Palomar Mountain News

Very charming mountain kids have been rehearsing for the Best Christmas Pageant Ever! They are raising funds for the costs of the production.  That is where YOU come in!  Mountain-made pinecone and bees wax fire starters are bagged up and ready to make it real easy to start your fires this winter.  They would make great gifts, too, at just $3.00 suggested donation!

The President of Woodpecker Firewood has offered to let them display at his stand on State Park Road.  You can pop by to pick some up, simply reply to this email and I’ll reserve them for you since their supply is limited. Directions:  From Mother’s Kitchen and the Store, take the road to the left, which is State Park Road.  Just over a mile, you will see the Kids Firewood stand on your right.

Be sure to save the date for the play!  There is quite a cast from kids living all across the mountain.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Saturday night of Thanksgiving Weekend, November 30th

7 pm at the Christian Conference Center, Main Chapel

Ticket suggested donations are $5.00 per person or $20.00 per family

You can reserve your tickets through heidi@heidiphelps.com

Thank you everyone for your support, cheering these mountain kids on with their fun endeavors which is fun for all of us, too!

Bonnie Phelps

Need some clean up around your property?  Rob Maggi and his crew did a great job on a couple acres with his masticator, chain saws and chipper.  Wish I had a better before pic.  The driveway had already been opened up a bit for a service truck to get there.  Now all the vintage apple trees and the land all around the structures is signed off by Cal Fire as ‘fire safe’ for the season.

Like to talk to Rob about what he could do at your property?

Voice or Text:  714-315-1937

Fire Safe Council Info

From Cecelia Borland:  NOV. 2nd and 3rd! USUAL PLACE, TIMES, RULES. ONE MORE CHANCE TO CLEAN THE PLACE UP!! COME EARLY!!!

(Here is the info for the “usual place times, rules”: The big 40 yard dumpster will be at the west side of the fire station.  It will be open for your donations of combustible trash, small appliances, etc on Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd if there is still room. Generally the box is full by about noon on Saturday, so come early. We will not accept tires, paint, HazMat, Large appliances, chemicals.
You access the dumpster from Summit Circle. That is the road to the west, or left side of the FD. Dumpster hours are 9 to 1 on Saturday and 1 to 5 on Sunday, pending space in the dumpster.  It can fill up quick.  This is a free service but donations are welcomed.)

Yvonne Vaucher, chair of our Fire Safe Council called.  They would love to have some new folks on the board to help with all they are doing.  They have been busy writing grants for property clean up, having educational opportunities for home owners, and many other activities. Would you be interested in giving your time for a good cause on Palomar?

Please connect with Yvonne with questions.  619-987-0846

Palomar Mountain Fire Safe Council Annual General Meeting will be held

This Saturday, OCTOBER 19
at the fire station, 10 am

Elections for the board will be held at that time

What an exciting week!  Finished staging ‘Grandpa’s Cabin’ then had inspections at Mountain Rose with a traffic jam out on Birch Hill.  Center Septic, Pott Belly Shop, the property inspector and buyer were all checking things out.  The septic failed!!!  Read More…

Yes!  Hurry on over to Mother’s Kitchen for Peach Teacup Pie!  They are made from peaches off trees on the mountain.  Couldn’t be better!

Escape to the very last cabin at the very east end of Crestline and Birch Hill.  I’d be willing to guess most mountain folks don’t even know this cabin exists.  Very hidden and tucked away on four acres of magnificent boulders with enchanting trees…  Hike, bird watch, star gaze then come inside to a wonderful rebuild of a 1940 cabin-in-the-woods.  Beautiful craftsmanship, pride of ownership, delightful ambiance!

But that’s not all!!!  You have a total of 4 acres within 3 separate parcels.  Utilities are all underground on one of the vacant lots.  Easy connections to explore the idea of adding a larger cabin, building a barn or workshop,  Perhaps you’d just cherish the buffer from city life?  You do have all the modern comforts though; power, water, phone, internet, TV…   Simply click for the MLS details and photos.

Ah, it is wonderful to live on this mountain.  How about joining us in this adventure on Palomar!?!

Let’s go see!

Bonnie Phelps

That is the same big rock out in front of the cabin Great Grandpa built in 1921.  It has been lovingly restored over the years and is absolutely oozing with cabin charm.  I’ll be posting some of the wonderful history soon.  It will also be so nice for the new owners.  Oh, you must see this one!

Click for MLS info and photos. When would you like to come for a tour?

Bonnie Phelps

Palomar cedar was milled on the mountain for this cute-as-can-be cabin in the woods. With beginnings 88 years ago, much as been done along the years to add to this cozy cabin. The present owners sanded the original floors, opened the kitchen to the living room, added new cabinets and counters.

The kitchen and master bedroom have open ceilings now, too. All windows are double pane. Within 700 square feet, there is one bedroom with a closet, and a second sleeping room the same size.

The bathroom has a vintage ball and claw foot tub. The fun little mudroom also has a washer and dryer.
And, drum roll…. this is the most level, usable lot on all of Palomar Mountain! Used as a full time home, it would also be such a easy weekend getaway to really enjoy our Four Seasons. You are set back from the road for some privacy but have 190 feet of frontage on a county plowed road!

 
With all that land, what would you do? There is room for a garage, barn, or perhaps an art studio? You might even check into a granny flat/guest quarters. Lots of options to explore.
One thing guaranteed: This is a delightful step-back in time, one mile nearer heaven on top of Palomar Mountain.

21928 Crestline Road, APN 135-054-76   $279,000

Let’s connect for your tour!

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor

When there are strong Santa Ana winds, there is a possibility for SDG&E to be pro-active and shut the power off.  Based on past experience, it is usually off only during day light hours.  However, our power has been off for several days at a time over the past 20 years.

Glancing at the weather forecast tonight, it looks like the wind won’t be as strong as first thought.

Here is SDG&E’s public safety page that also includes a link to see maps of areas that might be off over the next few days.

It is always good to be prepared and have a generator and other supplies on hand. We do have ours running during outages and are a free wifi hotspot, too.  Please message me for address.  All are welcome.

Bonnie and Don