17 years past 15 seconds

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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?

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I was house sitting for some folks back home when (and please forgive me if I'm getting the occasions wrong) the picture went bad. I didn't hear Al's words right before the balloon went up, but Al Michaels, you should pardon the expression, stepped up to the plate that day.