Palomar Mountain News

Sunny and clear up here – didn’t even wear a jacket to lunch at Mother’s. But, ohmygoodness!  100% chance of SNOW tonight???   Just thought some of you might like to see my favorite logo on the weather report!

We’ll believe it when we see it. But, meanwhile, I’m dreaming of a White Christmas!

Would you like to stay at a cozy cabin for Christmas?  Or, do you live on Palomar and are expecting guests? Maybe someone you know would enjoy Cabin Fever this next week! The tree is up, lights are on, it is ready for your family fun!

Very last minute cancellation, so Cabin Fever is available through the 26th!  Click to see lots more pix, then let’s get your questions answered.

I thought people were checking in today but I goofed so let’s make it work for you with a Friends and Family discount!

Come on up for a very Merry Christmas!

Bonnie 760 742-1742

28 degrees in Vista and on Palomar!

Driving up the mountain last night, Don made the comment that it was 28 degrees when we left yesterday morning at 10:30 and 28 when we got back up at 5:30.

Butch and Denise Johnson sold their home on Palomar a few years ago.  They decided to move back to their roots, at their family farm where Butch was raised.  When Butch went out to tend the crops this morning, he saw that it was the same temperature in Vista as I mentioned in a Facebook post last night. So, he sent me this photo.

Why did Burch and Denise move back to Vista?  Well, the grandkids live there on the farm, too!  When one of them reached up for Grandpa’s hand and said, “let’s take the tractor out an pick a couple berries, Grandpa”.   That did it.  They knew what to name the farm stand and knew they needed to be there for picking times with those grandkids.

Like some great organic produce grown with love?  It is worth it to go out of your way to Couple Berry Farms.

Click for a peek of their heart they’ve opened to all, where you can still get kisses for 5 cents.

Those of us on the Mountain enjoyed another beautiful sunset tonight, looking out over a blanket of clouds.  The weatherman is promising rain, a tease of snow and wind over the weekend. Some of us are working hard to be patient for more of that white stuff, anxious to get out those sleds.

After this recent warmer weather, the windows are now all closed at my listings so we are ready for this welcomed storm.  Three appointments scheduled over the next few days and can fit in a couple more so, come on up!  Click to see what is available.  Plus a big, beautiful log home waiting in the wings!

Meanwhile there is a wonderful stew simmering (that Cowboy can cook)! Our son, Nathan, is on his way, and life is good – very good!  My voice is almost back to normal!  So much to be thankful for.

Hoping you are doing well and enjoy this storm!

Bonnie-in-front-of-the-Fire

From: Wayne Moorhead

For Sale – Freestanding Pellet Stove and matching Pellet burning Fireplace Insert.  $500 for both.

Made by Whitfield, cast iron doors, both work fine, no longer needed because we are converting to propane.

Contact Wayne to arrange to see them at Crestline:  858-586-1637 (h) or 858-375-8573 (c)

Thanks,

Wayne Moorhead

Would you like to get a LOT more heat from your fireplace?  We were so impressed when visiting friends recently, sitting in front of their new vertical grate.

It is so much warmer with more of the flame and coals facing the room and the logs ‘self-feed’ into the fire.  So much more heat from the same amount of wood.  Click for the link.  Thinking we’ll be seeing some of these ’round the mountain!

This company also includes a video on how to build a fire.  However, there is a much easier way.  We use the Seymore Fire Blox you can get at The General Store.  No kindling, no paper.

With nice dry firewood (we prefer seasoned oak), use one fire starter, one match and you are all set for a warm fire…. and maybe s’mores!

Just realized the video in the last post might not have shown up for you subscribers.  Here is a link to the post where you can watch the fun interview for a great gift idea with a great cause, PLUS see it snowing on Palomar Mountain News!

Move your mouse and you change the direction of the snow!  How fun is that!?!!

When a Mountain News message arrives in your Inbox, you can click on the title and it takes you right to the blog where you can read the post while watching the snow over the next month or so.  No mittens required! Enjoy!

Great interview David Ross with mountain author, Lele Ste.  Click for her  Grafted Shoot website to order books where 100% of profits go to KickcancER until December 15th.

Also check out Books are Blooming on Palomar.

WOW, WOW, WOW!  Do you remember this trailer hiding out on Crestline?  Click for the before pix when she picked it up on Palomar!  She is very creative restoring vintage trailers to sell to pay for college! Brooke turns trash into treasures!

You can own “Lemon Squeeze”!  She’s For Sale!

Click to see photos  of the entire process with ‘Before and After’ pix of just some of the work that has been put into restoring this cute little trailer. Here is a partial list of all that went into making Lemon Squeeze what she is today:

• New PTI California plates, with registration, title.
• Box is 10 ft. long, 12 ½ ft. including hitch and bumper, 6 ½ ft. wide, and 6 ½ tall.
• Extremely light weight, can be pulled by a smaller SUV / CUV.
• Tows really nice and easy.
• 2 inch hitch.
• Sleeps 2 people. ( there is enough structural support and framing for you to install a bunk bed if you desire to sleep more people or want extra storage)
• Trailer has been rebuilt from the floor, framing, walls, ceiling, and most cabinets.
• Well insulated.
• 10 to 15 gal. water tank, no leaks
• New water pump.
• New water lines.
• 110-125 volt. Power hookup.
• 20 amp 15 amp power breaker.
• New electrical wiring and outlets.
• New exterior lights / original brake lights.
• New interior lights- well light at night.
• New stainless steal electric refrigerator.
• 3 burner cook top –  Propane
• 5 gal. matching propane tank with regulator and lines.
• Original stainless sink.
• Stainless steel knobs.
• Updated sink faucet.
• New wood laminate flooring by Prego.
• New Formica granite counter top.
• Cabinet doors are original.
• Table folds down into a bed, and can also be placed outside of trailer for outdoor dinning and games.
• New upholstery.
• New curtains.
• Decorative moldings and trims throughout the trailer.
• Fresh paint inside.
• Aero-thane paint outside was sprayed to match the original color and design.
• The door has been rebuilt, and is well insulated.
• New lock and keys.
• Several windows have had glass replaced.

Questions?  Would you like to see this little Lemon Squeeze in person? 

Do you have an old trailer you’d like to donate to her Fund-my-College project?

Please contact Brooke at (951) 537-4902 

Meet Miss Penny!  Brook’s First Trailer Restoration Read More…

Your local Fire Safe Council had their first reactivation meeting.  Thank you to Robert Carlyle for heading up the FSC from 2007 to 2015, and his wife, Anita Carlyle for her work as Secretary.   During that time, the California State Senate presented an ‘Outstanding Service Award’.

Our new Board is already hard at work.  It is headed up by President, Yvonne Voucher, Ceceila Borland, Secretary, and Gina Aven our Treasurer.  

There is more info waiting for you including a list of our current board members at our webpage http://www.mypalomarmountain.com/firesafecouncil/  

 Thanks to everyone  who has volunteered and worked to help make Palomar more fire safe for all since 2002!