Isn’t this an awesome photo? Thank you to Mike Pique! He took this pic off his deck a few days ago. Out on the East Grade, he was looking southeast when the storm passed by, just missing his property. Hooray for all the rain that part of the mountain was treated to!
Bonnie Phelps, watching out for the next storm
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Such a beautiful view today looking out to 8+ acres up out that ridge that are coming up for sale. You can see a bit of a clearing there where Robert Ruiz opened up the brush. The road up to the land had deep ruts so he first graded and worked the erosion that has happened over the years. I went over and checked out his work today and was so impressed. I’d forgotten to ask him to add some water bars and remembered only when I saw he’d installed a few. (Water bars are one of my favorite things!)
You can reach Robert Ruiz on his cell at 760-212-8998. He is often on the mountain so can meet up with you to check out a job.
It was so interesting to host recent guests at StarLoft Vacation Rental. Tom and Wendy let me know they would be bringing his 300 pound equipment used for exploring the stars and his photography. They were initially concerned because of promised cloudy weather but the sky opened up and his photography tells the story of perfect conditions.
“As a Neuroscientist in the Computational Neurobiology Laboratory at the Salk Institute, it’s not that I’m passionate about many things, it’s more that I’m passionate about everything! My scientific explorations take me to many near and faraway places. I sometimes see things that no one has ever seen before, but also I look at familiar things in new ways. The more I open my eyes to what’s around me, the more I learn about myself. I realize that the observed and the observer are inextricably linked.
While some scientists deny their emotions in pursuit of objectivity, the truth is this is but an illusion. Instead, I choose to revel in the beauty of the natural world and hope to share this wondrous world with you.”
Tom Bartol
Tom and Wendy sent a few photos he captured during their getaway. Click to see some of Tom’s work available to purchase on Fine Art America. Tom shares info about his images, below.
From: Tom Bartol A great Astro and Nature adventure.
The astrophotographs include:
#6717: The Lagoon Nebula, is a giant interstellar cloud, a star forming region of glowing interstellar dust lit by new stars in the constellation Sagittarius. Located about 4100 lightyears from Earth.
#6734: The Eagle Nebula (The Pillars of Creation), a star cluster and star forming region of glowing interstellar dust lit by new stars in the constellation Serpens. Located 5700 lightyears from Earth.
NGC 7331 with Stefans Quintet, a group of galaxies located about 300 million lightyears from Earth!!!
Love,
Thomas
One thing I’m pretty good at are typos. Thanks to several of you who pointed out my most recent goof. (Well, it did make it through spell check!) Even though I read that post several times today between calls and appointments, I don’t think I would have caught it in a million years. Thank you for your sharp eyes.
I can hear a marketing mentor many years ago saying “avoid words with seven letters or more” and ‘”Sesame Street It” by encouraging single subjects and keeping things simple.
My goof had 9 letters. If it had been the intended word, it would have had 10. So, I decided to Sesame Street It and change the goof to “many” on the third line here. Yes, many people are still waiting for the perfect property to make their dream come true on Palomar.
More coming up real soon!
Bonnie Phelps eating Humble Pie
(If there are typos in this post, I’m just going to blame it on the late hour! Goodnight everyone!)
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That amazing off-grid, ultra modern has a new owner. Such a fabulous view! When you check out the listing, you can see it was on the market just 31 days before we opened escrow and closed in just 18 days. There are many folks out there looking for the perfect place to get away on Palomar. What do you have you’re thinking of letting go? Yes, I’m still on the mountain and glad to help get a few more sold.
So, how about the property where I took the photo?? Glad you asked! That view is coming soon! My cowboy already put those signs up. We’ve had a little delay getting the finishing touches all ready for you and in just a couple days we’ll be ready for showings.
What’s in the works? 8.9 acres with an unfinished shell. Years ago, the owner bought a 100 year old cottage in Ranch Santa Fe. He had it cut in half to get up to his land. The first half was set on the foundation just perfect. The second half slipped off the crane and wasn’t very happy at all. Insurance covered some repairs, and it is down to studs on the inside. Meanwhile, all the work was permitted, well and septic are installed and it is ready for your finishing touches. One thing I’m guessing you’ll add is a wrap-around deck to take in that spectacular view.
Four showings last week, two appointments yesterday and two more today. Glad to help achieve your goals for Real Estate on Palomar.
Bonnie Phelps, Mountain Realtor looking forward to meeting our next New Neighbors!
760-533-1742 DRE#01293655
Usually we’ve had several fun summer thunderstorms with much-appreciated rain by now. So far? Nothing. This past week we’ve been promised chances of thunderstorms with maybe 1/10th of rain and even some flash flooding. It has been hot and humid but the storms have skirted us. Finally, today I heard thunder, off in the distance. Not a drop of rain here at the top.
