Palomar Mountain News

Carpeted with wildflowers in the spring, see the islands dotting the Pacific with dramatic views from this 27 acre on the South Grade.  Bordering National Forest on two sides, it is for those with the Spirit of Adventure.  Like your own well?  Check out the Well Cert on the website and lots more at Land for Sale on Palomar Mountain.

Let’s take off on a hike and check it out!

Call Bonnie Phelps for a Tour

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Interesting request a few weeks ago from a guest booking Cabin Fever.  They asked if this vacation rental had an iron and ironing board!  That hadn’t come up before, but those two items are now our latest additions to this cute little cabin.  These folks explained they were to attend a wedding this weekend.  They just didn’t count on needing mittens and warm scarves (also stocked at the cabin).  When their note arrived this morning, I smiled, and just had to share:

<<< From: Cabin Fever Guests

We arrived in good shape yesterday and couldn’t be happier with Cabin Fever.  Although we haven’t had to break out the sun screen quite yet, we expect the weather will improve while we are here.  We will be attending a wedding being held tomorrow at the Upper Meadow Lodge.  We really feel lucky to have found accommodations so close to the wedding venue.

We took a little drive this AM and found several of the places shown on your map.  We are going to purchase some firewood from the Store when it opens at 11.  A cozy fire will put the icing on the Cabin Fever cake.

We appreciate the assistance you provided prior to our arrival.  Things couldn’t have gone any smoother.  Thanks >>>

When you need extra room for guests, like a few days away, or know someone attending a wedding on a sunny, rainy, or snowy weekend, we’ve got you covered.  Simply check out our Rentals link.

There are some fun options waiting for you up here in the clouds after some delightful May rain.

Do you have a rental you’d like added? Just let me know.  It is a free service.

Bonnie Phelps

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Everyone is invited to the Pancake Breakfast this Saturday!  I’m a week behind – Memorial Day Weekend is coming early this year!

This Saturday, May 23rd, 2015

Breakfast is served from 8 am to 10 am (new time):

Hot Mountain Pancakes, Sausage

Fresh Orange Juice & Strawberries

Steaming Hot Coffee

Best buy in America: Adults $3.00, Children $1.00

The Annual Palomar Mountain Planning Organization – PMPO Meeting follows breakfast at 10 am (new time).

Come on out, meet your neighbors, enjoy a delicious breakfast and hear about what’s happening on Palomar Mountain!

Location:

Palomar Mountain Fire Station

21610 Crestline Road at East Grade Road (S-7)

Peter has done it again!

Untold hours of research and work was done by former cabin owner, Peter Brueggeman.  Peter has produced another wonderful read, free of charge, telling of history of our favorite mountain.  His most recent is a biography of Clark Cleaver, one of Palomar’s pioneers.  He planted many acres of apples out here on State Park Road.  We were told, when we first purchased our place, that Clark Cleaver planted the apple trees. We’re still enjoying those apples 100 years later.

Peter’s research turned up some delightful new photos along with a glimpse at this kind man’s life.

From: Peter Brueggeman [mailto:peterbman@gmail.com]

I’ve completed a biography of Clark Cleaver, the ‘apple king of Palomar Mountain’ which is available on my Palomar Mountain History website, in the topmost Books section, at http://peterbrueggeman.com/palomarhistory/  (seventh story down the page)

Cleaver tended his apple orchards along State Park Road at the bends there, owned land elsewhere on Palomar Mountain along with his younger brother, and had a considerable history before moving onto Palomar Mountain in his latter years. Robert Asher says that Clark Cleaver didn’t say much about himself, and so it took extensive research in a variety of resources to put together the thread of his life.

The photo is of Clark Cleaver of which I’m fond… it is scanned from a Robert Asher glass plate negative. I came onto a few of his glass plate negatives when Asher’s family gave me Robert Asher’s remaining files/papers. I’m pleased the Clark Cleaver biography held your interest. Researching and writing it opened up interesting and surprising historical paths for me, e.g. California Indian wars, the California gold rush, early Nevada homesteading. Researching Clark Cleaver led me into the history of Palomar Mtn roads and road building …. sorting out the status of the various roads over time. The commonly used road up/down Palomar Mtn changed over time. In reading back, it was frequently not referred by specific name, so it can be a puzzle to figure out which road was involved when.

Peter

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

Heritage Well service has done a lot of work on Palomar over the years.  Eric has been up for well repairs and certifications and is now back to drilling wells again. Here is their latest news and contact info:

From: Heritage Well Update

Heritage Well Service www.heritagewellservice.com 951-763-2210 check us out on Yelp! http://www.yelp.com/biz/heritage-well-service-aguanga

Hi there,

We wanted to announce that we have (finally) purchased a water well drilling rig. The rig is capable of drilling commercial, agricultural and residential wells using either mud rotary or air rotary methods up to 1000 ft. We hope to have it up and running by June 1st and are awaiting its arrival next week from Colorado. As many of you know Eric is experienced in drilling wells and did so for a number of years when he worked with his parents at Aguanga Waterwell. We hope you will keep us in mind when referring your clients for new drilling jobs.

Thank you again for all of your referrals and expertise, we appreciate our relationship with each of you!

Eric & Megan Haley

Heritage Well Service www.heritagewellservice.com

951-763-2210 check us out on Yelp! http://www.yelp.com/biz/heritage-well-service-aguanga

Sure is perfect weather for burning your downed branches and trimmings after cleaning up your property from all these storms.  To get a burn permit, simply call Tim Gray at the Forest Service.  619 209-1414

Don’t want to do your own burning?  You might consider connecting with Robert Carlyle.  Robert and Tractor can pick up your slash and he has a great area to safely burn on his property.  76O 742 one 1891.  He can groom your property for you too.

We just had to drive around a bit during this beautiful storm and then stop for lunch at Mother’s.  Ohmygoodness, huge snow flakes were coming down.  It stuck for a few minutes but melted as it turned to a gentle rain.  Thanks to Wil Parent for sending his noon time Birch Hill view our way.

Jim Mendenhall came in the restaurant as we were finishing up today.  He said in 1975 he was sitting in our house with the owners at that time, Andy and Nel Ridge. It was mid to late June, as school had let out.  It really started snowing.  About six inches of snow accumulated pretty fast.  The road crew was out plowing but within about two hours, it had all melted as the ground was so warm.

Maybe we’ll get a nice snow in June, too!

From: Rick Over  Subject: Burn permit heads up

Just wanted to pass along to the community, that I have a burn permit signed off by the FS.  It will begin on May 17 (this Sunday) and extend to May 31. Conditions permitting, I plan to do a control burn on my cabin property (21850 Crestline, at Road Marker 6) this Sunday.  Looks like it will be a good weather window.  Of course I have to clear it through the FS on the morning of the burn. Please pass this info along on the Mountain News.  I don’t want to alarm anyone when they see and/or smell the smoke.  As I did before, all safety precautions will be taken.  Just FYI, allowed burn times are 0800-1500.

Thanks

Rick Over

   So, did this little 100% snow pic get your attention?  NOAA forecast tells us that we may get snow along with some rain, but only a tiny dusting of that white stuff on Crestline today (none at our house on State Park Road).  So sad.

Thanks Rob Hawk for the peek at your snow!

Enjoy the storm!

So many people these days have expressed an interest in having a ‘wee little house”.  Tiny weekend getaways or guest cottages can  be oh-so-cute.  A two-day workshop is coming to San Diego that I thought some of you might enjoy checking out: Dream Big Live Tiny  There is a discount when you order your tickets prior to month-end.

You’re welcome!  😉