EARTHQUAKE!!!
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CalGal_IHB
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It's nice to know a native was a bit shaken up by this quake. As prepared as I was for a quake, I guess I didn't think it would feel like that - or react the way I did. When the moment hit, I forgot everything I was supposed to do - and did the opposite. I think the noise threw me off - it was loud. And you never know if it's going to get worse. The unknown is scary.
I'm glad everyone is OK. Now, as they are saying on TV, take this as a drill and get prepared. I know I am.
I'm glad everyone is OK. Now, as they are saying on TV, take this as a drill and get prepared. I know I am.
caycifish_IHB
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[quote author="CalGal" date=1217415050]Here are some more CalGal Earthquake Tips:
Fasten large furniture and those flat-screen TVs with <a href="http://www.quakehold.com/furnstrap.html">QuakeHold</a>.
Keep pictures attached to the wall with <a href="http://www.quakehold.com/hanging.html">A-Maze-ing Picture Hooks</a>.
Hold down collectibles with <a href="http://www.quakehold.com/collectibles.html">Museum Putty.</a>
I also use the Museum Putty behind my pictures to keep them straight on the wall.
No more crooked pictures.
I think I purchased all of the above at Lowe's.</blockquote>
Thanks so much, CalGal! I need to invest in some of this stuff!
Fasten large furniture and those flat-screen TVs with <a href="http://www.quakehold.com/furnstrap.html">QuakeHold</a>.
Keep pictures attached to the wall with <a href="http://www.quakehold.com/hanging.html">A-Maze-ing Picture Hooks</a>.
Hold down collectibles with <a href="http://www.quakehold.com/collectibles.html">Museum Putty.</a>
I also use the Museum Putty behind my pictures to keep them straight on the wall.
No more crooked pictures.
I think I purchased all of the above at Lowe's.</blockquote>
Thanks so much, CalGal! I need to invest in some of this stuff!
I use the QuakeHold straps and they work great. You can also get them at Home Depot. Well worth the cost. They have special straps for all sorts of things, including flat-screens. (note to self: strap the refrigerator!) Just don't forget to get extra straps for the thing the TV sits on.
Museum putty is good stuff, too. Easy to remove from furniture and doesn't stain the wood.
Another good thing to get are the baby locks for the kitchen cabinets. That way you don't end up having to clean up after broken plates and glasses.
I also have wind-up radios and flashlights that I purchased during the Y2K thing - they were readily available at the time and come in handy when the electricity goes out.
Museum putty is good stuff, too. Easy to remove from furniture and doesn't stain the wood.
Another good thing to get are the baby locks for the kitchen cabinets. That way you don't end up having to clean up after broken plates and glasses.
I also have wind-up radios and flashlights that I purchased during the Y2K thing - they were readily available at the time and come in handy when the electricity goes out.
tenmagnet_IHB
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[quote author="bkshopr" date=1217408562]
Feng shui also recommended some good luck objects such as a pair of Kirin statues placed below the bed. Kirins
I have always wonder about the Kirin statues. The practical application is to grab them from under the bed for defense when an intruder were enter into the room. This is why the door must be far off from the foot side of the bed.
Ten, Kirin is not the empty Asian beer bottle.</blockquote>
BK,
This time I really blew it.
I thought you meant this Kirin.
<img src="http://img.ffffound.com/static-data/assets/6/876773236475a65222093109fcdf1c404a0fb02e_m.jpg" alt="" />
She?s hot and Feng Shui approved.
Proof there is a God!
Love to have her near my bed warding off evil sprits.
Much better than those dragon statues.
Feng shui also recommended some good luck objects such as a pair of Kirin statues placed below the bed. Kirins
I have always wonder about the Kirin statues. The practical application is to grab them from under the bed for defense when an intruder were enter into the room. This is why the door must be far off from the foot side of the bed.
Ten, Kirin is not the empty Asian beer bottle.</blockquote>
BK,
This time I really blew it.
I thought you meant this Kirin.
<img src="http://img.ffffound.com/static-data/assets/6/876773236475a65222093109fcdf1c404a0fb02e_m.jpg" alt="" />
She?s hot and Feng Shui approved.
Proof there is a God!
Love to have her near my bed warding off evil sprits.
Much better than those dragon statues.
