Big Bear Lake Last Week

Just a photo of a beautiful day in Big Bear Lake

JWA and South from My Office

John Wayne Airport just to the south and beyond.

Perfect Weather

It's the perfect time of year for a trip into Big Bear

View from My Office

Looking west toward the Pacific Ocean. On the horizon are the towers of Fashion Island and to the south the last remaining open land of the Irvine Ranch.  

Hot Art

The courtyard outside the office building I work in has to be THE hottest spot in Orange County. The sun, reflected off the two glass office towers, pumps down onto this wind-blocked, barren plot of land driving the temperature at least 20 degrees higher than elsewhere.

Blue Sky's, Palm Trees

Another picture perfect day in Southern California!

Peaceful

A peaceful spot to sit and watch the coy at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

Shelly's Courthouse Bistro

I had dinner at a most wonderful restaurant and jazz bar in downtown Santa Ana right across from the new Federal Courthouse. On a scale of one to wow, definitely a WOW! And yes, that's Cajon Alligator in the appetizers menu. VERY GOOD!  

Get Ye to Shelly's

Shelly's Courthouse Bistro (link), 400 W. 4th St., Santa Ana  

Shelly's Barkeep

Behind the bar on weeknights is the thoroughly entertaining Matt. The couple I was dining with gave him a bit of a hard time (but with laughter and fun) and Matt handled their quips just fine.  

More About Shelly's

At Shelly's they have both indoor and patio seating.  

Gone Fishing

A peaceful evening sitting by the lake and waiting for the catfish too bite.