I love British motorcycles

Really, love them. Want to own at least one, preferably one of a few makes.

But...

If my neighbor doesn't stop sitting out in front of the building revving the engine on his Triumph, I'm going to go out there with a sledgehammer.

17 years past 15 seconds

17 years since the Earth shattered under Loma Prieta, and only the Giants and A's being in the World Series saved a few dozen dead from being many hundreds.

Loma Prieta Day.

I was about six blocks from the Cypress Structure when the quake hit. I will never forget that sound as long as I live.

So, where were y'all for the Sort-of Big One? If you're not a local, where were you when you heard about it?