fuzyfrog 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) Im ok. Heaps of friends etc in the CTV building which is not good. Here is a quick pic i took of work before i left (MagnumMac Service Dept) http://i.imgur.com/DUJBl.jpg Edited February 24, 2011 by fuzyfrog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2011 Ready to move to Auckland boys haha a quick skim read shows quite afew of the chch boys checking in, good to see you guys are ok! As others have said i'm sure, If any of you chch boys need help let me know, im out in Rolleston so we wernt affected much, If you want up to date info on the quake follow Pjay on facebook.. as i said on FB, total GC Bro! He is posting links to everything left right and centre. it's been awesome while i've been at work, I just go on my phone and check up on stuff thru his posts haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) Silver lining?? Not my photo..taken off oldschool.co.nz Edited February 24, 2011 by HT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted February 24, 2011 My fave are NZHerald and TVNZ live updates: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/live-updat...y-three-4039493 Live stream here: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/video-cant...-stream-4038290 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2011 It was pretty scary all right - I was on the 4th floor of my workplace, don't now which one my wife was on in her building. No power or water, we're staying with friends. First thoughts were find daughter at nursery, wife managed to call me on way out. BOth buildings have structural damage, but it appears Civil defence have nabbed it anyway. Thoughts go to those severely affected - I'm lucky to have a job to come back to, and it will be changed to working at assistance centres for the forseeable future I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRZY-E30 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2011 Silver lining?? Not my photo..taken off oldschool.co.nz I just laughed so hard at that photo!! haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtk540 3 Report post Posted February 24, 2011 this is our chch branch .. http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries...l-missing-staff I can update that info ... We had a phone conference at lunch time with the CEO and executive leadership team from Auckland, and the various offices around the country. 2 of the 3 mentioned Marsh employees are still unaccounted for, but they were last seen in the building before the quake hit, so not looking good, but still holding out hope for them The 3rd person mentioned in the article has passed away, unconfirmed, but our CEO spoke to his wife and she said that she was told of his death by the emergency workers. What is really unfortunate about this is that he was over from one of our Australian offices helping out the claims team with the September earthquake. Chris I think you look after our group life and tpd plan here in Chch... I have dealings with the guys in Marsh Chch office on a regular basis Is it possible for you to PM me with who are missing, but I completely understand if you wish not to . I am particularly concerned for Phil M, Kieran R, Sue B and Chris A Thanks Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtk540 3 Report post Posted February 24, 2011 Hi guys. Thanks for your support and concern for the Chch members Good to see some guys reporting in, some with close encounters. My family are alive and well, no damage to our home apart from a few more new cracks in the floor tiles and others from 4/9 getting bigger. We are VERY lucky. At 12.48 I was in a meeting with a client from Dubai and a business broker. Meeting was going really well until the board room started shaking. We were 3 floors up and I thought it was all over, waiting for the ceiling to cave in. I dived under the table, my guests sat paralysed in horror. The Dubai client was white with shock. As we evacuated I popped into my office to collect my jacket, cellphone and car keys and glanced out the window. My window is across the road from the Provincial Chambers on Durham St. It was a pile of rubble. The 8 story Brannigans building across the river with its mirror glass windows had several pop out showering glass on the street below. The exterior glass elevator was smashed and I couldn't see the elevator car. My first reaction was to check in with our safety officer then dash off to get my 7 year old from school. Luckily our garage was intact and the car was not impeded in any way from getting out. It was a 3 hour trip to St Andrews up Papanui Rd in streets starting to flood back to Westmorland via the airport and Hornby in nose to tail traffic. The devastation in the streets along the way was unforgettable. I applaud the drivers that day - no panic, no impatience, all courteous and letting people in and merge. Have since lost one mate who was in PGG, Crusaders board member Phil McDonald. Am waiting for fate of Marsh business associates in the same building. Now the hard work begins .... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted February 24, 2011 I think the hardest thing is being in area like mine not far from the chaos of the CBD and being unable to help and being stuck at home. I managed to get my car from the the CBD today so if any Chch members need anything, ANYTHING, I am more than happy to get out there and do something to help so sing out. I am in Riccarton so no where is an issue so text or call me 0274654987 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted February 24, 2011 I new Murray Wood from CTV / Magnum Mac. He and many of his staff were killed. Rest in Peace Murray, you were a good bloke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) Hey Everyone, My family are all safe. I was working in Avonside, ran outside once the shaking stopped stepped into the street to find two large gushes of water starting to flood out of the pavement. As I walked around to check on the cracks I could feel the water beneath the asphalt, like a bubble, so weird. It took less than 30min to fill the street with water and flood into the business. We locked up, left the area and then took 1hr