Palomar Mountain News

This storm was a surprise to us. We’ve really had a lot of rain and quite a lightening show. It seems like it might be over now but thought I’d post a reminder for you to unplug. We have some pretty sad stories from neighbors who lost all appliances, TVs, refrigerators, dishwashers, computers, router, phone, and more when lightening hit their cabin. They had to replace it all.

What can you do? Unplug anything you’d like to not have to replace. Then, install a lightening rod or invest in good serge protectors. And keep those candles handy…

We’re sure thankful for the rain. It is so amazing to watch the lightening show from my desk. Enjoy the storm!

One of the oh-so-charming, vintage cabins has been lovingly updated. It is sparkling clean and ready for you to bring your toothbrush and jammies to enjoy your first night as new owners. You might ask if that really all you’d need? Pretty much! Well, bring food for your stay and maybe your laptop and pup. You see, it is presently a much loved, fully furnished, Five Star Vacation Rental. Check it out and we can pop in between guests. Cute as a button! It comes with the Airbnb business or you can have it all to yourselves. When is a good time for you to come see?

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor

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Just had to pull over going down to South Grade early morning to snag this for you. So beautiful out there these first days of spring colors.

Also had to smile after posting that last message about free cement blocks. It took about 10 minutes to get the first text. Wes Bergman won the blocks! The prior message about other blocks was claimed real quick and divided up by Justin Davis and Joseph Sherwood.

Gotta love this mountain!

Yesterday we stopped in Walmart real quick. It was so nice to see this table set up to honor our heroes. Right by the big bags of chips for our barbecues today. As we gather together with family and friends this Memorial Day, may we remember the reason we are gathering.

To honor those who have fallen.

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.

To all of our heroes, we salute you. 

Hope to see you at the delicious breakfast and then the Annual Meeting of the Palomar Mountain Planning Organization. Hot coffee, orange juice, pancakes, sausage, strawberries and YOU! Always a fun time on the mountain.

The dogwoods are out! Would you like to see some in bloom? It is worth a trip to the State Park. Driving past the kiosk, down toward the group campground, you’ll pass several trees.

Keep reading for another great article by a long-time friend of the mountain, Ernie Cowan. In fact, he and his wife, Katie were married up here! Ernie is a freelance columnist with a beautiful blog to visit and is published in the San Diego Union Tribune.

Thanks to Rosemary Johnston for sharing Ernie’s great article and photos sharing of a recent event by our ranger Will Meyst.

Driving up the mountain, you can see quite a variety of wildflowers in bloom. They open up at lower elevations first so the top of the mountain will be alive with color real soon.

Happy Spring!

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor on the Highway to the Stars and Mountain Wildflowers

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It should be ok. The Forest Service is doing a burn for as a fire break for safety. From the Crestline area, it is off to the east (right) of the Observatory.

From: Dana Barre, USFS

We are planning a prescribed burn for tomorrow (Wed., 5/14) near High Point lookout off the Palomar Divide – 58 acres.

Dana Barre, USFS

After being very loyal for years to Verizon, things changed. I’ve talked to two different technicians up here telling me Verizon has taken all their antennas down and Palomar towers only have AT&T. From what I understand, that impacts other carriers, too. So we moved to ATT and took our numbers with us.

So, with a tip from a friend, we went to Costco and and are very pleased with our new rates and brand new ‘free’ iPhone 16 Pro Max phones. Coverage is so much better at home and all over the mountain.

Another neighbor is very happy with his Red Pocket Phone Plan. I just glanced at their webpage and that is sure worth checking into.

Just thought I’d pass on the info because I have realized, I’m not longer needing to say “Can you hear me now?” The camera on this new phone is amazing, too!

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor running out to take new listing pix!

Same number: 760-533-1742

How about some fun Jazz Music tonight? 6:00 at Heros Restaurant and Wood Fired Pizza in Wynola.

We had a preview session this morning. Chris Clarke saw the post about Cecelia playing her guitar at the last Dumpster Day and brought his mandolin today. Be sure to see the video below for just a tease of what is waiting for you tonight. Five musicians will be entertaining you on a deep bass, guitar, fiddle, banjo and his beautiful mandolin.

One of the band is someone who Chris has known for 14 years. He now happens to be one of the instructors at the Julian Fiddle Camp next week. There are still openings! Click to check out their website.

Chris is booked up 6 months in advance at Hero’s if you’d like to plan ahead. Simply scroll to the bottom of his website for the dates. Here is a little intro to the fun time tonight:

Last minute dumpster tomorrow, Saturday, May 3rd. Gate is to open at 8 AM to noon. First come, first served. If there is still room, we’ll let you know when it will be open again.

The dumpster location has moved from the Fire Station and is in Robert Carlyle’s yard. Take State Park Road to Bailey Meadow. It is the first driveway on the right as you enter Bailey Meadow Road. Such a great location! Much easier to load and thank you to Robert for being the Official Tractor Guy for Dumpster Days!

The usual rules apply: No tires, paint, HAZMAT, e-waste, Lg appliances. Questions? Call Cecelia at 760-594-4688

Music? Yes, we popped by to see how things were coming along. It was warm and Robert and Cecelia had just set down to relax a minute under a beautiful oak tree. Robert and Don caught up on the latest while we all enjoyed Cecelia practicing her guitar.

Dumpster Days is a very fun social event. Last time after we thought it was full, Robert smushed it down with his tractor made more room and with a volunteer on top, late morning folks lines up and we got it all in! It was so fun to see people I hadn’t seen in a long time. I highly recommend loading up your stuff and showing up, say hello to your neighbors and enjoy the music!