tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post990108915944998625..comments2023-03-29T04:40:38.228+13:00Comments on Christchurch - From CentrePoint on Colombo Motel: Christchurch Earthquake... again...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134247003615188452noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-6107330300968869662011-02-25T09:54:01.568+13:002011-02-25T09:54:01.568+13:00Hi Jeff & Naomi, really glad that you and your...Hi Jeff & Naomi, really glad that you and your family are OK. We are so saddened to see the pictures and hear the terrible news from Christchurch. We stayed with you in January and really loved the city and it's people. Good luck to you all and we hope to see you again in the near future. Nick & Jane, Yorkshire, England.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-35848406427270627372011-02-25T05:50:11.095+13:002011-02-25T05:50:11.095+13:00Thank God you are all ok, glad that I poke my nose...Thank God you are all ok, glad that I poke my nose around to see if you are ok by visiting your website...<br /><br />Francis Wong from Hong Kong, I stayed with you in August last year...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-9279558309383352702011-02-25T04:24:05.810+13:002011-02-25T04:24:05.810+13:00Jeff and Naomi,
Thankful to read you and the famil...Jeff and Naomi,<br />Thankful to read you and the family are ok and indeed it sounds like miraculously, the hotel has suffered limited damage. We stayed with you nearly a year ago - and so appreciated the place. It's always tragic when these things happen, they are so random and unexpected, at least Christchurch and New Zealand is prepared for it, the damage and loss of life would have been all the worse had it been a developing country. This is no personal attack on Christchurch, unlike the tragedy of Libya at this time or the deliberate killings in nations down through the centuries. There's no 'someone' to blame, we choose to build and live (and visit) in areas prone to earthquakes, we have to take the risk of living with the consequences. Very sadly, this has led to loss of life - and for this our hearts go out to the people of Christ Church and all who have lost loved ones in this natural disaster. <br />HelenUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059634411629193673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-526199594020596572011-02-24T18:56:19.033+13:002011-02-24T18:56:19.033+13:00hey jeff and naomi
sally and andy blane from WA h...hey jeff and naomi<br /><br />sally and andy blane from WA here. can't believe we were staying @ your lovely hotel less than a month ago!! And now this- very happy to hear you are all well and feeling desperately sad for your beautiful city and the christchurch community in general.<br />We look forward to visiting again once the city is back on it's feet.<br />Stay well....<br /><br />sally and andysal and andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-47628462506732590732011-02-24T15:47:05.819+13:002011-02-24T15:47:05.819+13:00Hi jeff & Naomi - I'm so glad to hear you ...Hi jeff & Naomi - I'm so glad to hear you and your family are safe. We stayed with you over Christmas & experienced the minor shakes on boxing day - I thought that was scary enough! We thought of you when we heard the news. <br />From Hannah & nick xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-26639116809144921672011-02-24T11:56:27.400+13:002011-02-24T11:56:27.400+13:00Hi Jeff and Naomi!
I am so glad you guys are safe!...Hi Jeff and Naomi!<br />I am so glad you guys are safe!!!!!! my prayers and thoughts are with you!!!<br /><br />Love KatKathttp://www.katmusic.jpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-65898187044479610142011-02-24T10:34:58.711+13:002011-02-24T10:34:58.711+13:00Hi Jeff/Naomi & Family, Lynne & Nero here ...Hi Jeff/Naomi & Family, Lynne & Nero here from Adelaide, Australia. Thanks so much for putting details on your blog - it is so appreciated. Our hearts go out to you and all the beautiful people of Christchurch, the wonderful memories of sharing our lives with your beautiful city back in November will be cherished along with photos of buildings that will no longer be the same. Our days here are taken over thinking of you all and watching the shocking scenes on TV coverages. Just watched your Mayor being interviewed - he comes across so professional and thanked Australia for the fast and efficient support your city is receiving from our Search and Rescue teams etc. I think of you every night when I put my head on my 950 gm pillows like the ones in your rooms, but now I feel sad thinking of you instead of happy thoughts. On a positive note Congrats for being a Winner of Travellers Choice 2011 Trip Advisor, you guys deserve it and it is so unfair that you are back in this situation again as I remember you saying things became very quiet after the Sept. earthquake. So glad to hear you are all safe and that is the main thing. As you say, its all about "baby steps" back to normality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-52402012580299125012011-02-24T08:37:21.546+13:002011-02-24T08:37:21.546+13:00Hi Jeff, Naomi and family, we are shocked and sadd...Hi Jeff, Naomi and family, we are shocked and saddened to see the news reports about what has happened to your beautiful city and friendly people. As if you folks have not suffered enough recently with earthquakes. However we are pleased to hear that your family and home are ok although our hearts go out to other folks in Christchurch who were not so fortunate. As you say Jeff, one step at a time and you and your family will get back to some normality again. All the best, Robert & Catherine, Scotland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-15609449523643030922011-02-24T05:12:08.115+13:002011-02-24T05:12:08.115+13:00Hi Jeff and Naomi - Very happy to hear that you an...Hi Jeff and Naomi - Very happy to hear that you and your family were not hurt and damage to your place was minimal. We can't believe that we were their on Sunday! It is surreal. Our hearts go out to the people of Christchurch and those that have lost loved ones. We have some idea of the horror of experiencing an earthquake, being from Los Angeles. Thanks for the updates and we wish you well. Jackie and Fred (from Los Angeles - we stayed with you on Feb. 14 and 19)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-78482353318591564462011-02-24T04:44:36.843+13:002011-02-24T04:44:36.843+13:00Glad you are safe. My husband and I stayed at your...Glad you are safe. My husband and I stayed at your accommodation in November during our honeymoon. We are saddened by what has happened in beautiful Christchurch. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone there.<br /><br />- Carmel & ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-13612065075010221932011-02-24T02:57:57.435+13:002011-02-24T02:57:57.435+13:00We stayed a couple of nights in your great motel a...We stayed a couple of nights in your great motel about half a year ago. After we'd heard from this new earthquake we thought about you, so we are very glad to hear that you and your family are ok. All the best for these harsh times!<br /><br />Jasper & Amanda (The Netherlands)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-40274762064466839332011-02-23T22:47:11.858+13:002011-02-23T22:47:11.858+13:00We are sending you something by mail - is the post...We are sending you something by mail - is the post working or should we wait? John and Grace du PrieUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504877612169272810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494345503339522656.post-4505398189323426662011-02-23T18:03:15.650+13:002011-02-23T18:03:15.650+13:00Jeff/Naomi, so glad to hear you are all safe and s...Jeff/Naomi, so glad to hear you are all safe and sound. The news/pictures were horrifying, were worried about you. Hope life returns back to normal as soon as possible for you. Thanks for the blog updates.<br /><br />Rick and James (your Canadian friends)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com