Palomar Mountain News

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.

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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 

2010 Explore the Stars – October 8th and 9th

The Explore the Stars program provides visitors an opportunity to see views of the universe rarely seen by the public.

An exciting amateur astronomy project occurs each summer and fall at Palomar Mountain’s Observatory Campground. A group of amateur astronomers from all across Southern California bring the beauty and the awe of the night sky to more than a hundred non-astronomers at a location only two miles from the world renowned Palomar Observatory.

Click for all the details and have a great week!

Our beautiful Palomar fall colors are just around the corner!  Up here on the Mountain top, we’ve needed to get out the down comforters.  Before we know it, we’ll have our first frost to sweeten up those apples hanging on the trees.  Scents of pumpkin pie or a homemade soup simmering on the stove (can’t have too much garlic or onions!) will be coming from the kitchens.  Then, our first snow will be here before we know it….  Oh, how fun it is to be on Palomar!

Happy Fall to All!

Bonnie Phelps

Most of you were mailed a flyer with a post card to return by the local phone book for Palomar Mountain and Valley Center called the “Orange Book”.  I just spoke with them and am passing along the info to you.

They are in the process of compiling their new 2010/2011 edition and are doing everything that can to ensure they have everyone listed the way you want to appear. 

Only using a cell phone?  They get their listings from from AT&T or directly from YOU.  If you are using a cell phone number that you would like to have listed, it is up to you to contact them.

If you want to be listed, they need  your names, street address, mailing address and phone number.

Have a business?  They are glad to talk to you about their advertising options.

Call or email luann@orangebook.com 760 789-4243 for help getting set up, or if you just want to say “hello”.

When the books are printed they are available to pick up at the Post Office.

Bonnie Phelps – gearing up for another great weekend on the Mountain Top!

Click for an interesting UT story with photos and comments by Scott Kardel, the Public Affairs Coordinator of the Palomar Observatory.

– Scott

W. Scott Kardel

Public Affairs Coordinator, Palomar Observatory

Telephone: (760) 742-2111

E-mail: wsk@astro.caltech.edu

WWW:  palomar-observatory.org

Blog: http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/

Office hours: usually 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

Thanks to Mike Pique for sending the following news our way: 

 The International Space Station will pass over San Diego county Tuesday evening (Sept 14, 2010) about 7:35 PM.  It goes fast (18,000 MPH or so..) and will be long gone by 7:40, so be on time.  It will appear at 7:35 in the northwest, near the Big Dipper, pass nearly overhead in Cygnus the swan at 7:38, and vanish into the earth’s shadow at 7:40 in Aquarius, in the east south east.  Here’s where you can look to get a star chart (not really needed – it will be amazingly bright) and a ground-track map:

http://www.heavens-above.com/PassDetails.asp?Size=600&SatID=25544&lat=33.311&lng=-116.8495&alt=1600&loc=Palomar+Mountain+Lodge&TZ=PST&Date=40436.1095263735 

By the way, the http://www.palomarmountain.com web site has a link near the bottom to every night’s Palomar Mountain satellite predictions, from Heavens Above, and these are good enough for all of San Diego county.

– Mike Pique