How much more are the poor sods in Christchurch going to have to endure? It's their second major quake in six months and this time there are at least 65 reported killed. Mrs Beej and myself were there a month after RWC07 and, even after the All Blacks' failure yet again to lift the cup, we were made extremely welcome by the locals even when I walked into a bar wearing my England shirt.
The fact that this latest quake struck at lunchtime is what has made the death toll so high and most likely to increase. My heart goes out to them all.
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Concur. And thoughts with Scotty who is bound to be worried about his family back home.
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I understand Scott and Craig will be setting up an auction of their own signed jerseys to raise funds for people in Christchurch - as soon as I have more details I will post them here & in the main rugby forum.
NZ may be a reasonable sized country landwise, but having friends in Wellington, believe me they are all feeling this disaster very deeply. Thoughts go out to all those affected, and to our own NZ contingent of players, who must feel very helpless and worried.
NZ may be a reasonable sized country landwise, but having friends in Wellington, believe me they are all feeling this disaster very deeply. Thoughts go out to all those affected, and to our own NZ contingent of players, who must feel very helpless and worried.
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NZ has a real "village" mentality, and I am already hearing from friends over there that everybody knows somebody that lost something or someone in Christchurch.
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I have deleted the last two posts on this thread. (BJ send me a PM if you want further explanation but I am sure you know why I have removed them).
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Thank you Rizzo. I know why you deleted them.
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Dreadful news. Thoughts are with all those worried about friends and family. NZ suddenly must seem even further away. Great idea Scotty and Craig. 
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Condolences from France. I hope every kiwi on the Leicester squad has his family safe and sound.
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Very fond memories of Christchurch from the last Lions Tour.
Thoughts are with all those affected.
Thoughts are with all those affected.
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My thoughts are with our friends in NZ, but of course our hopes and sympathies are also with everyone affected by this dreadful earthquake.
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Good wishes and condolences to all concerned,awfull tragedy.
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Looking at Scotty's Twitter comments he was up at 4am commenting on it all.
I know Newby said he felt helpless over here too.
You just hope that there arent any further fatal aftershocks and that everyone they know is safe & well.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved.
I know Newby said he felt helpless over here too.
You just hope that there arent any further fatal aftershocks and that everyone they know is safe & well.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved.
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[quote="Minty"]Looking at Scotty's Twitter comments he was up at 4am commenting on it all.
I know Newby said he felt helpless over here too.
You just hope that there arent any further fatal aftershocks and that everyone they know is safe & well.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved.[/quote]
Mine too.
It must be really hard on our guys being so far away.
I know Newby said he felt helpless over here too.
You just hope that there arent any further fatal aftershocks and that everyone they know is safe & well.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved.[/quote]
Mine too.
It must be really hard on our guys being so far away.
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terrible news, my thoughts are with all those affected, either in person or worrying about friends and family.
A good idea from Scotty & Craig, I'm sure the tigers 'family' will want to do all we can to support in any way possible. NZ must seem so far away on days like today for them
A good idea from Scotty & Craig, I'm sure the tigers 'family' will want to do all we can to support in any way possible. NZ must seem so far away on days like today for them
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I have e-mailed the club and suggested they have collection buckets around the ground tomorrow evening - at the developement game. Any monies raised could be added to those raised by Craig and Scotts shirt auction.