Semi-OT: Earthquake in North Carolina

2020-08-09 Thread John
There was a 5.1 earthquake about 2 miles SE of Sparta, NC just after 8:00 this morning. Only "Semi" off topic because it's 40 miles NE of Grandfather Mountain. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?extent=30.88337,-88.26416=40.94671,-70.26855 I think that might have been wh

Re: OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 6 June 2012 10:02, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: Today we've been awakened dancing at dawn (Richter 4.5), but everything's OK. Epicenter was here in Ravenna, 25Km deep. No big damages, it seems. Dario Must be scary. Keep well Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-07 Thread David Mann
On Jun 7, 2012, at 2:26 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Those aftershocks or other tremors must be scary as hell. They can be, even if you know you're in a safe building. I'm glad that they're only getting these occasionally. Different people react in different ways though. I'd spring

OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-06 Thread Dario Bonazza
Today we've been awakened dancing at dawn (Richter 4.5), but everything's OK. Epicenter was here in Ravenna, 25Km deep. No big damages, it seems. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-06 Thread Paul Sorenson
Glad to hear no big damage from this one...keep safe. -p On 6/6/2012 4:02 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Today we've been awakened dancing at dawn (Richter 4.5), but everything's OK. Epicenter was here in Ravenna, 25Km deep. No big damages, it seems. Dario -- Being old doesn't seem so old now

Re: OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Dario: I'm sorry to hear that the quakes aren't over, but happy to hear that you are yours are same. I think Mother Nature is angry at the way we are treating the planet, but she shouldn't take it out on Italy! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 6, 2012

Re: OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
stay safe , young man gotta be a strain on the nerves even if not more on the structures ann On 6/6/2012 05:02, Dario Bonazza wrote: Today we've been awakened dancing at dawn (Richter 4.5), but everything's OK. Epicenter was here in Ravenna, 25Km deep. No big damages, it seems. Dario --

OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-06 Thread luiz felipe
Dario's words: Today we've been awakened dancing at dawn (Richter 4.5), but everything's OK. Epicenter was here in Ravenna, 25Km deep. No big damages, it seems. Dario Sad to read that Dario, at least there are less victims this time - once would be too much, but three times is plain unfair.

Re: OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Glad to hear you're ok. -- Godfrey Nature is impersonal. That said, when I get to see the Supreme Being, I have some complaints to make... - anonymous -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

RE: OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
/6/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT - Earthquake (update) Today we've been awakened dancing at dawn (Richter 4.5), but everything's OK. Epicenter was here in Ravenna, 25Km deep. No big damages, it seems. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-06 Thread Boris Liberman
Thankfully no casualties... Keep safe, Dario! Boris On 6/6/2012 12:02, Dario Bonazza wrote: Today we've been awakened dancing at dawn (Richter 4.5), but everything's OK. Epicenter was here in Ravenna, 25Km deep. No big damages, it seems. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-30 Thread Dario Bonazza
of business. Sure some seismic rules have been eluded there... Dario -Messaggio originale- From: David Mann Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:12 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Earthquake (more) On May 30, 2012, at 2:01 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Update: ground keeps shaking

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-30 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Earthquake (more) This message did not get through, hence I'm trying again: Hi Dave (and all those who read/wrote about this ongoing disaster), Yes, when you hope you can start over, you get hit again, so you're always in a suspended/depressing state

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-30 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Dario, My thoughts are with you and your family to stay safe and the quakes to subside soon. I think also of all the lives lost, all the history crumbled to dust in these events. Keep making photos. In the end, they are the best means we have to recall the story of our friends and family, and

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-30 Thread Dario Bonazza
-Messaggio originale- From: David Mann Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:12 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Earthquake (more) On May 30, 2012, at 2:01 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Update: ground keeps shaking and shaking over here. Today around 9 a.m. we experienced another major quake

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-30 Thread Dario Bonazza
, with sister suffering of a rare disease (100% disabled) and aging parents to take some care of. Dario -Messaggio originale- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 5:40 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: ramarren Subject: Re: Earthquake (more) Dario, My thoughts

