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cj4a nz

02-24-2011, 02:42 PM

not just the loo's,waste water broken to no washing machine,showers, washing dishes etc and letting go down the plug and the water pressurs way down but at least we have it back on but am still using it from 20 ltr drums we got on wednesday

lots of raw sewage on the street in parts of town
just had a shower outside the backdoor and changed my undies for the first time since tues
the quake was not mon as I put above

had a couple of freind arrive at 10 last nite the have been evacuated from their place on balmoral hill (sumner/redcliffs way)the hill mite come down a total of 14 streets evacuated up there
till next time

cantab27

02-24-2011, 07:37 PM

latest
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4697308/Earthquake-death-toll-reaches-113

steph74

02-25-2011, 07:58 AM

that is a good example of human nature strength....
Wayne and CJ4a nz stay safe....

bluedragon436

02-25-2011, 08:22 AM

Man not looking good at all for you guys... You guys stay safe... We will all keep you in our thoughts and prayers!!

LizardRunner

02-25-2011, 09:38 AM

Glad you and your family are ok. I know everyone here is keeping y'all in our prayers. Stay safe my friend.

cantab27

02-25-2011, 02:30 PM

just got sent this link ...shes raw footage

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150089829220194&oid=89276758415&comments

hookedonxjs

02-25-2011, 03:14 PM

Glad to hear your family is ok. Is christchurch on a falt line or are your earthquakes caused from volcanic action. I live on a fault line that is part of san andreas fault line, it's the big one running through cali from the north to the south. Although we have not a big one since the 80's(7.1) I will never forget the day when I was at work that day and it souned like a frieght train coming down the street with the sound of windows breaking coming towards me. All the cylinders in my Dad's welding supply fell over and all the windows broke out. We were fortunate that we kept caps on all the cylinders and we had no projectiles. The rest of LA suffered much more damages ie: freeways and multi story buildings. It's not something that we think about much any more but the big one is always in the back of your mind. Here in socal it could be a very bad situation because we are more a desert and there is not much fresh water here it's all comes from nothern cali so if our aquaducts break it would be all about who has enough gas to drive to fresh water supply and how much food and water you have on hand. Christchurch NZ has been in our news every day. It looks every bit as beautiful as I had imagined but what tripped me out was a hawaiian looking dude with a english accent on the news talking about the quake because our islanders are real laid back and they have their own accent that is kinda cool . I forget that you are part of polynesain islands because it looks more alpine than tropical from what I have seen on the TV. But if you see socal on TV you would think that all of socal is homos and nut jobs on drugs. So I imagine our perspective of NZ is off too. Well I was very worried about you well being because out of all the people that post on this site your the most interesting to read. God bless you guys and you will and have been in our prayers. If you could get here easily you would be more than welcome to stay here. We might all be fruits and nuts but their is still alot of good people here, but it seems like more and more they are leaving to other states. So say a prayer for california too.

cantab27

02-25-2011, 07:54 PM

close to the surface now.....not that deep...
http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/recent_quakes.html

cantab27

02-26-2011, 01:33 PM

http://www.google.co.nz/images?q=christchurch+earthquake&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1R2SKPT_enNZ420&tbs=isch:1&prmd=ivnsu&source=lnms&ei=0VRpTYuXDsHJcdu8jI4M&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CCkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1345&bih=489

cantab27

02-26-2011, 02:00 PM

thanks again to all
wel lwishes,means a lot to us ,plus the pm,,
the 6.3 has been confirmed as a after shock from the 7.1 in sep
have had well over 5000......this is what we have been living through the last 5 months or so ........
http://www.christchurchquakemap.co.nz/

play with map or grad a beer can take a while if you watch from the start,,,,,

cantab27

02-26-2011, 04:00 PM

http://www.3news.co.nz/Christchurch-quake-Day-6-updates/tabid/309/articleID/200021/Default.aspx

cantab27

02-27-2011, 02:37 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/

OrangeXJ

02-27-2011, 04:56 PM

Here's a beer for you mate

cantab27

02-27-2011, 05:57 PM

had some big shakes this morning ...4.3,,,4.1 3.8... all really shallow....

this is beeped

cantab27

02-27-2011, 06:55 PM

some good people out there check this out

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Chch-earthquake-support/Emergency-accommodation/mcat-9530-9533-.htm

Tural

02-27-2011, 07:01 PM

i don't even know what to say wayne. i'm praying for you brother...

cantab27

02-27-2011, 07:03 PM

warning ,,,this hits home......sad man ..very sad ...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/

Jamie Lynn

02-27-2011, 07:23 PM

God, that is so sad and heartbreaking...I'm extremely happy that you and your family are alright. I will be keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts.

cantab27

02-27-2011, 09:07 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4705106/Photos-Before-and-after-the-Christchurch-earthquake

BlueXJ

02-27-2011, 11:17 PM

Very depressing photos, a great loss for the whole community.

cantab27

02-28-2011, 02:11 AM

Mudderoy

02-28-2011, 07:19 AM

sorry guys if this sad but i feel i got to get it out there ...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4710982/Christchurch-earthquake-impact-bigger-than-Katrina

this site does help me release some pain anger, lots of emotions ...i talked to jim and rene today and little bits like that really help me ...chat is great to but i will keep chat for my happy place and picking on bear (hardcore )...not much to do as they just want us outta the way really, plus mrs wont let me outta here sight ...thanks again for all the pm plus well wishers ,,we are strong lot us kiwis and we will only get stronger .....

wayne......

lol oh no. This isn't going to fly well with the "people" of Katrina. Wayne I understand not wanting to bring the mood of the chat room down, but it's chat people can chat later, or if you just can't bring yourself to do it move it over to the "Weather" chat. That way the people that are there interacting will be there by choice. I think it's important for you to talk about this stuff, and I think your friends like talking to you about it.

steph74

02-28-2011, 08:02 AM

lol oh no. This isn't going to fly well with the "people" of Katrina. Wayne I understand not wanting to bring the mood of the chat room down, but it's chat people can chat later, or if you just can't bring yourself to do it move it over to the "Weather" chat. That way the people that are there interacting will be there by choice. I think it's important for you to talk about this stuff, and I think your friends like talking to you about it.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
(where is the weather can anyway ? i don;t see the choice on my chat box....)

msmoorenburg

02-28-2011, 08:13 AM

sorry guys if this sad but i feel i got to get it out there ...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4710982/Christchurch-earthquake-impact-bigger-than-Katrina

this site does help me release some pain anger, lots of emotions ...i talked to jim and rene today and little bits like that really help me ...chat is great to but i will keep chat for my happy place and picking on bear (hardcore )...not much to do as they just want us outta the way really, plus mrs wont let me outta here sight ...thanks again for all the pm plus well wishers ,,we are strong lot us kiwis and we will only get stronger .....

wayne......

Well on the bright side your culture is by no way a Katrina :thumbsup: Us Houston peeps would be lucky to have you among us:cheerleader: all Katrina folks brought us was headaches and more than double the crime rate. Keep your head up were all rooting for ya.

LizardRunner

02-28-2011, 08:21 AM

x2 Tony. It is very important to talk through things like this Wayne. You have friends here that are more than willing to listen, talk about all of it and worry about you, your family and friends there in the thick of it all. Your our mate, we can't do otherwise.

We had three quakes of much smaller magnitude last night a 4.7, 4.5 then a wee 3.6, all in the period of four hours. These were shallow movements but were felt as far away from the epicenter as 150 miles. Just for comparison, The Christchurch quake was 3 thousand times more violent than what we had last night, which moved items from their appointed places on the shelves.

The largest I've personally been through was an 8.4, (San Fran CA) very scary when everything around you starts falling down, including freeways, 70+ story buildings, not to mention the earth splitting open and swallowing everything on the crack.

