david that is wonderful news that he survived and can report back what is happening, there was another rather big jolt of 4.4 this morning, oh i so wish they would stop, and not be so big, so scarey for all down there.

sasvermont THANK YOU so very much from the bottom of my heart and on behalf of all NZer's,your kindness is so appreciated.

Oh Wom i sure hope you find your friend, so worrying for you, prayers he is ok.

My sister was just saying the gardens they visited ,which were one's told her to go see have been hit really badly, they were in sumner, thank god my sister was not there or in the CBD when it struck, they are still flying out on sunday from Christchurch, so please prayers they return home safely would be so appreciated, i don't think i can relax until they are home again.

Sadly there have been no more rescues, we are all hoping for some miracles, but they don't look like they are going to happen.

I gave some money today in store, and will also donate via my mobile phone, and i have some auctions on trade me(llike ebay), which if i sell will be sending to the red cross.

I would like to do more,but not sure what i can do, i was reading on trademe all the offers of homes, rooms been given by the Kiwis, it was really great, so many people from all over nz offering their homes, holiday homes , etc for free, and many offering to take in animals, as well, catterys and kennels offering to board animals for free or reduced cost,fantastic.

If only i had room in my own home, i certainly would be offering as well.

Thanks everyone for your continued support, kind words, and caring, means a lot.