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OT: Earthquake in Chile

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:29 am
by Arkansas
I guess the Journey news was too much for the Gods to take. :lol:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/ ... index.html


later~

Re: OT: Earthquake in Chile

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:43 am
by mistiejourney
Arkansas wrote:I guess the Journey news was too much for the Gods to take. :lol:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/ ... index.html


later~


No wonder we have so many earthquakes here in the San Francisco area! It's Journey's fault < -- no pun intended! :D

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:45 am
by larryfromnextdoor
:shock: a 7.7 ??!!!! thats big... a quake that size in los angeles would would cause so much devistation.. :( the entire city would be gone..

Re: OT: Earthquake in Chile

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:47 am
by larryfromnextdoor
mistiejourney wrote:
No wonder we have so many earthquakes here in the San Francisco area! It's Journey's fault < -- no pun intended! :D


fantastic humor!! 8)

Re: OT: Earthquake in Chile

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:49 am
by CatEyes
mistiejourney wrote:
Arkansas wrote:I guess the Journey news was too much for the Gods to take. :lol:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/ ... index.html


later~


No wonder we have so many earthquakes here in the San Francisco area! It's Journey's fault < -- no pun intended! :D


Which would also make it "Steve Perry's fault" - since all probs Journey are.... that is if ya believe everything you read.

:wink:

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:41 am
by Playitloudforme
The "Ring of Fire" has been active as of late, with a lot of volcanic eruptions, which in turn, trigger earthquakes. Krakatoa has another volcano (mini Krakatoa) that erupted earlier this week.

The only area thus far NOT shaking is Cali...and we are so long overdue. Good time to get earthquake kits together (I used to be on a search & rescue team). For the CA peeps, keep an extra change of clothing in the car, especially Walking shoes. Set aside WATER in your garage. Check the dang flashlights and know where to get them in the pitch dark.

Sigh... my prayers go out to Chile. Not good.

Re: OT: Earthquake in Chile

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:55 am
by Ms_M
mistiejourney wrote:
Arkansas wrote:I guess the Journey news was too much for the Gods to take. :lol:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/ ... index.html


later~


No wonder we have so many earthquakes here in the San Francisco area! It's Journey's fault < -- no pun intended! :D


First, I have to say - I'll definitely be praying for those folks in Chile. Rough stuff.
Second, the fault jokes are hilarious!

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:42 am
by mistiejourney
Playitloudforme wrote:The "Ring of Fire" has been active as of late, with a lot of volcanic eruptions, which in turn, trigger earthquakes. Krakatoa has another volcano (mini Krakatoa) that erupted earlier this week.

The only area thus far NOT shaking is Cali...and we are so long overdue. Good time to get earthquake kits together (I used to be on a search & rescue team). For the CA peeps, keep an extra change of clothing in the car, especially Walking shoes. Set aside WATER in your garage. Check the dang flashlights and know where to get them in the pitch dark.

Sigh... my prayers go out to Chile. Not good.


In all seriousness, this is not good. A 7.7 is huge - I think the '89 Loma Prieta was a 7.2. I have two weeks of MREs (military meals-ready-to-eat) and two weeks worth of water in individual 4 oz servings with everything in huge backpacks so if we have to we can grab them and go. After Katrina, I made sure we could "shelter-in-place". Batteries and Flashlights by the dozen. Radio that uses batteries. first aid supplies. Even a chemical toilet - they sell them on the internet!

I think all we need now is a tent and a camp stove in case we have to sleep outside because the house is down/unsafe.

Scary, but it's what we live with....

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:26 am
by CatEyes
mistiejourney wrote:
Playitloudforme wrote:The "Ring of Fire" has been active as of late, with a lot of volcanic eruptions, which in turn, trigger earthquakes. Krakatoa has another volcano (mini Krakatoa) that erupted earlier this week.

The only area thus far NOT shaking is Cali...and we are so long overdue. Good time to get earthquake kits together (I used to be on a search & rescue team). For the CA peeps, keep an extra change of clothing in the car, especially Walking shoes. Set aside WATER in your garage. Check the dang flashlights and know where to get them in the pitch dark.

Sigh... my prayers go out to Chile. Not good.


In all seriousness, this is not good. A 7.7 is huge - I think the '89 Loma Prieta was a 7.2. I have two weeks of MREs (military meals-ready-to-eat) and two weeks worth of water in individual 4 oz servings with everything in huge backpacks so if we have to we can grab them and go. After Katrina, I made sure we could "shelter-in-place". Batteries and Flashlights by the dozen. Radio that uses batteries. first aid supplies. Even a chemical toilet - they sell them on the internet!

