Palomar Mountain News

Had a fun phone call a couple of months ago from Michael Rogers with the State Park down in Borrego.  He explained that they had commissioned Ernie Cowan to take a panorama for an Interpretive Board outside Boucher Lookout.  He asked me to call when it looked like it was going to be clear about 9 am or so for Ernie to come up for the photos.  I can often see the Carlsbad power plant from my desk but was watching to see the islands out there too.  Finally a few weeks ago when we had those strong winds, I gave Michael a call.  Ernie and Katie came up on a perfect day.  I followed them out to get pictures of the photographer to share with you about this nice addition heading our way.  Katie called tonight and mentioned that they had come up for another photo shoot so I asked her to write-up a little about their project.

We’ll let you know when it is ready to enjoy!  Bonnie Phelps  

From: Katalin Cowan kt2c@packtrain.com 
At the request of the State Park we have spent a couple of days at Boucher Lookout trying to capture one of those transparent days.  The goal is to create a panoramic photograph that will be used for a display at the new overlook platform.  The display will mark visual points of interest so visitors will be able to identify the things they can see from this breathtaking vantage point.  While Ernie was involved in the technical concentration of capturing the multi-image panorama, Kati was wandering in the woods communing with nature capturing some of the early spring beauty.   All the best, Kati Cowan

This went quick!  Still looking for someone who would like the free stove: https://palomarmountainnews.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/free-gas-stove/

  Like a water fountain?  The owners of one of our listings are letting this go for free.  Might not be as terrific with our Mountain snow but thinking someone might want to pick this up for your home in the city?   It presently does not have the electrical run to the system but was working when electrical was operational.  May need a new pump?  You’ll need a couple strong guys and can pick it up in Escondido.   Simply call and I’ll head you in the right direction.  Bonnie Phelps 760 742-1742

This Kenmore stove with the owner’s manuel on a shelf in the oven is waiting outside a cabin on Palomar Mountain for a new owner to claim…  Whoever calls me first gets the directions to pick it up and the free stove.   Such a deal!  Going, going, going…. 

Bonnie Phelps 760-742-1742

It is such a beautiful sunny day today, kinda hard to believe snow is to be heading our way. 

A few days ago I had a fun message from a neighbor with lots of daffodils.  She invited me to stop by for a big bouquet. (That was very nice!  They are georgous!)  When a storm is predicted, she picks the flowers enjoy indoors instead of just letting them get trampled with the rain and snow.  Great idea! 

I also learned that daffodils bloom at different times.  Some on the Mountain have been beautiful for a couple of weeks.  Ours are just starting to come up.  But what we have, I’ll pick first thing in the morning  and look forward to planting some ‘early bloomers’ next winter. 

We often have snow on the ground for Easter week.  Enjoy and may you have a very Happy Easter.

Bonnie Phelps

See the weather forecast at http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=sgx&smap=1&textField1=33.32278&textField2=-116.87778

From: Rosemary Johnston  Want a good look at Mars? Time’s running out!
This year’s opportunity to get a close look at Mars is nearing its end. The next opportunity won’t come around until 2012.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36027216/ns/technology_and_science-space/?GT1=43001/from/ET

From: Round Up BBQ roundupbbq@yahoo.com

Hi Ya’ll, We need a new addition to join our great team here at the Round Up! Here are all the details:

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 Mountain residents might be interested in filling out this survey regarding state parks before March 31.   Rosemary Johnston

Be a Part of Creating Excellence for State Parks!  You might be interested in responding to this survey about what you would like to see in State Parks. It would be good to mention that you would like to see the system adequately funded and expanding to accomodate our expanding population and to protect our unique natural resources and historic resources from expanding development and infrastructure.

Subject: Be a Part of Creating Excellence for State Parks!  Click for survey info and message from California State Parks Foundation:

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