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Bungleau · 12-09-2003, 05:27 PM

Wow! That's a bit of excitement I can generally do without!

I've been through one earthquake out in California about ten years ago. I was out there for training, and they covered "what to do when an earthquake hits". I remembered to get to a safe place, preferably outdoors.

I was watching TV in my hotel room one afternoon when I heard a semi going by outside. It didn't stop, and I noticed the doors on the armoire the TV was in were swaying... and that the ceiling fan (above me and on, because it was hot) was also swaying. I was on the third floor... with no decent elevators (a no-no) and tiny staircases.

I headed over to the doorway and figured my body would at least be well-preserved, if things went badly.

Made it through with no major challenges, but it was a piece of excitement I'm not interested in repeating any time soon [img]smile.gif[/img]

Glad you (and even your kitty) are safe, LZ.

12-09-2003, 05:27 PM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Wow! That's a bit of excitement I can generally do without! I've been through one earthquake out in California about ten years ago. I was out there for training, and they covered "what to do when an earthquake hits". I remembered to get to a safe place, preferably outdoors. I was watching TV in my hotel room one afternoon when I heard a semi going by outside. It didn't stop, and I noticed the doors on the armoire the TV was in were swaying... and that the ceiling fan (above me and on, because it was hot) was also swaying. I was on the third floor... with no decent elevators (a no-no) and tiny staircases. I headed over to the doorway and figured my body would at least be well-preserved, if things went badly. Made it through with no major challenges, but it was a piece of excitement I'm not interested in repeating any time soon [img]smile.gif[/img] Glad you (and even your kitty) are safe, LZ. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.