Mudderoy

02-28-2011, 09:06 AM

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
(where is the weather can anyway ? i don;t see the choice on my chat box....)

You should see two http://www.xjtalk.com/images/redbar/misc/mgc_cb_evo/mgc_cb_gen_channel_sel.gif One is the Weather chat, for lack of a better thought out name.

steph74

02-28-2011, 09:12 AM

yes they were there before... but I don;t have them anymore.... how well, not important right now.

4.3LXJ

02-28-2011, 10:20 AM

Wayne

It is hard to know what to say really, except we are there in spirit. Just keep looking ahead. When this is over, many of your landmarks will be rebuilt. The people of those churches will rally and rebuild with something that will withstand the quakes. We have one in the San Francisco area that is on rollers that will just roll around. It made it through the last big one with no problems. Just keep moving ahead. You will know people who have lost loved ones. But your grief and anger will pass. And keep sending up some of those prayers, for yourself and especially for others. That will help a lot.

cantab27

02-28-2011, 12:31 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4715113/Christchurch-earthquake-A-week-on-a-nation-mourns

ruff night , heaps of shaking ........just wanna jump in the jeep and go bush for a bit .....

4.3LXJ

02-28-2011, 12:58 PM

I read the story. I am impressed that they built that framework for the cathedral so quickly.

cantab27

02-28-2011, 05:39 PM

well just had police at door ,,,elderly neighbour has past ....R I P ....... noel...

this is my song for us down here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P54ybJ0pX9g

steph74

02-28-2011, 09:00 PM

Ka mate! Ka mate! (It is death!, It is death!)
Ka ora! Ka ora! (It is life!, It is life!)
Ka mate! Ka mate! (It is death! It is death!)
Ka ora! Ka ora! (It is life! It is life!)
Tenei Te Tangata Puhuru huru (This is the hairy man)
Nana nei tiki mai (Who fetched the sun)
Whakawhiti te ra (And caused to shine again)
A upa ne ka up ane (One upward step, another upward step)
Upane, Kaupane (An upward step)
Whiti te ra (The sun shines!)

prerunner1982

03-01-2011, 08:35 AM

Wayne.... what's in the metal tube mate?

Saw a brief clip of it on the news this morning but they didn't say what was in it.

cantab27

03-01-2011, 12:45 PM

Wayne.... what's in the metal tube mate?

Saw a brief clip of it on the news this morning but they didn't say what was in it.

its a time capsule , they found two of them under a stature which has stood since the late 1800s....other one was in a bottle ..they are being opened at a later date at the local museum ...

latest .......

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4720178/Christchurch-earthquake-heroes-we-re-only-doing-our-job

BlueXJ

03-01-2011, 02:08 PM

Thanks for the update Wayne. The Stuff has great coverage, that link is great.

prerunner1982

03-01-2011, 02:24 PM

If nobody knew they were there... I wonder how long it would have been until someone found them if the earthquake hadn't "discovered" them.

cj4a nz

03-02-2011, 02:12 AM

hi guys
still alive but my computer ain't rip :mad0090:

heard a former work mate had a fatal heart attack after the quake r i p
will be lots more like this :(
wayne sorry to hear about your neighbour
Warren

prerunner1982

03-02-2011, 10:36 AM

Warren.. Thanks for checking in.. glad you are ok as well.

cantab27

03-02-2011, 12:23 PM

cantab27

03-02-2011, 12:41 PM

up to 160 bodies now found ,,, quite day ,then 7 through the night ,,,makes for a shit sleep ..lastest
http://www.stuff.co.nz/

LizardRunner

03-02-2011, 12:56 PM

This is the hard part mates, watching the count rise and wondering who's next. Sleep is hard to come by for me too these days, and I really have no reason to be jazzed. I keep my mates in my prayers and for those who didn't make it and their families. Wayne, hope you get back to work soon, that helps for sure, as does wheeling when you can.

cantab27

03-02-2011, 01:05 PM

gonna try work next week ,,,thing is dont know if mrs will let me but ....

cantab27

03-02-2011, 06:48 PM

pics in link , outer suburbs ...the one pic with the sign post that says breezes road is the street i grew up in ,,,,,,
http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?imgurl=http://www.heatherellis-photography.com/photos/Christchurch-Earthquake-Feb-2011-30.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.heatherellis-photography.com/stories/christchurch-shakes-and-shocks/&usg=__l8LTD8RaCTdcUce47PabUu-0gdI=&h=433&w=600&sz=195&hl=en&start=17&zoom=1&itbs=1&tbnid=jHURt2LNZw-ZAM:&tbnh=97&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3Daranui%2Bquake%2Bupdates%26hl%3Den%26 sa%3DX%26rlz%3D1T4GPCK_enNZ312NZ312%26tbs%3Disch:1 %26prmd%3Divnsu&ei=fOJuTevgOMG9cZ6UsPsC

4.3LXJ

03-02-2011, 07:20 PM

Man, the place looks pretty torn up

cantab27

03-02-2011, 09:20 PM

latest....
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4726330/Christchurch-earthquake-search-for-survivors-called-off

LizardRunner

03-02-2011, 09:28 PM

I hate it when they do that, but some may still be found alive.

cantab27

03-03-2011, 03:20 AM

60minutes ,,,3rd story in is your crew here doing there thing ,,,cheers guys ,,good stuff
http://ondemand.tv3.co.nz/60-Minutes-60-Minutes-The-day-the-earth-shook/tabid/59/articleID/2175/MCat/22/Default.aspx

the whole show is worth a look ............

Jamie Lynn

03-03-2011, 03:30 AM

Wow...that is some crazy footage.

cantab27

03-03-2011, 07:06 PM

well just got back from a mates place ,,his place is fine..next 3 in a row condemned .....can see the 26 story hotel that's on a lean from his place surreal looking at it ..heaps of house smashed , roads are worst than last time ,, glad to be in the jeep ,, water still everywhere ,,its fair to say cities f##ked..... been to in-laws house again still no power:mad0090: :sad0147:
or water ,,no shitters :sad0147:..talking to neighbours and they said buglers had tried to get in .....got chased with softball bats :thumbsup:..they are hard bastards round that hood :stars:....may camp out there the night ,,box of beer, let em in help ya self ...:smiley-laughing021:..
shes gonna be a long road ahead for Christchurch ...

death toll 163 ,,sadly more to come ....

cantab27

03-04-2011, 09:05 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/

4.3LXJ

03-04-2011, 09:41 PM

Wayne, I read about all your fault lines and that they are relatively small. That is just crazy what happened with such a small fault.

cantab27

03-05-2011, 03:09 PM

another shaky night biggest 4.8,,they seemed to really rock the house last night...

sorry guys but seems over 20 countries have lost people ..

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/quake-victims/4723073

cantab27

03-05-2011, 04:59 PM

this dude has 90 percent of ch ch scared..Mrs and her family are heading away, they are that freaked out ...,so if yall don't hear from me after the 20Th send help .lol...

http://www.predictweather.com/ArticleShow.aspx?ID=339&type=home

LizardRunner

03-05-2011, 05:16 PM

Mate, notice that other places on the planet earth have experienced quake sequences similar to NZ and the moon cycles had nothing to do with them. This guy is pointing out natural occurances that have happened by probable coincidence rather than gravitational pulling forces. true, they have been happening at the same time when the moon changes to a full moon, but it is unlikely that this is the cause of the quakes. China for example, was not experiencing moon cycles like NZ and yet they had cyclic quakes for almost a year. I would have to say to this bloke, you may be on to something but bring the scientific proof it is the cause. I doubt he could come close. On the other hand, it isn't a bad Idea to do your own investigating, on the quakes occurances, they do seem to be of a cyclic nature but I would think vulcanology instead of moon phase, nearness to the earth. True the moon can and does effect tides, but they are far more fluid than rock, which means they are easier to be influenced. I have to pretty much call bunk on this blokes thinking at the moment.

