Hi Folks, Thanks Melissa for the reference sight. The information about the formation and nature of the Canterbury Plains is accurate and it explains why most of the damage has occurred further away from the epicentre. The original sight of…
Author: David Adams
The Robbs
Hi Folks, Jeanette and Neville Robb are new members of the NZNDS. They live in Kaiapoi, about 100m from the river with bare parkland between the two. The earthquake caused a surge in the river, which is tidal in Kaiapoi, and…
Earthquake
Hi Folks, A further update on our situation. Firstly isn’t it wonderful that we belong to a caring group of people who are in touch within minutes of a disaster happening. It is both humbling and strengthening. We slept well…
Thanks
Hi folks, Thanks to all those who have been concerned for us. I could not reply earlier as we had no power or phone until 5:30pm. It handy to live on 5 acres with plenty of trees. We have been…
Early season for us
Attached four photos. They have been drastically compressed but those with better skills tham me will be able to uncompress (invented word) them. Dave Bambi – I love this because it is so early. This clump has been flowering since…
The season begins
Hi All, Its a bit like the tracking of the robins as they move north in the USA. Our season is just beginning here in the south. Bambi is one of my favourites because of its wonderful display in late…