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-30 Thread Boris Liberman
Oh g-d... Dario - please stay safe! I hope that this one was the last one... On 5/29/2012 17:01, Dario Bonazza wrote: Update: ground keeps shaking and shaking over here. Today around 9 a.m. we experienced another major quake (shake and thunder, Richter 5.8), around the same power of the main

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread Dario Bonazza
Update: ground keeps shaking and shaking over here. Today around 9 a.m. we experienced another major quake (shake and thunder, Richter 5.8), around the same power of the main one we suffered 9 days ago (Richter 5.9 then), plus several lesser shakes in the 3-to-4 range. More historical buildings

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
How terrible. Keep safe and out of harm's way. While it is tragic to lose historic monuments, the loss of human lives is the costliest toll. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 10:01 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: Update:

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread Darren Addy
Well said, Daniel. I can only say I echo those sentiments. Darren -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Ditto from Chicago! Dario--stay safe! Christine On May 29, 2012, at 9:39 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Well said, Daniel. I can only say I echo those sentiments. Darren -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread Tom C.
Well said, Daniel. I can only say I echo those sentiments. Darren Well said, Daniel. I can only say I echo those sentiments. Darren -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread Paul Sorenson
And from Milwaukee! Keep us posted so we know you're OK. -p On 5/29/2012 11:06 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Ditto from Chicago! Dario--stay safe! Christine On May 29, 2012, at 9:39 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Well said, Daniel. I can only say I echo those sentiments. Darren -- PDML

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
heard that on news -- was thinking of you - but just now saw a more complete news on TV here - Hope that crack in your ceiling isnt any bigger! take care! ann On 5/29/2012 10:01, Dario Bonazza wrote: Update: ground keeps shaking and shaking over here. Today around 9 a.m. we experienced

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dario, Stay safe, as much as you can in this kind of disaster. I hope the damage to people and property is all done. My sympathies to all. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 9:01 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: Update: ground keeps shaking and shaking over here. Today

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread Brian Walters
Dario I can only echo what others have said. I hope the worst is over. Stay safe. Best wishes Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Quoting Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it: Update: ground keeps

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread luiz felipe
Message: 5 Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 16:01:41 +0200 From: Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Earthquake (more) Message-ID: 5DB3706873A945C29226A679A6B3CB68@DarioDesk Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Sorry to hear Dario. Hope things get better soon. Paul On May 29, 2012, at 8:05 PM, luiz felipe wrote: Message: 5 Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 16:01:41 +0200 From: Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Earthquake (more) Message-ID

Re: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread David Mann
On May 30, 2012, at 2:01 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Update: ground keeps shaking and shaking over here. Today around 9 a.m. we experienced another major quake (shake and thunder, Richter 5.8), around the same power of the main one we suffered 9 days ago (Richter 5.9 then), plus several

Re: Earthquake

2012-05-22 Thread steve harley
on 2012-05-21 24:49 Dario Bonazza wrote This past weekend, while putting together and running our Pentax Day in Anzola Emilia, a Richter 6 earthquake took place in that area (not far from where I live). There are dead and injured persons and quite heavy damage to old new buildings. My house

Re: Earthquake

2012-05-22 Thread David Mann
weekend, while putting together and running our Pentax Day in Anzola Emilia, a Richter 6 earthquake took place in that area (not far from where I live). There are dead and injured persons and quite heavy damage to old new buildings. My house shows some cracks too. News: http://earthquake

Re: Earthquake

2012-05-22 Thread David Mann
On May 21, 2012, at 9:44 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Hi John, boys all are OK. Here are the cracks: www.dariobonazza.com/public/Cracks.jpg Those on the wall (right) were already there (one of them is now longer though), while their counterparts on the white ceiling (left) are brand new. As

Re: Earthquake

2012-05-22 Thread Dario Bonazza
Mail List' Subject: RE: Earthquake Hi John, boys all are OK. Here are the cracks: www.dariobonazza.com/public/Cracks.jpg Those on the wall (right) were already there (one of them is now longer though), while their counterparts on the white ceiling (left) are brand new. Cheers, Dario Glad you're

Re: Earthquake

2012-05-22 Thread Dario Bonazza
... Dario -Messaggio originale- From: David Mann Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 8:20 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Earthquake The original post didn't make it to me... I was thinking of you Dario, but for some reason I thought you were in Rome. I hope you and your family

