Quiet Drive Through The Quake

I never felt the 5.4 magnitude quake as I drove through Orange County and Los Angeles on my way home from a quick family trip to So Cal.

In fact, some friends were calling me on my cell phone, asking me if I saw any damage or fire before I knew what they were talking about.

The ground didn't move for the family truckster, and neither did the traffic in the usual hot spots along the I-5 in Los Angeles.

We had spent all day with our boys in Legoland on Monday.

There was plenty of movement in the park with dozens of kiddie rides to keep the boy's interested. (Mainly the 3-yr old Cody. Michael has maxed out on Legoland at the age of 10)

We then retreated to the confines of the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa for some relaxation, a fantastic meal at the restaurant Twenty/20 Grill and Wine Bar (ask for Noah) and a late night swim in the 24 hour pool. (The resort has been open 6 months and is over the top when it comes to personal service and amenities, but that's another blog)

No tremors at all, just peace and tranquility.

I was rather surprised by the lack of major damage from a 5+ magnitude quake. Then again, the USGS said this was no Northridge temblor, not even close.

For most people in California, the quake came and went with no ill effects.

Speaking of Northridge, I actually slept through the shock waves that rolled through Bakersfield. If it wasn't for my wife Lori waking me up, I would have missed it.

There were some people in the newsroom who swear they felt something.

Maybe I'm just not tuned into the planet's wavelengths to feel the quake, or maybe I've lived here long enough to not be affected by it.

I'm sure when the big one finally does hit, I'll feel it just like everyone else, whether I'm in the studio or on the road.