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Very last minute – You are invited to come by our place for coffee and goodies and meet the folks that put this together.  Come on over!

Bonnie

From: Joan Maloof [mailto:JEMALOOF@salisbury.edu]
Dear Forest Lovers,

The lack of snow on Palomar Mountain means that we can go ahead with the planned dedication celebration at 1pm today (Sunday). Palomar Mountain State Park is being welcomed into the Old-Growth Forest Network. This Network selects one protected, open to the public, exemplary forest in each county of the nation (where forests can grow) and helps people connect with these special places (see www.oldgrowthforest.net). For San Diego County, California, Palomar Mountain State Park has been selected. A small group of people will gather today at the Silvercrest Picnic Area for a brief celebration of this dedication. All interested persons are welcome to attend.

Bonnie Phelps has graciously opened her home on State Park Rd, to warm up after.

A map of the picnic area location can be found at this link:

http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/637/files/palomarmountain2009.pdf

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Joan Maloof

jemaloof@salisbury.edu

410-251-1800

www.oldgrowthforest.net

Professor Emeritus, Salisbury University Author of Teaching the Trees and Among the Ancients Founder and Director of the Old-Growth Forest Network

Walking in the San Marcos Costco this morning, I had to take a photo of one of the coolest coat racks for Palomar!  They are cast iron and seem very sturdy.  There were only a dozen or so right by the front door.  (I wanted them all!!!)  They just seem so perfect for our Mountain with heavy coats, scarves and occasionally a cowboy hat on top!  I’ll be so curious to see if any show up in cabins!

(You’re welcome….)

Lots of sleet, rain, wind, occasional white stuff.  Not what was promised but we’ll see how tonight plays out!

Bonnie-with-soup-on-the-stove!

Come one, come all! Everyone is invited to Celebrate Christmas Eve with Lessons and Carols on Palomar Mountain.

Gather ’round the warmth of the stone fireplace at the Community Center house.  We will have nine readings, woven with Christmas hymns, played on guitars for you to join in with your voices.

7 pm Christmas Eve at the Community Center next to the Fire Station

If you’d like to bring appetizers or dessert, that would be welcomed.  Beverage provided.

Have an interest in participating in music, a reading, or in any way?

Please call Cecilia Borland 76O 742-8741

Merry Christmas Everyone!

With six kids and twenty grandkids, Jim and Teresa just had to have a cabin.  This was only about half their family celebrating Thanksgiving at the cabin this year.  They love nature and want those grandkids out there climbing trees, seeing the wildlife, and experiencing all the Four Season fun that Palomar has to offer.  Jim is having a great time with his new telescope and they are both ‘birders’ so have lots to watch from their deck.  Jim is one of those guys that can do anything as a General Manager of a Plumbing Company.  Teresa has lots of projects planned to keep him busy at the cabin.  She is a Bakery Field Manager for Vons.   She is looking forward to lots of baking at the cabin, meeting the neighbors, and attending the mountain happenings.  One thing for sure, and speaking from experience, it can be a very yummy stop to pop in for a visit!

A couple years ago the ‘Treasures’ were up (oh, you know – our grandkids).  We took them over to the Palomar Mountain Ranch.  When our then 4 year old granddaughter climbed up the steps of the caboose, she turned around and said: “May I have your ticket please?”

A ticket is waiting for your tour, as Palomar Mountain Ranch is indeed a treasure.  Twenty one pristine acres with a charming log cabin, and an adorable caboose for guests.  Plus insulated and finished 7 car garages, and a basement workshop.  Oh, and the like new tractor, gator and Polaris, too!  All this in a heritage apple orchard, framed with meadows and a forest bordering the 2000 acre State Park!  Pretty special indeed.

Would an additional home with an underground guest apartment make a nice package?  Palomar Vista shares a property line.  That could be lovely, too!  Ah, endless possibilities!

When is a good time to bundle up and come up?  Glad to open those doors!

Bonnie Phelps

76O 742-1742

We are promised a bit of snow through the weekend!  I know there are many of you who dream of a White Christmas!  Would you like to celebrate in a cabin with a big stone fireplace?  That could be arranged!  How about another parcel of land next door with a gazebo looking out to the Observatory?  We can work that out too!

Beauty in the Woods is a cabin next door to Cedar Haven which is a half acre with a water share.  Both are reduced along with the Palomar Loft. 

Bundle up, and come on up!  Glad to show you ’round the Mountain!

  Coming down Crestline a few hours ago, I pulled over quick to take this for you.  I’ve seen a lot of rainbows, but never one this vivid.  And, it looks like the pot of Gold is right out there in Mendenhall Valley!   Very special!  Lots to be thankful for on this Mountain!

Bonnie