to travel home, a trip that normally takes just 15min, picked up my son from his school and finally reached my home which was still standing. We have now got power and a reduced water supply so things are easier. Since I had nowhere to go I put the new engine in my car...which is finished however it seems I snapped the automatic gear shift wire (e28 automatic). I will need to get to work next week I am in the Architectural industry and sure going to be busy now. Any help sorting this out would be appreciated. Cheers Adam. 02102534071 is my number. If anyone needs help or water or a place to charge their phone I am avaliable. Edited February 25, 2011 by tcbaurpower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) Anyone heard from member Sami (BMW NZ) down in Christchurch? Works for Pacific Blue near the airport and lives near Hornby I think. I lent him a cable just before quake (it's back with me now), but last I heard from him was on the 21st. Sent an email to him to see how he was and no reply. Stay strong and condolences to those that have lost loved ones, friends or family. Edited February 25, 2011 by M3_Power Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Some of you clowns thought i was gonna be a cock aye Na..not really... I just thought Pjay (Peter) might hold it for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) Some of you clowns thought i was gonna be a cock aye No, not really. http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=191409 - Puts it in perspective to a small degree for those of us that cannot experience the devastation first hand. Edited February 25, 2011 by Pjay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted February 25, 2011 I like the comment on youtube comments which really sums up my feelings over the past few days. "...i will never forget this day and when i go to complain about anything in my life, i will pause and remember, i have nothing to complain about..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchur...rainless-people Denied bail and remanded in custody. Good f**kin job, I hope they send 'em to Rimutaka prison where the Maori can tear them a new a**hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 I was out helping clean up the road around the local school and we found a couple of boys on the school roof?? All we need is more damage although I can only imagine what they were intending on doing, cant believe the things bored teenagers get up to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted February 26, 2011 I am just checking in, I had the net when power was first restored but then it went that night. Have moved around 25 tonne of silt so far from around the house with another 20 that still has to be taken but will have to be done by hand. Anyway am still here and helping as much people as I can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted February 28, 2011 Prime Minister John Key has announced a package to assist earthquake victims over the next six weeks. It includes an earthquake support subsidy, with wide criteria, to help employers continue to pay employees. Earthquake Job Loss Cover will also be available to support employees whose employer believes their business is no longer viable. The package is estimated to cost between $100 - $120 million. http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/government...ployers-4042337 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2011 Chris I think you look after our group life and tpd plan here in Chch... I have dealings with the guys in Marsh Chch office on a regular basis Is it possible for you to PM me with who are missing, but I completely understand if you wish not to . I am particularly concerned for Phil M, Kieran R, Sue B and Chris A Thanks Mike hiYes I'm in the employee benefits team in Wgtn I can't name names sorry, but I can let you know that those 4 are all ok We spoke with Chris A just after it happened, he left the building to go for lunch only a few minutes before the quake struck We've found temporary office space for the CHCH staff, and are just trying to suss out laptops for them, so they'll be back up and running soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) I am just checking in, I had the net when power was first restored but then it went that night. Have moved around 25 tonne of silt so far from around the house with another 20 that still has to be taken but will have to be done by hand. Seriously 45 tonne That is around 125 cubic metres of silt!! Surely that would mean your house was just about buried? Edited February 28, 2011 by zenetti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2011 Your maths is off sir... Silt (dry loose i'm assuming) is roughly 0.8 of a tonne per m^3. It's about 56m^3 Sand, wet - 1.92 tonne/cubic meter Sand, wet, packed - 2.08 tonne/cubic meter Sand, dry - 1.60 tonne/cubic meter Sand, loose - 1.44 tonne/cubic meter Topsoil (some moisture - 1.44 tonnes/cubic meter Water - 1 tonne/cubic meter I'd assume it would be a less than 40m^3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2011 Your maths is off sir... Silt (dry loose i'm assuming) is roughly 0.8 of a tonne per m^3. It's about 56m^3 Sand, wet - 1.92 tonne/cubic meter Sand, wet, packed - 2.08 tonne/cubic meter Sand, dry - 1.60 tonne/cubic meter Sand, loose - 1.44 tonne/cubic meter Topsoil (some moisture - 1.44 tonnes/cubic meter Water - 1 tonne/cubic meter I'd assume it would be a less than 40m^3 sorry I just used a quick tonne- cubic meter converter Still 56 cubic metres is still a lot of dirt/silt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2011 It's not dry, loose silt Heath. It's wet dense sand, packed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted February 28, 2011 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article....jectid=10709408 He described the women as Polynesian and in their early 20s. One of the women was of a slim build with red and golden hair. The other was described as fat. Sounds remarkably like the wastes of oxygen that live over the road from me. Called the cops, even if its not them I suspect they'll find something worth locking them up for! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
