huskerlaw
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Tue Oct-16-07 11:41 AM
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I'm no longer an earthquake virgin! |
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This morning, on almost exactly my 2nd anniversary of living in Los Angeles, I felt my first earthquake!
Granted, it was TINY. Well, not so much tiny (4.2) as it was extremely far away. And yet, it woke me up at about 1:55 this morning.
Specifically, the window rattle woke me up. And then I noticed that my bed was vibrating ever so slightly.
Honestly, I can't believe it took 2 years to feel one. We've had a couple in those 2 years, but I always seem to be out of town. ;)
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Tue Oct-16-07 11:43 AM
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1. Wouldn't it have been easier... |
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To simply go to a motel with a vibrating bed for such things? Last longer, too!
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huskerlaw
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Tue Oct-16-07 11:45 AM
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You know, that's probably a pretty apt description, although the bed was *barely* moving. I'm surprised it woke me up.
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:06 PM
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If you want to repeat the experience. I know a nice motel in Carson...
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:06 PM
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:spray:
I, um...think I'll pass... ;)
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:26 PM
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I'd see the day when someone would write "a nice motel in Carson" I really do not think there is such a thing.
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Tue Oct-16-07 01:20 PM
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20. Hey, there is the nice marriot gaming hall |
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In Compton! And what, the vibrating bed didn't clue you in to the general standard i spoke of?
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Tue Oct-16-07 02:40 PM
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25. I am guessing they have hourly rates too, such convenience! |
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Tue Oct-16-07 01:05 PM
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19. It would take care of the whole "virginity" thing, too... |
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If this room's a-rockin...
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Tue Oct-16-07 01:38 PM
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Tue Oct-16-07 11:46 AM
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Survived the Whittier quake when I lived there. Living in El Segundo, at the time, the place shook like jello. Woke up to the sound of picture frames slapping against the walls... it was like a scene out of The Exorcist!! Did you remember to go into an archway or doorway?
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Tue Oct-16-07 11:48 AM
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That sounds scary. But no, it was nothing like that. It was teeeeeny. I'm really surprised it woke me up.
And no, didn't run for the doorway. I just looked at the clock so that I could verify what I felt later, and rolled over and went back to sleep. ;)
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:25 PM
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I live in LA and felt nothing! I've only been here for about 1.5 years but did feel one during the summer that shook my bed lightly for a few seconds. Weird!
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:36 PM
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My roomie didn't feel anything either. It was really, really light. I must have been at the perfect point in the REM cycle to be woken up.
I was in Europe when you all had the earthquake this summer, though I got a rather freaked-out email from above-mentioned roomie! LOL
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:27 PM
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9. My earthquake story includes a motorcycle and hwy. 101. |
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Just cruising along at about 75 mph when all the sudden I'm bouncing all over my lane. I thought that a tire was failing, then it quit. A very strange experience, and one that I don't wish to repeat.
Regards, Mugu
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:36 PM
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That would completely freak me out!
I was cool with the slight bed shake, but much more and I know I'll panic. ;)
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Tue Oct-16-07 02:39 PM
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:35 PM
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10. But are you a breast rubs virgin? |
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:37 PM
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:37 PM
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14. 4.2 is pretty tiny....most people have experienced 6-8 |
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I'm glad I don't have to deal with earthquakes....:scared:
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:38 PM
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15. Yeah, it was definitely tiny |
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it's just the first time I've felt *anything* and I've been here for 2 years now!
I'll pass on the 6-8 mag ones though. The thought of those completely freaks me out.
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Tue Oct-16-07 02:37 PM
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23. yeah anything under a 5 is a cool surf ride. |
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when you get to 6+ call me. been their, hated that, left as fast as I could.
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:45 PM
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16. I get those five-six times a day |
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Edited on Tue Oct-16-07 12:46 PM by krispos42
Whenever a freight train rolls past my building. Less than 150 yards away.
:-)
Here's to hoping the Big One never hits ya!
:toast:
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:48 PM
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basically what it felt like. Granted a VERY short freight train!
Thanks! I'm hoping to avoid the Big One! I'm from the midwest, where the earth doesn't move. Ever. ;)
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Tue Oct-16-07 01:02 PM
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18. Except for mile-and-a-half coal trains |
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Tue Oct-16-07 02:09 PM
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22. I hates them I hates them |
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Tue Oct-16-07 03:07 PM
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26. I'm not a big fan either! |
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The earth is not supposed to just...you know...MOVE! x(
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