I'm no longer an earthquake virgin!

[huskerlaw]

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. ;)

[northzax]

1. Wouldn't it have been easier...

To simply go to a motel with a vibrating bed for such things? Last longer, too!

[huskerlaw]

2. Hahaha

You know, that's probably a pretty apt description, although the bed was *barely* moving. I'm surprised it woke me up.

[northzax]

5. Just sayin

If you want to repeat the experience. I know a nice motel in Carson...

[huskerlaw]

6. ...

:spray:

I, um...think I'll pass... ;)

[QueenOfCalifornia]

8. I never thought

I'd see the day when someone would write "a nice motel in Carson" I really do not think there is such a thing.

[northzax]

20. Hey, there is the nice marriot gaming hall

In Compton! And what, the vibrating bed didn't clue you in to the general standard i spoke of?

[KitchenWitch]

25. I am guessing they have hourly rates too, such convenience!

:silly:

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

19. It would take care of the whole "virginity" thing, too...

If this room's a-rockin...

[huskerlaw]

21. ...

:spray:

:spank:

[Haole Girl]

3. Congratulations!

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?

[huskerlaw]

4. Oh geez!

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. ;)

[StrongBad]

7. For real??

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!

[huskerlaw]

11. Yeah, seriously!

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

[Mugu]

9. My earthquake story includes a motorcycle and hwy. 101.

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

[huskerlaw]

12. Yikes!

That would completely freak me out!

I was cool with the slight bed shake, but much more and I know I'll panic. ;)

[Javaman]

24. Northridge? nt

[HERVEPA]

10. But are you a breast rubs virgin?

[huskerlaw]

13. Uhh....

:rofl:

[TK421]

14. 4.2 is pretty tiny....most people have experienced 6-8

I'm glad I don't have to deal with earthquakes....:scared:

[huskerlaw]

15. Yeah, it was definitely tiny

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.

[Javaman]

23. yeah anything under a 5 is a cool surf ride.

when you get to 6+ call me. been their, hated that, left as fast as I could.

[krispos42]

16. I get those five-six times a day

Whenever a freight train rolls past my building. Less than 150 yards away.

:-)


Here's to hoping the Big One never hits ya!

:toast:

[huskerlaw]

17. That is

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. ;)

[krispos42]

18. Except for mile-and-a-half coal trains

:rofl:

I'm in Minnesota.

[KitchenWitch]

22. I hates them I hates them

x(

[huskerlaw]

26. I'm not a big fan either!

The earth is not supposed to just...you know...MOVE! x(