Lunch

The girls all came back for lunch yesterday (as that's one of the things we do really well around here) and saw that the office is still intact. After a glass of wine and a few stories shared we all agreed that working from home was just the best at the moment as everyone's heads are a bit scrambled and it means you only have to concentrate on one thing at a time.
But after good food and a glass of wine a phone call sent us all hurrying away as the rumor began that the petrol supply maybe limited. Just a rumor as it turned out, but it was one of those ones that you'd rather be safe than sorry with, so we all raced away to fill up.
Looking back on this today, just seems to show how on edge we all are. Everyone walked in with strained looks on their faces, but with a bit of a giggle, a chat and good company, it made all the  difference.
A sad story has come in on the email though, that I thought you may like to know about. Peter Bray who left us earlier this year has lost his house (their first home in which they have been in for less than a year). Here's his email:

Hi Kim,

I've just read your blog, and it's great to see everyone is okay. Have
you suffered much damage at home?

Amy and I have not fared well. Our street was badly effected, and the
house has suffered a lot of damage.
We believe it will be condemned. There was lots of liquifaction, the
house has slumped and the foundations are all smashed.
The front of the house went one way and the kitchen the other, opening
a big crack across the kitchen floor. Under the house if completely
flooded.

We've pack everything into storage and are staying with Amy's parents
until we know more.

Peter

If anyone would like to send him a message of support he may appreciate it even if he doesn't get back to you straight away. Peter's email is pmlbray@gmail.com

I just have to end with a wee wahoo - it's so good that the aftershocks are settling down a bit! Life is getting back to normal!