Weldmen

03-05-2011, 05:35 PM

That is so sad. Sorry it makes me cry, but happy. I still tear up.........

cj4a nz

03-06-2011, 02:23 AM

well we have a porta loo outside our place :D but found the hot water cylinder has been leaking :eek: plumber here tuesday some time but have cold water shower outside for me tomorrow nite :thumbdown:

on a positive note there were no bodies found in the cathedral :thumbsup:

Cheers for all the postitive comments you guy have left :thumbsup:

4.8 up at kaikoura today in the sea but they have their own set of problems
very large pile of gravel/sand on the edge of the kaikorua trench they recon WHEN it falls into the trench there will be a large tidal wave,less the 30 sec warning for those in the area we would get that as well

sorry if I sound like I am ranting/burblingat times but am finding this good as a stress relief

cantab27

03-06-2011, 02:28 AM

hang in there bro....she a shit time bro

OverEasy

03-06-2011, 02:45 AM

well we have a porta loo outside our place :D but found the hot water cylinder has been leaking . . . .

hang in there bro....she a shit time bro

Guys I know I'm still keeping you all in thoughts and prayers, from my family to yours!

cantab27

03-06-2011, 06:48 PM

youtube at bottom of page,,,,stuff ya wont see on tv.....

http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/christchurch_earthquake.html

cantab27

03-07-2011, 09:56 PM

shake shake as i post this .......bloody things ..lol...
busy night biggest 4.3,, bugger all sleep again....went and had a go and getting wife's car out,,,,, its just out side corden ...ladies whose house its outside of were glad to see owner, thought person who owned may have died....twice she has chased people of from trying to steal it ...had a word with army guy on corden , said they would keep a eye on it ,,keys are still in her building which is in the no go zone..... army is doing a bit of there own Justis from what he said to the scum they catch...anyway still hanging in here ,will give warren a call, see how hes doing ....latest link...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4744404/Red-zone-to-open-for-memorial

cantab27

03-08-2011, 12:53 AM

here steve i know ya like this kinda stuff....
http://www.eorc.jaxa.jp/ALOS/en/img_up/dis_pal_nzleq_110225.htm

LizardRunner

03-09-2011, 08:26 AM

very good information Mate, thanks for that link. Sadly, JJ O'conner was a kinsman, brings your troubles directly to home to me. I am keeping all in my prayers, especially my mates.

4.3LXJ

03-09-2011, 01:27 PM

here steve i know ya like this kinda stuff....
http://www.eorc.jaxa.jp/ALOS/en/img_up/dis_pal_nzleq_110225.htm

That is good stuff. I can see now why you have had so many quakes. Someone needs to get whatever is in the way in the bay out of there and let it slide and get if over with.

cantab27

03-09-2011, 09:46 PM

this was made in 1996
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkTy6ogLDX8

cj4a nz

03-10-2011, 01:32 AM

had a 4.5 10 ks deep 20 mins ago :shocker: had just got off the ladder and watched the jeep bounce around up,down,back and forward...................mite just put a block of wood under the tyres
I don't leave the hand brake on

cantab27

03-10-2011, 01:37 AM

it was just over from you..estuary...well over this shit mate

cantab27

03-10-2011, 10:41 AM

another early wake up call...4.1 at 4am........cant remember last time i had a good nights sleep..........still getting about a dozen over a 24 hour period....wee bit of good news got Mrs car outta town...still no keys but , will sort today...

4.3LXJ

03-10-2011, 10:46 AM

On a ladder during a quake, scary stuff Warren

cantab27

03-10-2011, 11:41 AM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4756161/Rash-over-overnight-Christchurch-earthquake-aftershocks

plus another about 20 mins ago

LizardRunner

03-10-2011, 02:34 PM

merciful mary! mate, I am praying for an end to all this shaking. Stay safe and know your being thought of every minute of every day.

Jamie Lynn

03-10-2011, 07:24 PM

merciful mary! mate, I am praying for an end to all this shaking. Stay safe and know your being thought of every minute of every day.

X2.

LizardRunner

03-11-2011, 08:30 AM

Wayne, I have been doing my volcanology thing on NZ to see if I can give a sure nay say to that clown predictor. After checking with NASA data, I can say absolutely that scientificly there is no corelation of moon gravitational pull effecting ground faults. There is also no corelation of any planetary alignment effect. I am now in the process of looking at any ground water effects and sub surface oceanic surges that might be lubricating the fault lines of NZ. We have found here in Arkansas, the recient quake activity has a corelation with the high pressure drilling waste water injections. These have been slowed and in two cases the injection wells have been shut down completely to see if the data is correct. I know this doesn't really help you guys with what happens on the surface, but I hope knowing at least some of the things that might be causing so many fault shifts might give a bit of peace of mind.

As always I am keeping all Kiwi's in my prayers and extra prayers for my mates and their families.

This morning the Japan quakes are in front of me and I am going to see what I can find out about earth core activity, which I have been watching data on for about a year now along with magnetic field shifts. Hoping to give you guys some solid answers, knowledge of what is going on will hopefully give you a little peace somehow.

cantab27

03-11-2011, 12:19 PM

cheers liz.......no wave we hope...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4759908/CD-reissues-minor-NZ-tsunami-warning

4.3LXJ

03-11-2011, 01:56 PM

Distance is a good thing here Wayne. I won't bore you with the math, just that you will probably not have too much to worry about. But I wouldn't go wheeling at the river till this blows by.

cj4a nz

03-11-2011, 08:44 PM

in ashburton for a weekend of un interuped sleep i hope,feeling for those in japan been watching it in tv at least we didn't have the wave
had just got of the ladder for the aftershock deff would of fallen off it i think yikes :shocker:
any damage from the volcano in hawaii last week or anyone from on xj there?

cantab27

03-12-2011, 03:03 AM

shot warren sleep well mate still shaking here....
http://www.geonet.org.nz/canterbury-quakes/

cantab27

03-13-2011, 10:11 PM

4.1 alarm at 5.15am this morning,,,, thought someone was in the house ,forgot that i live in shake shake town ...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/japan-earthquake/4765728/Video-Recent-Ring-of-Fire-earthquakes

cantab27

03-15-2011, 05:50 PM

may need the snorkel

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4772068/Fears-high-tides-will-flood-Christchurchs-lower-Avon

4.3LXJ

03-15-2011, 07:53 PM

You might need a taller one Wayne. Better contact ARB product development LOL

That really true about some areas of Christchurch being below sea level?

cantab27

03-15-2011, 08:25 PM

tis now steve............crazy shit

4.3LXJ

03-15-2011, 08:32 PM

tis now steve............crazy shit

New Orleans is that way in the part of town they reclaimed from the levee. They wash the streets and then have pump trucks to pump the water out, also after a rain. Kind of crazy, but they have been doing that for a long time.

cantab27

03-15-2011, 08:34 PM

big tides are on sunday,,,,dont think they will rebuild where land has sunk

4.3LXJ

03-15-2011, 08:38 PM

big tides are on sunday,,,,dont think they will rebuild where land has sunk

As painful as that might seem, it is probably a good idea. You could end up like New Orleans recently with everything under water that was below seal level.

cantab27

03-15-2011, 11:14 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY

cj4a nz

03-16-2011, 02:28 AM

sleep in ashburton p........ off,small uncomfortable bed but nice no shakes to make matters worst comp died again...................... fixed this time and have the flu and pulled my ligiments by my hip I loove these pills i'm on
mite start getting the garage sorted this weekend
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp150/cj41jeep/random%20pics/th_IMG_1955.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/albums/pp150/cj41jeep/random%20pics/?action=view&current=IMG_1955.jpg)
my tool box was sitting on here nearly landed in the jeep it was screwed to the wall the screws broke
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp150/cj41jeep/random%20pics/th_IMG_1952.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/albums/pp150/cj41jeep/random%20pics/?action=view&current=IMG_1952.jpg)
the pantry doors were closed!!

cantab27

03-16-2011, 02:43 AM

worked out Taylor's mistake way mate ,,shag rock gone..hills are a mess,,lots of munted houses out there and the rock fall wtf,,boulders as big as vans..wounder more didn't die out that way ..

cantab27

03-16-2011, 10:39 PM

its getting closer http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4776923/Ken-Rings-Christchurch-earthquake-claims-terrifying-people

rguignard

03-17-2011, 08:47 AM

its getting closer http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4776923/Ken-Rings-Christchurch-earthquake-claims-terrifying-people

someone needs to kick that guys a$$ and maybe break his jaw and hands that will keep him quit :thumbsup:

LizardRunner

03-17-2011, 09:02 AM

Mr Ring, who used to read pets' paws for a living, caused nationwide controversy this month when he predicted a massive quake would take place in Christchurch on March 20.

