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October 31, 2007 Uncategorized

Dinner and a show!

Suzy, Erin and I went to dinner last night to celebrate Erin's birthday (which was acually on Monday) so we headed down to (where else?) La Fondue for some cheese and chocolate goodness.
We're sitting there minding our business, chatting quietly (not snorting, or laughing or singing duets of “Close to You” by the Carpenters. Nope. None of the aforementioned things happened. We were perfect freaking angels.) So anyway, we're waiting for our salads, when “the show” part of the evening starts.

Earthquake!

It was one of the longest lasting ones that I can recall, in my 30 years of California living… not a violent motion, it was more of a gentle sway, but it lasted a good 30 seconds. We all grabbed our cell phones and started dialing. It's really a little scary, having no idea where the quake had been centered, and not being able to get in touch with anyone by phone.
I got a very creepy voicemail from my parents' number that sounded like people yelling in the background, and that was it.
I couldn't eat or talk or anything until I finally got through to my sister and she gave me the scoop.

A 5.6 quake, epicentered near San Jose. Everyone's fine.

So the adventure is over and dinner comes and it's fabulous (of course!) Rocio joins us after her dinner meeting and we all chat a bit more and (eventually) head home.

I do have to say… I'm getting too old to stay out that late and get up so early the next morning! LOL


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  1. Mimi says

    October 31, 2007 at 10:48 am

    I heard about that, glad you are ok!

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  2. erin says

    October 31, 2007 at 2:30 pm

    i had alot of fun, thanks lizz, and karen carpenter:)

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    November 1, 2007 at 12:05 pm

    Hey try this link
    http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/latest.htm

    I live in Anchorage, AK and we have earthquakes all the time. I really like knowing where the center is too.

    Enjoy 🙂

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  4. Anna M-W says

    November 3, 2007 at 5:47 pm

    I’m glad everyone is ok. Scary!

    Reply
  5. Laney says

    November 7, 2007 at 5:03 pm

    more updates please. you’ve been lagging 🙂

    Reply
  6. Ann(i)e says

    November 8, 2007 at 8:23 am

    oh crumbs…happy to hear everyone is ok!!!
    SCARY!
    XOXO

    Reply

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