Would you like to see an amazing ‘Tree Monkey’ in action? One of my listings coming up had huge branches over the roof of the cabin with lots of missing bark and right at the chimney. Wish I could have shown up sooner on Saturday to watch Israel and Crew. Amazing! Look way up in the top of the trees and you see this very brave and talented guy. This oak had many dead branches but is a living tree so they only trimmed it back from the cabin.
They will be there again today if you’d like to park on the road and watch the action. 33637 Bailey Meadow Road, down on the right. Two totally dead trees will come down. Huge fir and oak. Here are the before pix:
Great times ahead and much more firesafe and less risk of cars or the cabin becoming a pancake! Do you need tree work? Connect with Israel
Ah, good times!
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor having fun ’round the mountain!
Way back in 2009 I met a nice guy by the name of Gene Powers. We sold his cabin, he moved to Iowa and kept in touch ever since.
A couple times a big package has arrived in the mail. Ice Scrapers from Gene for the people of Palomar. He said he could never find them in So Cal but there is a big bin at the door of most stores during the winter in Iowa. Some of you might remember me posting about these free scrapers over the years. I’ve also had fun stopping ’round the mountain to add one to snow-covered windshields. Like one? Just let me know! Click to see the past three ice scraper messages. What a kick! One time he bought the store out!
Gene’s cabin of 32 years, is now named The Spotted Owl. It is changing owners for the third time since he took off for Iowa. Jim and Teresa McCarthy will be handing the keys over to new owners very soon. There with be a few ice scrapers waiting there for them from their friend in Iowa.
I had to giggle when I saw this message from Gene today so thought I’d share with you:
From: Gene Powers <comtek39@gmail.com> Last week the wind was very strong one day. I have a couple of trees that when the wind is that strong will break off some dead branches & toss them in the yard. They think it’s funny. I can hear them laffing & giggling when I’m picking up the dead branches. All I have to do is call out CHAIN SAW & that shuts them up.
Lots of shutting up these days ’round these here parts!
Custom home with amazingly private, peaceful views. Escape the cities and come away now with a very nice price reduction. Click for MLS and lots of photos. This just might be the one for YOU! Like a tour? Let’s do it!
That ice and wind storm a couple weeks ago really brought down a lot of trees and branches. The snow has melted now and from what I can see most driveways are opened up. So, that leaves a lot of branches and slash to deal with. San Diego County Fire Safe Chipping Program to the rescue!
Guessing we might have a more branches on the ground now after that wonderful heavy rain we were just treated to. Thanks to Cecelia Borland for passing on this helpful link.
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor since the beginning of the Century
Oh, by the way… Do you subscribe to Palomar Mountain News? Click to scroll and browse the archives. You might subscribe at the top right of the page. Here are some direct links you might especially appreciate.
Today a memory popped up with our youngest grandson welcoming Spring a few years ago. It was snowy that day and this milk-mustached-smile-guy was here for breakfast. He said his boots let the snow in so he had freezing feet. Yes, for those wondering, he is one of the reasons we’re joining his family eventually in Missouri.
Meanwhile, Spring is always so beautiful on the mountain. I love to listen and watch our family of turkeys, often just from my desk where this flock was spotted. They enjoy walking right through our parking area, across the patio and hang out in our orchard for sometimes hours a day.
The spring flowers catch your eye all over Palomar. Several of these were taken on properties of new listings-on-the-way. Then of course the daffodils at the Summit!
Are you one of the folks dreaming of your own big stone fireplace in a cabin on Palomar? Little Cabin in the Big Woods is back on the market and sure checks a lot of boxes.
Just posted about a vintage Guest Book found in neighboring cabin. May 30, 1953 a guest shared about another wonderful stay at a friend’s cabin. Some of what she longed for and enjoyed so much is so very true today and fits so well for Cabin in the Big Woods, built in 1925.
Palomar “… is truly a haven of serenity and calmness; it embraces all visitors with welcome arms. Here is an offer to drop the heavy troubles that threaten to drown us in a sea of chaos; here is an offer to relax and enjoy ourselves. I always think of this wonderful cabin as an opportunity to get my perspective on things … The few hours I’m able to spend here, fly by as the hours of enjoyment always do. The simplicity of this ‘resort’ acts as a strong magnet to people from all walks of life to enjoy themselves…” on this beautiful mountain.
Yes, this cabin has been a much-loved escape for 97 years. But, it could also be lived in full time, like some of the surrounding neighbors are doing. Click for lots of photos. What would your plans include? Let’s see if we can help you make your dreams come true.