Really now?? This is what the hoser did for a living before he became a Prophet? This guy is nothing but a con artist. He should be locked up as such and talk about terrioristic acts! This one takes the cake and icecream. The PM should go after this guy with a vengence and prosecute him till he won't see daylight till he's bones.

rguignard

03-17-2011, 09:06 AM

Mudderoy

03-17-2011, 09:22 AM

someone needs to kick that guys a$$ and maybe break his jaw and hands that will keep him quit :thumbsup:

Hey hey violence never solves anything, oh wait a minute, it does... carry on...

cantab27

03-17-2011, 01:49 PM

mrs and boy have packed up and gone for a few days, her call......

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4782133/Christchurch-earthquake-data-tracks-ill-fated-moment

steph74

03-17-2011, 01:52 PM

It might be hard for you but I am sure that you prefer it this way....
Courage ...

cantab27

03-17-2011, 02:09 PM

It might be hard for you but I am sure that you prefer it this way....
Courage ...

na im good ....there's some good rugby on this weekend....shes only going as she knows i cant go out and party as theres no where to go :smiley-laughing021:....bloody quakes......:sad0147:

cantab27

03-17-2011, 10:12 PM

tribute to the helpers, our way of saying thanks ,,,tear to me eye this vid,,think yall have to be here to understand why lol....music is what our rugby team runs out too..
http://www.3news.co.nz/Uplifting-video-montage-ends-memorial-service/tabid/309/articleID/202992/Default.aspx

4.3LXJ

03-17-2011, 10:21 PM

Like that music Wayne. looks like lots of people coming together.

cantab27

03-17-2011, 10:34 PM

100000 there they say,,,,,,wow,,,,time to start the healing

steph74

03-18-2011, 08:02 AM

na im good ....there's some good rugby on this weekend....
Oh lucky you are getting the French rugby channels ??? I can;t imagine there is good rugby in NZ and I am pretty sure you will not call good rugby the Brits or the Aussies

cantab27

03-18-2011, 01:17 PM

lol steph,,,we have this comp going at the moment,,,,
http://www.superxv.com/
thing is no games in ch ch cause of shake ,,,they play sharks at twickenham in England to raise cash....
on a side note mate ,,anyone of these teams could beat italy ........

OverEasy

03-18-2011, 07:25 PM

Moving montage, very well put together. The whole thing kept giving me chills especially towards the beginning when you see the relief workers from Japan. Man, thanks for sharing!

jdougn

03-19-2011, 08:51 AM

Keep posting up the reports. They are appreciated and they help to remind us to support the relief efforts in NZ.

cantab27

03-19-2011, 12:45 PM

warning some graphic pics.......
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/02/earthquake-in-new-zealand/100013/

cantab27

03-19-2011, 10:24 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4789141/Reassurance-after-earthquake-prediction

most house in street empty ,,all outta town ,,,i blame the women folk....lol

Mudderoy

03-19-2011, 10:32 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4789141/Reassurance-after-earthquake-prediction

most house in street empty ,,all outta town ,,,i blame the women folk....lol

Well people hit the lottery sometimes too, but I doubt he'll be right.

cj4a nz

03-20-2011, 04:07 AM

had a 5.1 15 mins ago not farken nice,rolled/shook for a long time
centered bout 2 kms from my place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
something fell over but cant see what

cantab27

03-20-2011, 04:15 AM

yep we got shit down again,,,,,,,getting well f off with these things..........scared the shit outta me more and more .............getting closer to the sea eh warren

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4789898/5-1-earthquake-hits-Christchurch

oderdene

03-20-2011, 04:16 AM

hey, kiwis, take care. it seems increasing shake

cantab27

03-20-2011, 06:10 PM

couple of shots,,, drove through shit like this twice,,2nd time at night and rain..water up over wheels in some parts...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/untitled-2.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/EQ_sunken_vehicle.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/BachPinkShirt.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/4698280.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/zealand-road-car_1832687i.jpg

4.3LXJ

03-20-2011, 06:56 PM

Looks like you guys are getting major sink holes.

alwaysxj

03-20-2011, 07:42 PM

just tell them to put in in 4wd and power through it.:smiley-laughing021:
no just kidding Wayne, hope you all stay safe down there.:patriot:

steph74

03-20-2011, 10:33 PM

pretty impressive.... did they get stuck there when the shake came or were they just trying to drive through it after ?

cantab27

03-20-2011, 10:40 PM

some drove into them, some were parked.....holes first then they filled up with water and silt shit,,,,hundreds parked around town like that when it first happed..

4.3LXJ

03-21-2011, 12:20 AM

Sounds like it is time for the big winch.

cj4a nz

03-21-2011, 01:37 AM

have a snorkle and a bit of attitude with the right foot :rotfl2:the 4wds will be ok

cantab27

03-21-2011, 01:39 AM

ha ha thats how i drive anyways

cj4a nz

03-21-2011, 01:42 AM

didn't have the camera or time when lav's pulled a truck out of a hole the other week
see how it's really done!

4.3LXJ

03-21-2011, 01:44 AM

have a snorkle and a bit of attitude with the right foot :rotfl2:the 4wds will be ok

That is the right altitude, I mean attitude:rotfl2:

cj4a nz

03-23-2011, 01:50 AM

how to know if you rin christchurch......... you don't look twice with one of these share the road with you
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp150/cj41jeep/th_185684_10150113559125040_509890039_6376804_1322 434_n.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/albums/pp150/cj41jeep/?action=view&current=185684_10150113559125040_509890039_6376804 _1322434_n.jpg)
or
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp150/cj41jeep/th_183037_207154879300028_100000165511101_912654_7 702581_n.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/albums/pp150/cj41jeep/?action=view&current=183037_207154879300028_100000165511101_912 654_7702581_n.jpg)
:eek:
:rotfl2:

steph74

03-23-2011, 04:24 PM

Is the town still under security lockdown ?

cantab27

03-23-2011, 04:44 PM

the central part of town is....will be for a while ,,,they got some big *** buildings to bring down

cantab27

03-24-2011, 01:45 AM

here steph ,red zone no go

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/new-cordon-reduction-map-7-march.jpg

BrianXJ

03-24-2011, 01:47 AM

wow that looks like alot of the city is no go.

cj4a nz

03-24-2011, 02:33 AM

yep and causing kaos on the remaining roads as a lot of main aterial roads closed or limited to 30 kph and need 4wd to get thru

BrianXJ

03-24-2011, 02:44 AM

I feel for you guys. I would hate for something like that to happen here in the mountains of North Carolina. I couldn't imagine what you guys are faced with. My prayers go out daily to you.

steph74

03-24-2011, 08:06 AM

Yeah that sucks.....

