Earthquake in Manchester ! (page 2)

LovesDubs

Stop saying "gosh", it's silly.

Too many Leave it to Beaver reruns on Nick at Nite LOL

Matty

Expatbrit

Thank you for directing me away from my blasphemous talk.

School Guidebook "Using Good Speech Every Day"
"Christians must be careful to avoid irreverent language. Some persons use the terms "God" and "Lord," also "Jesus" and "Christ," simply to add emphasis to speech, or as a substitute for a curse word. Other words such as "gosh," "golly," "gee" are simply euphemisms, derived from "God" and "Jesus," and are therefore also objectionable as interjections."

Angharad

I felt something this morning but didnt realize what it was.

The one at dinner time, I was out in the car but stopped in a queue - The car shook twice I thought someone had bumped into the back of me

Robdar

Simon,

I have never heard of an earthquake in England. WOW! I am glad that everybody is okay. Take care.

Love,

Robyn

TR

Simon,

Last year here in Spokane, Wa., we had a couple small quakes. Very weird, yet exciting.

Matty,

Saying "crap" is OK, though. Heard elders use it all the time.

TR

Windchaser

Good grief, Simon! Yes, Queenie and I are in earthquake land, and they are disturbing, to say the least. Is Manchester anywhere near Chesterfield?

I've been in so many earthquakes that I forget how frightening they are to someone who has never experienced one. Living in Southern California, they are just apart of everyday life. I've been at the center of one that was 5.9. Hit early in the morning while I was still sleeping. Years of drills at school and warnings on the TV, once I realized what was going on, I immediately jumped out of bed and ran to the nearest doorway and braced myself.

I also experienced the 1987 Whittier earthquake when I was in the hospital. Now, mind you, I was on the very top floor and the hospital is build on springs. The springs allow the building to move "with" the earthquake. Thus, it is less likely there will be damage or that the building will fall. Unfortunately, it also exaggerates the shaking and movement. The nurse was just getting ready to stick a needle in my arm to draw some blood when the building starts to jerk and sway. We look at each other and rush to the doorway. Next thing I know, the nurse is screaming and clinging to ME for dear life.

Hoping that no one was hurt across the pond.

Andee

searcher

I live in Lincolnshire Uk, and I am sure I have felt Hundreds of quakes, strange though, they only ever happen when I am on my way out of the pub.

Must be unstable ground here hm ?

searcher.

Nathan Natas

It's the END of The WORLD!!!

But seriously, a 5.0 or greater is some ride, eh?

How deep was it? That's more important than the magnitude. The closer to the surface, the more damage gets done.

Check your chimney and any other brickwork for cracks and other structural compropmises.

Hey, I've SEEN the "Quatermass" movies - England is riddled with alien tunnels of all sorts, ain't it?

Edited by - Nathan Natas on 21 October 2002 18:7:15

chachasmum

Hi Simon,

I'm from Manchester a little place called Failsworth. I have never heard of an earthquake in any part of England. Stranger than Strangeways. HA!!! Also while i have you on my keyboard would you tell me whether i can transfer my posts from my former screen name which was Cherylwheryl. You can email me if you wish, i assume you still have the email address.

I also want to say I LOVE THE WEBSITE. THANKS

Edited by - chachasmum on 21 October 2002 21:33:27

Earthquake in Manchester !