I don't have many words - I've been using them all on Facebook and in text messages. Apologies if I've missed keeping in touch with anyone but it's been a bit of a busy few days. The quakes seem to have quietened down now and I choose to believe this is because it's all over rather than (as some geologists are saying) there's a bigger aftershock to come. Fucking doom merchants.
I've gone from flippant to excited to nervous to shit scared to edgy to numb. Adrenaline and coffee can only carry you for so long - the nerves fray and catatonia sets in. Especially after a few beers. I'll put up the email I sent last night at some stage, it encapsulates Monday pretty well - even though it was written just before the wee swarm of 4 to 5+ strength shakes around midnight. It wasn't a restful night.
Anyway, here are some photos from the days after the quake. Credits to
Eroica and
Greg.
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| a few cones should solve that.. |
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| a good fixer-upper |
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| al fresco dining |
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| we're going to need a big broom |
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| hand of god..? |
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| wall, meet car - now be friends |
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| I can see your crack |
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| illiterate teens |
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| just a minor pothole |
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| no morning papers today |
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| plenty of free bricks |
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| the front fell off |
PS: Like many people - when I can I've been glued to
GeoNet - it's been an awesome resource and a great way to focus on something other than being frightened.
PPS: This
Christchurch quake map is the best way to explain the number and intensity of the quakes over the past few days - makes me incredibly glad I wasn't here on Saturday. All it needs is a percussive soundtrack.
1 comment:
Jaysus! So glad everyone is safe.
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