Re: Earthquake

2012-05-22 Thread Darren Addy
On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 3:37 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: However, I know that the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production chain is in deep trouble now... Dario http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/million-dollars-worth-cheese-destroyed-italy-earthquake-valueable

Re: Earthquake

2012-05-21 Thread Dario Bonazza
Coyle Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 9:24 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Earthquake Very glad to hear you are unhurt, Dario - is the damage to your house very severe? Were the boys Ok too? Regards John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

RE: Earthquake

2012-05-21 Thread Bob W
cracks in the plaster, or in something important? B -Messaggio originale- From: John Coyle Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 9:24 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Earthquake Very glad to hear you are unhurt, Dario - is the damage to your house very severe? Were the boys Ok

Re: Earthquake

2012-05-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
: Monday, May 21, 2012 9:24 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Earthquake Very glad to hear you are unhurt, Dario - is the damage to your house very severe? Were the boys Ok too? Regards John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

Re: Earthquake

2012-05-21 Thread Darren Addy
If nothing else, the little international communities on the internet (of which the PDML is a prime example) certainly take our general concern for our fellow man out of the abstract and into the specific personal. I'm sorry that you and yours have been affected by this tragedy, Dario, but glad

Re: OT: Earthquake

2011-08-24 Thread Joseph McAllister
and bark that have compacted into the earth. Good show! On Aug 23, 2011, at 11:20 , John Sessoms wrote: There was an earthquake in Virgina this afternoon that I felt here in Raleigh, NC. For some reason, my house just started shaking around 1:50pm. Seemed to go on for about half a minute

OT: Earthquake

2011-08-23 Thread John Sessoms
There was an earthquake in Virgina this afternoon that I felt here in Raleigh, NC. For some reason, my house just started shaking around 1:50pm. Seemed to go on for about half a minute, but could have been longer. Strong enough to rattle the windows and make my monitor wobble visibly. I

Re: OT: Earthquake

2011-08-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I felt it here in Ohio. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: OT: Earthquake

2011-08-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Lexington is about 90 miles from the epicenter. We felt it, but folk were more excited than afraid. One funny note: I was in the Science Center at WL. After the shaking, all the staff ran from the building and all the scientists ran to the seismograph. On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 3:24 PM, Collin

Re: OT: Earthquake

2011-08-23 Thread Larry Colen
That's great! I had to quote you on my FB On Aug 23, 2011, at 1:11 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Lexington is about 90 miles from the epicenter. We felt it, but folk were more excited than afraid. One funny note: I was in the Science Center at WL. After the shaking, all the staff ran from

RE: GESO (6): some more earthquake photos

2011-07-25 Thread Bob W
On the way back we had another look at the Catholic cathedral. The big copper dome was due to be lifted off in one piece just as the aftershocks in June. As it had sustained further damage and was less stable they decided to disassemble it instead. http://www.multi.net.nz/earthquake-july

GESO (6): some more earthquake photos

2011-07-24 Thread David Mann
. As it had sustained further damage and was less stable they decided to disassemble it instead. http://www.multi.net.nz/earthquake-july/ Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

OT: some earthquake insurance stats

2011-05-07 Thread David Mann
by mid-July. 40,000 homes moderately damaged, full inspection to be completed by mid September 120,000 homes with minor damage, full inspection to be completed by mid December For all the earthquake activity since September they've received 304,768 claims, 119,369 of which are for 22 Feb. I think

Re: Further earthquake information

2011-03-20 Thread David Mann
, that there would be another big earthquake here today, plus or minus one day. That caused a number of people to flock out to small-town camp grounds, not admitting they believe him but they were saying just in case a lot. I hope they send him the bill. I am sick of his attempts at scaremongering

Re: Further earthquake information

2011-03-19 Thread David Mann
they show (they are travelling north, towards the river). http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/videos/4784380 I've been told that the Christchurch City Council has its own Youtube channel and they have all the footage on there, split into in three parts. They're about 5 minutes

Re: Further earthquake information

2011-03-19 Thread Cotty
On 18/3/11, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: Right I'd better get to bed... Thanks for posting Dave. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Further earthquake information

