Name                 Bringing
Woohoo               Hammer, Masonry chisel, Harnesses ( possibly )

i'm in. will get some rope and a couple of tarps

would love to come to help but work is crazy, just got mine down had four reo bar in it..
good luck guys, give me a ring if you need any tool as i might be able to get some dropped off.

[Pyromanik]

OK lets set a time tomorrow. How about 1pm and we'll meet at CKs. Does anyone have suitably long ladder and ability to transport it?

Who has Hammers and chisels etc for brick removal?

I will ask at work about safety harnesses.

Will update this post as necessary

1.00pm at CKs (pm those who respond yur address please CK)

Name                 Bringing
Woohoo               Hammer, masonry chisel, rope, harnesses ( possibly )
Jonty                 Tarpaulins, rope
Mattah                Tools
Grim                  Tools (unconfirmed)
Growler                Ladder

SOOOO fucking keen... but I was offered a job tomorrow at 1.
But the job's a pencil in... so if it doesn't come through, I'm there with bells on



(only without actual bells)

[ChineseKiwi]

bah, sorry to ruin the party guys!

We've got a builder we know in and they'll be coming tomorrow at 9am. soz guys!!
Was at work thus couldn't tell you earlier.