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Quake shakes S. Calif.; Minor injuries reported

Jul 29, 2008
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By ROBERT JABLON, Associated Press Writer1 minute ago

Scattered minor damage and a few minor injuries have been reported in the aftermath of an earthquake that was strongly felt across Southern California.

The magnitude-5.4 jolt struck at 11:42 a.m. Tuesday and was felt from Los Angeles south to San Diego, and as far east as Las Vegas. The quake — considered moderate — was centered 29 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles near the city of Chino Hills.

The state Office of Emergency Services in Sacramento reports scattered minor infrastructure damage, including broken water mains and gas lines. Freeway traffic appears normal.

Acting mayor Wendy Greuel says minor structural damage has been reported throughout Los Angeles, along with five minor injuries and people stuck in elevators.

We're ok as we were a bit of distance from the center. We were done on Balboa Island, at the Legion Hall watching the boats in the bay. Sitting in the car it felt like we were being shook from side to side. Seemed like it went on for a couple of minutes. Kind of like that bumper sticker: "If we're rocking, don't come knocking". But "we" weren't doing any of the rocking. LOL

Clean as a whistle!! Plus 38th anniversary!

May 16, 2008
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Yep, nothing in my colon that shouldn't be there. No polyps, no cancers, just a nice good looking colon. LOL What can I say. I was very nervous when I went in. I think it was due to hubby's troubles and his surgery. With my doc I didn't even have to go to the hospital. This doc and a couple others have their own clinic now just for doing colonoscopies. Nice office too. I went back to the prep room, got my Bp and an iv. Then we were off to the surgery room, where they gave me a nice relaxing "snore" drug. The next thing I knew I was back in the prep room. The nurses make sure one is awake, then see if you can drink some water and let you know the results of your test. . As you get steady, you can get dressed, stand and off to the wheelchair and home!!!! Whole thing took about an hour and a half.

When I got home, I have coffee, with milk and some toast. YUM!!!! Boy that coffee sure tasted good! LOL I will say I slept like a log that night too.

So, on Thursday, 15 May was our 38th wedding anniversary. We didn't do anything special. Went to the Farmer's market, got some great veggies and fruit. Plus a couple of cute little chocolate cupcakes. Hubby got his fresh tamales that he likes and some fresh roasted peanuts. We then decided to go down to Balboa Island and check out the little shops. I found a nice "track suit" in a dusky pink and another "sunning" dress in terry-cloth. I love walking around down on the island. So pleasant and the smell of the sea air is wonderful.

After getting home, we got things ready for dinner. Steak, fresh white corn, sweet potatoes, fresh strawberries and fuji apple slices. We ate out on the patio and just enjoyed the evening. What a wonderful way to spend out 38th year together!!