LizardRunner

03-24-2011, 09:57 AM

Keeping you guys in my daily prayers. Looks almost like a tsunami hit y'all in those pictures.

cantab27

03-24-2011, 02:14 PM

not much to update ,,,,still shaking.....
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4808155/Aftershock-rattles-Christchurch

cantab27

03-25-2011, 12:39 PM

shakin awake at 2.11am, 4.3 got the house rocking good,,woke teenage turd up,shit his alarm clock cant do that..lol....have been asked about work , money and stuff,will post links up and our own living postion......still buying a locker f@@k the earthquake lol

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4813221/Another-aftershock-rocks-Christchurch

4.3LXJ

03-25-2011, 09:47 PM

Good attitude Wayne. Besides you may need it to get across town

cj4a nz

03-25-2011, 11:15 PM

locker and pair of dana 44's at my place he say's,loading shot gun
had 3 shakes in last 3/4 of hr,one while head was under the commodore replace pads and rotors,the rear can wait till tomorrow me thinks !!!!!!!!!!!
well sick of them but didn't wake up for the one this morning the mrs did.
our boarders have returned to there house 5 weeks later :rotfl2: house back to ourselves :D

4.3LXJ

03-25-2011, 11:17 PM

Nothing like having the place back to yourselves. Sounds like auto mechanic is not a desirable trade right now.

cantab27

03-26-2011, 03:06 AM

heres a map link,,, may take abit to figure out,,,,

http://koordinates.com/layers/category/orthophotography/

cantab27

03-27-2011, 05:48 PM

still not much going on......work on hold, mrs has started working from home...we have one job on the books... goverment is paying some wages so with the few days i get plus gov top up am ok for the mo...thousands have lost jobs....its still like ya life has been put on hold,,,,,still am better of than many here,,,,i can flush my toilet.......
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4814875/Survival-mode-the-new-normal

DETOURS

03-27-2011, 05:59 PM

Keep up the positive attitude Wayne, you sound good from your posts & updates.........since the inlaws left that is!! :rotfl2:

cantab27

03-29-2011, 12:24 AM

brother lost job today......manager of a backpackers,,,,, building has to come down....i have two aunties who have no house to live in plus my niece...houses are to come down and are unlivable...my niece has two young kiddies......sucks

4.3LXJ

03-29-2011, 12:58 AM

That does suck. You going to have to house them?

cantab27

03-29-2011, 01:12 AM

no,,, aunties are older there kids can do that......niece has gone to husbands family...

4.3LXJ

03-29-2011, 01:14 AM

Well, there is some blessings there then.

cantab27

03-29-2011, 02:14 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4824510/Workers-wary-of-lofty-offices

this is why my mrs quit her job,,will not go back into town, will not go up a big building again,,,,we brought a industrial sewing machine she picked up a couple of contracts and away she went,,,,shes happy to be working from home ,and must say is the happiest ive seen her for awhile...she enjoys the work..............

GOT ME A SWEAT SHOP

im still kinda working,,,,4 days this week i hope...

cantab27

03-29-2011, 11:58 PM

us kiwis do have a sense of humor...even a 4wd recovery in there..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6-knLM7MZA

Mudderoy

03-30-2011, 05:56 AM

So have you guys run the "Moon" man out of town yet? :D

I don't know from where I'm sitting I see a lot of concrete work.

4.3LXJ

03-30-2011, 11:03 AM

What is causing all those sink holes Wayne? Broken water mains?

rguignard

03-30-2011, 11:09 AM

us kiwis do have a sense of humor...even a 4wd recovery in there..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6-knLM7MZA

great vid wayne :smiley-laughing021: looks like you dont have to go to the river to go wheeling anymore :thumbsup:

cantab27

03-30-2011, 06:50 PM

So have you guys run the "Moon" man out of town yet? :D

I don't know from where I'm sitting I see a lot of concrete work.

lol moon man gone to ground, did have a 5.1 that day,,,,...concrete work on hold....most things on hold....

cantab27

03-30-2011, 07:04 PM

What is causing all those sink holes Wayne? Broken water mains?

has a lot to do with what we are built on ,,dont know if you seen this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkTy6ogLDX8&feature=player_embedded

in that other vid that is just one of hundreds of streets like that:(

had eqc around yesterday (earthquake commission) and this is the box they ticked for our house now:shocker:
YOUR PROPERTY REQUIRES REPAIRS LIKLY TO EXCEED $1OO,OOO.. WE WILL NOW ARRANGE A FULL ASSESSMENT AND THEN PASS ON YOUR CLAIM TO YOUR INSURER....:smiley-scared002:

rguignard

03-30-2011, 07:18 PM

has a lot to do with what we are built on ,,dont know if you seen this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkTy6ogLDX8&feature=player_embedded

in that other vid that is just one of hundreds of streets like that:(

had eqc around yesterday (earthquake commission) and this is the box they ticked for our house now:shocker:
YOUR PROPERTY REQUIRES REPAIRS LIKLY TO EXCEED $1OO,OOO.. WE WILL NOW ARRANGE A FULL ASSESSMENT AND THEN PASS ON YOUR CLAIM TO YOUR INSURER....:smiley-scared002:

damn wayne look at all the jeep parts you can buy :smiley-laughing021: or just come to texas

cantab27

03-31-2011, 02:44 AM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4833219/State-of-national-emergency-extended-following-quake

cantab27

04-01-2011, 12:47 AM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4838573/At-least-128-Christchurch-CBD-buildings-face-demolition

gonna be nothing left.....

Mudderoy

04-01-2011, 02:30 AM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4838573/At-least-128-Christchurch-CBD-buildings-face-demolition

gonna be nothing left.....

Sad but at the same time there will be lots of work, plus CH CH will be a more modern city. I know the older buildings have character, but the new one's will be less likely to fall and will be safer.

cantab27

04-01-2011, 01:18 PM

:hitsfan::hitsfan:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4839930/Sewerage-system-on-brink-of-failure

..
i don't think this applies
:worthlesspics:

but hey if yall want a pic of floating shit ,see what i can do

not

cantab27

04-02-2011, 03:02 PM

this is who brig worked for and who we are insured with....

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4841778/Insurer-faces-quake-exposure-test

cantab27

04-02-2011, 05:07 PM

mates 4wd shop, was in there yesterday...

http://www.4wdaccessories.co.nz/

cantab27

04-04-2011, 03:47 AM

um nothing really to update...........oh hang on a sec,,,,,,still SHAKING

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4846457/Second-4-0-earthquake-shakes-Christchurch

cantab27

04-04-2011, 03:22 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/4847128/Christchurch-earthquake-job-losses-dole-disaster

cantab27

04-05-2011, 05:27 PM

well still shaking bout 3 or 4 small ones a day ,,last i felt was Sunday night i think'''..I'm still not working much,its still on hold....sucks so bored.....getting cold here now,gonna be a long cold winter for many.......
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4851685/Quick-fixes-ruled-out-for-Christchurch-buildings

oderdene

04-05-2011, 07:23 PM

it seems decreasing power and threat is moving away, at least calming down. but no one can predict, be careful and take care wayne.

Mudderoy

04-05-2011, 11:56 PM

cantab27

04-06-2011, 12:11 AM

You guys are certainly due for some ground stability!

:jumping0044: ... we woundnt know how to walk if it stops shaking......;)

hookedonxjs

04-06-2011, 02:56 PM

That was funny "we won't know till it stops shaking" . Your bud's shop look's just like ones in the states except he's got nissan patrol parts. I think you could buy them here for 1 year then toyota and nissan made some sort of a deal here if my memory serves me well. But some guy down here has one that he takes to shows. In fact I bet there is some other 4bys you guys get that we don't have. I think I saw a trick looking mitsubishi om naxja from iceland. Is the jeep liberty named the cherokee? Back when I had my 89 xj I was making bumpers and selling 10 lb co2 cylinders with regulator and recoil hose in a pelican watertight case and had cherokeeoutfitters.com and a crap load of native american cherokees would send me hate email everyday and told me how much they hated me and jeep using their tribes name.

