Like a yummy fall treat? I have enjoyed having this little ‘craft’ available for children in my life the past couple weeks. It’s great for kids of all ages! Mountain apples, peanut butter, marshmallows and raisins. Yes, it is a little messy. Just lick your fingers.
Happy Fall Y’all!
Bonnie-on-the-Mountain
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Earl and Louise Walls have been such generous, wonderful neighbors on Palomar Mountain. As many of you know, Louise recently had knee surgery. A week ago today on October 18th, Earl was on his way to the hospital to pick her up. Dear Earl was critically injured in a ‘hit and run’ accident.
Sadly, the doctors report that he has broken vertebrae and is now a quadriplegic. Earl also isn’t able to speak. He can nod his head yes and no. There are no visitors at this time. On a phone call today, Louise, and Linda Fortney, Earl’s daughter, asked me to tell you that they “appreciate so much the love and prayers pouring down from the mountain”.
Earl is an American Patriot. Many of us are on his email pass-around list – he loves this country! He defended our freedom in World War II. So, it was very important to Earl to be able to vote in this election. Louise wanted me to let you all know that Earl has voted! They went through his ballot, Earl nodded yes or no, they marked his ballot accordingly, and his vote will be counted.
Earl and Weezie love to travel, the pictures are from a trip that Earl planned in 2006 and we got to tag along. Click for an album showing some of the fun times we had exploring Arizona and New Mexico. As an engineer, Earl had us hoppin’ to pack every adventure in our tight schedule and make it back two and a half weeks later, just in time for a PMPO Board Meeting.
I did a search on Palomar Mountain News for these two fine folks. Here is just a peek of the Walls’ contribution to Palomar and us all:
Earl’s mountain-made BBQ for the Annual Fire Department Awards Dinner:
https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2012/08/31/awards-dinner-with-earls-bbq-and-potluck/
Lots of pix of recognizing Earl for untold hours he gave orchestrating the remodeling, doing much of the work himself, of what is now our Community Center:
https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/pot-ogold-at-the-end-of-the-dinner/
Earl retired as the Chairman of the Community Center:
Earl rustling up help for the Community Center make-over:
Earl played his Gut Bucket at the Lodge (you gotta see the pix!):
https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/fun-bluegrass-music-at-the-lodge/
Louise joined CCPM (that was so she could see Earl more often – just serve on his board!) :
https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/welcome-louise-to-the-community-center-board/
Earl and Louise shared their view of the Thunderstorm:
Earl donated a building to the Fire Department:
Snow across the County from Earl and Weezies:
https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2011/03/02/front-row-seat-of-county-snow/
Earl and Louise hosted Appetizers for Christmas Party:
https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2010/12/22/look-who-came-to-dinner/
Like to send a card?
Earl and Louise Walls
PO Box 39
Palomar Mountain, CA 92060
You love, cards, and prayers are much appreciated!
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In addition to delicious hot cider, chili, corn bread, and lots of goodies, the Apple Festival served up some wonderfully warm fun this year for kids of all ages! Thanks to all who spent many hours planning, preparing and orchestrating such a great afternoon. Click for a few photos and stay tuned for more. Happy Fall y’all!
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Thanks to all for your patience. Yes, I usually do run spell check, but then I made another change between phone calls.
Hummmmm, maybe I should say that I intentionally slip in a few typos occasionally for the attention? Just to make sure people are reading this news of our favorite Mountain?! Well, I will try to do better, but not promising things will improve. Meanwhile, enjoy, and I’ll keep the news heading your way!
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We have our wood stoves toasty warm the past few delightful days on the Mountain. Hot chocolate? That can be arranged. There is also a price reduction waiting for you at this charming Happy Holler. Bundle up, and come on up! Oh, just think! You could celebrate Thanksgiving this year on the Mountain! Now, that is a wonderful idea!
Bonnie-on-the-Mountain
Bring your jacket as it is damp and cool on the mountain today. The forecast shows this burning off by 11 am. That works out perfect since the festival is to begin at 11 am!
APPLE FESTIVAL IS TODAY!
October 21, 2012
11am – 4pm
FREE ADMISSION to the PARK
Just a reminder about our APPLE FESTIVAL and FREE ADMISSION DAY at the park today – Sunday October 21. Come enjoy the park’s apple history with food and activities for the entire family. All the details are waiting for you: www.palomarsp.org
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Everyone is invited to bring your favorite apple goodies to share at the Festival this Sunday afternoon!
Let’s see… I just might have a very yummy, apple pumpkin soup in a crock pot. For sure, I am bringing peanut butter/apple smiles for the kids-of-all-ages to make. Very fun – be sure to stop by and take away a smile!
Or, how about this one? Apple Pickin time also means ” Pumpkin Apple Dip”:
1 8oz Cream Cheese
1/2 C. Brown Sugar
1/2 C. Canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
2 tsp. Pure Maple syrup
Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, Maple syrup and canned pumpkin until well blended.
Continue beating while adding in Ground Cinnamon. Beat until smooth. Chill at least 1 hour. Serve with apples and Ginger Snap cookies.
What is your fav? Bring YOUR favorite apple goodies to share! Here are all the details: http://www.palomarsp.org/ See you Sunday!
For those of you intrigued by the ‘Beauty in the Woods’ over the years, it is back on the market! It is better than ever now, sparkling clean, and such a nice new view opened up. How will you decorate? Where will you put your easy chair to capture those views? What books will you bring up to your cabin? Who will you invite to your first ‘cabin warming’?
Just give me the word, and I’ll open the door!
Bonnie-on-the-Mountain
Oh, I couldn’t resist! Thanks to Mike Stevens and his trail cams, we found out who has been stealing our apples!
There are quite a few trail cameras set up on Palomar now. Several of them move around a bit so it is quite interesting to see what they capture. I’ll have some more pix heading your way soon!
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APPLE FESTIVAL THIS SUNDAY
October 21, 2012
11am – 4pm
FREE ADMISSION to the PARK
Just a reminder about our APPLE FESTIVAL and FREE ADMISSION DAY at the park this Sunday October 21. Come enjoy the park’s apple history with food and activities for the entire family. For details, visit
And while you’re here, why not take time to enjoy the park for FREE?* There’s a trail for every age and ability, or just drive around, check out the fire tower & take in the spectacular scenic lookout.
Visit Doane Pond or take a tour of the hundred-year-old apple orchard while munching on an authentic heritage apple grown at the park.
We guarantee clean, fresh air and beautiful scenery. YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU CAME!
And remember, free admission all day long.
*Day use fee paid courtesy of Friends of Palomar Mountain State Park and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Interpretive Association
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