I think all we need now is a tent and a camp stove in case we have to sleep outside because the house is down/unsafe.

Scary, but it's what we live with....


I keep hurrican supplies the same way ..... after Wilma we were without power for 3 weeks ...... and you have to be able to fend for yourself until help arrives - count on 3 days minimum.

Don't forget duct tape - I nver have less than 10 rolls on hand ......... the stuff even holds underwater..... you can tape messages to your roof ....... lots of good stuff

Cat

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:42 am
by Playitloudforme
mistiejourney wrote:
Playitloudforme wrote:The "Ring of Fire" has been active as of late, with a lot of volcanic eruptions, which in turn, trigger earthquakes. Krakatoa has another volcano (mini Krakatoa) that erupted earlier this week.

The only area thus far NOT shaking is Cali...and we are so long overdue. Good time to get earthquake kits together (I used to be on a search & rescue team). For the CA peeps, keep an extra change of clothing in the car, especially Walking shoes. Set aside WATER in your garage. Check the dang flashlights and know where to get them in the pitch dark.

Sigh... my prayers go out to Chile. Not good.


In all seriousness, this is not good. A 7.7 is huge - I think the '89 Loma Prieta was a 7.2. I have two weeks of MREs (military meals-ready-to-eat) and two weeks worth of water in individual 4 oz servings with everything in huge backpacks so if we have to we can grab them and go. After Katrina, I made sure we could "shelter-in-place". Batteries and Flashlights by the dozen. Radio that uses batteries. first aid supplies. Even a chemical toilet - they sell them on the internet!

I think all we need now is a tent and a camp stove in case we have to sleep outside because the house is down/unsafe.

Scary, but it's what we live with....


glad to know you are prepared. WTG! I'm set up pretty much the same. Cept I KNOW I have to replace the military meals...they are from 2001 and have got to be nasty by now.

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:04 am
by Clasicrockldy
Thank heaven I live way east of the San Andreas Fault! :D

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:44 am
by Argus
CatEyes wrote:
mistiejourney wrote:
Playitloudforme wrote:The "Ring of Fire" has been active as of late, with a lot of volcanic eruptions, which in turn, trigger earthquakes. Krakatoa has another volcano (mini Krakatoa) that erupted earlier this week.

The only area thus far NOT shaking is Cali...and we are so long overdue. Good time to get earthquake kits together (I used to be on a search & rescue team). For the CA peeps, keep an extra change of clothing in the car, especially Walking shoes. Set aside WATER in your garage. Check the dang flashlights and know where to get them in the pitch dark.

Sigh... my prayers go out to Chile. Not good.


In all seriousness, this is not good. A 7.7 is huge - I think the '89 Loma Prieta was a 7.2. I have two weeks of MREs (military meals-ready-to-eat) and two weeks worth of water in individual 4 oz servings with everything in huge backpacks so if we have to we can grab them and go. After Katrina, I made sure we could "shelter-in-place". Batteries and Flashlights by the dozen. Radio that uses batteries. first aid supplies. Even a chemical toilet - they sell them on the internet!

I think all we need now is a tent and a camp stove in case we have to sleep outside because the house is down/unsafe.

Scary, but it's what we live with....


I keep hurrican supplies the same way ..... after Wilma we were without power for 3 weeks ...... and you have to be able to fend for yourself until help arrives - count on 3 days minimum.

Don't forget duct tape - I nver have less than 10 rolls on hand ......... the stuff even holds underwater..... you can tape messages to your roof ....... lots of good stuff

Cat


Prayers to all affected :!:

Wise words and Don't forget the tissues and TP and generators plus gasoline, propane and meds needed.. the list goes on and on :wink:

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:03 am
by larryfromnextdoor
Argus wrote:Don't forget the TP


amen!!! people always think of food and water.. but never TP!! no way do we need to go back to newspapers and corn cobs.. :wink:

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:13 am
by mistiejourney
larryfromnextdoor wrote:
Argus wrote:Don't forget the TP


amen!!! people always think of food and water.. but never TP!! no way do we need to go back to newspapers and corn cobs.. :wink:


I remembered the toilet but not the TP - just put four rolls in the bags and will stock more! (Corn cobs?) :)

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:19 am
by tj
CatEyes wrote:
mistiejourney wrote:
Playitloudforme wrote:The "Ring of Fire" has been active as of late, with a lot of volcanic eruptions, which in turn, trigger earthquakes. Krakatoa has another volcano (mini Krakatoa) that erupted earlier this week.

