I've been through every big one since Sylmar.
My pal told me over instant messenger that this one just a moment ago felt like one enormous jolt rather than a swaying motion. That's not good. Reminds me of the two smaller quakes in the months before the big Landers quake let go.
I well remember the Sylmar and Northridge. My first quake that I remember vividly was the Tehachapi. I was 8 years old and horrified!
That's interesting KG9Kid. This quake also reminded me of the period of time preceding both the Landers and the Northridge quakes.