Palomar Mountain News

Thanks to Robert Carlyle heading up the Fire Safe Council the past few years.  His dedication and patience securing the grants has finally paid off with ‘boots on the ground’ working on projects in different areas around the mountain making key areas more fire safe.   His crew just finished a tremendous amount of work, grooming the base of Crestline at East Grade Road.  It was a fabulous view during the thunderstorm seeing rain falling across the county so I had to capture it for you.  (You can double-click on photos to enlarge). He told me Friday that the crew is now on their way to the Observatory for the next couple months.  Thanks Robert!

Many of you know John and Karen Tanner but some of you don’t. Here is a brief introduction. Let’s take the Mountain to John for his birthday on Saturday!

John and Karen were such a pleasure to meet a few years ago at the Fire Department Barbecue.  They donated copies of their books that they’d written to the auction.   Of course, I had to read them and do believe everyone out there that likes the Mountain, would love their books!  In fact, Palomar at one time was a pretty good hideout for some of those types of guys they write about! 

John bought his cabin on Crestline about 35 years ago.  He was living on the mountain when he met his wife Karen. They’ve been married over 22 years now and among many other things, they did co-author a book and each has written alone. Click for a quick introduction to the authors and some folks who have had a love affair with Palomar for many years! 

Several months ago John’s femur broke and he ended up with two broken arms and a broken leg as a result of multiple myeloma. He spends most of his time in an electric wheel chair with danger that another bone will break. He has been on chemotherapy for a long time now and is being tested to qualify for a drug trial. He would love to come to the mountain but isn’t able to. 

Let’s take the Mountain to John!  Please take a minute to send a quick photo of you, your family, or a favorite view of the Mountain we all love. See Karen’s message below and let’s all send a note to John beginning tomorrow when the party starts after 5 pm!

Hello everybody,

You are invited to a “Virtual Birthday Party” for John Tanner on Saturday, October 2^nd at 5:00 P.M. (Pacific Standard Time) or later. This surprise party will last until the final email arrives.  As many of you know, John has been ill and, because of that, he is unable to entertain in person. Therefore, I am having a virtual birthday party for him that you can only attend by sending an email with your good wishes and, if you can, attach a photograph of yourself raising a glass to toast John.

I am emailing this to our family and friends all over the country—and some out of the country—in hopes that John’s email box will overflow with good wishes. He will be thrilled and very surprised. I hope that he will receive hundreds of birthday greetings. If by chance you are in contact with someone who knows John but has not received this, please pass it on to your friends and family. I have raided John’s email box but may have missed someone important.

Remember, this is a surprise party and do not send your email before 5:00 P.M. on October 2.  John’s email address is: jdtanner@aol.com

I hope that this virtual party is a huge success. I will be here at home and join in your group toast.

Until then,

Karen Tanner

PS  If anyone wants to email but won’t be available Saturday night, they can email me khtanner@aol.com and I will forward them to John on Saturday night.  Thank you!

A warm Mountain welcome to Jessica Murany, our new State Park Ranger!  She has been a Ranger with the State Park System for five years.  Starting out in a desert setting, she most recently worked San Diego Coast District with a lot of traffic, congestion and miles and miles of campgrounds.  Because of her desire to be in a mountain setting she put in for the position on Palomar and is real happy to be here. 

Jessica is hard at work with a list of goals that will breathe new life into our favorite State Park.  She really has a heart for reintroducing the campfire talks and plans to make the schedule available to the Mountain residents and weekenders!  She’ll be soliciting help with documenting the history of the State Park and will be collecting photos and welcomes input from the mountain folks to have the history an accurate and complete record to carry on for future generations.  She is anxious to learn about who put in the orchards, who was Scott of Scott’s cabin, and be a part of the re-opening of Boucher Lookout.

Campfire talks sound so fun with her plans of monthly themes.  She will be looking for local volunteers that can share their stories and musical abilities with campers and with those of us who will look forward to this new event on Palomar!  We will enjoy all that Jessica’s leadership will bring to the Palomar Mountain State Park!

This just came today for you who have an interest in the General Plan for the County.  You might want to attend this Update Meeting:

From: Culea, John [mailto:John.Culea@sdcounty.ca.gov]
Subject: General Plan Update Public Workshop

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP

What: General Plan Update Public Workshop

Where: Fallbrook Public Utilities District, 990 E. Mission Road, Fallbrook, 760 728-1125 (Thomas Bros. 1027 G-2)

When: Friday, October 1st from 2 PM-4PM

 Why: Supervisor Horn will host the workshop to help homeowners learn what is in store for their property in the unincorporated portions of the county under the proposals for the General Plan Update (GPU).

Planners from the Department of Planning and Land Use will be present with maps and the latest information on the GPU.  Supervisor Horn will share his concerns about the GPU with landowners and consider carrying their change requests forward.

Read More…

Subject: Found Dog

We have found a little female Miniature Pinscher chocolate red in color.  She’s been on her own for at least two weeks living in the forest but is in amazingly good health.  Has anyone out there lost a little dog?  If so please call Dutch or Sharon @ 760-742-3330

Those of us privileged to be on the Mountain this morning woke up to thunder and lightening. Thanks to Mike Stevens for posting his fabulous photo taken about 7:15 am.    You can see that it’s raining in some areas but we haven’t had a drop yet at our place.  Rain should be coming soon and if you are up here you might want to unplug appliances, tv, computers, microwave… anything you don’t want to get fried.  

Wow, clouds look amazing and the air smells soooooo good!  Hope you all have a wonderful day!

The film score for a film at the San Diego Film Festival was written by Palomar Mountain Composer, Larry Groupe.  We have had the pleasure to hear some of his other compositions and his latest CD.  Palomar is so inspiring!  Like a fun event for Saturday?  You might check it out!

 From: Larry Groupe

This Saturday, October 2nd, at the San Diego Film Festival is the premiere of “Bag It”  a wonderful documentary about the plastic world we live in.  I wrote the original score for the film this summer.

Click for a direct link to the film at the festival…..

Film Summary:  “Bag It” is a compelling documentary that examines societies use and abuse of plastic. Jeb, an average American guy makes a pledge to stop using plastic bags, and after doing so, is inspired to embark on a journey around the world to unravel the complexities of our plastic world. His findings reveal the tremendous impact that society’s throwaway mentality has on our environment.

Best,

Larry Groupé   www.larrygroupe.com/

   The next PMVFD Fire Board meeting, is to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the fire station.  The public is invited to attend.

Please see the agenda below.

Read More…

I  have five orphan kittens, three weeks of age in need of a foster mom.  The kittens are currently being fed with delicious and nutritious goats milk, and being groomed every two hours. While caring for cute little kittens is fun, it is time intensive and best done by a feline, so if you have a nursing cat who might be interested please call Joelene at 760.215.9283

Avon . . . For the people of Palomar Mountain. 

All your favorites plus an ever-changing selection of gifts and jewelry. 

Simply contact me for a current catalog and monthly specials! 

There are also catalogs available for your convenience at the Summit bulletin board. 

I’m happy to help you with all of your Avon needs. 

Kajsa Peffer 760 742-0068 kajsalotrfan@hotmail.com