Just a brief post to say that we’re ok. I was with my sister-in-law in a shop upstairs in Riccarton Mall when it hit, and I have to say it wasn’t an entirely pleasurable experience. But we’re ok, and back home safely. And deeply impressed with how well everyone behaved – plenty of fear, but no panic.
It will be very nice when we finally stop having these shakes.
On the other hand, there’s nowhere on the planet better prepared to cope with them, sod it.
Kia kaha guys.
A Dark Feathered Art 
Joanna, oh my goodness – I am thinking of you and everyone else in CHCH – sending lots of love – Sonja