Palomar Mountain News

We are on set up with our propane company to keep our tank topped off.  When they are in the area, they fill it up as we don’t ever want to go below 30% and run out of fuel.  So, it was a surprise when the stove wouldn’t light and we had no hot water.

Checking the gauge on the tank we were on empty!  Allstate to the rescue!  Ben brought up some fuel and checked and repaired our gauge.  The tank date is 1979 so the rubber washer had cracked, the screws were rusty and we had a slow leak that emptied our tank!$!

Ben said when they service tanks, they always spray the fittings with a solution to see if any bubbles appear pointing to a leak.  Then they tighten the screws.  All winter the gaskets expand and contract, over time the screws rust and the rubber gaskets break down and cause the propane to leave the tank. He said they have the most repairs in the spring.

I’ve never experience this happening before.  However, I realize some cabins are so rarely used that they could be leaking and you’d not even know.  Ben shared how you can check your propane tank yourself.

It is simple to check your tank.  Put a cup of water in a pistol grip sprayer.  Squirt in some of your favorite dish soap.  Give it a shake. Go out with a paper towel to your propane tank and spray around the fittings.  No bubbles?  You’re good.  See any bubbles? Tighten it down if you can and call for repair.  The only way that little gasket and screws can be replaced is to have a totally empty tank.  The company can drain it for you, do the repair and you’ll be all set.

Also, you should always keep dirt and leaves cleared away from the tank.  It shouldn’t have any metal to earth contact as it can rust out.  Spring cleaning project!

You’re welcome!

Bonnie

Woodworking enthusiasts sure had fun creating these rustic bathrooms!  With all the remodeling sweeping this mountain, I am guessing some of you just might pull ideas from this delightful link: http://www.wwideas.com/2017/02/20-rustic-bathroom-ideas/

We should have cabin tours!  Quite a few new Sold signs lately.  Great things are happening!

If you’re on the mountain tonight, you’ve got your fire going watching the clouds settle in.  Enjoy!

Bonnie

Observatory Star Gazing Event

April 29th  (Saturday) at 7 PM

Palomar Mountain Outreach Center (old school house)  35899 Canfield Rd

The evening will start off with the History of the building of the Observatory and will end with a view of the planet Jupiter.

Bring your favorite appetizer or dessert to share.  A special request from the folks at the Observatory was for Chocolate so we’ll be looking for some chocolate!

Coffee and drinks will be available

Easter Egg Hunt

April 11th (Tuesday)  at 11AM

County Park  – off Crestline

IF the weather is good we will be at the park

IF it’s raining or snowing  we will move to the fire station trailers.

Plastic Easter Eggs with Candy and Prizes

Mad Hatter Mother’s Day Tea Party

May 14th (Sunday) at  2PM

Come celebrate Mother’s Day with a fun Mad Hatters Tea Party all invited  mom, dads and kids are welcome.

All events are FREE —Donation to the Community Center are always appreciated for us to continue to bring you events like these.

Neighbors have a game cam and caught a certain cowboy I live with riding through with his granddaughters on their horses.  The camera also captured this guy on video, scouting the same trail. (If the video doesn’t play for you, please click on the subject of this post to go to the on-line page, worth it to see a pretty healthy mountain lion).  Careful out there!  Make noise and don’t hike alone.

Doug wrote out just a little of his adventures growing up at the Observatory and going to the little one-room school.  Doug Anderson – Life on Palomar   Yes, that car was a Christmas surprise from the machine shop, built in the early 1960’s!

See more of Greg and Doug’s adventures

I’ve been around these brothers enough to hear a lot more stories.  Hope to have more to share real soon.  Who else has early Palomar tales?  Glad to turn them around!

Here is your last minute invite to the Fire Safe Council meeting tomorrow morning.

10 am in the Board Room behind the Fire Department.

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1986 Ovation “Balladeer” Acoustic/Electric 6-string guitar model #1561-1, w/ hard-shell case, plush lines, like new condition $450.00

1983 Peavey “Bandit” w/foot switch and cover, 150 watts,  10″ speaker, instruction booklet, solid state, like new condition $250.00

Please call Bruce Druliner

760 522-9926

Cecelia needs to limit herself to holding nothing heavier than a tea cup?!?  Oh my! Doctor’s orders will cramp her style for a couple weeks.  See message below about how you can help:

FROM: Melanie Hasty

Cecelia Borland will be having cataract surgery on Wednesday. We all know Cecelia to be on her feet and busy with her hands. After her upcoming surgery, she can’t do most of her regular responsibilities. For her to heal quickly and enjoy this experience, we don’t want we to push herself beyond doctor’s orders. That means we have to help her. She has been told not to lift more then a tea cup, which is more then most kitchen items.

Can you deliver a meal?  To make it easier for Glenn-the-head-cook-and-dishwasher during these few weeks, it would be nice if the meal could be in disposable containers.  They will have paper goods on hand.

Please email melanie.hasty12@gmail.com. You might even bring a cup of tea with you to enjoy together.

This morning I was out with my grandson playing in the dirt.  (Yes, we were both playing in the dirt.) Then he pointed to a tiny plant and said, “Look here Grandma Bonnie, wild strawberries!  Someone could step on these leaves and smash them.  We should move this plant to a safe place.”  We looked around and saw the ground carpeted with many of the young plants. So, he’ll leave his little new-found garden right where it is and keep a watchful eye out for the harvest. 

Meanwhile, Palomar’s wild strawberries are your ‘shamrock’ from the mountain today!

Enjoy your holiday weekend!

‘Grandma’ Bonnie  🙂

The great escape you have dreamed of on Palomar Mountain is even better!  There is a price adjustment waiting for you at this beautiful property.

It is not uncommon to wake up to a snow in March, April or May.  Of course, with our sunny weather now, we are enjoying a beautiful Spring.  Summer is just around the corner and then we have the Fall Colors to look forward to!

No matter the season, you are comfy and cozy in the charming Tiny House waiting for you on this 9 acres.  You’ll have lots of time around your campfire and exploring the property while planning to build out your dream home with spectacular views of the sun setting on the ocean.  More details waiting here:  http://www.palomarproperties.com/lotsandland

Then, come on up and explore your options!

Looking forward to meeting the next new owners on Palomar Mountain

Bonnie Phelps

http://www.palomarproperties.com/contactus