Hi guys,
Thanks for your thoughts on behalf of the people of Christchurch.
The death toll is currently 113 with some 200+missing right now.
They have declared a National Emergency which I think lets them act faster and with government input, even though the damage is limited to Christchurch.
We have had more rescue teams arrive today and Australian police to assist.
The UK and USA rescue teams are here now along with others complete with all the specialist gear.
The experts are still hopeful of finding some more alive but no one really knows right now.
Would you believe it they arrested a couple of guys today for looting... I'd lock em up for at least ten years.
Pity they aren't letting the Aussie cops keep their guns while they are over here. (in NZ the police aren't armed as routine)
I must say though it is really great of the countries around the world that have very quickly come to our aid.
Knowing the Kiwi stamina it wont be too long before we hear the sound of Strat's coming from down that way I am sure.
Once again thanks for your thoughts and to Rosemary for starting this thread...
in fact I am going over to the sunny Gold Coast next week for a few weeks R&R.
Any Shadows clubs around that area / Brisbane etc.. ?
Cheers
Ray