I survived the 2011 East Coast earthquake, how about you?
14 years ago
So there I was, shaving, at 1:52 PM. I noticed that the shaving leftovers have stopped up the drain. So like any true American repairman I decided to beat it with my fists. That's when I noticed the water in the sink started to rapidly sway back and forth. I was thinking initially, "hey, I guess all that working out is working out! I must be getting stronger!" But then I knew something was wrong when I stopped hitting the sink the water continued to shift back and forth. So I stood straight up, and that's when i noticed the ground was shifting rapidly back and forth. More like a swaying actually. I noticed all the lights where now swinging back and forth as well. I got into a stance that made it look as if I was surfing on the floor, and if anyone was watching I'm sure i looked like an idiot. The swaying lasted for about 10-15 seconds, but it was quite an experience. You don't get many earth quakes in New York, well ANY actually. Which is why my initial thoughts didnt immediately recognize it as an earthquake. someway somehow I know this is ishoka's fault. XD How about you guys? I know a few of you from the earthquake area, what happened with you?

beefalo
~beefalo
I was quite startled by the earthquake as well. Definitely the last thing to expect around here.

Osprey Hawk
~osprey
I did too. But I think it helped that I'm in Minnesota.

ShirroKitsune
~shirrokitsune
Slight shaking but thankfully nothing major.

silvergunner
~silvergunner
We in the North-east of the UK had an earthquake about the same strength back in 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_L.....ire_earthquake. I survived it, and it was rather weird.

GeneCatlow
∞genecatlow
East Coast?? Man, you guys never have those out there!

orangebox
~orangebox
Irene will wipe you out.

Racket_Coon
~racketcoon
My glass of water fell over, it was a tragedy :(