July 29, 2008
Whole lot of shakin' going on
We just had a 5.8 earthquake centered not too far from where I live. So far, no damage to the house, though some crap got knocked off shelves. Oh, and for those of you who don't live in areas that get earthquakes, that stuff you've heard about animals knowing that they're coming beforehand is bunk. My dog would have slept through the whole thing had I not jumped up and yelled "Holy shit!"
Update: There doesn't seem to be any significant damage throughout the region, though it was felt from Ventura to the Mexican border, and as far east as Las Vegas. Phone service seems to be spotty, though, as people are trying to get through to loved ones.
I just talked to my mom, who was in the pool at a physical therapy session while it happened, and that apparently wasn't a fun experience.
All in all, a lot of shaking and rumbling, but not a catastrophe.
Update: There doesn't seem to be any significant damage throughout the region, though it was felt from Ventura to the Mexican border, and as far east as Las Vegas. Phone service seems to be spotty, though, as people are trying to get through to loved ones.
I just talked to my mom, who was in the pool at a physical therapy session while it happened, and that apparently wasn't a fun experience.
All in all, a lot of shaking and rumbling, but not a catastrophe.
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Hah, I was just about to post something but I figure the eye-witness account is more interesting than me being ignorant in public.
Posted by: Moron Pundit at July 29, 2008 02:06 PM (83gRI)
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We had one hit STL a few months ago around 430AM. I thought at first that it was a storm, but when my bed started to shake, I knew it was for real.
Posted by: eddiebear at July 29, 2008 02:12 PM (wnU1W)
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Someone in my office was on the phone with a friend out then when it hit and he had to talk her through what to do.
I'm very very glad to here that you and yours made it through fine.
but I figure the eye-witness account is more interesting than me being ignorant in public.
Oh, I wouldn't make that assumption. Will there be very evil evil and wrong clown shoes involved? Because that would be way more interesting.
I'm very very glad to here that you and yours made it through fine.
but I figure the eye-witness account is more interesting than me being ignorant in public.
Oh, I wouldn't make that assumption. Will there be very evil evil and wrong clown shoes involved? Because that would be way more interesting.
Posted by: alexthechick at July 29, 2008 03:18 PM (SHHaV)
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Yeah, it kinda startled me (and the cat). By the time I grabbed my go bag and dashed for the door, it was all over. No damage, but my birdbath sloshed a little water...
Posted by: XBradTC at July 29, 2008 05:21 PM (SfCGt)
Posted by: Gabriel Malor at July 29, 2008 08:49 PM (yl/pb)
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That seriously seriously sucks. It's not like there's not enough stress already.
Posted by: alexthechick at July 29, 2008 10:03 PM (+Y9fx)
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