2011-03-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
(they are travelling north, towards the river). http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/videos/4784380 I've been told that the Christchurch City Council has its own Youtube channel and they have all the footage on there, split into in three parts.  They're about 5 minutes each. Part

Re: Further earthquake information

2011-03-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
from the CBD but I've only found a short clip so far.  The opening scene is the street I was walking on at the time, but I was a few blocks further south from what they show (they are travelling north, towards the river). http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/videos/4784380

Further earthquake information

2011-03-18 Thread David Mann
paper which seems to provide a bit of extra detail as to why we had unusually strong shaking. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4782133/Christchurch-earthquake-data-tracks-ill-fated-moment There was a big memorial service in Hagley Park today which we attended

OT: Christchurch Buildings, Before and After Earthquake

2011-03-03 Thread Alastair Robertson
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4705106/Photos-Before-and-after-the-Christchurch-earthquake Pretty dramatic before and after shots of Christchurch iconic buildings Alastair -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Christchurch Buildings, Before and After Earthquake

2011-03-03 Thread Brian Walters
On Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:34 +1300, Alastair Robertson kiwibiolog...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4705106/Photos-Before-and-after-the-Christchurch-earthquake Pretty dramatic before and after shots of Christchurch iconic buildings Thanks for posting

Re: OT: Christchurch Buildings, Before and After Earthquake

2011-03-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
:34 AM, Alastair Robertson kiwibiolog...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4705106/Photos-Before-and-after-the-Christchurch-earthquake Pretty dramatic before and after shots of Christchurch iconic buildings Alastair -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: OT: Christchurch Buildings, Before and After Earthquake

2011-03-03 Thread Bob Sullivan
Thanks for posting. Dramatic and distressing photos. I recognize some of the spots after visiting 5 years ago. My sympathy to the residents. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 3:34 AM, Alastair Robertson kiwibiolog...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake

Re: OT: Christchurch Buildings, Before and After Earthquake

2011-03-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
To say the least... gosh.. really drives it home. ann Alastair Robertson wrote: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4705106/Photos-Before-and-after-the-Christchurch-earthquake Pretty dramatic before and after shots of Christchurch iconic buildings Alastair

Re: OT: Christchurch Buildings, Before and After Earthquake

2011-03-03 Thread David Mann
On Mar 4, 2011, at 3:25 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is not only dramatic, but also very effective in showing the damage. Do you know how they do that presentation with the two images and the sliding arrow? It is clever and innovative. It's probably done with javascript. I saw a very

Re: OT: Christchurch Buildings, Before and After Earthquake

2011-03-03 Thread David Mann
. Economically the impact is going to be huge but we have a lot of financial backing from the Earthquake Commission and private insurance. But a lot of businesses are going to go under. We do have memories of Napier in the back of our collective mind. That town was devastated in 1931 with 256 lives

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-06 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 1:47 PM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: Hi all, Not sure if we'll make worldwide news but we've had a 7.4 earthquake here.  It struck during the night and was pretty effective at waking me up.  It was close and shallow, 30km away and 33km deep. http

RE: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread Bob W
we are fine - Palmerston North is a long way from Christchurch. Masha felt the quake mildly - I slept through excellent, good to hear -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread David Mann
On Sep 5, 2010, at 6:57 PM, Bob W wrote: we are fine - Palmerston North is a long way from Christchurch. Masha felt the quake mildly - I slept through excellent, good to hear Good indeed. If you [Alistair] have any friends or relatives down here I hope they're OK. I heard from my boss,

RE: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread Bob W
we are fine - Palmerston North is a long way from Christchurch. Masha felt the quake mildly - I slept through excellent, good to hear Good indeed. If you [Alistair] have any friends or relatives down here I hope they're OK. I heard from my boss, he went into the city to check out

RE: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread Chris Mitchell
David Mann wrote: Sent: 05 September 2010 11:02 I heard from my boss, he went into the city to check out the office building. Had to talk his way past the cops, then once he got to the building he went through the keep out tape (naughty!) and started collecting computers and important

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, When you get into the CBD, take some pictures of the central 'square'. We still have fond memories of meeting you there. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Sep 5, 2010 at 5:01 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On Sep 5, 2010, at 6:57 PM, Bob W wrote: we are fine - Palmerston North is a

