Tuesday, December 28, 2004

Son Phil sends this note along to all...

Asian Quake Felt in Oklahoma

Shock waves from the deadly earthquake that killed thousands in Indonesia were felt in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma Geological Survey says shock waves were recorded in Tulsa County starting at 7:13 Saturday night.

The 9-point-oh magnitude quake in Indonesia hit 15 minutes earlier.

Jim Lawson with the Geological Survey says the shock waves may have caused water in ponds and lakes to slosh slowly. He also says some tall buildings in the state may have swayed slightly.

The number of dead in the quake is now approaching 40-thousand. The 9.0 magnitude quake is the strongest since a 9-point-2 quake on March 28th, 1964, in Prince William Sound in Alaska.

It's the fourth strongest since recordings of magnitude began in 1899, tying a 1952 quake in Russia.


Here is a link to the Oklahoma Geological Survey Earthquake division... check it out, it's cool...


This is Great Grandma Moffat with Kaitlyn's new quilt that she made for her. Mom was rather proud of it, and we are all proud of Mom. Not an easy thing to do at any age, but at 85, it is quite a feat. And it is excellent! She did goooood... according to Kaitlyn's parents... and the rest of us too.....

Think this pic is represents the newest things in our family.. Heather and Paul are having Madison Ann in April or May and Aunt Heather is holding niece Kaitlyn, our newest addition at Christmas... How sweet life is. Both are amazed at what the boys are doing in the next room!!! Enjoy the day....