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 Earthquake and My Reaction
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10/31/07 01:51 AM
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Evolute
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There was a 5.6 earthquake about half an hour ago, it lasted for a while, with a lot of rumbling, and several sharp jolts. I've been in a lot worse (I've been oddly "lucky" to be in several major temblors in several cities), but this one was enough to get my attention.
In under 10 seconds, I had grabbed my external mirror hard drive, my PSK, my crash axe, and my Scrapper 6, and gotten myself standing in a doorway.
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Re: Earthquake and My Reaction
[Re: Evolute]
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10/31/07 01:52 AM
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ColdOne
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Glad you are OK Mike! Sounds like your reflexes are working quite well. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Earthquake and My Reaction
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10/31/07 01:54 AM
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ksjumpmd
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Glad you are OK Mike. Watch out for the aftershocks!
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Re: Earthquake and My Reaction
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10/31/07 01:56 AM
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Evolute
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Thanks, guys. "Watch out for the aftershocks!"
After I was in the big Santa Cruz quake in 89, there were more than 4,000 aftershocks in the following several weeks. Quite an experience!
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Re: Earthquake and My Reaction
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10/31/07 02:27 AM
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WhichDawg
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wow Mike, glad it was only a baby!
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Re: Earthquake and My Reaction
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10/31/07 05:14 AM
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Andy Wayne
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Re: Earthquake and My Reaction
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10/31/07 05:38 AM
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In 10 seconds I would be lucky to say "dude is your phone on vibrate".
"if you want to be a hero you have to learn to drive stick"! Sara Conner
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Re: Earthquake and My Reaction
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10/31/07 07:48 AM
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Jerrwhy
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Glad to hear that everything is alright.
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Re: Earthquake and My Reaction
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10/31/07 09:03 AM
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Private Klink
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"Shaken - not stirred". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Glad you are OK Mike! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Good night Mrs. B, wherever you are!
Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!
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Re: Earthquake and My Reaction
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10/31/07 09:22 AM
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Wiggitty
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that's quick thinking. i know they are dangerous but i've sort of always wanted to feel one first hand.
Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms should be a convenience store, not a Government Agency.
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Re: Earthquake and My Reaction
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10/31/07 09:31 AM
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Private Klink
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I have never been through an actual earthquake, but I would imagine it's like being out in the boonies during an arc-light mission! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />
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Good night Mrs. B, wherever you are!
Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!
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Re: Earthquake and My Reaction
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10/31/07 09:57 AM
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I have never been through an actual earthquake, but I would imagine it's like being out in the boonies during an arc-light mission! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> That, or being next to a road where the Second (tank heavy) Brigade, 1AD rolled out in the '70s. The ground shook for hours.
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
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