Palomar Mountain News

Would you like to take advantage of FREE Chipping?

Now is the time!

Sign Up On-line For Free Chipping

https://resourceconserverationdistrict.formstack.com/forms/free_chipping_program

State that you are a Palomar Resident in the comment box.

Here is the flyer:

Click to access 2016FSCflyerfreechipand5050.pdf

You can also access the info through the Fire Safe Council Website: http://www.mypalomarmountain.com/firesafecouncil/

The past few years I hadn’t noticed many thistles out on properties.  For some reason, this year, they have popped up all over.  You can Google and learn that some countries, counties, states and cities have laws against having these very aggressive weeds on your property.

We first learned about thistles almost two decades ago when we purchased our property.  A friend pointed out the pretty purple flowers in our orchard.  They were very concerned and cautioned against touching them.  You’ll only do that once – feels like a million splinters.  We were also encouraged and shown how to get rid of them.  Just dig with a pointed shovel and you will see a short tap root. Tip the plant over.  The tap root is the only part of the plant you can touch without being miserable.  Pick it up by the tap root and put it in the trash.

That day we dug up 19 thistles.  The next year we found only three plants.  Occasionally we spot one or two. However, this year several have shown up in a couple new areas.  One step with a shovel and they were gone.  It is best to catch them before the flowers die and spread the seeds to come up in next spring’s rains.

Happy shoveling!  Or, if you’d rather leave it to someone else, try the ‘Local Resources’ on the Fire Safe Council’s website: http://www.mypalomarmountain.com/fsclocalresources.pdf

In my travels, I am noticing some chimneys, ok, LOTS of chimneys, have tree branches that could use some attention before you build the next fire in your fireplace.  (Trees are just like children, they grow so fast!)

When I drove by this cabin, I saw branches just inches away from the chimney.  (If I remember right, branches are to be no closer than 10 feet from chimneys).

Jumped out of my car, took the pic, then saw the dead fir in the back ground.  Well, the timing couldn’t be better!  Your Fire Safe Council has a grant to assist with chimney clearing and dead tree removal.  There are some guidelines and restrictions, but it would sure be worth checking into.  All the details are at the top of the website: http://www.mypalomarmountain.com/firesafecouncil/

You will also find a link on the left of their home page for ‘Local Resources’ that could climb up there pretty quick and get the job done.  http://www.mypalomarmountain.com/fsclocalresources.pdf

Happy Fall, y’all!

Bonnie

Annual Board Meeting. Open to All.

Agenda and details are posted on the website: http://www.mypalomarmountain.com/firesafecouncil

Agenda: http://www.mypalomarmountain.com/firesafecouncil/agenda.pmfsc.2016.10.15.pdf

Details: https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2016/09/26/annual-fsc-board-mtg/

Who do you know that would like $50.00 off to stay at Cabin Fever this weekend?  I was just going to forward the Apple Festival info to weekend guests at our son’s vacation rental.  What a surprise!!!  It’s not booked!!!  It is available!

So, if you would like to stay in a very cute, cozy cabin for the weekend, we have a discount for you and all are promised a great time at the festival.

Simply click for the details, click Book It with your dates and I’ll adjust the rate for the discount:  https://www.vrbo.com/474292

Here is the info for the sure-to-be-fun Annual Apple Festival this weekend: https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2016/09/19/apple-festival-oct-16th/

Bring your favorite Apple Goodies: https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2016/10/10/apple-goodies-for-the-festival/

Is Cabin Fever booked or are you looking for a place to sleep more folks?  There might be other rentals available here:  http://www.palomarproperties.com/rentals

See you at the Festival!

Bonnie and Don

With many thanks to many of you through the Friends of the State Park, we have a new Interpretative Specialist.  You’ll have a chance to meet him at the Apple Festival this weekend!

Keep reading for all the info: http://friendsofpalomarsp.org/news/2016_iggy_sorenseene.htm

It’s apple baking time!

Everyone is invited to get out your favorite recipe, bake it up and bring to share for the Apple Festival next Sunday.  Last year I made these Apple Roses but still haven’t decided  what will be warm from the oven this weekend.  There is always Applesauce Cake, or a cobbler, crisp or pie.  Oh, I saw a great idea for baked apples in the crock pot.  Or, Hillbilly Apple Smiles with almond slices? Yes, the kids always love those.  So many options for yummy apple treats!

Don’t forget your dancin’ shoes!  Circle the ring and swing your partner Square Dancing. Kids of all ages love the crafts, games, blue grass music, watching the spinning, and little farm animals.  Joe’s chili and corn bread will be back for lunch.  Much, much more!  Here is the info: http://www.palomarsp.org/apple_festival/

Great news for our mountain:

From: Cliff Kellogg

This past July San Diego County Fire funded full-time Cal Fire staffing, supplemented by County Reserve firefighters at our fire station for a period of one year. Read More…

Bronson is really earning his keep as a LGD at Borland’s Farm.  LGD or Livestock Guardian Dogs, could help with the growing mountain lion population around children and pets. Knowing that a Glenn and Cecilia were very happy with their new dog, I asked Cecilia for info to share:

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S’mores anyone? Don’t you just love sitting ’round a campfire in the Fall?

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