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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
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6/13/2011 2:44:02 PM
2 more huge aftershocks--- 5.5 and 6.0
our kids are ok!!!
Christchurch New Zealand Today
Fifteen thousand homes are without power in Christchurch this morning, roads, bridges and all schools are closed, as the stunned city once again wakes to the destruction caused by earthquakes.
Miraculously, as in the September 7.1 magnitude quake, no one was killed, though 12 were admitted to Christchurch hospitals and dozens more treated in emergency departments from injuries caused by falling debris after yesterday's magnitude 5.5 shake at 1pm, then a 6.0 jolt at 2.20pm.
Aftershocks continued to rattle the city overnight including a 4.7 magnitude quake which struck at 2.48am, 15km deep and 10km southeast of Christchurch, which caused no further damage, police said.
They also said it was a quiet night in the city as, helped by 30 soldiers, they spent a lot of time patrolling the eastern suburbs. Up to 140 officers from outside the district had been called in to help with policing.
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker told Radio New Zealand it was "a very rough night in the city".
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Bryon Tosoff
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6/13/2011 9:14:49 PM
Glad to hear this you are doing alright, was aware of this early morning here Monday am we heard it on the news Rob. They say some buildings that were possible to save beforehand are going to be razed now, demolished.
keep us up to date
bryon
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Village Jammers
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6/13/2011 11:37:29 PM
I, too, read about it just today....hell, man, you folks are having a rough time of it over there. Still, I'm happy to know y'all are OK. I'm breathing a sigh of relief for you.
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The CODE
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6/14/2011 7:00:12 AM
Potent Reminder of who is the Boss!
Testing Times!
Good Luck and Best of Wishes to all
on the South Island in NZ!
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Hop On Pop
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6/14/2011 8:22:36 AM
Sorry to hear about the brutality being inflicted upon you by Mother Earth.
Still, there is good news to be had, with no casualties and just a few injuries and all that.
Many good vibes coming your way.
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Shoe City Sound
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6/14/2011 8:37:26 AM
I wish I could think of something worthwhile to say in the face of this, but I got nothin' - just know that all good wishes for anything that is needed to help are aimed at Christchurch
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Tom O'Brien
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6/14/2011 9:07:23 AM
Hopefully this will relieve the pressure on the faults for a while and you may have years of relatively earthquake-free living down in your little paradise. Best wishes,
Tom
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Steve April
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6/14/2011 9:47:44 AM
brave Silverwooders...
hopefully smooth sailin' around the corner...
in our hopes and prayers...
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Chandra Moon
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6/14/2011 10:21:19 AM
I hadn't heard about this as I've been away on a drumming workshop - sorry to hear this bad news and hope that's the end of it now!!
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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
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6/14/2011 4:11:35 PM
Thank you all from New Zealands South---
Two more large quakes, since then, Thomas is back here and Hazel is living in the middle of a large pool of liquifaction (water and mud)
Can this city survive ?---honestly we don't know anymore
Rob
latest;
Christchurch has been rattled by two more large aftershocks this morning, as scientists say Monday's quake has increased the risk of another quake of up to 6.9-magnitude.
The quake-weary city was woken this morning by shakes of 5.0 and 4.2 in magnitude -- both about 5km deep 20km southeast of the city - around 6.30am as water, waste and power are slowly being restored to full capacity since Monday.
GNS Science vulcanologist Gill Jolly said today before Monday's 6.3-magnitude tremor, the likelihood of a large quake -- post the deadly February 22 event -- was expected to be 25 percent.
However, Monday's quakes meant the chance of a magnitude 6.0 - 6.9 earthquake in Canterbury within 12 months had been recalculated at 30 percent.
Lines company restored power to about 1000 households overnight, leaving 2000 without power this morning. The company expected just 500 to be still offline tonight, company commercial manager Rob Jamieson told the broadcaster.
The affected areas would be in parts of Dallington and Bromley, as well as pockets around the city where there were cable faults.
Fifteen percent of households were without water last night and Christchurch City Council water and waste manager Mark Christison said it would be another 36 hours before the damage to the sewage system was fully assessed.
After the February 22 quake it was estimated it would take six months to fix the system completely, and that situation could be repeated, he said.
However, it was hoped people had kept their chemical toilets issued after the February quake and the council had 6000 chemical toilets stored.
Yesterday authorities warned people to wrap up warmly against the cold as efforts to restore power continued.
On a flying visit to inspect damage in Christchurch yesterday, Prime Minister John Key said he hoped announcements could be made soon on which parts of the city would have to be abandoned because of earthquake damage.
Thousands of people would have to abandon their homes, but Mr Key said authorities needed time to get the decisions right.
The Government had a "reasonably clear picture" about the areas of land that will not be rebuilt on but "it is extremely important to get it right", Mr Key said.
The Earthquake Commission also classified the quakes as a new event for insurance purposes with a closing date for claims of September 13.
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee said there were at least 75 buildings in the central business district that had survived the February quake but now needed to be demolished urgently after yesterday’s quakes.
Canterbury Earthquake recovery Authority chief executive Roger Sutton said this would have to be done as quickly as possible to allow access to the CBD.
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Conversation Suicide
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6/14/2011 11:45:22 PM
---- Updated 6/17/2011 12:05:32 AM
damn, rob. i'm sorry that you've been hit so hard lately; way to keep a positive attitude, man.
your continued support of indie artists & growth as artists yourselves is even MORE amazing, especially with of all the Ma Nature related strife out your way in the past few years.
i am honestly humbled.
hang in there & keep on bringing the music.
peace.
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Duane Flock
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6/15/2011 5:58:49 AM
Rob,
It's a little bit different when the ground beneath you is rockin' and rollin'. Yes?
Having met you, I know you'll get through whatever is tossed at you. Bless the family and folks around you.
Keep on Jammin'
Duane
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Neil w Young
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6/15/2011 9:13:13 AM
Rob and all at Silverwood Studio,
You can see from the caring, concern and support posted on your blog that there are many at IAC who keep you and your family and all the people in Christchurch and area in their thoughts and prayers.
As well as our mutual love of music and its undying value to the human spirit and soul, another common denominator among your many friends here at IAC is their strength and support that rises in the face of adversity wherever or however or whoever in the world it strikes ... you-they-we shall overcome.
Love & respect,
Neil, Paula and the guys in the band
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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
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6/16/2011 1:46:40 AM
Duane and Neil
Two of my very good friends here---I am humbled by this response, the music goes on---
This is the glue that holds us together!
Kia Kaha
Rob
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