WWQP Bulletin Board Chat

Saturday.

And a cold, damp day at that , winter has come.

Sorry to hear about the fires and the smoke problems around you Sara, there seems to be no end to these "natural disasters". Enjoy the family visit. I hope it will be a happy time for you all.

Heather, I was so sorry to read about the accident. You must all be feeling very shaken by it. The "what if's" must be terrifying to consider. So pleased that your family were relatively unhurt..

Rosey, unnerving is the word ! We've had constant after-shocks since Monday. Some strong enough to wake us, others barely noticeable (except to the animals..) They keep saying this could go on for a year...we're wondering where they are counting from !. The first big shake up was last Sept., the last, Monday this week...

I visited some people in a neighbouring small town this week. They are all trying to make the best of things but it has to be very challenging when their homes are damaged and the streets look like third world roads... There are big notices on the roads asking drivers to limit their speed. The dust from drying liquefaction and the vibrations of the vehicles, all add to their problems. Neighbours are looking out for neigbours though and that's always good to see. Three of the people I visited were originally from the UK and were saying that it took them back to WW2 and the Blitz in Britain... The thing about war though is that when it's over, you can start rebuilding. With the earthquakes it never seems to be over.

The ash from Chile , has moved off NZ but we hear that there is more on the way, so we won't be trying to get up to Auckland again in the near future. ( we did get our fare money refunded which was a nice surprise !) DD#1 and her family have plans to come over from UK and HK in July and Aug so I hope it's cleared by then !

Enjoy the w/end.
Marion.

posted by Marion in NZ. @ 9:09 PM