Hi Brian,
The aftershocks are the worst because you don't know how bad it is going to be. Most people have lived through minor earthquakes or tremors, however when it happened on Saturday, we did not know whether it was severe enough to get out of bed and seek shelter in a safe part of the house. It increases in intensity, and when furniture and belongings start getting thrown around like rag dolls, and glassware and ornaments smashing to the ground, there is a sudden realisation that this is not just minor and that there is real danger. Each time an aftershock happens, you go through this all over again - is it going to continue? Is it going to get more intense? Do you get out of bed? How long do you leave it before moving? There have been over 100 aftershocks and each time it creates moments of waiting. Reacting to each after-shock becomes tiring on the nerves. I now have a real respect for people living in countries under war and for those that lived through the first and second world war. Regards Eric Donn From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian Hancock Sent: 6 September 2010 16:59 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Dataperf] Colin Roberts G'day Eric, Tough days at the office for you these past few days I am glad that you and your family are ok. How are the aftershocks going? I have been following it on http://www.geonet.org.nz <http://www.geonet.org.nz/> since early Saturday morning and I am staggered by the number and severity of aftershocks, it must be stretching the nerves.. Did you also get the horrendous whether that came across from our side of the ditch or did it go to the north of you? The storm left a lot of Victoria flooded, and had some pretty strong winds, so I hope you haven't had to contend with that as well. I did not know you were a Kiwi. Its good to see more number from this side of the world here. Bye Brian _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eric Donn Sent: Monday, 6 September 2010 9:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Dataperf] Colin Roberts Hi Everyone, We live in Christchurch. Damage varies from suburb to suburb. Some suburbs unscathed, others major damage. State of Emergency declared. Central Business District is cordoned off. Many houses trashed & evacuated. However a miracle no-one died. We suffered breakages and minor injuries, but no structural damage. Our street has holes in it. My family and I are OK. News at: www.press.co.nz Regards Eric Donn Director J.I.T. Systems Ltd 021 548 411 <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] ph: 64 3 351 4100 fax: 64 3 351 4148 <http://www.jit.co.nz/> www.jit.co.nz Delivery Address: 24 Albany St Christchurch 8014 Postal Address: P.O. Box 29063 Christchurch 8540 The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the use of the person or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is CONFIDENTIAL and may be exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you read this message and are not the addressee you are notified that use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately and delete the original message. You should scan this message and any attached files for viruses. J.I.T. Systems Limited accepts no liability for any loss caused either directly or indirectly by a virus arising from the use of this message or any attached file From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Charles G. Wolf Sent: 5 September 2010 04:11 To: DataPerfect Users Discussion Group Subject: [Dataperf] Colin Roberts Hi Everyone, Has anyone heard from or about Colin Roberts? He lives in New Zealand, and I think it may be Christchurch. As you may have heard, yesterday, they had a 7.0 earthquake. The news says no one has died, which is encouraging. Colin organized our last DP conference in 2004. Charlie Wolf
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