Earthquake
May 29th 2012, 6:54 am
#31
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Re: Earthquake
I know. The novelty really has worn off now, hasn't it (not that it was "fun" before!) Still some very strong quakes here too with the ground shifting under you. They did say it could go on for weeks though, so I guess they were right. We're doing OK thanks, same as you really, just a bit fed up of it all!
May 29th 2012, 6:59 am
#32
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Re: Earthquake
Thank God everyone's safe!
Wait a minute, it was Him who caused it in the first place. Doh!
Wait a minute, it was Him who caused it in the first place. Doh!
May 29th 2012, 7:02 am
#33
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Re: Earthquake
Jesus H Christ. After my previous post I just felt the tremors of an earthquake!! Sh@ my pants! 
A good 15-20 seconds!
A good 15-20 seconds!
May 29th 2012, 7:04 am
#34
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Re: Earthquake
Woah, that was a massive one! 
May 29th 2012, 7:04 am
#35
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Re: Earthquake
Wow! That was just one hell of a shake! All the windows whooshed shut. Not as bad as last week and not nearly as bad as the January one though.
May 29th 2012, 7:06 am
#36
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Re: Earthquake
I felt it bad too. All the neighbours went out into the square.
Wonder if the schools did terramoto drill?
Chloe told me they had a practice run last week.
Wonder if the schools did terramoto drill?
Chloe told me they had a practice run last week.
May 29th 2012, 7:13 am
#37
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Re: Earthquake
Wonder if this one was the same place as the others? We are a high 2nd floor so we swing.
OH was in the lift.
We are going to Mantova for lunch today. Not sure I still want to.
May 29th 2012, 7:20 am
#38
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Re: Earthquake
Well news travels fast.
My OH has just rung from Russia to check I'm ok.
He was on the phone to his Italian company when he heard them all scream "terramoto" and run out.
My OH has just rung from Russia to check I'm ok.
He was on the phone to his Italian company when he heard them all scream "terramoto" and run out.
May 29th 2012, 7:33 am
#39
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Re: Earthquake
I'm 30 km from epicentre .... to say we felt it is an understatement.
Bloody hell... this is getting silly.
Bloody hell... this is getting silly.
May 29th 2012, 7:36 am
#40
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Re: Earthquake
The news is already in some on-line papers.
5.7 on the Richter one of them says.
I hope there isn't loads more damage.
5.7 on the Richter one of them says.
I hope there isn't loads more damage.
May 29th 2012, 7:54 am
#43
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Re: Earthquake
I'll not make the same mistake twice I promise .
May 29th 2012, 8:58 am
#44
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Re: Earthquake
TV in Rome is saying 3/4 of the village of Cavetto has collapsed.
Hope everyone is Ok "Oop North" - stay safe
Hope everyone is Ok "Oop North" - stay safe
May 29th 2012, 9:12 am
#45
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Re: Earthquake
Just been into town (for a calming chamomile tea!) It's like it's a Saturday, everyone's milling about the centre and no-one's working. There were fire engines and ambulances in the centre but I think it was just a precaution. Felt another short one while we were out.
