So sorry to hear of your fellow countrymen's situation. Opened this mornings paper to read that the damage bill could topple $1.5 billion.
Have hoped to visit your South Island later this coming season to walk your majestic alpine region - the Routeburn, Milford and possibly the Copeland tracks.
Do hope all members are all well and at worst, only suffered minimal property damage. We enjoyed the pleasure of a couple of Kiwis last Easter at out Australia wide National Rove in South Australia.
Here across the ditch in country Victoria we had our own woes, but not as woeful as yours - torrential rains during the past 24 hours (reports of 184 mm) that caused flash floods. Unusual to see inflatable rescue boats motoring down main streets to rescue folk - water levels above car doors. A mud slide at Mt. Bulla swept away 20 cars (4WD).
Nature can be so unpredictable. Take care and best wishes to all members.
egremont.
p.s. The president of our local club is an ex- Kiwi (still has contacts with N.Z. clubs) and expect to hear more about your catastrophic circumstances this Friday at our meeting.
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