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Nico ([personal profile] vilakins) wrote2011-02-22 03:49 pm
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Another big earthquake

There's been another big earthquake down in Christchurch, and this one happened in the middle of the day so there are deaths and casualties.

Greg hasn't managed to contact those family who were at work. He spoke to his mother though and she's without power and water and will have to move out of her home. It's probably badly damaged anyway; her neighbour's house is off its foundations. Greg's oldest sister can't contact her daughter who started work in the city recently, but we're hoping that's due to power being out. :-(

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[personal profile] kerravonsen 2011-02-22 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
Oh no! I hope she's all right. {hugs}
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[personal profile] kindkit 2011-02-22 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
That's awful. I hope everyone in your and Greg's families is okay.

[identity profile] nautile26.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
We're watching on TV at work. It looks awful.
I hope Greg's family are OK.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:01 am (UTC)(link)
They are. I just hope they rescue all the people still trapped.

[identity profile] kalinda001.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
Oh dear. Just caught this on the news. I'm glad you're ok and I hope it's not too bad down in Christchurch.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:02 am (UTC)(link)
We didn't even feel it up here, thanks. It looks pretty bad this time though.

[identity profile] imhilien.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
Poor Christchurch... I hope that all of Greg's family are OK.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:03 am (UTC)(link)
They are; thank you.

[identity profile] threeoutside.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
Holding good thoughts for your family and friends.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:03 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. Everyone we know is fine, but things are not good down there tonight.
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[identity profile] jomacmouse.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
Hoping for the best for Greg's family.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:04 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks; they're all fine.
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[identity profile] jomacmouse.livejournal.com 2011-02-23 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
Very good to hear.
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[identity profile] kalypso-v.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
Sorry to hear about Greg's mother's house and hope there's good news of the rest of them soon.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:05 am (UTC)(link)
They're all fine. I think her house is the worst hit, but she's with Greg's older brother for the time being, well out of the city.

[identity profile] jecono.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
*hugs* to both of you! Thinking of you and your loved ones!

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
Greg's family is fine, thank you. [hugs]

[identity profile] babel.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
I thought of you when I saw the news. I'm sending good thoughts. ♥

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. Greg's family is fine, but good thoughts are certainly needed for the people still trapped. [hugs]

[identity profile] entropy-house.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
*hugs* Oh, I'm so hoping Greg's family are all ok.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
They are, thank you. [hugs]

[identity profile] azdak.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, how dreadful. Please let us know about Greg's niece as soon as you can. How awful for her mother to be unable to reach her.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:07 am (UTC)(link)
She was fine; it was the power being out so cell phones didn't work, which is what I thought was probably the case.

[identity profile] luinielle.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
Sending good thoughts your way. I hope Greg's family are all safe.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:07 am (UTC)(link)
They are, thanks!

[identity profile] shimere277.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
Oh no! I hope everyone is safe.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:08 am (UTC)(link)
Greg's family is, I'm glad to say, but there are still people trapped.

[identity profile] pinkdormouse.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
I saw that as soon as I switched the TV on, and thought of you straight away.

HUGS

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:09 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks. [hugs]

[identity profile] miss-next.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 07:39 am (UTC)(link)
Ack. :-( Very best wishes to all concerned - I hope none of the family is hurt.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:00 am (UTC)(link)
They're all fine, thanks.

[identity profile] spacefall.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 08:52 am (UTC)(link)
Oh no. I hope you can get some news soon :/

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:00 am (UTC)(link)
All of Greg's family are OK (he's talked to most of them), but there are still people trapped in buildings.

[identity profile] spacefall.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:08 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah :/ Likewise our relatives are OK though they have lost their homes, but it's horrible to think of people still trapped/hurt (even though obv people will be doing everything they can.)

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 09:10 am (UTC)(link)
Apparently now the cell phones are back on, people are phoning and texting to say where they are which is good. There are specialist rescue teams going in which is good.

[identity profile] vjezkova.livejournal.com 2011-02-22 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my dear friend, I really beg the gods to be with you and yours. If I can help somehow, tell me, please. Thinking of you - take care.
Hugs

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2011-02-23 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
We're absolutely fine, and so are Greg's family. It's others who need the prayers, but thank you so much. [hugs]