This afternoon, heading down the East Grade I saw the asphalt was damp! Further down there were a couple areas where dirt had run off onto the road!!! Happy dance!! I really wanted to pull over and take a photo but had to keep going to meet my clients on time. Much to my surprise, pulling up to that lovely home on 77 acres, there were puddles!!! Yes, real puddles. You know, the kind that reflect the sun on the water?
So, for those of you also praying for rain, part of our beautiful mountain did get a bit of a bath. Smelled soooo good! Wish I could post this as a ‘scratch and sniff’! And, it did make for a lovely view:
This view can be yours, you know. Click for more photos of the property that got the most rain on all of Palomar today!
Rain, sleet, snow or a sizzling summer day, they are all great days to come for a tour ’round the mountain!
Let’s do this!
Bonnie Phelps (I can’t believe I took a picture of a puddle!!!)
What would your plans be for this secluded cabin on four acres in the woods? Escape for the weekends or live full time within your own peaceful forest. Charming cabin with quality craftsmanship. A perfect location for adding a nice garage workshop. So many options and now an even better price! Reduced to $435,000. Click for the info.
Quick, let’s go see!
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor for summer fun on Palomar
760-533-1742
Just got a call from Diana, the Post Master in Valley Center. Here is the latest:
Would you like to work at the Palomar Mountain Post Office? Apply Now!!! The opening was posted today and will be up for 7 days. The link does say you are applying for Pauma Valley but that link is apparently for the job on Palomar Mountain. Diana would really like to have it filled by someone who lives up here. Here is the link:
https://wp1-ext.usps.gov/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2QUU1QTNCMUVFRDg1QjNCQjdDNjgwNDc4MzcmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-theme=Custom_tradeshow_2&sap-client=010&sap-language=EN&_gl=1ader3w_gaNDQ4NjExNjE0LjE2NTg5NTA4NzI._ga_3NXP3C8S9V*MTY1OTk3Njc2NC4zLjEuMTY1OTk3Njg5MS4w#
Starting today, Diana said the window will be open on Palomar from 1:30 to 4:30.
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor and Editor of Palomar Mountain News since the beginning of the Century!
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Did you know there is a wonderful camp on Palomar Mountain? Kids can attend week-long Science Camp, Base Camp, Adventure Camp and the very favorite for our grandaughters has been Horse Camp. Well, our four Treasures are here this week and our grandaughter, Sunshine, is enjoying her third year of Horse Camp. It is amazing to see what they learn in one week with the horses.
The last day is a ShowDeo and YOU are invited! The ShowDeo is this Friday, August 5th and starts promptly at 3:30 at the arena at the Palomar Christain Conference Center. Like to carpool? Meet here at our house on State Park Road at 2:45 and we can ride down together. Or here are some easy directions:
Take State Park Road, to the State Park Kiosk. Keep going. Drive down into the park and follow the signs to the Camp. When you get into the camp and see a parking area on your left, park and walk out to the left to the Arena.
Hope some of you can join us and maybe next year your kids or grandkids can get in on the fun, right here on Palomar Mountain!
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor but GramBonnie to the gal in the blue shirt!
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Come on out to hear the Smith Mountain Boys; Dutch Bergman and Bruce Druliner on their guitars and Steve Barry humming along as their sound man. Together they have been making music for nearly half a century! Can that be?!?! This coming Saturday will sure be fun at Lake Henshaw Cafe!
The restaurant is having their full menu available. Oh my, great food! Let’s pack out Lake Henshaw!
Saturday, August 6, 2022
4:30pm – 7:30pm
Lake Henshaw Cafe 26439 Highway 76, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
760-782-9180
Be sure to call in your reservations – it is nice to share tables and get to know your neighbors. See you there!
More August Gigs:
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Private Gig
Valley Center, CA
Thursday, August 25, 2022
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Lazy H Ranch
Pauma Valley, CA
760-742-3669
email = info@lazyh.com
** reservations highly recommended by email
Friday, August 26, 2022
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza (formerly Wynola Pizza)
Julian, CA
760-765-1004
Hello Everyone!!! After 3 months off from playing, Dutch and Bruce are ready to “get playing” again. We look forward to seeing you soon!!
We have our CD’s, Cover Stories, available at each gig for purchase or via our website, www.smithmountainboys.com. If you are local, just send us an email if you want a cd or two, smithmountainboys@gmail.com.
We are booking private gigs too! So if you have a wedding, anniversary party, birthday celebrations or any kind of special event that you want music, please feel free to email us at smithmountainboys@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!
Denise for the Smith Mountain Boys
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