ChCh neighbours in good spirits after quakes

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Wed, 22 Jun 2011 7:00p.m.

Neighbours in arms at Arnst Place

Neighbours in arms at Arnst Place

Yesterday, when cameraman Christie Douglas and presenter John Campbell were shooting a story in Dallington, they saw a group of people standing on a corner, roaring with laughter.

It turned out they were the residents of a tiny cul-de-sac called Arnst Place.

They have been neighbours, together, side by side, for between 22 and 50 years.

They know their street is probably doomed, and they know that sometime soon they won't be neighbours any more.

So, they care for each other, they laugh with each other, and whenever a big earthquake strikes, they meet in the house at the end of Arnst Place, and they have a glass of rum.

Watch the video.

 

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03 Jan 2012 03:28a.m.

Claudia Fischli wrote:

Hi Pam and Graham I'm from Switzerland. 18 years ago I was in Christchurch and enjoyed some wonderful days at your home in Arnst Place. We enjoyed your hospitality. It was a nice place and I hope you are all well an healthy. I often thought of you.

27 Jun 2011 12:33a.m.

Pam an Graham wrote:

We lived in Arnst place for 20 years, thats where our girls were brought up. We had some great neighbours and enjoyed our time in the area. We feel for you all and hope to be able to see some of you before you move on. we lived at number 12. Best wishes to you all.

23 Jun 2011 06:53p.m.

Rosemary Dahl wrote:

What a wonderful story. We need more positive stuff to show that even in the midst of all the stuff going on life can still be fun/happy. What hasn't killed us can make us stronger. Good on you Arnst Place and good on Campbell Live for bringing us such an uplifting story. Keep it up all of you.

23 Jun 2011 05:29p.m.

CANDA wrote:

Hi John.Keep up the good work on your in depth reporting on us in CH---CH.We would really not be informed by the Brownlees channel if it wasn't for you.Also your reporting on the Pike mine.Thank you from the people of the South Island.

22 Jun 2011 11:54p.m.

Aaron wrote:

See you later arnst pl, and thanks for the upbringing. Its going to be strange to watch the house i grew up in get knocked down. Strange times in chch