massive aftershock earthquake in christchurch NZ..6.3

[Karen]

I saw just a couple days ago a memorial service being held for the victims in Christchurch, such a sad time for the western part of the Pacific Rim.

[carole]

Thank you for asking, yes well things are going ok, they have got most people with power, water etc now, it is still on the news here, but of course Japan's tragic events have been the headlines now, we still feel for those poor people, ours was devastating, and not to minimize it at all, but we are lucky in comparison, but i am sure those who have lost loved ones, their livelihoods, homes are not feeling lucky at all.

It will take some time for things to be back to normal, they had a 5.1 aftershock just the other day, that is scarey,we just have to hope and pray for things to improve, certainly not a very stable place to be, Christchurch also lost the chance to host the world rugby cup, which does not seem anything,but it would have boosted the city quite some financially and morally, however it was just not to be.



on a lighter note:
About Phil, yes he sure has a mixed accent, but to us more american, shame he chose to loose his kiwi one, but then i have no idea how long he has lived there,i must admit the american accent is so pleasing to my ears, i probably would too if i lived there, i am sucker for the american accent, just love it.LOL

Oh and Donna, thank you so very much on behalf of all kiwis, you are such a sweetie to give, i know finances are tough for you, and just remember your american dollars are worth more here, it is very generous of you and everyone else who donated to NZer's and so much appreciated, every dollar counts, we have sent people to Japan , as they did here for us, and i will also donate what i can to them, as we sure know how it feels.