Thursday, July 26, 2018

Did the earth move?

Good morning all
Last night it certainly did
and before anyone goes anywhere
we had an earthquake here
It was only! a 3.1 but we were awoken about 2.45am to the sudden whooshing noise and what felt like someone rattling the windows and shaking the bed and that was just one of the after shocks.

The epicentre was Benissa, about 7km from here, although it struck near Calpe
Certainly a new experience for me, but for Chris having lived in NZ for 23 years it was a little shake
No reports of damage yet, which is good

I think those in the UK are  experiencing similar temps to here, hot at 35C in the shade
I know Rebecca is saying its hot as she prepares for day 3 of 4 days intensive training in Bristol
Apparently to do ít their way´rather than your qualifications
Still it will give her the opportunity to earn more money
She also discovered she is what they call a hybred! and has another one day course in August
Interesting.
She decided to stay with her SIL raher than commute so they are having a girlie time too which is really nice.

A few chores before melting then not alot!
We are heading for the August shutdown where most businesses close half day and other completely close, anything official paperwork related is practically non existent.

Well take care in the heat
xcx 


8 comments:

  1. Dear Chrissie
    I'm glad to hear there doesn't seem to have been any damage.
    I'm really not liking the heat in the UK at all. Roll on Autumn!
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Hi Elle, on further inspection we do have surface cracks but nothing major thank goodness. Yes autumn oes appeal but then we get winter! lol, I don´t do cold xcx

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  2. It must have been rather scary waking up to that, I'm glad there doesn't seem to be any damage. It's absolutely pouring down here at the moment, it's thundering and lightning. It's still swealtering though.

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    1. Yes it was. My reaction was what the heck was that, Oh just an earthquake came the calm reply. He has been there and done that too many times! Hope you had enough rain for the garden without damage xcx

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  3. quite something waking up to that.... it's such an odd sound isn't it? (I remember a few when I was a child) Glad no damage..
    Hugz

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    1. Very odd noise, cross between a train and a large lorry. We had a couple more but only 1.8 so didnt really feel those xcx

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  4. Ooh! That's scary! Glad there's no damage.

    Here in the UK - yes it's way, way too hot.
    I'm envious of Jo saying she had pouring rain, not all areas are! I do hope we get some soon and cooler days …

    All the best Jan

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    1. I suppose we are geared for the heat here, either early morning or late evening for chores. Rebecca said she had storms and rain in Reading yesterday too xcx

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