I love Tshirts and not the kind you get from the mall. Like rustys offroad,'4wd,moab,papas and beer ect. and thought how cool it could be to get Tshirts from NZ like if your buds shop or any kind of tshirt from anyplace that is like a local's only tshirt from around the world. I bought something from ajsarmor and he packed it in news paper and there was a ad for a bar named crazy cooter's so I emailed him to see if he would get me a shirt and he never responded. It's possible that he thought I was mocking him because the word cooter is slang for something and I think only one cooter can call another cooter a cooter. Maybe like african americans can use dirogatory names to refer to each other but no one else. I live in cali and alot of people are kinda touchy about living in the middle here in the states and hate californians. I get alot of ain't there a bunch of queers in cali and I replie if you so worried about them you should never let them see you in your 2 sizes too small wranglers or I'm not seeing em you must be looking for them.

It's hard for me to comprehend all the after shocks cause here we get a few after a big one but nothing like you have been getting. Yeah I do live on the sanandreas fault which is the big one in cali and people from other states are deathly afraid of quakes and really get shook up after they excperience one. I find it a bit amusing they often are from areas that have tornados.

Let me know if your buds shop has tshirts I'll do a trade. The ones that are real big here now is metal mulisha and socal life I'm too old for them but the sons love em.

Latter Hooked on

cantab27

04-06-2011, 03:12 PM

yep keen on t shirt swaps,,will talk to rick,and yeah the ones ya boy likes is the one my boy would be keen on,,,will pm when i have talked to rick....i have a post of 4wd in nz will bump it up for ya..
meanwhile back in shake shake land , got woken by a nice loud point 4 at 4am this morn,,,and a sign of things to come...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/4856873/AMI-has-no-capital-left-after-quakes

cantab27

04-07-2011, 02:57 AM

this is cool......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2bvozq-KK8&feature=related

hookedonxjs

04-07-2011, 01:13 PM

Xltalk should pay you,without your posts there really would be nothing to look forward to everyday. Love that skate vid if that happened here in the late 70's that would have been me. Lots of talk here about the four quadrants of the tectonic plates and they are predicting a big ass quake in northwest here. From frisco to canada huge fault.Check out the zeta report on the net, she claims to be in contact with alliens and predicted all the quakes and is predicting the big one here. Another site to trip out on is webbot it's a computer that predicts the future and finally look up coast to coast it's out there but I find this stuff amusing.

4.3LXJ

04-07-2011, 01:22 PM

Everyone's tragedy, skaters paradise. The skaters here are restricted to skate parks. They would love it there.

rguignard

04-07-2011, 01:23 PM

damn they can skate yall need to get Danny Macaskill to come over and ride his bike and make a video

cantab27

04-07-2011, 01:29 PM

lol....we have the moon man
http://www.predictweather.com/ArticleShow.aspx?ID=346&type=home
he got rid of a lot of ch ch on and around the 20th of march....my mrs and boy went away for a week ;;;;;;it was bliss.......but on the day of said prediction we did have a 5.1 shake.....go figure

cantab27

04-07-2011, 02:32 PM

LizardRunner

04-07-2011, 02:36 PM

dang wayne, they are just now getting to that scientific stuff?? bit late me thinks. I'm with you mate, with winter getting ready to hit yall, time to get folks setup for the coldies coming. If they don't know by now that CHCH is sitting on a bed of marbles, they never will figure it out and it seems a moot point for now.

4.3LXJ

04-07-2011, 05:11 PM

some of you like this kinda stuff,,,think its a waste of time and monies...should be more focused on housing people for the winter....people are beginning to get restless...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4862052/Seismic-probe-after-latest-jolt/

I agree in a way Wayne, plans need to be made and carried out for housing and long term healing.

Look at it this way, they are actually doing that in a way. They want to know the future of CH Ch. They do the same thing when looking for oil. They thump the ground and get a sonar reading. You guys deserve to know what some educated people come up with besides that moon man.

steph74

04-07-2011, 05:38 PM

and knowing that there is still no scientific way to predict when shakes happen, I would definitely agree with you Wayne.... money should be spent in a different way.

However, I take it that your government is trying to look a little bit farther and start planning away and getting a better understanding of the geology around your parts is also going to be beneficial for the population in the long run...

Still sending prayers for all of you guys.... really hoping that solutions are going to be found for the winter...

My friend kiwis, get ready to push hard, get that ball and run for the try ;) (in other words brace yourself and prepare to fight ;))

cantab27

04-10-2011, 02:36 PM

apparently our house is in this ,,,cant see it myself..............just have to wait and see
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4870301/12-000-homes-in-worst-damage-bracket

4.3LXJ

04-10-2011, 02:44 PM

Wow, that is tough Wayne. Hope it all works out for you.

cantab27

04-10-2011, 02:52 PM

will post pics of house at some stage.......still shaking .....
http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/recent_quakes.html

still no work.....talking to other contractors and they are in the same situation......might have to start tapping into locker money.........will sell Mrs car first.........lol

hookedonxjs

04-10-2011, 03:01 PM

It sounds like there's never a dull moment there. Good to hear the updates.

cantab27

04-12-2011, 01:43 AM

time capsule
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4878322/Christchurch-quake-time-capsules-opened

cantab27

04-12-2011, 01:50 AM

some of yous may find this interesting''''........

http://tvnz.co.nz/close-up/video

4.3LXJ

04-12-2011, 09:58 AM

My wife might try some of that. We have squash (pumpkin)

hookedonxjs

04-12-2011, 10:41 AM

We don't have a channel one in the states. Our channels start at two. Do you guys have chillis restaurants? A pop up for them was on the time capsule NZ link. I find post about NZ interesting we in the states don't get much info on NZ other than the quake and a report on gangs from south central LA in NZ. I also remember a show about people on yamaha wrf's riding on the beach and through the country side. You can only drive on one beach in california that I know of, pismo beach which is very cool because of the sand dunes that go right to the pacific.

cantab27

04-13-2011, 09:34 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4887566/Govt-to-make-32-earthquake-law-changes

coming to do a full check on our house Saturday at 8.30 am...will post what they have to say

hookedonxjs

04-13-2011, 09:57 PM

Dose your goverment red tag homes like here? And if so can you stay on your property in the mean time? Such a multitude of tradgedies on a level that I can't remember in my lifetime has happened in the last 10 years. It's hard for me to wrap my head around everything, I just keep praying it don't happen here next. As always man were prayin and hoping for the best outcome for you.

cantab27

04-14-2011, 12:48 AM

some info in here brian
http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/2011/04/14/erni-takes-the-lead-in-retrieving-red-zone-residents%E2%80%99-possessions/

cantab27

04-14-2011, 06:57 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4890550/Govt-ponders-guards-for-Christchurch-villages

cantab27

04-14-2011, 07:06 PM

You know you live in Christchurch when....

· Geonet / ChristchurchQuakeMap is your homepage

· The rest of the country offers you a place to stay

· “Munted” and “buggered” are official technical terms

· You go 'pfffff' when Wellington has a 4.5 earthquake that's 40km deep

· You see a nice park in another city and think it would make a good evacuation point

· You sleep in one suburb, shower in another and collect water from yet another

· When you drive on the right side of the road and no one thinks it's wrong

· You are happy two Policemen came for a visit

· When your bike becomes your best friend

· You think it's fine for a soldier to be stationed at the end of your street

· You see armoured vehicles driving down the road

· It’s normal to greet people with “do you need a shower?”

