We’re always thankful when we see deer grazing down in our orchard. Living here since 1998, we used to see so many more. Thinking these hungry fellows might have something to do with the diminishing deer population. Keep an extra eye on your kids and pets these days. When a lion shows up close to home, be sure to report them: How to report a Mountain Lion.
Thanks to a local for sharing his webcam photo!
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor on Highway to the Stars
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Last minute fun tonight with Dutch and Bruce playing and singing at Lazy H. We first enjoyed these two in the mid 1970’s. Mother’s Kitchen was serving up steaks and fries along with some of the same songs. After nudging these guys all these years they finally have their first CD!!! And, drum roll, those CDs aren’t on a container ship off the coast, Denise will have them at the door for everyone on your gift list.
Let’s meet up at The H!!!
Thursday, October 28, 2021 5:00pm – 8:00pm Lazy H Ranch Pauma Valley, CA 760-742-3669 email = info@lazyh.com
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Communities across California are continuing to face devastation caused by wildfires. 2020 was the worst year for wildfires in our state’s history, and this year is on track to be even worse!
Many communities in our district are considered Very-High Fire Hazard Zones, including areas in Valley Center, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Pala, Pauma Valley, Palomar Mountain, Escondido, and Rainbow.
I am very excited to share that this session we secured $2,660,000 in funding for our local fire protection districts, and $200 million in ongoing funding statewide to help prevent wildfires in the future.
Unfortunately, many homeowners in the 75th Assembly District are still at risk of losing their home insurance coverage due to the high risk of wildfires in our community.
This is why I am hosting a Virtual Townhall with the California Department of Insurance and Rincon Fire Department Chief Ed Hadfield to discuss this important issue and possible solutions!
To register for this event and submit your question, please click here. I hope to see you there!
Sincerely, Marie Waldron Assembly Minority Leader, 75th District
Fall has arrived and it feels like winter so we had to get the fires going to take off the chill. Fall also brings beautiful sunsets – these were taken from the deck. Just think, you could be in by Thanksgiving! Glad to help make that happen.
Absolutely charming, wonderfully romantic, custom/vintage home. Three fireplaces, two enchanting suites with spa tubs, plus a third sleeping room option. Oh, and then there is a parlor, reading room, so much more. About 800 feet was built in 1948. Now you have nearly 1800 sf of pure delight on three quarters of an acre with magnificent sunset views to the west. Ah, the good life is to be enjoyed at ‘Mountain Rose’ on the top of Palomar Mountain! It was used as a fulltime residence for the last three owners. However, the artist who designed the restoration of the original cabin in 2005 also more than doubled the square footage and planned it as two separate units, living in the new and renting out the vintage side. So many options for you! Pull yourself away from amazing view to take in the treasures found inside. The designer was a leaded glass and tile artist and orchestrated all the fine craftsmanship by a local contractor. The past few weeks the exterior has been professionally painted and some touch ups of the interior ready for you to move right in. All windows are double pane throughout the home with easy-care flooring and tile. Exterior is mostly hardy plank, cement siding. Living area enjoys a propane fireplace and kitchenette with lots of room to add more. The brand new stove, refrigerator and microwave arrived in July 2021 and are located off a pantry and/or firewood storage area. You walk out to a very private deck for the peaceful forest view. Master bedroom is upstairs with a propane fireplace, walk-out balcony, vintage cabinet with a copper sink, soaking tub and such a creatively designed closet. The second bedroom is on the walk-in level off the enchanting sun room. It has the amazing stone and tile bathroom, heart-shaped tub, two sinks and washer/dryer. A closet in the new side also includes a second set of hookups for a washer/dryer. Be sure to ask about the three secret hiding places. Oh, so many options with good internet, too. You’ll love it here on Palomar. Come away and join us!
Another addition is an fun booth with Palomar Historian, Barbara Waite. Her Great Grandparents first came to Palomar in a horse-drawn wagon. It was a 5 day trip from Long Beach! Barb has published her grandmother Elsie’s delightful journal. It became two enchanting books with tales of her days as a much-loved teacher in a one-room school house, falling in love and eventually calling Palomar her home. Her family planted those vintage apple orchards you see driving along State Park Road. Be sure to stop at Barb’s booth as she will be sharing some wonderful stories of days gone by.
Ohmygoodness! I see Barb just had her 350th review of her first book, today!!! How fun is that! She has written 3 books now and you can see more about them and order through this link: Barb’s Books
Here is the info for the Orchard Tours:
From: William Meyst <William.Meyst@parks.ca.gov> We meet at the park entrance for the Orchard Tours, where the big wooden sign says “Palomar Mountain State Park.” Parking is free there, and I’ll be set up with a small booth and pretty much take folks out there as they come along throughout that 1 to 4 time block. The tours will not be long, so I’m going to encourage people to either wait for me to return or just head on out onto Scott’s Cabin Trail where they can meet up with us in the orchard. All this will be posted at my little station at the park entrance for folks to see as they arrive.
Plan ahead for one day of fun activities. The first apple trees on Palomar were apparently planted in the late 1800’s. So, as we have done in the years past, you are welcome to wear your pioneer outfits.
Apple Games with fun for the whole family will be Saturday, October 23 from 1 to 4 in the State Park. Bring a picnic and something to drink, if you’d like, as food and beverage will not be available.
In addition, Guided Apple Orchard Tours will be available the following dates:
This coming weekend: Friday the 15th, Saturday the 16th, and Sunday the 17th.
Plus, the following weekend will have two days of tours, too: Friday the 22nd and Sunday the 24th.
Everyone is invited to Lazy H Restaurant this Thursday night. Come on our and celebrate Fall with Palomar’s own Dutch Bergman, Bruce Druliner sharing their wonderful voices and guitar talent. Email or call ‘The H’ for reservations info@lazyh.com or 760-742-3669.
We had quite a storm yesterday. Pouring rain, thunder, lightening and hail, lots of hail. After (finally) getting our horse in his stable we ran over to Crestline to check on my listings. I took towels in where windows were open to clean up a bit and all was well.
I had my camera to take pix of all the hail at the listings. However, there was no hail to be seen! When we got back home and pulled in our driveway, I had to take this pic of the grandkids stand about two horse after the storm. We still had lots of hail all over the property. This morning we still had hail in the shady areas. So interesting to see the difference across the mountain.
Also noticed what the hail had done to our ‘Snowball” bush. It was really coming down hard to break through those leaves!
Just had to share. Thankful for all the welcomed rain and so exciting to be here for the storm.
Like to see a 22 second video when the storm just started? Click for one here.
Two clients up to see property today, we missed more promised rain but it is coming down now!
Bonnie Phelps – Rain, hail, snow or sleet, Real Estate keeps moving on Palomar!
Do you know someone who would like to go to camp next summer on Palomar? Adventure Camp, Base Camp, Science, Leadership or the wonderfully fun Horse Camp? There are lots of options with Early Bird Discounts at Palomar Christian Conference Center.
Sunshine, one of our granddaughters, had another great time at Horse Camp a few weeks ago. This summer booked so fast, she got in the last minute when someone needed to cancel. Book it now, book it now!
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