Palomar Mountain News

A bit of history was promised for the naming of the Crayola Cabin. Yesterday I had the pleasure of having Alicelynn Cockrill, the former owner up to see the renovation of their much-loved cabin. She has so many special memories of the mountain since she started coming up when she was eight years old! Years later, Alicelynn and her husband had a call from their friend, Arlie Bergman. He told them about a tax sale in Escondido. He had his eye on a commercial building but knowing how much they both loved Palomar, suggested they come along and bid on a vintage cabin. The auctioneer called out “Sold” and they were the owners for 45 years. They later purchased the land above them and had a wonderful time designing and building that cabin that has since been beautifully restored.

When I opened the door to “her” cabin, Alicelynn was so thrilled to see the Wedgewood kitchen stove is still a part of the decor. She remembers her mother cooking at that stove in their home where she grew up in South Gate. Alas, the city later decided there were to be no more incinerators or wood burning stoves, so Alicelynn and her husband brought it up to the cabin and used it there for many years. It now serves as a very cute Coffee Station.

The leaded glass front door was from their home in Escondido when they did an update there. She had a fun story about the wood stove in the fireplace. Years ago we had a dump on Palomar. It bacame a social gathering place. Debris was dumped in the big dumpsters but good stuff was set to the the side. It just so happens this little wood stove was waiting for them one day. They loaded it up in nothing flat as they had to bring their fabulous find back to the cabin. Just a little bit of wood provided so much more heat than needing to stoke the big fireplace.

When I first saw the cabin all fixed up as the very colorful vacation rental, it reminded me of one of the Crayola boxes of eight colors that are highlighted in each room as a very pleasant surprise throughout. Many students growing up in Escondido enjoyed Alicelynn as their teacher. Kindergarten was her first love but she did teach through third grade, too. She told me her classes went through many boxes of crayons over the years. And, she still has crayons when family or friends visit with small children, they are welcome to draw. So, Crayola Cabin it is.

Of course, new owners may name it anything you’d like: Click to see the Crayola Cabin, now in Pending!

Bonnie Phelps, A very colorful Realtor on Highway to the Stars

Most of you received your PMPO Newsletter in your Inbox last week. Thanks to all who contribute and the many hours from Mike Pique, Libby Getzoff, Susan Humason. They have volunteered the past couple DECADES to source out the articles, proof, set up for printing, proof again, printed, folded, stamped and mailed. Betsy just put the FULL COLOR version up on the pmpoinfo.com web site.  Yes, those Dogwoods blooming ’round the mountain are even more beautiful in full color!

Bonnie Phelps

Hello,

Do you have a rental available? I would love to be in the trees on Palomar but am also open to other areas in San Diego County.

I am a single mature female with great credit and references seeking a new home by mid July but earlier is also an option. I work as a counselor/energy coach and need access to the internet to create my zoom sessions. I am seeking an unfurnished guest house/or apartment or sharing a home with a roommate and an unfurnished bedroom and bath. I am able to pay between $1000-1500 a month for the right space.

I am nice and neat, quiet, meditate daily, clean and drama free. I have a sweet indoor kitty named Peppermint who is nondestructive and very mellow.

Lets connect!

Nancy Princetta

 nprincetta@gmail.com

 760-419-4050

It’s been a very chilly, misty day in the clouds on the mountain. Catching up at my desk with a nice fire going, I found myself thinking quite a bit about why we have this holiday weekend.

My dad was one of the many young men drafted for WWII, along with his neighbors in South Dakota. We only have a few photos of his time in the Army. The one that has been on my mind so much was taken with about a dozen young friends. They’d been working on the family farms just a few days before but standing straight and tall at the bus station, leaving to serve their country.

I remember Dad commenting about his time in the military, “I really wanted to be a pilot, but most of them never returned home”. He knew his help was needed on the farm. The Army needed raido men, too and that is what he did until the war was over. We’d sometimes pull out those photos. He would get a far-away look in his eyes but never told me more about the young friends in the small black and white photo. It is those brave young men that never came home, and so many others, we honor, especially this weekend.

I love the view from my desk. There is usually a flag flowing in the breeze out there. I’m so thankful for the sacrifice of all our military that defended this flag and gave their lives to preserve our freedoms.

Wish I had those photos here to share but that box is already in Missouri. Just a few minutes ago, the sun peeked through and caught my eye from my desk. So, this is for you and long may that flag wave.

Enjoy the rest of your long weekend with family and friends,

Bonnie Phelps

PS – If you’d like to see more Views from my Desk, an album is tucked away on my Facebook and you’re welcome to browse.

Ten acres of forest, Pacific Ocean, Palomar Observatory and Mount San Jacinto views await at StarHavens and Loft. Travel up the country lane off Fern Meadow Road to this very peaceful, private setting. Built to live in full-time, you’ll find two separate living quarters, now both successful Vacation Rentals. StarHavens is a three bedroom home with a huge bonus room. At the top of the circular drive are detached garages with a nice workshop and the absolutely charming StarLoft apartment/guest quarters above.

How would you use this beautiful property?

Lots more details and so many photos are waiting for you here:

MLS Listing Info and Pix

https://www.airbnb.com/h/starhavens

https://www.airbnb.com/h/palomarstarloft

Always glad to open the doors and get all your questions answered about living full time on this wonderful mountain, weekending as a family retreat and/or hosting as vacation rentals.

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor

760-533-1742

Just you wait until you see inside! A very artistic and oh-so-charming cabin is now available for the next new owners to enjoy. Do you remember your first box of eight big crayons? You’ll find all those colors in this beautifully updated cabin, the interior worthy of a cover-of-a magazine. Step inside and you’ll feel like you are in an enchanting tree house.

I just spoke to the prior owner, Alicelynn Cockrill. She is a retired teacher, coming up for a fun tour next week. She will be so thrilled to see how those colors are woven through ‘her’ cabin to bring so much joy to all who enter.

Click to see the MLS photos. Who wants to see it first?

Bonnie Phelps, very colorful Realtor these days!

Ran over to Bailey Meadow Road as Moose Lodge just changed owners. Bitter-sweet for the seller, but absolutely elated family now calling it their own, so excited with their ‘new’ cabin.

I picked up the signs and moved them right across the street! ‘Crayola Cabin Tree House’ will be coming your way later today. Stay tuned for the photos and story behind the name. So enchanting and oozing with charm.

Bonnie Phelps, having fun with lots of Real Estate projects!

Well, this is exciting! For those of you with properties in hard-to-serve places for broadband, Starlink is finally heading out way. Fred, with Western Broadband said you can work through him to get this promised super-fast service. 760-744-2303

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor

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