Palomar Mountain News

Such an interesting billboard along-side what looks to be a well-traveled road back in the days.  The rock looks very smooth and perhaps had different messages painted during the time of the use of that road.  This one says “BEST WHIPS HARNESS SHOP”. The boulder is big enough, it could perhaps still be in place.  Please see map and quest below from our Palomar Historian, Peter.

Who can give us a clue to the whereabouts?  Thank you!

In the attached image, is the old South Grade dropping down south from Nellie, and the photo site could be along the bottom stretch there:

From: Peter Brueggeman

Subject: is this c1890s photo at base of Palomar Mtn old South Grade?

Hello, I’m acquiring two old photos, one of Palomar Mtn South Grade in 1896, and the other possibly also of Palomar. Thus I’m asking if you recognize the landscape of the latter.

The two photos were taken by the young San Marcos photographer Percy Smith Cox who went up Palomar Mtn on a camping trip in 1896 and took several photos, with some photos famously of people travelling up the steep South Grade up Palomar. Cox had opened up a photography business in Escondido earlier in the 1890s, and then went on to Mexico City for his photography work/business. Another story there…

Anywho, do you recognize the landscape in the attached photo as being around the base of south grade on Palomar?

It could also be anywhere else in the general Escondido area….

Peter
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……. Peter Brueggeman La Mesa, California, USA peterbman(at)gmail.com

Property owners signed up for the Reverse 911 Alerts have had phone calls and emails from SDG&E about possibly having the power out relating to the High Wind Warnings.  So far our power has been on as winds don’t seem as strong as earlier predicted.

What the messages did also mention was that SDG&E had a couple locations far, far, away for internet hot spots and charging stations.

When power is out, our generator is humming and we have a free hot spot here for you with patio outlets for charging.  Drive in our driveway and check out ‘Palomar Friend’.  No password needed and we are real close by at the top of the mountain.  It is not uncommon to come home and see someone sitting at our patio table checking their messages.  You are welcome, too.  If you don’t know where we live, please message me and I’ll provide directions.

You own or rent property up here and didn’t get the Alerts?  It is simple and no charge to sign up for Alert San Diego.  Be sure to sign up for the alerts for each address you own for Alerts specific to each area.

From: Stacy Eriksen

Got a little one? Join us for storytime as we sing, clap our hands, wiggle around, and listen to some great stories! Afterwards, everyone (big kids, little kids, and parents) are invited to join us as we karaoke!

* Tuesday, January 30th * Observatory Outreach Center on Canfield Rd * 9am for storytime * 9:30ish for karaoke * Bring a snack to share — no nuts, please!

The Palomar Mountain Kids Club meets every Tuesday at various locations around the mountain. Come play with us!

From: Bill Leininger, CERT

PMFD CERT is now taking orders for the highly reflective house number signs that you’ve seen around the mountain. These signs make it much easier for the Palomar Mountain Fire Dept to find your house, when seconds count in an emergency. The signs are 12 x 6 inches in size, made of aluminum, and come in two colors – Blue or Green.

BLUE signs mean you have an accessible water tank on your property that the Fire Dept can use to refill the water tanks on their vehicles, so they don’t have to travel back to the station to refill during a fire. Much better for you and them if they can stay on site to keep a fire from burning down your house.

GREEN signs means you do not have an accessible water tank on site. But, the sign is still just as visible and important to the Fire Department.

PRICE for each sign – $15 (payable when you get the sign) Manufacturer estimates approx 2 week turnaround once we place the order.

To place your order:

E-mail me at – Palomar.Mountain.CERT@gmail.com – with:

your name, house number, sign color (blue or green), phone number, and e-mail

I’ll also be at the station this Saturday (27 Jan) from 9-11, and Sat, 03 Feb, from 9-11 for the PMFD Board Mtg.

DEADLINE for orders – Thursday, 08 Feb (2 weeks).

Thank you,

Bill Leininger

Plans changed for the last buyer so it is YOUR turn to own this little gem! Handymen are there today to have a few things happy for you. A well cert is happening next week, then septic system will be serviced.

Who wants to take a look at this fun little cabin in the woods with a lovely view? Here is a peek: http://www.palomarproperties.com/cabins then let’s connect for a tour!

Bonnie Phelps,

Realtor on the Highway to the Stars

This sunny A-Frame (waiting for the first snow) sure looks inviting!  It is a brand new listing I’ve had in my pocket while sipping on ginger and lemon tea nursing the flu bug.  I’d taken a client in Cabin Fever for remodeling ideas. He loved it and asked me to find him one with lots of cabin woodsy charm.

A few days later I got a call about this newest listing.  I knew whose name was on it!  He braved my bug to take a look and … ta da!  (Very sorry for all of you waiting for a cabin of your very own!)  This newest listing on Palomar is already spoken for!  Lots more photos at http://www.palomarproperties.com/cabins

I’ll be taking photos tomorrow of 34 acres coming up.  Lots of adventure, heavily forested with a meadow view…  stay tuned!  Meanwhile, sure could use some new listings up here!  Buyers are lined up for cabins, homes, ranches, lots and land. Let’s connect and I’ll get your questions answered.

No more flu bug germs, I promise!  Hope you all escaped and let’s have lots of fun dreaming of our first SNOW.

Bonnie Phelps

Realtor on the Highway to the Stars!

For all the city folks looking to make a snowman or for a sled run, we got almost a half inch of rain last night but no white stuff for play.

The beautiful photo above was taken from High Point Lookout.  Thanks to Robert for sharing!  Guessing that snow is melted by now with our sunny sky but if you ever want to hike to High Point, the access is from the back side of the mountain in Warner Springs:  http://hikingsdcounty.com/oak-grove-high-point-palomar/

—–Original Message—– From: Robert Gonsett

Subject: Snow at High Point!

It’s a trifle but it is snow!

So nice to see our gauge this morning at just over 7 inches!  The rainfall really varies on other areas of the mountain. Little jealous since I saw the Observatory got a little dusting of that beautiful white stuff!

Don’t see any puddles down in our orchard so this mountain is really soaking it up!

Now we just need to get to the cleanup!  Just saw one of our wonderful County Road Station guys go past with a blade on his truck.  Heard there are rocks on the grades and guessing there is debris to clear off the road if they look anything like our driveway.

Enjoy your outside winter fun!

Bonnie Phelps (busy with some new listings heading your way!)

First rain since May 8th’s foot of snow, nine months ago today!

As most of you know, those snowflakes come and go on the forecast.  Even a dusting would be pretty exciting for kids I know of all ages at our place!

Here is what is promised with some wind over the next few days. We have only about a half inch so far but enjoying every drop.

Singin’ and Dancin’ in the Rain!

Bonnie and Family

Ken and Maggie Sellers have enjoyed their land out on Panorama Trail for 18 years.  This is their family with two sons and a daughter last Christmas.  Now the Sellers are selling!  We met up with them and their buyers right before Christmas and have escrow open.  He gave us each a CD of beautiful Christmas songs he has recorded.  Ken has such a smooth, rich voice!  I’ve nudged him for years to make his CD’s available, so Ken gave me the liberty to share this link with you Mountain News Subscribers.

He has CDs of his Christmas Album, Patriotic Songs, Love Songs and Oldies. We should have a concert!

Click to hear Winter Wonderland:

We’re looking for a Winter Wonderland on Palomar real soon!