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Ataahua
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Feb 23 2011, 5:27pm
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to see you're OK Pioneer. Thanks for checking in and letting us know.
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Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 23 2011, 5:33pm
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You don't have to worry about Sammy (those Sam's always find their way home :) and thank Goodness for the kindness of your neighbour.
 
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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Rosie-with-the-ribbons
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Feb 23 2011, 5:40pm
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That must have been a terrifying walk home.
I hope your home isn't damaged and your friends and co-workers are all right.
Thanks for giving us your update.
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Ethel Duath
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Feb 23 2011, 5:54pm
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Have they brought in water yet in your area? //
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Feb 23 2011, 5:59pm
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I can't imagine seeing the devastation you've seen :-(
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 23 2011, 6:01pm
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I felt as if I was there with her... even now. What a brave, honest woman. Her story is for many. *tears* Surrounded by so many fears.
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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Lily Fairbairn
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Feb 23 2011, 6:48pm
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You always find something heartening to say. Thank you.
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Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?
A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!
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Eledhwen
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Feb 23 2011, 8:14pm
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I was getting worried that you hadn't checked in. Glad you're okay. How's your house?
I stayed in the Grand Chancellor for a conference in Chch. It's a bit weird that it's now condemned (I read it'll be demolished if it doesn't collapse of its own accord). Sort of brings it home even more, in a weird way.
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Elizabeth
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Feb 23 2011, 8:32pm
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I was in ChCh just last week (visiting from Hawaii) and admiring it so much. Loved Cathedral Sq, the Cathedral, the lovely flower festival taking place right in front of it, and especially admiring the spectacular all-glass Art Gallery. We were so saddened to see all the new parking lots (where bldgs had been torn out after Sept. 4) and all the damaged bldgs still in limbo. We particularly admired the spirit of a city that would place art in one of the new parking lots (a set of photos comparing sites in Berlin before the fall of the Wall and now). This is all heartbreaking.
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aranelthehobbit22
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Feb 23 2011, 9:11pm
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I pray that your kitty comes back safely!
'Help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.'
"Yet in that hour was put to the proof that which Mithrandir had spoken, and help came from the hands of the weak when the Wise faltered."
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Ataahua
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Feb 23 2011, 9:19pm
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Last night there were live TV crosses
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from in front of the art gallery and I couldn't see any damage, and inside were a lot of the emergency administration people. I hope that means that the building is untouched.
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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lurtz2010
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Feb 23 2011, 9:50pm
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Mark Hadlow is in Christchurch helping out
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He was saying PJ, weta etc are sending down supplies
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Nienna
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Feb 23 2011, 10:00pm
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The Art Gallery is undamaged and is being used as the Civil Defence headquarters.
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Elizabeth
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Feb 23 2011, 10:24pm
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Amazing amount of glass to have survived both earthquakes! Truly a gorgeous building.
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Ethel Duath
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Feb 23 2011, 10:32pm
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How on earth did that survive? (Thank goodness!) //
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Starling
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Feb 23 2011, 10:41pm
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I considered reporting you as a missing person, but then wondered what I would say, since I only know your identity as 'Pioneer' and that you live here - not much to go on. 
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Starling
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Feb 23 2011, 11:08pm
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Will you still have a workplace?
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Are you going to go up North for a bit?
I hope you are safe and have company, and have enough food and water.
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Pioneer
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Feb 23 2011, 11:50pm
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Are you going to go up North for a bit?
I hope you are safe and have company, and have enough food and water.
Starling, I know this sounds weird, but where are you going to the toilet? I'm thinking of moving to Dunedin.
I went to get some water from the Army around 4am. As I walked along the middle of the roads it was pitch black as the moon was covered by clouds & there was no house or street lights - I could barely see the cracks in the road right in front of me. There was no-one else on the streets - no-one else walking around - no-one driving around. It was extremely eerie & reminded me of Viggo Mortensen's "The Road" movie.
Then, in the distance, I saw some little glow sticks that the army soldiers are carrying - & their tanks also had glow sticks attached to them. After getting some water, there was a significant aftershock & heard the sound of yet another building in the centre of town collapse, as I stood there in complete darkness by myself.
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Ataahua
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Feb 24 2011, 12:00am
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Your descriptions just sound other-worldly, Pioneer.
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I can only imagine how surreal it all is for you. I think if you can get out of the city, do so - look after yourself and get some sleep away from the aftershocks.
Having said that, I've got my name down with Civil Defence as rotation personnel, if needed. I would be quite relieved to not be called up, but I'll go if asked.
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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Magpie
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Feb 24 2011, 12:42am
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yes... I saw that Google people finder service
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but had to think a few minutes before convincing myself that no one was registering under their TORn name.
It is such a relief to know, isn't it? I mean... about our online friends and fellows? It is so hard when people all of a sudden aren't there for whatever unknown reason. To have it connected to such a disastrous event as this would be even harder.
I read these reports by you guys... and think about it. But I can't wrap my brain around it. I really can't. It is beyond my imagination what this must be like for the people of Christchurch.
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Elizabeth
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Feb 24 2011, 12:45am
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...if a lot of ChCh folks decide to move elsewhere. It's a lovely, lovely city, and we were thinking how much we'd like to live there, but given the intensity and frequency of the aftershocks you've experienced since Sept, it's a wonder everyone isn't a nervous wreck. And now this happens!
I lived almost 40 years in CA (north and south), and only suffered 2 quakes of that intensity, with relatively few, minor aftershocks. I can only imagine what you're going through.
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aranelthehobbit22
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Feb 24 2011, 1:45am
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With so much damage, it's good to hear from TORnsibs in Chch to know that you're alright!
Stay safe.
I also pray that the fatalities don't increase!
'Help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.'
"Yet in that hour was put to the proof that which Mithrandir had spoken, and help came from the hands of the weak when the Wise faltered."
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aranelthehobbit22
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Feb 24 2011, 1:51am
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I'm glad you're alright!
I hope your dog recovers soon, I'm sure that was really hard on all the animal's nerves, just like it was on the people.
Stay safe!
'Help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.'
"Yet in that hour was put to the proof that which Mithrandir had spoken, and help came from the hands of the weak when the Wise faltered."
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aranelthehobbit22
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Feb 24 2011, 1:55am
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I hope you get a bit of sleep, sounds like it's still pretty bad there.
'Help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.'
"Yet in that hour was put to the proof that which Mithrandir had spoken, and help came from the hands of the weak when the Wise faltered."
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dernwyn
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Feb 24 2011, 2:07am
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Like an uncomfortable dream...but it's no dream...
Stay safe, Pioneer.
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"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
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