Glad you asked!
2014 was pretty s l o w at times. Our first new escrow for the year didn’t close until May! Then it picked up a bit bringing 11 new owners up to this mountain on my shift. (We need to get those new neighbors on the New Neighbor’s page!)
But fast forward to January with a drum roll: 2015 is really starting out nicely. Kind of exciting – like the good old days! Read More…
For almost ten years we have been driving by a place on Palomar, knowing it had changed owners. We’d wave occasionally. When the evacuation was lifted after the fire in 2007, I was droving home and saw their home had survived (it was a miracle). I had to pull in the driveway and give her big hug. We’d connect occasionally through the Mountain News, once in a while on the phone or email.
Well, last night it was a date. The four of us met up at El Rey. We sat there and visited between bites of fajitas, great guacamole and chips. We talked about kids, fishin’, firewood, camping, ground squirrels, and a whole lot more. Good stuff. Before I knew it, three hours had passed.
We really value our friends we’ve met on Palomar. This mountain sure attracts some nice folks… jus’ saying…
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FROM: Tim Gray
Hello Residents on Palomar Mountain,
We are now writing burn permits. Please connect with me as I am the person who will coordinate the inspections and writing of permits.
Thank you!
-Tim
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The snow is just a memory now but I just had to put these up for you. When Palomar is a Winter Wonderland, the main roads are now posted “Residents Only”. Would you like to bring your family up and get past that Road Closed sign? I am glad to help with that!
There are just a few listings available for Palomar Mountain Real Estate and lots, lots more on the way! Until you have that perfect getaway above the clouds, you might appreciate staying in one of our Vacation Rentals. The calendars are current on the websites and the cabins are much-loved by our wonderful guests.
Let’s connect!
Bonnie-on-the-Mountain
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Pretty special for our State Park! Check them out!
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From: Ruise, Wes -FS [mailto:wruise@fs.fed.us]
Subject: Pile Burning
The Palomar District plans on burning piles today above the Observatory Campground along Canfield road.
Starting around 10:30.
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We have a pretty big icicle at our place! Thursday Don measured it at 6 feet. Last night it was 6 feet four inches. Anyone have a bigger one? Send a pic my way with the details and I’ll turn it around. So beautiful up here!!!
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Lots of folks have gone home with tickets the past few days. The locals up here appreciate the great job law enforcement is doing to try to keep the mountain safe, the traffic flowing, and protect private property. The snow will be here a while and for those of you who would like to come up, here are some tips:
TICKETS: If you can arrive early in the morning, you have your best chance of getting a parking space where you won’t come back to your car with a ticket on the windshield.
TICKETS: If you park inside the white line, and the officers have the time to get to you, you will get a ticket.
TICKETS: If you park blocking a driveway, you will get a ticket.
MIDWEEK: Can you come up during the week? Much less drama then and it could be so much more enjoyable for your family. Weekends are CRAZY because our three main roads are closed to “Residents Only” and we have very few places to park. Please respect the “Residents Only” signs as there is no public parking or play areas on those roads.
Where is the best place for snow play on Palomar?
The State Park, County Park at the top of the Grade, Mother’s Kitchen and the Store (and please patronize our only little businesses up here). The rest of the mountain is PRIVATE PROPETY.
Trash – If you bring it up, take it back down with you. We have no public trash cans ’round the mountain. PLEASE take your trash back with you.
Chains are usually required when we have snow. The Mountain is often closed by the CHP to “Residents Only “who need to show a utility bill or some proof of residency up here.
Take a look at some great webcams, links to the CHP websites, and lots more info for you at Snow Tips for Palomar Mountain.
Got a call from Fire Chief Cliff Kellogg, and then stopped and talked to a couple CHP officers at the Summit. The Mountain was closed today to “Residents Only”.
Are you a property owner or resident? The catch is that you must show proof. Read More…
When I saw Jim Hamerly’s last sunset of the year on Facebook, I thought many of you would appreciate the view through his lens, too. Jim also was the source for the 19 inches of snow we got over here off State Park Road on New Years Eve. It’s interesting how varied the amount of snow is on this mountain. Winter Wonderland for sure!
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