The only area thus far NOT shaking is Cali...and we are so long overdue. Good time to get earthquake kits together (I used to be on a search & rescue team). For the CA peeps, keep an extra change of clothing in the car, especially Walking shoes. Set aside WATER in your garage. Check the dang flashlights and know where to get them in the pitch dark.

Sigh... my prayers go out to Chile. Not good.


In all seriousness, this is not good. A 7.7 is huge - I think the '89 Loma Prieta was a 7.2. I have two weeks of MREs (military meals-ready-to-eat) and two weeks worth of water in individual 4 oz servings with everything in huge backpacks so if we have to we can grab them and go. After Katrina, I made sure we could "shelter-in-place". Batteries and Flashlights by the dozen. Radio that uses batteries. first aid supplies. Even a chemical toilet - they sell them on the internet!

I think all we need now is a tent and a camp stove in case we have to sleep outside because the house is down/unsafe.

Scary, but it's what we live with....


I keep hurrican supplies the same way ..... after Wilma we were without power for 3 weeks ...... and you have to be able to fend for yourself until help arrives - count on 3 days minimum.

Don't forget duct tape - I nver have less than 10 rolls on hand ......... the stuff even holds underwater..... you can tape messages to your roof ....... lots of good stuff

Cat


Hurricane Survival Kit

Toilet Paper........................................check
Bud Light..........................................check
Keystone Ice........................................check
Budweiser...........................................check
Red Dog.............................................check
Misc. other bottles of alcohol......................check
Piece of plywood to float your chick and booze on...check :shock:


Image

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:23 am
by RedWingFan
tj wrote:
CatEyes wrote:
mistiejourney wrote:
Playitloudforme wrote:The "Ring of Fire" has been active as of late, with a lot of volcanic eruptions, which in turn, trigger earthquakes. Krakatoa has another volcano (mini Krakatoa) that erupted earlier this week.

The only area thus far NOT shaking is Cali...and we are so long overdue. Good time to get earthquake kits together (I used to be on a search & rescue team). For the CA peeps, keep an extra change of clothing in the car, especially Walking shoes. Set aside WATER in your garage. Check the dang flashlights and know where to get them in the pitch dark.

Sigh... my prayers go out to Chile. Not good.


In all seriousness, this is not good. A 7.7 is huge - I think the '89 Loma Prieta was a 7.2. I have two weeks of MREs (military meals-ready-to-eat) and two weeks worth of water in individual 4 oz servings with everything in huge backpacks so if we have to we can grab them and go. After Katrina, I made sure we could "shelter-in-place". Batteries and Flashlights by the dozen. Radio that uses batteries. first aid supplies. Even a chemical toilet - they sell them on the internet!

I think all we need now is a tent and a camp stove in case we have to sleep outside because the house is down/unsafe.

Scary, but it's what we live with....


I keep hurrican supplies the same way ..... after Wilma we were without power for 3 weeks ...... and you have to be able to fend for yourself until help arrives - count on 3 days minimum.

Don't forget duct tape - I nver have less than 10 rolls on hand ......... the stuff even holds underwater..... you can tape messages to your roof ....... lots of good stuff

Cat


Hurricane Survival Kit

Toilet Paper........................................check
Bud Light..........................................check
Keystone Ice........................................check
Budweiser...........................................check
Red Dog.............................................check
Misc. other bottles of alcohol......................check
Piece of plywood to float your chick and booze on...check :shock:

:lol: Is that yellow thing a bottle of mustard???? :lol:

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:26 am
by tj
CatEyes wrote:
mistiejourney wrote:
Playitloudforme wrote:The "Ring of Fire" has been active as of late, with a lot of volcanic eruptions, which in turn, trigger earthquakes. Krakatoa has another volcano (mini Krakatoa) that erupted earlier this week.

The only area thus far NOT shaking is Cali...and we are so long overdue. Good time to get earthquake kits together (I used to be on a search & rescue team). For the CA peeps, keep an extra change of clothing in the car, especially Walking shoes. Set aside WATER in your garage. Check the dang flashlights and know where to get them in the pitch dark.

Sigh... my prayers go out to Chile. Not good.


In all seriousness, this is not good. A 7.7 is huge - I think the '89 Loma Prieta was a 7.2. I have two weeks of MREs (military meals-ready-to-eat) and two weeks worth of water in individual 4 oz servings with everything in huge backpacks so if we have to we can grab them and go. After Katrina, I made sure we could "shelter-in-place". Batteries and Flashlights by the dozen. Radio that uses batteries. first aid supplies. Even a chemical toilet - they sell them on the internet!

