Alaskan earthquake

[Sazerac]

@Runfree     are you okay?

[jillar]

Here's hoping all in Alaska are ok... 

[notsmokinjo]

Oh didn't realise we had any Alaskans .... hope you are OK ... and everyone else too...

 

[Reciprocity]

That was a big one with lots of big after-shocks too. I knew we had at least one member (Runfree) up that way - just didn't know what community she's in. Hope she's OK though!

All these natural disasters lately, wow!

[jillar]

We have a few members in the Pacific Northwest so I'm not sure if they're in Alaska or not

[Runfree]

I'm okay!  Thank you for thinking of me, so kind of you!  Yes, I'm in Anchorage, I've been here 28 years and that was right up there in the top 3 of NOT fun quakes.  Fortunately, there has been no loss of life.  The main damage found so far is to our roads and bridges.  Kudos to strict building codes and compliant engineers and building contractors.

 

Here's the crazy thing...  I just sold my house, signed the final paperwork on Tuesday, the money hit the bank on Wednesday and the new owner moved in yesterday.  Poor lady, I hope it didn't sustain any damage.  I fly out of here next week.  What a stellar send off!

 

I'm good.  A little rattled, ha, but ok.  I can live without these aftershocks, geez!!!! 

Edited December 1, 2018 by Runfree

[Doreensfree]

Hugs Sweetheart....xxx

[Sazerac]

On 12/1/2018 at 1:00 AM, Runfree said:

I'm okay!  Thank you for thinking of me, so kind of you!  Yes, I'm in Anchorage, I've been here 28 years and that was right up there in the top 3 of NOT fun quakes.  Fortunately, there has been no loss of life.  The main damage found so far is to our roads and bridges.  Kudos to strict building codes and compliant engineers and building contractors.

 

Here's the crazy thing...  I just sold my house, signed the final paperwork on Tuesday, the money hit the bank on Wednesday and the new owner moved in yesterday.  Poor lady, I hope it didn't sustain any damage.  I fly out of here next week.  What a stellar send off!

 

I'm good.  A little rattled, ha, but ok.  I can live without these aftershocks, geez!!!! 

 

Oh! I'm so relieved you are safe.  Where are you going to settle? Stop in and catch us up on your beautiful nicotine free life! 

[Runfree]

If you want an example of an amazing group of hard working people, check this out.  The road and railroad repairs are coming together.  On the other hand, building inspections are showing wide spread damage, a couple schools that didn't make it, lots of homes off their foundations, etc. That will take more time.  But that off ramp, wow.

[Doreensfree]

Wow !!!!.....these pic,s are amazing....I carnt imagine dealing with a earth quake ....it looks terrifying......Thoughts to all caught up in this !!!!

[Boo]

2 hours ago, Runfree said:

If you want an example of an amazing group of hard working people, check this out.  The road and railroad repairs are coming together.  On the other hand, building inspections are showing wide spread damage, a couple schools that didn't make it, lots of homes off their foundations, etc. That will take more time.  But that off ramp, wow.

 

Not surprised to see the good people of Alaska getting right back to work after the earthquake.  Strong, independent folks up there.  I once heard Alaskans described as "cold weather Texans."

 

Godspeed Last Frontier.

[Runfree]

18 hours ago, Boo said:

 

I once heard Alaskans described as "cold weather Texans."

Phfft. No comparison.  Tiny state of Texas is filled with pansies.