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We Just Had An Earthquake
I was ok when the quake happened and right after, but now I'm kind-of freaked out and feel anxious. Delayed reaction.
I am always disoriented when the shaking starts, not quite sure if what I am feeling is actually an earthquake or my imagination.
I was braced in a doorway thinking, "I wonder if this is going to get worse? This might be the BIG ONE," just as casually as if I was thinking about what I need to buy at the grocery store. Strange how the mind works.
This earthquake seemed to last longer than quakes in the past. It was what I call a "rolling" quake, the whole house moved in gentle waves like a sailboat being rocked back and forth across the surface of the ocean.
David felt the quake at his work in Santa Monica. We are both fine and our house also appears to be fine...nothing broken, nothing cracked.
[Written earlier today]
Posted by heather at July 29, 2008 4:33 PM
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It really did seem to last a lot longer than past quakes. I was at work in West LA. I thought "At lunch, I should take my car out of the parking garage and park it down the street, just in case." But then, I got really hungry and decided to just stay in and eat. I guess we get over these things quickly. I haven't been home yet but my husband reports that the house is ok. I'm glad your house is fine, too.
Posted by: Why S? at July 29, 2008 7:27 PM
I was on holidays in the area of Santa Monica, it was for the first time I ever expierenced an earthquake (we don't have them in Holland). I was quite scared to be honest.
Posted by: Niek Hindriks | BungalowSelect at September 24, 2008 3:20 AM
HI,,
Just thought I'd ask if you are still working on your house? I have missed your updates.
Julia
Posted by: Julia at September 28, 2008 2:00 PM
Question about how you restored your windows.
We need to restore our windows in 1940's bungalow. Any advice on how to go about this? We know the sash has lead paint, the frames do night. We have a young child, so want to get the lead paint off safely.
Love the before and after pictures. The house is beautiful.
Thanks.
Posted by: Nicci at October 22, 2008 2:55 PM