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post #31 of 51
2/22/11 at 5:15pm
Sarah, Susan, thank you for the info via FB. SO GLAD Kellye and her family - including the kitties, are OK!

Sam, thanks for posting!!!!!!

for everyone affected, especially the family and friends of our TCS members (including any fur kids!). Things like this are so scary.
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post #32 of 51
2/22/11 at 10:12pm
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Originally Posted by sarahp View Post
Kellye's aunt just updated that the kitties are both fine too - whew! They still have no power, and the house is badly damaged, so I imagine it will be a while before things settle down again.
It's good to hear the kitties are okay, too! My heart goes out to the people of Christchurch.
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post #33 of 51
2/23/11 at 3:29am
A friend of Kellyes has posted this on her fb wall basically saying what her Aunty said

They're all fine (including the cats), just no power or water. She does say that they have no idea of what is happening, or what will happen.


Thank goodness the cats are ok as well
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post #34 of 51
2/23/11 at 4:20am
I am so glad that Kellye, family and kitties are safe.
Unfortunately, this is just the beginning of their ordeal.
Sending love and hope that everything needed to begin a recovery becomes available quickly.
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post #35 of 51
2/23/11 at 8:08am
Happy to hear they are all safe. to all people and animals affected
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post #36 of 51
2/23/11 at 2:04pm
Heres the latest update from Kellyes Aunty a few seconds ago

Hi everyone, I have had a talk with Kellye's Dad this morning and he assures me that Kellye is ok - their house has moved even more than it had from the first quake last September, but they're still living there. It may be too damaged for it to be rebuilt, but that's something most of ChCh will face eventually. It's just one day at a time for everyone, and kellye has a wonderfully supportive family behind her. Just keep her in your thoughts and prayers - that helps too.


More coming over
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post #37 of 51
2/23/11 at 2:42pm
So happy to hear that Kellye and Sam, families and kitties are unhurt. I know that property damage is terrible and will be such a terrible time for Kellye in getting that sorted; but at least it's just the bricks and mortar that is damaged.

Sending many vibes that aftershocks don't cause more damage for them and keeping everybody over there in my thoughts. It's just so devastating - those poor, poor people
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post #38 of 51
2/23/11 at 2:52pm
I cannot imagine how hard this must be to go through.

Everyone is in my prayers....kitties and all animals who were in this terrible thing.
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post #39 of 51
2/24/11 at 2:14am
Here's an up date from Kellye herself!

Hi guys, we are all okay. We have no power or water yet. I have hurt my ribs from being thrown at the door frame but am ok. The cats are fine - Peedoodle was very upset and hid for a while after the big one but he is ok now. Kahu is more annoyed that the ground interrupted his sleep.
I hope to be in touch with you all again soon. ...Thank you so much for all your messages. I love you xoxo
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post #40 of 51
2/24/11 at 3:54am
Thank goodness! So glad to hear they are okay and she could at least get word out.
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post #41 of 51
2/24/11 at 4:43am
Such a relief to hear from Kellye. It's amazing the support we have had from our allies - US, Canada, Australia and that's just the beginning. Absolutely amazing. There's still over 220 people trapped in those collapsed buildings. I pray those people will be rescued alive!
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post #42 of 51
2/24/11 at 4:49am
Christchurch (and New Zealand in general) has one big problem. Traditionally, the US sends in a fleet of ships, including at least one aircraft carrier, to provide emergency electrical power, hospitals, food, etc., to a disaster-stricken area. They did it after the huge tsunami, and they did it in Haiti.

However, New Zealand has banned American Navy ships from its ports for at least the last 30 years in a tiff over nuclear weapons.

By the way, here is a chilling video of the immediate aftermath of the earthquake. I would guess a significant number of the fatalities were in this one building.

Christchurch after the earthquake
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post #43 of 51
2/24/11 at 12:20pm
Hi guys,

I am here - have managed to escape to Auckland as I was already booked for a work meeting anyway.

The cats are fine, we are fine, however it seems that I have cracked some ribs from being thrown against the door frame while running for cover. It was truly a violent shake.

We still have no power or water but we have wonderful friends who have offered their water, power and flushable toilets!!!!!

I am more worried about those that are trapped in the buildings - still waiting for the names to be released

I had no idea how badly the city was damaged until I came up to Auckland - I had been relying on text messages from a friend up in Auckland.

Things are starting to settle down here now so it is a good thing.

Thanks for all your vibes.
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post #44 of 51
2/24/11 at 12:31pm
Oh Kellye, it is SO WONDERFUL to hear from you! I'm so sorry about your ribs....

It's all just so scary!

Continued to you, your family, and especially those still trapped!
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post #45 of 51
2/24/11 at 1:15pm
Kellye it's great to see you post on the site!

Lots of healthy for your cracked ribs. It's just awful for you all
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post #46 of 51
2/24/11 at 1:22pm
I are holding you and all those affected by this terrible disaster near my heart Kellye.

For those still trapped.
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post #47 of 51
2/24/11 at 2:09pm
for ribs kellye so glad your ok
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post #48 of 51
2/24/11 at 8:57pm
It's so good to hear from you!! Hope your ribs are feeling better soon! No fun!

My prayers are still with everyone involved there.
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post #49 of 51
2/25/11 at 3:18am
Are the 4 boys with you Kellye?

Mike, I'm glad NZ has their stance on nuclear weapons.
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post #50 of 51
2/25/11 at 10:20am
The issue seems to be that the carrier itself is nuclear-powered - but, honestly, I'm so hoping the US has a Nimitz-class carrier handy and will send it over to help provide electricity and potable water. That's one of the reasons I don't begrudge paying my taxes. I understand the concept of being nuclear free - but, I hope we make the offer, and I hope it's accepted.

My prayers for all involved there was a heartbreaking story this morning about a 21 year old student texting her mom after being buried.
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post #51 of 51
2/25/11 at 10:27am
sending good vibes for sam & kellye....
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