Whoa, there. What the
heck was
that?
A few Chicagoans felt the earthquake, but most seemed disappointed to have missed what others were experiencing downstate. Still, that didn't stop the local media from covering it in great depth.
One woman called in to WGN to report that her bird had fallen from its perch! The funny weatherman didn't miss a beat: "Is it okay?" he said drolly. In any case, the entire Shanahan clan slept through it. Even our dog, Hobbs.
From Gregg in St. Louis:
So I'm having a lovely sleep dreaming about what else I can do for Ann's BD since she said it was her birthday month. At 4:38 AM, I hear the house creaking more loudly than normal. I wake up my slightly snoring wife and tell her "I think we're having an earthquake. Ann replies, "I don't care, go make my breakfast. Truly, all I heard was the house creaking and then the chimes on the Grandfather Clock. Since the clock isn't working, I knew it was an earthquake for sure. Betsy heard the doors, window and her bed shake and rattle. I haven't felt one like that since the farm in the clown room, may have been the one on 1968 or whenever they said. Hope no one had any serious damage or feels any aftershocks.
Love, GR
And Ann's comments:
Just for the record I’d like to say most of this story was embellished except for the earthquake part. Ann
From Lori in Cincinnati:
I didn't feel it as much as hear it...
I just got downstairs and heard our little timer/clock vibrating on top of the microwave. I wondered why it was making such a loud noise, but that was all.
As soon as I opened the basement door to go downstairs, it smelled like bleach...When I ran back in from the garage to get water bottles, I noticed the floor was all wet. I wondered why in the world the sewer had backed up when we
hadn't had rain all week! Now I have a feeling the bleach bottle got knocked off the shelf and spilled.
When I was talking with Ellie about the earthquake (which she slept through), she wondered if Lao Lao had felt it. When I told her probably, she said, "I hope Lao Lao didn't spill her coffee!"
An another note...Amber Haling is in town for a big soccer tournament. We are planning on taking Brooke with us Saturday when we take Amber out for dinner. Should be fun.
Hope everyone is in one piece!
Lori
Stephanie at about 1 month and 4 pounds.
Stephanie today.
Stephanie with Brittany, Brooke and Lauren. This is from the summer of 1991, I think.
Grandma is wearing a wig that Mom had. Looks like Jay doesn't have much room to work with.
Friday afternoon (after all my work was done of course). Friday evening, we met up with Jack, Carol and Carol's brother Ken at the cabin. As you can imagine, the Bucksnort was hopping and we had a delicious meal, the menu has really expanded since I was there last. An old friend and former owner of the BS showed up and it was great hearing all the old stories about the colorful characters of Pine. Saturday, we headed for Kenosha Pass, took a short hike and took this picture at the top of the trail. The Aspen trees were at peak color of close to it. Kyle and I left the group here, took a winding mountain dirt road and eventually ended up in Breckenridge. Some of you (Mom) wouldn't have enjoyed the drive. We spent the night in Dillon, hiked and drove around the area and then headed back to the airport. Jack and Carol are in China so I thought I'd go ahead and post his picture. 
July 22, 1978 Click on pic to enlarge.