EvaLSeraphim_IHB
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[quote author="Anon." date=1217452501]<em>Hopefully not anytime soon.</em>
No kidding. Unfortunately, I know it will happen again at some point.
Now if I could just get over a severe attack of nerves and feeling like I want to throw up.</blockquote>
FW(little)IW, here's what works for me. Separate what you can control and what you can't. There will be another earthquake, and you can't control that. You can't really control where you will be, but to the extent possible, avoid buildings built prior to 1935 or so that have not been retrofitted. Those that have been will usually have some visible form of reinforcement (like big steel beams forming an "X" across the wall).
What can you do? Prepare. I posted a list of ways to prepare either in this thread or the other one. Prep your house and your workplace, to the extent possible. Have "go" bags at work, home, and in the car. Keep a lot of water on hand - 1.5 gals per person per day for seven days (although I would suggest more to be safe).
Personally, I advocate keeping a lot of camping gear on hand. I lived in Santa Cruz in '89 (<10 miles from the epicenter of Loma Prieta), and while my abode was not damaged, I was on the upper floor of a wood structure. There were *a lot* of aftershocks, and they would cause the building to sway. So we slept outside until the building was cleared and many of the aftershocks had subsided. Given that I (and my roommates) had a propane stove, manual can opener, cast iron pan, canned food, bottled water, sleeping bags, and a battery operated radio - and the company of our neighbors - we did just fine. As you have noted, the biggest battle is psychological, and the tendency to be jumpy and nervous as each aftershock hits takes a toll, but that too, will eventually pass.
If you are feeling nervous, redirect your energy to preparation and planning. I suspect that it will help.
No kidding. Unfortunately, I know it will happen again at some point.
Now if I could just get over a severe attack of nerves and feeling like I want to throw up.</blockquote>
FW(little)IW, here's what works for me. Separate what you can control and what you can't. There will be another earthquake, and you can't control that. You can't really control where you will be, but to the extent possible, avoid buildings built prior to 1935 or so that have not been retrofitted. Those that have been will usually have some visible form of reinforcement (like big steel beams forming an "X" across the wall).
What can you do? Prepare. I posted a list of ways to prepare either in this thread or the other one. Prep your house and your workplace, to the extent possible. Have "go" bags at work, home, and in the car. Keep a lot of water on hand - 1.5 gals per person per day for seven days (although I would suggest more to be safe).
Personally, I advocate keeping a lot of camping gear on hand. I lived in Santa Cruz in '89 (<10 miles from the epicenter of Loma Prieta), and while my abode was not damaged, I was on the upper floor of a wood structure. There were *a lot* of aftershocks, and they would cause the building to sway. So we slept outside until the building was cleared and many of the aftershocks had subsided. Given that I (and my roommates) had a propane stove, manual can opener, cast iron pan, canned food, bottled water, sleeping bags, and a battery operated radio - and the company of our neighbors - we did just fine. As you have noted, the biggest battle is psychological, and the tendency to be jumpy and nervous as each aftershock hits takes a toll, but that too, will eventually pass.
If you are feeling nervous, redirect your energy to preparation and planning. I suspect that it will help.
rickhunter_IHB
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Ten - What does this have to do with Earthquakes?
Ummmmmm...OH I SEE...She's demonstrating the kneeling position for safely going under tables...
[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1217457932]
She?s hot and Feng Shui approved.
Proof there is a God!
Love to have her near my bed warding off evil sprits.
Much better than those dragon statues.</blockquote>
Ummmmmm...OH I SEE...She's demonstrating the kneeling position for safely going under tables...
[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1217457932]
She?s hot and Feng Shui approved.
Proof there is a God!
Love to have her near my bed warding off evil sprits.
Much better than those dragon statues.</blockquote>
CalGal_IHB
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[quote author="skek" date=1217466420]Uh-oh. Another loophole?</blockquote>
IR2, here's your chance to get your thank you ratio up.
You can still beat BK if you act fast - go for it.
IR2, here's your chance to get your thank you ratio up.
You can still beat BK if you act fast - go for it.
CalGal_IHB
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Sometimes I think I over-thank.
I use the thank you button for LOL or as an acknowledement that I saw a post when someone responded to me.
I need to go to OTA (over-thanks anonymous).
