I have and still am procrastinating in the production of this blog on the basis I do not yet know how to express my perceptions and feelings to the events of 4 September in a coherent manner but recognising that to say nothing would be inappropriate.
"The quake" has affected Cantabrians in many differing ways and perhaps it is the indiscriminate and random nature of the consequences that have been hardest to comprehend. While most of us have emerged relatively unscathed the damage to property across the City has been both comprehensive and widespread; recovery and rebuilding will take time, healing of the spirit while well underway may take slightly longer.
Our thoughts go out to those who have not been so fortunate especially to Simon Robinson, who was badly injured, and to his family at this difficult time. Thankfully we are able to say there was no loss of life but I am reasonably sure this was due in a large part to good fortune - as they say of nearly all things "Timing is everything".
While most of us harboured concerns as to the stability of the Clubhouse and its chimneys at this stage no significant damage is evident but for safety reasons and as apreventative action one chimney will come down, in a similar vein the course appears untouched. Both facts give pause for thought given the destruction that took place in close proximity to our locale, just ask Peter Davey whose business premises were destroyed or those in the streets off New Brighton Road.
Notwithstanding the losses that have been suffered I am drawn to the inescapable conclusion we were and all are very very lucky!!
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Very well said Simon!
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