I think all we need now is a tent and a camp stove in case we have to sleep outside because the house is down/unsafe.

Scary, but it's what we live with....


I keep hurrican supplies the same way ..... after Wilma we were without power for 3 weeks ...... and you have to be able to fend for yourself until help arrives - count on 3 days minimum.

Don't forget duct tape - I nver have less than 10 rolls on hand ......... the stuff even holds underwater..... you can tape messages to your roof ....... lots of good stuff

Cat


Not trying to make light of your difficulty at all, I once rode out an f3 tordado in an outhouse. Received this picture in email a couple of years ago. They claimed it was a satellite picture of Wilma. Knowing how our government sometimes works, I would not be surprised by this at all.

Image

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:27 am
by tj
RaiderFan wrote:
tj wrote:
CatEyes wrote:
mistiejourney wrote:
Playitloudforme wrote:The "Ring of Fire" has been active as of late, with a lot of volcanic eruptions, which in turn, trigger earthquakes. Krakatoa has another volcano (mini Krakatoa) that erupted earlier this week.

The only area thus far NOT shaking is Cali...and we are so long overdue. Good time to get earthquake kits together (I used to be on a search & rescue team). For the CA peeps, keep an extra change of clothing in the car, especially Walking shoes. Set aside WATER in your garage. Check the dang flashlights and know where to get them in the pitch dark.

Sigh... my prayers go out to Chile. Not good.


In all seriousness, this is not good. A 7.7 is huge - I think the '89 Loma Prieta was a 7.2. I have two weeks of MREs (military meals-ready-to-eat) and two weeks worth of water in individual 4 oz servings with everything in huge backpacks so if we have to we can grab them and go. After Katrina, I made sure we could "shelter-in-place". Batteries and Flashlights by the dozen. Radio that uses batteries. first aid supplies. Even a chemical toilet - they sell them on the internet!

I think all we need now is a tent and a camp stove in case we have to sleep outside because the house is down/unsafe.

Scary, but it's what we live with....


I keep hurrican supplies the same way ..... after Wilma we were without power for 3 weeks ...... and you have to be able to fend for yourself until help arrives - count on 3 days minimum.

Don't forget duct tape - I nver have less than 10 rolls on hand ......... the stuff even holds underwater..... you can tape messages to your roof ....... lots of good stuff

Cat


Hurricane Survival Kit

Toilet Paper........................................check
Bud Light..........................................check
Keystone Ice........................................check
Budweiser...........................................check
Red Dog.............................................check
Misc. other bottles of alcohol......................check
Piece of plywood to float your chick and booze on...check :shock:

:lol: Is that yellow thing a bottle of mustard???? :lol:


looks like it. and the pink package to the left of it may be raw hamburger meat?

PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:31 pm
by mistiejourney
tj wrote:
CatEyes wrote:
mistiejourney wrote:
Playitloudforme wrote:The "Ring of Fire" has been active as of late, with a lot of volcanic eruptions, which in turn, trigger earthquakes. Krakatoa has another volcano (mini Krakatoa) that erupted earlier this week.

The only area thus far NOT shaking is Cali...and we are so long overdue. Good time to get earthquake kits together (I used to be on a search & rescue team). For the CA peeps, keep an extra change of clothing in the car, especially Walking shoes. Set aside WATER in your garage. Check the dang flashlights and know where to get them in the pitch dark.

Sigh... my prayers go out to Chile. Not good.


In all seriousness, this is not good. A 7.7 is huge - I think the '89 Loma Prieta was a 7.2. I have two weeks of MREs (military meals-ready-to-eat) and two weeks worth of water in individual 4 oz servings with everything in huge backpacks so if we have to we can grab them and go. After Katrina, I made sure we could "shelter-in-place". Batteries and Flashlights by the dozen. Radio that uses batteries. first aid supplies. Even a chemical toilet - they sell them on the internet!

I think all we need now is a tent and a camp stove in case we have to sleep outside because the house is down/unsafe.

Scary, but it's what we live with....


I keep hurrican supplies the same way ..... after Wilma we were without power for 3 weeks ...... and you have to be able to fend for yourself until help arrives - count on 3 days minimum.

Don't forget duct tape - I nver have less than 10 rolls on hand ......... the stuff even holds underwater..... you can tape messages to your roof ....... lots of good stuff

Cat


Not trying to make light of your difficulty at all, I once rode out an f3 tordado in an outhouse. Received this picture in email a couple of years ago. They claimed it was a satellite picture of Wilma. Knowing how our government sometimes works, I would not be surprised by this at all.

Image


Major freaking LOLOL :D :D :D :D :D