Hi guys!

Alive and well here, thanks for your concern
This earthquake was comparable in strength to the one that hit Haiti recently, but we've come out reasonably well thanks to a combination of good building codes, excellent emergency response and sheer good luck.

They're still restoring water and sanitation of parts of the affected area; while my water supply's still working, I've got to boil drinking water because of possible contamination from the damaged sewers.

Also, the central business district is off-limits because of all the historic brick buildings that've come down. I work in the CBD, so I'm stuck at home until further notice.

Still, it's prompted me to finally stop being lazy and get back onto EoFF

Selection of photos here:
Christchurch earthquake photos