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor, enjoying our big fireplace tonight on enchanting Palomar Mountain
It was so fun to have the owner of this cabin pull out this enchanting Guest Book that belonged to Hutch and Winnie Hutchinson 70 years ago. According to the assessor records, the cabin was 5 years old. I see the front porch was already enclosed. Now the cabin has more than doubled in size and is looking for a new owner with an empty guest book to fill!
Palomar got electric lights about that time and one entry mentioned the great food and how much their guest enjoyed wiring the cabin in December 1954. They were friends with many old timers names I’ve seen on deeds and read about in Palomar history books; Brownells, Morrisons and Thelma Samsioe. Hal Bowden stopped by and signed several times, once on official business with the Water Company. His son inherited his two cabins a few years ago. Those kids, Linda Dunbar and her brother Robert visited, and she wrote “This is the place the clouds and sun come together.” They still have a family cabin on the Mountain. (Big Jim, where were YOU that day?)
I envy the beautiful handwriting and many folks left poems.
“There are some who spend a life-time seeking Shangrila. I am among the fortunate – I have found it on Palomar. I have seen the stars, like the eyes of night reach down to earth. I have seen the orb of day sink down into a sea of fleecy clouds; and felt the peace and serenity that must have been when the earth was new. All this and Hutch and Winnie, too!”
At another time, the same author penned:
Even though I may be far
From this beauty spot on Palomar
My inmost thoughts will still be near
And in my dreams I shall be here.”
Has it been a dream of yours to own a beautiful piece of Palomar? Now is your chance. The first time I sold this charming cabin it was owned by folks who purchased it from Hutch and Winnie. We’re now looking for the 5th new owner since my shift, to carry on the tradition creating such happy memories with fine food and wonderful friends enjoying the amazing views. Here is a view the present owner captured this week:
Like to make it YOUR view? Quick, come up and see for yourself.
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor enjoying the Good Old Days but the BEST is yet to come for you on Palomar!
It was so fun to pop by a Property Inspection today between showing appointments. Megan and Bryan picked a big bag of fresh vegies from their garden this morning and brought eggs from their chickens in all different colors. The carrots and kumquats were for lunch and what a fun dinner I had tonight! Breakfast for Dinner with eggs, chives, chard, thyme and a bouquet of lavender. The cowboy I live with is looking forward to collards just like he had in the back woods of Carolina. Thank you, thank you for such a delicious, fun treat!
They have camped many times on the mountain are so excited to have their own cabin real soon. We have such fun new neighbors heading our way. So exciting!
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor, feeling very spoiled and loving what I do!
Out and about getting some new marketing photos it was so fun to see the early daffodils popping up ’round the mountain. This is your friendly reminder to ‘Spring Forward’ an hour tonight, sleep fast and get where you’re going on time tomorrow.
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor looking forward to Spring-on-the-way
Seeing that Brown Bear Ridge sign with icicles, I just had to stop and take the photo for you. We didn’t let that last big snow slow us down to get this cabin closed real quick. That cowboy I live with took his old John Deere over there to plow so I could show this new family the cabin. We were able to get right through the snow, and build and big fire in the fireplace to warm up while they were checking things out.
The cabin had been in escrow for a few months with another buyer while many things were being done. Our mountain locals really went to work to breath much needed new life into this cabin. They got the broken pipes replaced, paint touched up, a very nice railing and ladder to the loft made, water turned on, new septic and a propane tank installed. We found out the electrical panel from decades ago had been recalled so that was replaced. There is a new refrigerator and stove, RV hookups and lots of tree work done for insurance and fire safety and more.
The seller had a couple different addresses for the cabin. When I posted a sign a neighbor said they had the same number. Oh dear, that won’t work. So a connection at the county gave us a couple options. We got the house numbers heading the right direction so all is well.
Another project was to puzzle out a deeded easement to this property. Over the years we have been able to get letters from the county recognizing public access on several quarter-corner plat maps but this cabin is in an area that we hadn’t been able to cure. Pulling adjoining parcel information some discoveries were made so all is well. If you own a property and want to pull a permit to build or remodel, the country requires a ‘deeded plotted easement’. Happy dance when these all come together so they can be recorded with title insurance.
But the BIG plus?! A very nice new family is joining us on Palomar!
Bonnie Phelps, having such a fun time in this real estate market!
Palomar Mountain News 