Aren’t the views from this mountain amazing? So beautiful driving down East Grade Friday evening. Just had to take this for you.
James and Crew with the County Road Station have been working overtime to get the rock slides off the pavement. I noticed several areas where they pushed road debris to the outside edges. They have job security as there is more to watch out for today and clean up to do. Thanks guys for all you do up here!
So much rain the past few weeks and close to 7 inches last night alone! Weather forcasts vary for our favorite mountain but the one I follow is teasing with maybe a foot of snow over the next couple days: Winter Wonderland for Palomar?
Enjoy every minute and just a reminder that you can always stop by Starstrucks at our place for your favorite free coffee, hot chocolate and tea!
Hello Everyone! You free to meet up at Lake Henshaw Cafe this Friday night? Dutch and Bruce will have those guitars tuned and ready to entertains us.
Friday, January 13, 2023 4:30pm – 7:30pm Lake Henshaw Cafe Santa Ysabel, CA 760-782-9180 Reservations are recommended
Some of you know I’ve been in Missouri for a month. I was here at the airport yesterday in time for the flights to all cancel so I had an extra day with the Treasures. We’re having a lovely snow and I just might bring some with me to the Mountain (Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise!)
The Smith Mountain Boys are welcoming 2023 with their last concert of the year at Lazy H! Be sure to make your reservations or let me know… There is always room for YOU ’round our table.
Thursday, December 29, 2022 5:00pm – 8:00pm Lazy H Ranch Restaurant Pauma Valley, CA 760-742-3669 email info@lazyh.com Reservations recommended
A week after the fun Movie night on Palomar, I found myself in Missouri for the very first time. Just couldn’t resist since my DIL produced and directed 30+ children in the It’s a Wonderful Life Play! Rave reviews for their two performances that included our four Treasures that many of you know from their five years growing up on Palomar.
It is indeed a wonderful life where ever you might be. Hope you’re enjoying your Christmas Eve Day.
The folks of Bailey’s Resort hosted such a fun Movie and Cookie night. The old classic, It’s a Wonderful Life was on the big screen. Comfy chairs and heaters were on and the atmosphere was so fun in the Dance Hall built in the 1860’s. There were lots of delicious home-made cookies, they provided popcorn and a huge pot of some of the best stew I’ve ever tasted. Beef Cheeks. Wow, so incredibly tender and extra-delicious on a crisp winter night.
Wow, an enclosed cab with AC and heat? That’s my kinda tractor! – Bonnie
From: Glen Heggsted – See more pix below
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Last Christmas mountain neighbors, Nanci and Dylan Healey were at church with us and I asked to take their photo. I’m glad I did.
This year Dylan’s mom won’t be with us. She passed away November 12th after two weeks in the hospital. Nanci first came to the mountain when she answered an ad in a newspaper to work at the Lodge in the late 1990s. She met Rick through a mutual friend. Rick’s mother, Vivian Thiry, had a weekend cabin, it soon became Rick and Nanci’s. That was the beginning of a new family on Palomar.
Dylan was born May 14, 1998 and grew up on the mountain, going to the mountain schools. Some of you knew Dylan’s father. Rick left a beautiful signature with his creative woodwork. It is easy to spot the live-edge fireplace mantles and other woodwork he did on and off the mountain. Rick had some medical issues for quite some time and passed away July 21st at home last year.
Dylan has spent much of his time over the past few years helping care for his folks. He also did Airbnb cleaning, property cleanup and working some on the mountain. He inherited the cabin and car and has applied for work off the mountain to pay his bills. He has been studying to finish a couple of on-line classes but the family computer turned on with one of those black screens. Time for a change. I’m just wondering if anyone has a computer they are not using?
Dylan is available for property clearing, helping with firewood or work you might have available until he can get a full time job.
His dad made the best apple pies and Dylan was here over Thanksgiving to make his first. He picked the apples, and made a fabulous crust. Delicious pie! He’ll be over tomorrow as he has a cookie recipe picked out for the Movie Night at Bailey’s. You’ll want to try them, I promise!
When you have an extra chair ’round your table, you might invite him over… he loves to eat!
Want to enter your best cookie recipe to win a warm and cozy Bailey throw? Then I’m guessing you’re about ready to pre-heat your oven and have your ingredients ready to whisk together. If you are not a cookie baker, that is ok, too. Just come enjoy meeting your neighbors and a fun evening hosted by Bailey Resort.
Cards will be available for your to name your cookie and share some of your recipe to make it even more inticing.
Baileys will have some patio heaters but the enchanting, historic Dance Hall was built from logs cut off the property in the late 1800’s. It can be pretty chilly so let’s all bundle up, bring your jackets, hats, mittens and maybe a lap blanket and we’ll all settle in to watch the much-loved classic, It’s a Wonderful Life.
Saturday, December 10th
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Directions: Take State Park Road to Bailey Meadow Road. The road ends at the resort and you’ve arrived! You might want to carpool.
Picking up mail in a hurry last night I had the cowboy pull over in front of the Palomar General Store.
When what to my wandering eyes did appear but a fun little snowman, the first of the year!
I’m thinking we should meet up and see what else is waiting for us! Of course it should be after-dark to make shopping even more fun with the pretty lights! Oh, and I bet they have Christmas music playing….
Many of you remember me saying that ‘Glenn and Cecelia Borland are friends with everyone on Palomar and Cecelia is the hardest working person I know caring for all the goats, sheep, chickens and mountain kids’. She has always been quick to say that Glenn is the smartest person she knows. Oh, how she loves her Glenn.
How did they come to live on Palomar? Back in 2008, while driving past the Lodge, I noticed a truck I’d never seen before. It had all sorts of antenna on it and a bearded man looking like he needed directions. I asked if I could help. He explained that he was looking for a home at a high elevation for his ham radio hobby and land suitable for his wife’s goats and chickens. I invited him to jump in my car and see the new house I’d listed at the end of Birch Hill. We had just driven through the gate when he saw those huge boulders, smiled and said, “it’s perfect, my wife will love this”.
Even though Glenn pointed out that the house wasn’t bolted to the foundation and needed a lot of work, eventually they couldn’t resist. They went right to work to build the barn and Glenn’s lab so and they were up often, making friends with their neighbors. Pretty quick Glenn’s skills as an engineer and diplomat, strong business sense, calm demeanor and voice of reason were recognized, so Glenn was recruited for the PMPO, Volunteer Fire Department, Water Board and Church Board and served much of these 14 years. They moved up full time May 3, 2009 when they had his lab and the barn for the animals ready and enjoyed so much their time together on the mountain.
The photo was taken last summer at Vintana on our way to a special wedding. Such a lovely time together.
A few weeks ago, October 27th, Glenn arrived in Heaven.
Cecelia’s family flew in from Alaska, Texas and Arizona. Two long-time friends tied up some of his business. Her plan is to stay on her beloved mountain and evaluate after a year.
A celebration of Glenn’s life is planned for the spring. Cards, visits, hugs and prayers are appreciated.
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