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread David Savage
I'm not convinced this was a geological event. I reckon there was a sheep stampede at a love in... DS (Good to here our kiwis are ok) On 5 September 2010 22:28, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, When you get into the CBD, take some pictures of the central 'square'. We still

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread mike wilson
Chris Mitchell wrote: David Mann wrote: Sent: 05 September 2010 11:02 I heard from my boss, he went into the city to check out the office building. Had to talk his way past the cops, then once he got to the building he went through the keep out tape (naughty!) and started collecting

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread P. J. Alling
ll licensed [for liquor] premises have been closed. Barbarians, I take back everything nice I ever thought about the New Zealand Government. On 9/4/2010 4:31 AM, David Mann wrote: On Sep 4, 2010, at 6:28 PM, Bob W wrote: glad to hear you're ok. The BBC wants your pictures:

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread David Mann
On Sep 5, 2010, at 10:11 PM, Bob W wrote: Ahem, what happened to the business continuity and disaster recovery plan? Surely you've rehearsed it twice a year! .. She'll be right, mate... (Don't get me started) Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread David Mann
of earthquake strengthening work done. I've heard the cathedral is fine and I haven't seen any media footage of that area so I expect there's nothing to report. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

RE: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread Bob W
Ahem, what happened to the business continuity and disaster recovery plan? Surely you've rehearsed it twice a year! .. She'll be right, mate... (Don't get me started) In one of my previous jobs there was no disaster recovery plan because the owner and chairman said there weren't

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
there. Regards,  Bob S. Will do.  I expect it'll be pretty good because the old buildings around there had a lot of earthquake strengthening work done.  I've heard the cathedral is fine and I haven't seen any media footage of that area so I expect there's nothing to report. Cheers, Dave

RE: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Bob W
Another update: the power is back on at our house. Now I can use my own computer with its dodgy battery... Getting a bit tired now after the 4:30am alarm. I think I'll need a snooze. I am really glad the weather is nice today. I was planning on riding my new bike today but have called

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Walter Gilbert
tonight. Hope the water a power is back on for you soon. -p On 9/3/2010 12:47 PM, David Mann wrote: Hi all, Not sure if we'll make worldwide news but we've had a 7.4 earthquake here. It struck during the night and was pretty effective at waking me up. It was close and shallow, 30km away

RE: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Bob W
A famously dull headline: Small Earthquake in Peru - Not Many Dead. A fairly large 7.4 is like a somewhat disappointing punch in the face. I'm glad you're alright, and hope the aftershocks are relatively minor from here on out. -- Walt On 9/3/2010 1:25 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote

RE: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Chris Mitchell
CheekyGeek wrote: With power out, I'm trying to figure out how he posted to the list. He told us: I'm sending this from one of our laptops (with the good battery) and a cellular USB modem. Handy things to have. But I might not be checking my email often for a few days. -- PDML

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Cotty
BBC have some pics up: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11185717 -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread David Mann
On Sep 4, 2010, at 7:45 PM, Cotty wrote: BBC have some pics up: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11185717 Wow. Most of those photos are from the central city which is full of old buildings. This is one of the few times in my life when I'm keen to go into work on Monday. I'll

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread David Mann
On Sep 4, 2010, at 6:28 PM, Bob W wrote: glad to hear you're ok. The BBC wants your pictures: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11183685 There's not a lot of interest I can supply. We walked to the local petrol station for some milk earlier and you wouldn't know anything had

RE: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Bob W
BBC have some pics up: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11185717 Wow. Most of those photos are from the central city which is full of old buildings. This is one of the few times in my life when I'm keen to go into work on Monday. I'll bring a camera but the forecast is

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread mike wilson
David Mann wrote: On Sep 4, 2010, at 7:45 PM, Cotty wrote: BBC have some pics up: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11185717 Wow. Most of those photos are from the central city which is full of old buildings. This is one of the few times in my life when I'm keen to go into

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread David Mann
On Sep 4, 2010, at 7:45 PM, Cotty wrote: BBC have some pics up: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11185717 Just got pointed to another gallery. It's starting to hit home a bit just how big this was for the central city. I heard from a colleague who lives closer to the city

