tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post3769474361831012213..comments2023-11-02T00:57:03.752-07:00Comments on my thoughts and photos: ABC Wed: F for First Anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake., Thursday Theme SongAnn, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪http://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-49466097304364007602012-02-24T11:13:47.927-08:002012-02-24T11:13:47.927-08:00So much work left to be done.So much work left to be done.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10924547158802290714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-28978487935722721822012-02-23T17:01:23.570-08:002012-02-23T17:01:23.570-08:00In some ways it's hard to believe that the Chr...In some ways it's hard to believe that the Christchurch earthquake was a year ago. It's wonderful that your school helped commemorate the event and contribute to the relief fund.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-2186461658057405222012-02-22T18:18:51.093-08:002012-02-22T18:18:51.093-08:00Hello Ann.
I remember seeing this on the news. I c...Hello Ann.<br />I remember seeing this on the news. I can't believe it's already been a year!<br />Enjoyed reading your reflective post.<br />Thanks for sharing.<br /><br /><a href="http://mypoetcharm.blogspot.com/2012/02/flower-in-my-mirror.html" rel="nofollow">A Flower In My Mirror</a>The Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667034322952126127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-60382771157714422752012-02-22T14:15:44.017-08:002012-02-22T14:15:44.017-08:00What a sad and terrifying time. Its hard to belie...What a sad and terrifying time. Its hard to believe its an entire year ago. I am pleased to see there is a bit of progress. thank you for this sobering update.photowannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760961275666768173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-79439123805868713282012-02-22T09:27:36.587-08:002012-02-22T09:27:36.587-08:00Hi Madi and all cat lovers,
I forgot to mention t...Hi Madi and all cat lovers,<br /><br />I forgot to mention that many cats were displaced and also injured. Some were flown to my city Auckland to the vets and some were adopted here.Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-79443431124507844552012-02-22T07:33:49.662-08:002012-02-22T07:33:49.662-08:00Hi Ann, I get so sad when thinking about Christch...Hi Ann, I get so sad when thinking about Christchurch... It's even harder to see it in ruins so many months later.. And --didn't that city get hit by at least TWO earthquakes? So very very sad...<br /><br />Bruce Springsteen did write a fabulous song though. Thanks for sharing, Ann.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-87868019785424764732012-02-22T07:27:39.693-08:002012-02-22T07:27:39.693-08:00Oh my goodness has it already been a year since th...Oh my goodness has it already been a year since that horrible day. <br /><br />What a beautiful song by Mr. Springsteen. <br /><br />We did so like seeing the pictures of Christchurch. The gray stone church is especially beautiful. <br />Hugs Madi and MomMy Mind's Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014097754516123017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-69596460062070541552012-02-22T07:19:04.118-08:002012-02-22T07:19:04.118-08:00It saddens my heart to see the destruction of thos...It saddens my heart to see the destruction of those beautiful buildings but more so the lives that were lost.<br /><br />The pictures showed the support of the people and the song showed major encouragement to the country.<br /><br />We had a little earthquake (4.5) here yesterday mornin' at 4:15am. Woke us up, unleveled pictures on the wall but did no real damage.<br /><br />Goin' through massive destruction like that has to truly embed it into your heart.<br /><br />God bless ya sweetie and have an amazin' day!!! :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-50660997090422931272012-02-22T06:22:51.136-08:002012-02-22T06:22:51.136-08:00Oh my goodness! Was it really a year ago? Amazing ...Oh my goodness! Was it really a year ago? Amazing how time flies!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-33605344243477815552012-02-22T04:58:28.906-08:002012-02-22T04:58:28.906-08:00I have been lucky enough to have visited Christchu...I have been lucky enough to have visited Christchurch and can't believe it's a year already. I am glad to read in your comments that the city is slowly restoring itself physically and mentally and I look forward to visiting again.<br /><br />Have a great week.MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10310099341897509058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-1094386493479942082012-02-22T01:27:31.183-08:002012-02-22T01:27:31.183-08:00Christchurch was a beautiful city, I hope that the...Christchurch was a beautiful city, I hope that the people of this city will live to see it rebuilt. A great tribute to this city, Ann.