Palomar Mountain News

Such a beautiful day waking up to sunny sky and 3.7 inches of rain fall recorded on our gauge on State Park Road. It is amazing how much of a difference in rain fall there is across the mountain. If you’d like to share your rain totals, please comment.

Just had to stop and take these for you on my way to church this morning.  Such a lovely scent in the air and fun to see the clouds hovering below the mountain.

Such a blessing for our little thirsty mountain!

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Bonnie

From: Robert Gonsett Subject: Attack on Proposition 13 Coming Monday

Last week I called all phone numbers on the following list to express “strong opposition to ACA-4.”  The receptionists knew what I was talking about.  Then they usually asked for my name and city and that was it — quick and simple.

This is an important item.  If you call, do so Monday morning early.  The item comes to a vote at 1:30 PM Monday.  Whether you rent or own property in California, this item — if successful — will have a negative impact on all of us. Read More…

From: David Drake

Subject: New electric drive SUVs

I am setting up a demonstration of a new Company rolling out a new electric drive SUV and a new Van. This is by special invitation. Details and sign up with David Drake at 76O 638 958O on the mountain. This is before the showing to the public at the LA Autoshow in November.

Such beautiful “music playing” … it is pouring rain on Palomar Mountain.  Had to share.  Already have close to an inch and a half at our place on State Park Road.  So nice to be up here for this lovely storm. So thankful.

Enjoy!

Thanks to all the volunteers that staff our two Palomar lookouts!

From: Curt Waite  Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015

On Sunday the Forest Fire Lookout Association volunteers began staffing Boucher Hill and High Point Lookouts for the fire season. Just in time, as High Point reported a smoke on the East Grade that turned out to be a vegetation fire near Dyche Valley.  Palomar Volunteers, US Forest Service and Cal Fire initiated a full wildland response including air tankers and helicopters. The fire was quickly contained, but this should be a reminder to all of us on the mountain that we are facing another early and potentially active fire season. Stop by Boucher, visit the tower, and let the volunteers know how much you appreciate their eyes on the forest.

Like some new tack for your horses?  Have some you’d like to sell? I know some of you would like to decorate your cabin in a western theme.  This Tack and Treasure sale looks like fun tomorrow!

Each year the Palomar Mountain Planning Organization, PMPO, mails out a newsletter.

Are you new to the Mountain?  If you’re new to the mountain, and would like to receive it, please let me know.

Has your address changed in the past year?  Send your correction my way please.  You may just comment to this post, I’ll collect the info, turn it around, and make sure it isn’t seen by the world – it’s safe with me!

Bonnie

Click on the Friends of Palomar link to click again to read all about the Hike and Hops – over 21 only.