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Offline scunny

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when a city falls
« on: February 21, 2012, 09:37:51 AM »
tis a sad day. one year since my beloved city was brought to it's knees. the CBD is still off limits and all the skyscrapers are slowly being demolished. they are soul less buildings anyway and no loss, it's the heritage buildings that have gone that breaks my heart.
KIA KAHA Christchurch, be strong.
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2012, 09:55:55 AM »
our magnificent cathedral
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2012, 10:14:35 AM »
Provincial chambers, this is where I was when the first one struck, the noise was unbelievable.
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2012, 10:19:19 AM »
things were interesting for a while. preferred transport around town was my trusty 79 xl250s or mt50.
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2012, 10:30:56 AM »
over 10,000 shocks
A total of 6805 homes have been red zoned for demolition, encompassing the most severely damaged buildings.

600 buildings in the CBD have been demolished, another 600 to go.


we are still here tho.  ;D
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2012, 12:51:06 PM »
its a heart breaking time alright,those quakes are still around a bit?
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2012, 01:29:41 PM »
pretty much non stop for the last 16 months or so. we get nervous when it goes quiet.
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2012, 01:38:28 PM »
so areas have been condemend never to be rebuilt on?
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2012, 06:46:43 PM »
yeah, parts of the city have been written off. deemed to be uneconomical to repair the land.

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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2012, 07:51:07 PM »
I'd think the insurance companies must be bankrupt.
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2012, 08:14:50 PM »
Saw on the news this morning it has been one year.. :(
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2012, 01:57:02 AM »
insurance companys can take a running bloody jump if you ask me. they are dragging the chain even on contents payments. bastards will drive this city to the wall. rant over.
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2012, 02:00:36 AM »
What a sad anniversary.
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #13 on: February 22, 2012, 02:11:22 AM »
Crikey, the memories are still strong for me way over here, can't imagine what it's like for you guys.
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2012, 03:34:47 AM »
That's damm sad Scunny, you're right who care for boxxy skyscrapers but the old building that's different.
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Re: when a city falls
« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2012, 09:18:34 AM »
It is a shame to see old historic and beautifully made buildings destroyed. It must be quite depressing for the people.
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