Check out this link, it will give you a better idea -
http://www.3news.co.nz/National/ChristchurchEarthquake/PhotosBeforeandAfter/tabid/1495/Default.aspx

Thanks Carl

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 8:14 AM, carlstephen koto <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Marie,
>
> I'm relieved to hear that you're okay! The reports here in the US are
> pretty spotty so naturally they've focused on the worst.
> It does appear to be several levels above anything I've seen here in sunny
> California.
> Best wishes to you and good luck with what will surely be a lengthy and
> involved recovery period.
>
> Carl Stephen Koto
>  On Feb 23, 2011, at 3:09 AM, Marie O'Connell wrote:
>
> > I am okay!  To be graphic and in shock still, I had just had a pee,
> washed
> > my hands (as good people do) and opened the loo door on the ground floor.
>  I
> > got thrown against the door and hit my head, saw some stars as I saw the
> > stairwell crack open whilst clinging to the door.  I yelled help a LOT
> and
> > heard rumbling but it was the people in my building running down the
> stairs
> > and finally we all managed to get out thru the imploded front door.  The
> > historic Methodist church across from us was demolished and the dirt in
> the
> > air was incredible.  Still, I managed to light the cigarette!  Addiction
> and
> > terror is an incredible thing.
> >
> > We then had another huge aftershock and everyone in the street dropped to
> > the cracked tarmac, then the liquifcation just rose up at an amazing rate
> > and stench and the last I saw was the bottom of our building filling with
> > water and shit.
> >
> > I am now safe at my sister's place, 40km from the city plus my dog is
> here
> > after being saved by my niece and I just know Sound Archives is in a VERY
> > bad way.
> >
> > Thanks all for your concern and wishes.
> > Marie and Jack xo
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 8:51 PM, Corey Bailey <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> >> As the reports of devastation come in, I'm sure that I speak for the
> entire
> >> list in hoping for the best for Marie, her family and all of those
> affected.
> >> Having lived in So CA since 1959, I know first hand what the people of
> >> Christchurch are going through.
> >>
> >> Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
> >>
> >> Corey,
> >>
> >> Corey Bailey Audio Engineering
> >> Santa Clarita, CA 91380
> >>
>