Lynne's
Monday, November 06, 2006
More than a rattle
My house lost its earthquake virginity. Obviously other earthquakes have been felt by my 1951 structure, but not while I was in it.
Last night's quiake was the 3rd I've felt since moving to Oregon 6 years ago. There have been other opportunities to feel them but either I am driving or sleeping. At first I thought my washer drier completely died (it started leaking water earlier in the evening) but then the earthquake thought started to take over. Now normally I would have immediately gone online to find out but I was content watching Cold Case. When the news broke in later my suspicitions were confirmed.
Question. Do earthquakes have a "before shock"? I ask because Layla started barking for no reason about a minute or so before I felt it, then again when the 2.6 happened she started barking a second before I felt it. Both times she ran to the back of the house while barking - not her normal routine. Hmm, now I am thinking: Did she run to the north side because that was the direction of the epicenter?
OK, way too much thought on this I know. Best get my butt in gear and pack so I can make my 11am flight.
Last night's quiake was the 3rd I've felt since moving to Oregon 6 years ago. There have been other opportunities to feel them but either I am driving or sleeping. At first I thought my washer drier completely died (it started leaking water earlier in the evening) but then the earthquake thought started to take over. Now normally I would have immediately gone online to find out but I was content watching Cold Case. When the news broke in later my suspicitions were confirmed.
Question. Do earthquakes have a "before shock"? I ask because Layla started barking for no reason about a minute or so before I felt it, then again when the 2.6 happened she started barking a second before I felt it. Both times she ran to the back of the house while barking - not her normal routine. Hmm, now I am thinking: Did she run to the north side because that was the direction of the epicenter?
OK, way too much thought on this I know. Best get my butt in gear and pack so I can make my 11am flight.
Labels: earthquake, pets
