Yesterday, July 29, 2008, at 11:22 a.m. we had an earthquake in our fair city. It was listed at 5.4 but it sure felt more than that! This one felt directly below us. Why? Because we could hear it coming! This is the second time I have heard an earthquake coming and I don't like the sound. This one sounded like a massive monster semi-truck bearing down on your house ready to tear it apart. It was a big rumbling sound. The first part of the earthquake was a big jolt upwards, then lots and lots of wavy action back and forth.
I was in preschool, so after the shaking was done, we headed outside so I could check the house. I have to look for gas leaks, water leaking, and house foundation shifting. After that, the children are allowed to come back in.
One of the most interesting things about this quake was that immediately after we didn't have phone (land lines) or cell phone service but we had internet. So that is how I communicated with everyone. We wanted to let our daughter, Rebecca, know her boys were safe and sound so I printed the information on myfamily.com and her facebook page. It worked! We could communicate that way. Isn't technology great?
Now, I am good for another 10 years before we have another quake!
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