· A bucket of sh*t is no longer that old car you drive

· Every house is a crack house

· Instead of rushing to the clothes line to get clothes in when it rains, you put dirty washing on the line in the hope that it will rain enough to clean them

· Going to Wellington to escape earthquakes makes sense

· Your doctor recommends having a few stiff drinks before bed to help you sleep

· You know how to start and refuel a generator

· You have tied the pantry, liquor cabinet and all the cupboard doors closed and it's not to keep kids out

· You prefer to sit under the table instead of at it

· You think electronics that have "shock proof" should say to which earthquake magnitude

· You know and actually understand the terms and conditions of your House and Contents insurance policies

· You can see irony in claims about houses made of “permanent materials”

· Your en-suite has a vege garden, dog kennel and grass

· Your teenagers are only too happy to sleep in the same room as their parents

· You stop using the term “built like a brick sh*t house”

· Dressing up to "head into town" means putting on a hi-viz vest, hard hat and boots

· Discussing toilet habits with total strangers is an everyday norm

· Wee boys don't get excited when they see (another) digger or a dozer - but all the adults in the street cheer wildly

· Voluntarily staying in Timaru for five days seems like a good idea

· You know what that extra gear lever on your 4X4 is for

· Metservice includes a graph for dust

· You have dust mask tan lines

· You can use the term "liquefaction" in everyday casual conversation, even your 3-year old can

· When a massive group of students appears in your street, you feel overwhelmed with gratitude instead calling the Police. What’s more, the students leave the street in better condition than when they arrived

· The answer to where anything is ... it’s on the floor

· You smile at strangers and greet people like you’re one big family

cantab27

04-16-2011, 01:35 AM

about half a hour ago
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4897158/Large-aftershock-hits-Christchurch

rguignard

04-16-2011, 05:39 AM

about half a hour ago
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4897158/Large-aftershock-hits-Christchurch

damn wayne is that shit ever going to stop :banghead:

cj4a nz

04-16-2011, 05:19 PM

was out past waynes place, it felt like I was in a car someone was shaking but went on for a long time, looking at the quake drums they recorded 7 quakes within a couple of minutes :( was felt in dunedin 400? kms away

at out place cd stand,large vase and a bottle of olive oil were having a "lie down" when we got home

belive more liquafaction has surfaced, got to ask the question where is it comming from and how big are the void's/hole they are leaving behind?????

cantab27

04-16-2011, 05:27 PM

yep was a goodie warren...house moved real good....was funny how it kept moving as in felt like the house was rocking sideways for ages.....tis the moon , was out good last night...................??????.

hookedonxjs

04-16-2011, 05:54 PM

Hang in there man xjtalk needs you. Once again you guys are in the news, sounds like your cousins the aussies got it too. I'm with ya man on that moon thing. Check out this wackey ladie psychic zeta predictions. she predicted your quakes. Mind you this is just for your entertainment. http://youtu.be/UUbPqAYx1cM

Hang in there mate were prayin for ya.

4.3LXJ

04-16-2011, 07:52 PM

I know what you mean. It sure seems like it should have settled in and down by now.

cj4a nz

04-16-2011, 11:18 PM

think we have all the experts confused as had more "aftershocks" that ever before showing 5500 on quake lice but have hears 7000?? who knows far to bloody many
aussie is looking better and better can even take the jeep !!

cantab27

04-17-2011, 12:11 AM

na bro...beers shit

cantab27

04-17-2011, 07:48 PM

have a look at vid...see the toll its taking on the older folks......rock on.........
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4899011/5-3-aftershock-jangles-nerves

ya just wait to see how big its gonna be, then carry on as normal

cantab27

04-17-2011, 07:51 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4899120/Bexley-stalwarts-demoralised-by-fresh-sludge/

oderdene

04-17-2011, 08:38 PM

it seems never stop, maybe divide south island. take care bro.

cantab27

04-17-2011, 10:07 PM

2013...WTF....
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10720008

hookedonxjs

04-17-2011, 11:24 PM

Cantab thanks for the update it's got to be like livin in a war zone there. Your mayor has got to be wunderin what the hell was I thinking when I took this job. In the link it sounds like his mind has been blown. Take care man and keep us informed.

Still prayin for ya Hooked

cantab27

04-17-2011, 11:40 PM

cheers bro..mayor is ex tv presenter..can play the tv.....dont see him much on the box anymore.....

cantab27

04-18-2011, 03:28 AM

http://www.3news.co.nz/Bexley-community-muck-in/tabid/367/articleID/207522/Default.aspx

cantab27

04-19-2011, 10:02 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4908941/Race-to-save-Christchurch-homes-from-flooding

hookedonxjs

04-20-2011, 01:14 AM

Man between the quakes and now floods the last thing you would wanna hear is back hoes going all night. Damn it's almost biblical what you guys have gone through. I know I could handle it but it's got to get old just thinking the worst is over and then this crap happens. Americas a big place and it's real easy for illeagal aliens to get a job here.:comfort:

cantab27

04-20-2011, 03:28 AM

this is wrong ,,will keep ya up dated on out come
http://www.3news.co.nz/ChCh-retirement-village-residents-left-out-of-pocket/tabid/367/articleID/207868/Default.aspx

cj4a nz

04-20-2011, 04:48 AM

had another one 3.8 an hr or so ago:(:(
funny think about that retirement home a mate lives round the cnr and area most of his life (he's 70+) its built on SWAMP the farmer couldn't use the area during winter,the cows were up to and past their knees and it's filled with rubble from the worst fire chch every had back in the 60's? lot's killed from ballentynes then filled with gravel for the next 30+ years to get it above swamp/ sea level ,
and most of the damaged areas the council stopped devlopers till the were taken to court and a judge/s said they coud build there,send the bill to the judges and/or the devolopers I say
sorry having a rant
Warren
no offense ment to anyone here if the are a devoloper

DETOURS

04-20-2011, 08:44 AM

this is wrong ,,will keep ya up dated on out come
http://www.3news.co.nz/ChCh-retirement-village-residents-left-out-of-pocket/tabid/367/articleID/207868/Default.aspx

I mean really?............Meat glue??? :smiley-scared002:

cantab27

04-20-2011, 01:16 PM

yeah must watch that story mark.....

hookedonxjs

04-20-2011, 03:24 PM

cantab27

04-23-2011, 12:18 AM

well will have builders here in next 10 days or so...believe it when i see it...main concern is old chimney has lifted forcing roof up floor down,, its in the older part of the house and its bricks form half the wall..This is in the old lounge which is now our main bedroom..slab of concrete it sits on has moved up wards..gonna have to move out for a bit maybe.and no i am not going to dragon in laws,,don't Even go there rene.....so wall down replaced ,floor re piled, new beams in roof ,whole house plastered and repainted inside and out..driveway has dropped on one side by about 2 inches....will keep y'all posted.....

ps ,,still shaking.....

Mudderoy

04-23-2011, 05:42 AM

4.3LXJ

04-23-2011, 10:33 AM

Glad to hear the house is going to be fixed Wayne. Maybe you just need to go on vacation somewhere, like on a different continent, like here maybe. Just put a big extension on the snorkel and we will float a few gas cans out in the Pacific for ya.

cantab27

04-24-2011, 02:57 AM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4922391/Emotions-surfacing-now-say-counsellors

cantab27

04-26-2011, 01:31 AM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4927406/5-3-tremor-a-new-quake-EQC

this was a good tremor not...it was big ,,i think a bit of poo came out when this one went through.....

still no real change , just getting colder .......still shaking felt a 4.3 the other night,,,,need that fat lady to sing....

cj4a nz

04-26-2011, 02:47 AM

heard for eqc today sound like we will be 10k + stuffed if I know how but not complaining waiting for another full assment will be home for this one!
a 3.9 1/2 hr ago centred off lyttelton,well sick of them bring on the fat lady I say,like Wayne's mentioned

4.3LXJ

04-26-2011, 10:02 AM

Hope she sings good and loud

cantab27

04-26-2011, 11:19 AM

Two earthquakes that struck within about 20 minutes of each other have shaken Canterbury and Hawke's Bay tonight.

