> A major earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit Bristol in the early hours of Wednesday 13 August 2003, epicentre Hartcliffe, Bristol. > > Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly muttering "Ere Mate!", "Ideawl" and "Where's the ospickal?" The earthquake decimated the area causing approximately 30 worth of damage. > > Several priceless collections of mementoes from the Balearics and Spanish Costa's were damaged beyond repair. Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were woken well before their giro arrived. The Bristol Evening Post reported that hundreds of residents were confused and bewildered, still trying to come to terms with the fact that something interesting had happened in the area. > > One resident, Tracey Sharon Smith, a 15 year old mother of 5, said "It was such a shock, my little Chardonnay Mercedes came running into my bedroom crying. My youngest two, Tyler-Morgan and Meganne-Storm, slept through it all. I was still shaking when I was watching Kilroy next morning." > > Apparently lootings, muggings and car crime did carry on as normal. > > The British Red Cross has so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Sunny Delight to the area to help stricken locals. > > Rescue workers are still searching the rubble and have found large quantities of personal belongings, which include benefit books, jewellery from Elizabeth Duke at Argos and Bone China from Poundland. > > How can you help?? > > This appeal is to raise money for food and clothing. Clothing is the most sought after, the most needed including: Fila or Burberry baseball caps, Kappa tracksuit tops (his and hers), Shell suits (female), Rockport boots and any other items sold at Primark. > > Required foodstuffs include: Microwave meals, tins of baked beans, ice cream and cans of Coke, Colt 45 or Special Brew. > > 22p buys a biro for filling in compensation forms. > > 2.00 buys chips, crisps, and blue fizzy drinks for a family of 9. > > 5 will pay for a packet of B&H and a lighter to calm the nerves of those affected. > > Please do not send tents for shelter as the sight of posh housing is unfair to the population of neighbouring areas.
And Plymouth! ] EDIT: and most of the major towns in this god forsaken country actually. God I hate Britain, what a dive it has become. Edited by: Mikedav
