In article >,
Christine Dabney > wrote:

> On Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:45:08 +1200, bob in nz
> > wrote:
>
> >On Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:27:44 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
> > shouted from the highest rooftop:
> >
>
> >>> Miche in Dunedin is not that far from the epicentre and would have
> >>> probably felt it. But since there were not injuries, we can hope that
> >>> Miche is fine.
> >>>
> >>It sounds as though they will be without power and water for a while.
> >>Janet
> >
> >That's not good. We were without power for around 36 hours last
> >weekend, but that was due to a nasty storm up here (2,000 kms from the
> >epicentre). At least we had water (in our two six thousand gallon
> >water tanks).
>
> If they are without power, I bet Miche is busy, busy, busy....if she
> is okay. She is a journeyman electrician these days..

I'm okay, and I am busy. I've got a lot of work on -- I test safety
gear in a high voltage lab. Most of the stuff I test is what comes
between linemen and the lines.

Miche

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