I use the thank you button for LOL or as an acknowledement that I saw a post when someone responded to me.
I need to go to OTA (over-thanks anonymous).
caycifish_IHB
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[quote author="skek" date=1217466420]Uh-oh. Another loophole?</blockquote>
Noted. Already working on it anyway, but noted nonetheless.
And you guys are trying way too hard to tweak the system to get thank yous.
Noted. Already working on it anyway, but noted nonetheless.
And you guys are trying way too hard to tweak the system to get thank yous.
[quote author="Astute Observer" date=1217465819]
Do you see the following on the top right corner of the post?
[<a href="http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/add_thanks_reply/63381">Thanks!</a>]</blockquote>
Nope. I see Report, Ignore, and the message number. Perhaps because I use Firefox?
Oh well, the thought is there :coolsmile:
Do you see the following on the top right corner of the post?
[<a href="http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/add_thanks_reply/63381">Thanks!</a>]</blockquote>
Nope. I see Report, Ignore, and the message number. Perhaps because I use Firefox?
Oh well, the thought is there :coolsmile:
caycifish_IHB
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[quote author="Anon." date=1217469083][quote author="Astute Observer" date=1217465819]
Do you see the following on the top right corner of the post?
[<a href="http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/add_thanks_reply/63381">Thanks!</a>]</blockquote>
Nope. I see Report, Ignore, and the message number. Perhaps because I use Firefox?
Oh well, the thought is there :coolsmile:</blockquote>
Graph uses Firefox, and he's fine. Which theme are you using? That will make more of a difference than your browser as it's not turned on for all themes.
Do you see the following on the top right corner of the post?
[<a href="http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/add_thanks_reply/63381">Thanks!</a>]</blockquote>
Nope. I see Report, Ignore, and the message number. Perhaps because I use Firefox?
Oh well, the thought is there :coolsmile:</blockquote>
Graph uses Firefox, and he's fine. Which theme are you using? That will make more of a difference than your browser as it's not turned on for all themes.
graphrix_IHB
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[quote author="skek" date=1217466659]Hmmm, I've written some pretty good posts that didn't get enough thanks. Time to go remedy that...</blockquote>
You wrote a good post? Where? Maybe the search button doesn't work that well after all. Plus, I can't thank you on the blog for making fun of your buddy crAZyDavid.
You wrote a good post? Where? Maybe the search button doesn't work that well after all. Plus, I can't thank you on the blog for making fun of your buddy crAZyDavid.
PeterUK_IHB
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There are two things I learned yesterday after the earthquake, one is, they always hit the poor areas of the Globe, which is very unfortunate...China, Pakistan and now the inland empire..
The second thing is (after watching Wolf Blitzer the monotone Monkey) that Mayor Viragosa (I can't even be bothered to look up the correct spelling of His name) is completely useless, the interview went like this:
Wolf "So Mr Mayor, where were you when the earthquake hit"?
Mayor "Ermm, where I am right now"
Wolf "and where was that"?
<em>Uncomfortable silence</em>
Mayor " On Vacation...with my son"
He had to bring the son into it of course, he was probably trying to side-step any more embarassing questions from Wolf...
Why is he useless? Because we have one emergency since he's been in office and where is he?
On vacation with His <em>*cough*</em>son!
The second thing is (after watching Wolf Blitzer the monotone Monkey) that Mayor Viragosa (I can't even be bothered to look up the correct spelling of His name) is completely useless, the interview went like this:
Wolf "So Mr Mayor, where were you when the earthquake hit"?
Mayor "Ermm, where I am right now"
Wolf "and where was that"?
<em>Uncomfortable silence</em>
Mayor " On Vacation...with my son"
He had to bring the son into it of course, he was probably trying to side-step any more embarassing questions from Wolf...
Why is he useless? Because we have one emergency since he's been in office and where is he?
On vacation with His <em>*cough*</em>son!
Trooper_IHB
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I was at the beach up above Santa Barbara. It was very mild there, a side to side swaying lasting about 30 seconds. No noise/rumbling...or maybe I just couldn't hear it for the surf. I just got home to Hwd and found two pictures had fallen off a shelf, but everything else o.k.
Kitties looked a little frazzled....
Kitties looked a little frazzled....