This morning we said goodbye (for now) to Carly and Dan who have stayed with us for the past two weeks. They've been great helpers (http://www.helpx.net/), as I've been working in Christchurch and been away quite a few nights. Carly has stepped in and fed everyone, walked the dogs, done the washing and generally kept the place in some kind of tidiness (as much as you can when there are two dogs, three cats and three blokes sharing the place). Dan got stuck in on the farm, and did some much needed leaf raking as well.
It is disconcerting to send new friends off to Christchurch warning them to be careful. Their next helpx job is in Lyttelton. I am concerned about them being there and have told them to suss the place out for rocks and potential issues if there are more shakes (which there will be). I can't believe I am saying that, I love Lyttelton and indeed, even owned property there at one time (which was worth a lot of money once, but probably pretty much worthless now, given the threat of falling rocks in that particular area).
Carly said her mother would be freaking out if she knew where she was going next. I must admit, Im worried too!
Himself went to Christchurch this morning, and without me even saying, packed a little bag of clothes "in case he got stuck in Christchurch". His suit wouldn't have been the thing for him to wear if he does indeed get stuck due to more earthquakes. He packed his work boots and did talk about taking his riding helmet with him, but not sure that actually made it into the car. I put some water in the car for him as well.
What sort of normal is it when we send people off with emergency supplies and worry about people staying in beautiful places like Lyttelton?
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