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I have lived for more than 30 years as a Wilderness Dweller. Most of that time was in cabins I built myself far from the nearest road, high in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada. My "retirement" home is accessible by a bush road but still far from neighbours. I live off the grid, and operate this blog by solar-powered satellite internet.

earthquake.

I felt the earthquake last night.  It was a mild, cloudy night, the almost full moon making the sky milky.  After baking all day I had the window open near my head while reading in bed.  Glass birds hanging by the window started to tap – I thought it might be the wind but could not feel it.  Then the tapping spread to other parts of the room and a large Swiss cowbell gently bonged.  There were a couple of distinct sways to the house.

I have been in much more noticeable earthquakes before in NZ, but this is the first I have felt in 32 years since I have lived in Canada.  Thanks to all of you who wrote expressing concerns.