The first earthquake, measuring magnitude-4.1, struck at 10.07pm and was centred within 5km of Lyttelton, in Canterbury. It was widely felt in Christchurch, GeoNet said.

Twenty-one minutes later, at 10.28pm, a magnitude-4.5 earthquake centred 40km southeast of Waipukurau rattled Hawke's Bay.

Lyttelton resident Annie Ferrar said the first shake "actually felt like two earthquakes".

"It brought back some memories of the February one for some reason, even though it wasn't that big."

However, "it was still big enough to rearrange some of the paintings on the wall," she said.

Police said there had been no reports of damage from either quake.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4930176/Earthquakes-give-New-Zealand-a-shake

cantab27

04-28-2011, 12:27 AM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4934977/State-of-emergency-nears-end

cantab27

04-29-2011, 02:38 PM

well still moving ...just had a 5.2 60ks north of the city...just really rolls when it got here...and up north got two round same time...
http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/recent_quakes.html

cantab27

05-01-2011, 11:46 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4948740/Earthquake-in-ranges-out-of-ordinary

gonna go bang.........oh well ....shit happens

steph74

05-02-2011, 11:45 AM

Well guys be prepared :) unfortunately that is all we can say from over here....
Thanks for keeping us up to date

cantab27

05-03-2011, 12:16 AM

well don't know who asked the other day about tornadoes... but the answer is we do now...........this is in the other island miles from us
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4956336/Tornado-strikes-Auckland-leaves-trail-of-destruction
so if ya curious about any other storms or disasters please feel free to google it........

thanks carry on................................................ ...

hookedonxjs

05-03-2011, 01:35 AM

Gnarly! I thought you guys got cyclones? Hey I heard that the toilets below the equator flush the opposite direction from us? Our toilets flush counter clockwise. I was told that in my apprenticeship for plumbing. Seems like hells breaking out all over lately.

cantab27

05-03-2011, 09:31 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4957994/Public-private-deal-struck-to-repair-services

cantab27

05-04-2011, 01:26 AM

well just been to sort out a dirt bike near town,,,went for a wee walk,,sorry on phone pics:o
this is where 122 lost there lives.....
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0426.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0428.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0427.jpg
this tall one is the one on a lean
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0430.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0429.jpg

where a old church once stood
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0432.jpg

was pretty emotional in there...flowers tied to the fence , wee notes.....sad man

the pic with the digger in it, well just behind the trees is where my mrs was at work,,,,her building is to be pulled down...

Mudderoy

05-04-2011, 09:24 AM

cantab27

05-04-2011, 11:46 PM

well i think this funny,getting the little turds helping out
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4963119/Toilet-duty-possible-for-petty-criminals

cantab27

05-05-2011, 07:59 PM

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4969039/Cathedrals-fate-remains-unclear/

cantab27

05-09-2011, 12:52 PM

hookedonxjs

05-09-2011, 01:10 PM

5.3's a pretty good one here but probably no big deal there now. I would be pissed and exhausted by now, there must be a lot of people (women) that are on zoloft or something now. I have slept through a 5.1 though and many smaller quakes. 1 thing for sure is you have made me evaluate my quake prepardness and that could be priceless. Hope you can get back to sleep maybe it's time for a steinlager! Just think one day you will make XJ post's only.

rguignard

05-09-2011, 01:45 PM

well shaken awake at 3am this morning..a 5.3 got us outta bed and heading outside yet again....not nice and well over this shit...metal note to self ,,must start wear pj to bed , cold at 3am this time of year.....

you couldnt find it to :pee: wayne :smiley-laughing021: it has to be getting old you can come over anytime :thumbsup:

cantab27

05-09-2011, 11:54 PM

you couldnt find it to :pee: wayne :smiley-laughing021: it has to be getting old you can come over anytime :thumbsup:

well past the stage of getting old mate.................yall seen my head i do need my beauty sleep..:indifferent0020:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4981998/5-3-quake-rattles-Canterbury

cj4a nz

05-10-2011, 02:43 AM

ug thanks for the mental picture I DID NOT NEED :yack:
I woke up,mrs under door way said it all right rolled over and got rocked gently back to sleep by the following shake but they can still piss off
and new saying i heard today

quakes in rolleston are rolley ,quakes in lyttelton(eastside) are violent

was in lyttelton on sunday what a lot of buildings gone more to go looks really funny all the landmarks gone,same in town I guess

cantab27

05-10-2011, 03:07 AM

see tonights news warren ....more to come ,2013 should see the back of them .........

cantab27

05-10-2011, 12:54 PM

they don't know....its the moon i say...12.08am wake up call,,,doesn't help that i get up a 5am for work ...oh well coffee and red-bull brekfast ,lunch and dinner....
another linky for y'all...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4986878/Canterbury-aftershocks-test-science

LizardRunner

05-10-2011, 02:03 PM

dang wayne, sure must be a lot of "adjustments needed" along those fault lines to be having nightly shakes. ya need a sling bed mate. like we suspend nitro glycerine with to keep it from going boom from any shaking action. at least then you might get that beauty rest your talking about.

rguignard

05-10-2011, 04:53 PM

at least then you might get that beauty rest your talking about.

and damn does he need it :D jk mate i hate that your going through all this :sign0181:

xj4life2

05-10-2011, 05:04 PM

well shaken awake at 3am this morning..a 5.3 got us outta bed and heading outside yet again....not nice and well over this shit...metal note to self ,,must start wear pj to bed , cold at 3am this time of year.....

Your neighbors said they would appreciate the PJ's also !!!! lolol
Please stay safe my friend !!!

cantab27

05-12-2011, 11:13 PM

this is a lot of buildings for a city of 400000 plus..........
http://www.3news.co.nz/Chch-CBD-1000-quake-hit-buildings-to-be-demolished/tabid/309/articleID/211082/Default.aspx

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/rebuilding-christchurch/5001222/Christchurch-earthquake-1000-buildings-to-go

4.3LXJ

05-13-2011, 10:31 AM

Where are you folks taking all this debris. That is a lot of stuff

LizardRunner

05-13-2011, 10:59 AM

dang mate, are they building new reefs with the rubble?

cantab27

05-14-2011, 03:19 PM

will find out about the rubble ...i know there's a lot of trucks running around at the moment....think they are going to open roads up just for the trucks and close to all public transport.....and we are still shaking.....
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/5005907/Three-quakes-rattle-Canterbury-this-morning

cantab27

05-16-2011, 01:19 AM

still looking for the rubble dump......plenty of holes to put it in ,,,i know the port claimed some land back with some...
inquest time.....
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/5007097/Extraordinary-Christchurch-quake-victim-inquest

cantab27

05-16-2011, 11:30 PM

still rocking...........
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/5014717/Quake-rattles-Christchurch

4.3LXJ

05-16-2011, 11:36 PM

Only one? Is this an improvement?

cantab27

05-16-2011, 11:43 PM

who knows Steve,,, goes quite then throws a big one at us....usually 3 0r 4 in a 24 hour period....i know traffic is a bastard when on way home from work roads are still a mess..and to make matters worst the radio in work Ute died today....so will just go back to road rage to entertain myself......

steph74

05-17-2011, 10:27 AM

Stay Safe guys, keep us informed thanks

oh and I knew it was a bad idea to give the rugby world cup organization to you....

cantab27

05-18-2011, 03:37 AM

couple of pics of some cracks in the house..
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Picture104.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Picture103.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Picture102.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Picture098-1.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Picture097-1.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Picture096-1.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Picture101-1.jpg

driveway
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Picture107-1.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Picture106-1.jpg
:rolleyes:

this is just a couple of pics,,will take more of the main shit soon......