Keeping Up With KB

What a week! NZ has just had 2 minutes silence to remember the Quake victims. I've seen many pics on the news over the years of natural disasters and felt terrible sorrow for the people involved but it's not the same as seeing a tragedy like this in your own country. I see places on the news where I've visited and imagine how I could quite easily have been there when it happened. Thankfully, I was not but some of Whitesnake's family where. They arrived back here the next day, shocked but OK. I'm happy to say that everyone I know in Christchurch is safe but my thoughts are with those that were not so lucky.  I can't imagine how it must have felt to experience what they have. There have been many deaths and there are still people missing. It will take NZ a long time to recover from this.


Whitesnake's family are safe and sound back in Australia. We had a relaxing time catching up with friends and family while they were here.

Our recipe for this week is Chicken, Pumkin and Bok Choy Noodle Salad and you can find Whitesnake's take on events and his story for the week over on his blog.

That's all from me today,
Stay safe.
See you tomorrow.
Love KB
xxx

Flash 55 - Quake Zone

An almighty roar wakes them, the room shakes violently, books fly from shelves. They stumble around in the darkness, searching for safe haven. Sam barks urgently as he runs between the two of them. His instincts tell him they must flee from their former sanctuary. Rumblings stop, the house is still, but for how long?


Inspired by the tragic events which have taken place this past week in New Zealand. Christchurch experienced a 7.1 magnitude quake in the early hours of Saturday morning. There has been major damage to many buildings but thankfully no fatalities. The City is still experiencing after shocks and may continue to do so for some time. New Zealand consists of the North and South Islands, the quake hit Christchurch ,which is located in the South Island. Steve and I live in the North Island so we are far from the danger but a big thank you to all who have enquired after our welfare. My thoughts are with everyone in Christchurch, especially dear Marja.  

Here are some pics of the damage.

Flash Fiction - Each Friday, I compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. If you would like to join in the fun and games... post your story and report to the boss G-Man. If you're not interested in contributing a story, feel free to read the other entries. I'm sure any comments you have would be appreciated.

Stay safe
Love KB
xxx

Coming up...The Mighty All Blacks