Earthquake

JWBear · 07-29-2008, 01:53 PM

Wow! Finally got a chance to post.

My office is also in garden grove. We had very strong shaking. I was surprised when I heard it was only a 5.something!

Not too much damage on the first floor, where I am. But the second and third are a mess! Overturned file cabinets, stuff thrown from shelves, people trapped in their offices by overturned furniture, and one fatality... a fish.

They evacuated our building. After a roll call, we were released to go to lunch about 12:15. When I got back, the building was open again.

Bill is ok. He said that it was just a gentle swaying motion at home in LB. The white trash neighbors are all freaked out. Their first.

My mom is in Anaheim Hills. She’s ok. She had just left her apartment. She was in the hallway when it hit. She said she just bounced from wall to wall until it stopped, and then, went to play Mah Jong with her friends (that’s where she was headed).

My sister who lives in Placentia said her house is a disaster.

Disneyphile · 07-29-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

My office is also in garden grove. We had very strong shaking.

Good to know I'm not just over-sensitive. When Ken called immediately, I could barely even talk because I was so freaked out.

alphabassettgrrl · 07-29-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

I heart the earthquake lesbian.

I do, too!!!! I wonder how long the media line is to talk with her.

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Good to know I'm not just over-sensitive. When Ken called immediately, I could barely even talk because I was so freaked out.

Sorry you're so freaked out, hon. Glad you're ok. **hugs**

Kevy Baby · 07-29-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Are your critters ok? I think our fish freaked out the most - their aquarium looked like a water park wave pool.

Animals are unfazed.

I guess our main CD rack fell and their are CDs everywhere. Only one minor break (my Precious Moments figurine collection is okay) and a few things strewn about. Overall OK.

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Yes! That means I can still laud my 5.6 & 5.7 earthquake over you 5.4 sissy's.

You had to go all the way back to 1969 to find something?!? Pansy!

RStar · 07-29-2008, 02:42 PM

I was in Albertson's at the time.

I was checking out at the front of the store and I looked over at the shelves and saw them shake violently and merchandise fly off onto the floor. Reminded me of the videos of earthquakes in Japan.

The checker dropped my food and ran for the exit with evryone else in the store. For about one minute I was alll alone in the store, thinking "it's only an earthquake". So I figured I'd best head outside as well. A dozen people tried, but failed, to make calls on their cell phones. After about 5 minutes the building was still standing so the manager let us back in to complete our transactions. But he closed the store while they got the merch up off the floor.

So much fun, and it only cost me $135!

Disneyphile · 07-29-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

(my Precious Moments figurine collection is okay)

Good to know. I know how attached you are to those things, especially the one titled, "His Hole-y Happiness".

07-29-2008, 01:53 PM	#1
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Wow! Finally got a chance to post. My office is also in garden grove. We had very strong shaking. I was surprised when I heard it was only a 5.something! Not too much damage on the first floor, where I am. But the second and third are a mess! Overturned file cabinets, stuff thrown from shelves, people trapped in their offices by overturned furniture, and one fatality... a fish. They evacuated our building. After a roll call, we were released to go to lunch about 12:15. When I got back, the building was open again. Bill is ok. He said that it was just a gentle swaying motion at home in LB. The white trash neighbors are all freaked out. Their first. My mom is in Anaheim Hills. She’s ok. She had just left her apartment. She was in the hallway when it hit. She said she just bounced from wall to wall until it stopped, and then, went to play Mah Jong with her friends (that’s where she was headed). My sister who lives in Placentia said her house is a disaster. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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07-29-2008, 02:42 PM	#5
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I was in Albertson's at the time. I was checking out at the front of the store and I looked over at the shelves and saw them shake violently and merchandise fly off onto the floor. Reminded me of the videos of earthquakes in Japan. The checker dropped my food and ran for the exit with evryone else in the store. For about one minute I was alll alone in the store, thinking "it's only an earthquake". So I figured I'd best head outside as well. A dozen people tried, but failed, to make calls on their cell phones. After about 5 minutes the building was still standing so the manager let us back in to complete our transactions. But he closed the store while they got the merch up off the floor. So much fun, and it only cost me $135! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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