Palomar Mountain News

When you live on a little mountain extra opportunities are always fun and a chance to meet some great mountain folks!

Let’s see, tomorrow you could load up bright and early to drop off unwanted stuff at  Dumpster Days.  Then head on over to Dave and Nancy’s yard sale!  They are planning a move to Maine and have some treasures that just might be a great find for you!  Follow the bright green signs on Crestline!

How about lunch at Mother’s Kitchen?  Great omelets on weekends. My lunch favorite would be the Nacho Supreme, and you’ve gotta have a smoothie!

For those interested in Real Estate, I always have some doors to open for you and extra keys in my pocket…

We have a brand new family that just arrived with two children, another family with one are excited to close escrow real soon. Inspections are also this week for a new couple who have finally found the perfect cabin!

New listings heading our way, too!   Let’s connect!  The trees have leafed out, rain is over for a while and Spring has arrived above the clouds. Need to get out there and take those marketing photos!

Looking forward to helping with all your real estate needs and seeing YOU ’round the mountain!

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor

We are seeing mountain lions and bobcats very often now.  Over the 20 years we have lived here, I rarely saw cats, the past couple years, it is very often.  I’ve seen several just from my desk walking up the road or across the orchard.  Those lions are protected and have no predators anymore so are really multiplying. 

Recently one was by the front door when another neighbor family arrived home.  It was pretty aggressive and didn’t want to move, finally sundered way only to return a few minutes later. 

When I saw the photo above I said out loud, “this could have been a child”. That deer is about the size of a couple dozen kids who enjoy playing outside on this beautiful mountain. Can’t be too careful.

The photo reminded me of Doc and Anne’s three mountain lions that jumped their 10 foot fence to take off with their chickens.  Glad Doc was able to grab his gun on the way out the door to defend his livestock.  Doc and Anne said they haven’t had lions in their yard since.  They think it is important to make the visit unpleasant and loud so the lions might teach their young to stay away from that diner… 

From: Mountain Neighbor – photo above

“… What an amazing picture I got on my game camera 2 days ago just 25 yards from my cabin.  Three years of clearing brush and trying to improve the habitat for deer, just to have this guy poaching on our land. Doesn’t he know it’s not deer season. He don’t care. I read a mountain lion kills a deer or other large animal every week. No wonder there are no deer around here.”

I’ve been planning on turning around the photo but it became a top priority  a few minutes ago when I saw a child hiking with his dad was attacked mid-afternoon today. Thankful the father was right there in the group of 10 people, throwing rocks.  Glad to hear the little 4 year old should recover. 

That link also mentions tips for dealing with lions.  

Bonnie Phelps

Linda Thorne <lindajthorne776@gmail.com> wrote:

The dumpster will be open Saturday form 9 AM to 1 PM and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM—Or until full.  There will be a sign out front when the dumpster is open and when it is full.  

Linda

Click for more info about Saturday and Sunday Dumpster Days

It’s a misty Memorial Day on Palomar. We remember the lives and honor those who have given theirs in service to our nation.

Enjoy your day with family and friends in the land of the free because of the brave.

June Dumpster Days are coming up!  Stage your stuff to be ready to roll next weekend!

From: Cecelia Borland

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN FIRE SAFE COUNCIL WILL BE OFFERING LARGE DUMPSTERS AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP

June 1st and 2nd at the Fire Station

Open Saturday 9am to 1pm

Sunday 1 to 5 or until full

2 pickups full per household until noon, then all you want.

NO TIRES, PAINT, HAZMAT, ELECTRONICS, CHEMICALS, or LARGE APPLIANCES

This dumpster will be the second of six available the first weekend of the month thru October. Come early; bring your combustibles, trash, small appliances, and other rubbish that litters your yards. No charge but donations welcomed.

A few weeks ago I was heading down the mountain for a couple days away.  Some of the properties I’d been working with were sooooooo complicated.  I was looking forward to a nice break.  That cowboy of mine was off buying another horse so an invite to stay with a friend in San Diego and just play, sounded wonderful.

On the way down the grade, my phone rang. Read More…

Every Memorial Day Weekend for several decades, neighbors and friends have gathered for a great pancake breakfast along with the annual meeting of the PMPO.

YOU are invited. It is the best deal on the planet for a yummy breakfast with pancakes, sausage,fresh strawberries, coffee and orange juice for just $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for the kids. Hope to see you there!

From: Michael Pique

This Saturday May 25:
8 AM to 10 AM breakfast with 10 AM annual community meeting of Palomar Mountain Planning Organization. At the Fire Station.

From: Susan Humason

Hello Palomar Mountain Community…

The Palomar Mountain Planning Organization is about to publish their annual newsletter for distribution.
If anyone is interested in placing an ad,
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From: Cecelia Borland

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN FIRE SAFE COUNCIL WILL BE OFFERING LARGE DUMPSTERS AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP

May 4th and 5th at the Fire Station

Open 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday or until full

2 pickups full per household until noon, then all you want.

NO TIRES, PAINT, HAZMAT, ELECTRONICS, CHEMICALS, or LARGE APPLIANCES

This dumpster will be the first of 6 that will be offered the first weekend of the month May thru October. Come early; bring your combustibles, trash, small appliances, and other rubbish that litters your yards.

The apple blossoms are amazing this year!!!

I have a little story to share… Read More…