<br />Ann, I want to remove my Word Verfication, but I don't know how. Could you tell me what to do? I also asked George. I even tried Google for help, but that is very complicated. I didn't know I had word verfication. I hate it.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-44022964337339381042012-02-22T00:36:03.183-08:002012-02-22T00:36:03.183-08:00Hard to believe that was 12 months ago. Arthur at...Hard to believe that was 12 months ago. Arthur at <a href="http://amerinz.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">AmeriNZ.blogspot.com</a>, who has joined ABCW recently, wrote extensively about this at the time. <br /><br />ROG, ABC Wednesday teamRoger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-61877373530268524952012-02-21T23:01:23.735-08:002012-02-21T23:01:23.735-08:00Such a sad catastrophe! I visited Christchurch ju...Such a sad catastrophe! I visited Christchurch just briefly in 2004. We prayed for the people of the city. It's hard to know what to say -- just rise up, and be blessed in spite of it all.<br /><br />You asked about my name Flamblogger. I made it up from the name of my village of Flamborough in East Yorkshire, UK, where I spent my young years. The village and its people made an enormous impact on me.ChrisJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550420299395301062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-22021658917396657732012-02-21T22:11:12.623-08:002012-02-21T22:11:12.623-08:00It's sad to see those gorgeous buildings are n...It's sad to see those gorgeous buildings are no more there, so much historical value gone in a flash. Hopefully those affected by the earthquake are able to put the past behind and move on with their lives.Jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165901556595808031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-22883905652393935642012-02-21T21:22:32.185-08:002012-02-21T21:22:32.185-08:00Love the photos of the children!
Forty Three
Ch...Love the photos of the children!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spice-up-your-life.net/2012/02/forty-three.html" rel="nofollow">Forty Three</a> <br /><br />Chubskulit, ABC Wednesday TeamChubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-39605437373320240312012-02-21T21:16:58.671-08:002012-02-21T21:16:58.671-08:00I didn't realize you're a teacher, Ann. Me...I didn't realize you're a teacher, Ann. Me too, although retired (and working about half of a teacher's hours doing tutoring now). We were all devastated about that earthquake as we think of Aussies and New Zealanders as being just like us Canadians. I'm so glad things are getting better Finally.<br /><br />Leslie<br />abcw teamLeslie:https://www.blogger.com/profile/11964698251137788839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-1513461306872659152012-02-21T20:14:29.011-08:002012-02-21T20:14:29.011-08:00yes, most of my kids wore red and black. They had ...yes, most of my kids wore red and black. They had to give a gold coin donation. Almost all the teachers wore red and black too. Thanks for information.<br /><br />These kids whose photos I took were really interesting. I told them I had to take only their back because I did not ask for their parents permission to post their posts on internet. It tunred out quite good when they looked as though they were having one minute of silence.Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-65695183789168263222012-02-21T20:10:39.402-08:002012-02-21T20:10:39.402-08:00Jenny Yau-Peng Chew:
well, before i left christch...Jenny Yau-Peng Chew:<br /><br />well, before i left christchurch, that tape around the cemetery is not there anymore, so i guess is reinforced. cbd is cleaned with pop up malls, looks trendy n colorful, that's what Canterburians need at the moment, is your school children in red n black today too? i know the whole chch is.Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-12699587404482283412012-02-21T17:56:28.791-08:002012-02-21T17:56:28.791-08:00Bruce Springsteen writes some beautiful ballads, I...Bruce Springsteen writes some beautiful ballads, I saw him live many, many years ago. These pictures are so sad. For some reason the gravestones with danger tape wrapped around...and the buildings. Are they making any progress on repairing things or is there no money?Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706566878384047279.post-65968139738714007512012-02-21T17:42:24.001-08:002012-02-21T17:42:24.001-08:00A half Ang Mo also has a Kai Ma.
Interesting.A half Ang Mo also has a Kai Ma.<br /><br />Interesting.rainfield61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01334864123466123667noreply@blogger.com