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread David Mann
On Sep 4, 2010, at 8:32 PM, mike wilson wrote: Still reporting no fatalities and only two serious injuries. Excellent news, considering. Yes, excellent news indeed. Looking at the photos from the central city, if it had hit during the week, especially around lunchtime, there could easily

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Brian Walters
On Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:31 +1200, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: I'd be thinking about moving to Australia if it wasn't for the snakes spiders. Oi! We've been careful to avoid the sheep jokes but if you're going to pick on our native wildlife :-) Cheers Brian

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Christine Aguila
: Saturday, September 04, 2010 2:45 AM Subject: Re: Fairly large earthquake BBC have some pics up: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11185717 -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz Here are a few snaps I took of our place, plus a seismographic drum recording (where it's red they've clipped the reading to prevent it obscuring the rest of the image). http://www.multi.net.nz/quake/ Sure hope there

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz Getting a bit tired now after the 4:30am alarm. I think I'll need a snooze. I'd go for the booze instead :-). Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread John Francis
through the mounds of toads that will fall from on high. But the earthquake was in Christchurch ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Ann Sanfedele
David Mann wrote: On Sep 4, 2010, at 7:45 PM, Cotty wrote: BBC have some pics up: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11185717 Wow. Most of those photos are from the central city which is full of old buildings. This is one of the few times in my life when I'm keen to go

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread David Mann
Just having breakfast now. The media reported 20 aftershocks overnight but they are only the ones that registered enough for Geonet to list them (looks like the cutoff is about magnitude 3). We're still getting small tremors quite regularly, quite a bit of variation so they might be 5 minutes

RE: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Bob W
[...] I chatted on Facebook to one of my colleagues whose house is close to the city centre. Their next-door neighbour had a VERY lucky escape. He was in this bed just seconds before this fell on it. I've told her to send it to the press. http://www.multi.net.nz/quake/bed.jpg Bloody

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread eckinator
Only just caught up - great to know you hid under a sheep with Nikon SR... =) Best wishes Ecke 2010/9/3 David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz: Hi all, Not sure if we'll make worldwide news but we've had a 7.4 earthquake here.  It struck during the night and was pretty effective at waking me up

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread Alastair Robertson
Bloody hell! That's wake you up. Or perhaps not. How are other parts of New Zealand? Is it just the South Island that's affected? Any news of Alastair Robertson and family - on the North Island, I think? Bob we are fine - Palmerston North is a long way from Christchurch. Masha felt the

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-04 Thread David Mann
On Sep 5, 2010, at 9:04 AM, Bob W wrote: How are other parts of New Zealand? Is it just the South Island that's affected? Any news of Alastair Robertson and family - on the North Island, I think? The quake was felt through most of the country but it's only the Canterbury region that

Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-03 Thread David Mann
Hi all, Not sure if we'll make worldwide news but we've had a 7.4 earthquake here. It struck during the night and was pretty effective at waking me up. It was close and shallow, 30km away and 33km deep. http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3366146g.html We're OK, only minor damage

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-03 Thread Tom Cakalic
You made it! Just read it. Glad you're OK. Tom C. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 1:47 PM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: Hi all, Not sure if we'll make worldwide news but we've had a 7.4 earthquake here.  It struck during the night and was pretty effective at waking me up.  It was close

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-03 Thread Cotty
On 4/9/10, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: Not sure if we'll make worldwide news but we've had a 7.4 earthquake here. It struck during the night and was pretty effective at waking me up. It was close and shallow, 30km away and 33km deep. It must be true I've just read about

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
earthquake here. It struck during the night and was pretty effective at waking me up. It was close and shallow, 30km away and 33km deep. http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3366146g.html We're OK, only minor damage. A couple of bits of broken glassware inside, and we lost the top of one

Re: Fairly large earthquake

2010-09-03 Thread paul stenquist
That's a major earthquake. Good to hear you're okay. I'm sure it will make international news reports. Good luck with the electricity and water. How long it takes probably depends on the extent of the damage. Paul On Sep 3, 2010, at 1:47 PM, David Mann wrote: Hi all, Not sure if we'll

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