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Montage Resort in Laguna Beach

Jason Stone — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:41:46 +0000

On memorial day, we decided to visit the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach. I hadn’t been there in a while and this time I brought my camera. When we first got there, we got a couple mojitos at the bar in the lobby then proceeded to the balcony that overlooks the ocean, pool and resort. Ever since the first time I was here, I thought that it reminded me of a resort I stayed at in Cabo San Lucas.

The sun was hiding behind the clouds but it still made for a great shot.

The pool situated in the middle of the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach.

Panorama view of the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach from the balcony.

This last photo was taken right before they asked me to stop taking photos. What I find interesting was that they stopped me when I was on the public walk way. Too bad for them, I already got the shot.

Brave firefighters off to save the day

Jason Stone — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:06:19 +0000

20071023_Orange_County_Fires__0981, originally uploaded by computer-Eyes.

Foothill Ranch threatened by Santiago Canyon fire in Orange County

Jason Stone — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:25:16 +0000

Foothill Ranch threatened by Santiago Canyon fire in Orange County, originally uploaded by computer-Eyes.

Orange County Firefighter in Foothill Ranch

Jason Stone — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:23:32 +0000

Orange County Firefighter in Foothill Ranch, originally uploaded by computer-Eyes.

Thanks to all of the firefighters busting their buts fighting to keep Orange County safe.

Fire fighters Santiago Canyon fire

Jason Stone — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:22:07 +0000

Fire fighters Santiago Canyon fire, originally uploaded by computer-Eyes.

fire truck in foothill ranch

Jason Stone — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:22:05 +0000

fire truck in foothill ranch, originally uploaded by computer-Eyes.

Firefighters from Orange County

Jason Stone — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:56:46 +0000

Firefighters from Orange County, originally uploaded by computer-Eyes.

Some of the brave Firefighters from Orange County.

Orange County wildfires – Arson or Meteor Shower?

Jason Stone — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:27:33 +0000

At about 6:00am, the Orange County Fire Authority announced that they suspect arson after learning that this fire had three points of origin. Sounds like they really don’t know yet. How sure do you think they are?

Well, here is my theory…

As I was driving around last night (Sunday) trying to get photos of the fires out here in Orange County, I noticed streaks of light in the sky. Prior to leaving the house last night, I had read about some meteor shower activity happening this weekend but I thought it was for Saturday night.

Seeing this, made me wonder if the meteor shower and the outbreak of fires were somehow related. Does anyone know if it is possible for a meteor shower to cause a fire? If so, isn’t it also possible for a meteor to break into multiple pieces as it burns through our atmosphere; causing three fires to start at about the same time, in a place like Santiago Canyon? Could any of this be possible? I don’t know. What do you think? If you have any insight into anything I have just mentioned, please share!

Fire in Santiago Canyon-Irvine, Orange County

Jason Stone — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:04:36 +0000

The fires are very close to the apartments & condos where all of my brothers live. I think 1 of them is in a voluntary evacuation area. The other two will probably be asked to leave very soon.

Update: Fire got out of hand. One Brother located near Pioneer and Jamboree has evacuated. He was also forced to close his office in Irvine due to health conditions.� I am waiting for the word from either of my 2 brothers who are located near Irvine Blvd and Jamboree to help them move stuff if needed.

Check out my Santiago Fires Theory

Jason Rosenberg has compiled a list of resources on the Orange County Fires�

Joe Maller is trying to gather some more Information about the fires in Irvine.

skell posted a short video of the Irvine fires on YouTube.

Joel Sax posts thoughts on the fire in Irvine including weather expectations for the next couple of days.

The OC Register has also reported on the fires in Orange County.

SoCal_Fire_Irvine_0003

Jason Stone — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:02:00 +0000

SoCal_Fire_Irvine_0003, originally uploaded by computer-Eyes.

I really wish these were just rain clouds