It was so fun to meet Bob and Susan Perez at Trunk or Treat!  They are one of our newest neighbors. Bob has been camping on Palomar for years and has fond memories back packing under the starry sky.  They both loved the peace and serenity of a beautiful forest. Susan however, appreciates things like blow dryers and sleeping indoors with a cozy fire. So, they have the best of both worlds with their mountain retreat.

Bob worked with a power company.  He sang that song ‘I am a lineman…’ for many years and retired supervising.  Susan has been a much-loved Pre-K and kindergarten teacher.

Their three grown children grew up in Scouting.  Both sons made Eagle Scout so have had many great times in the mountains. The most excited are those grandkids who can hardly wait until their next trip to the family cabin.

Welcome Bob and Susan!

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31 kids sure had a blast trick or treating at 25 different trunks!  Even Smoky Bear showed up!!!  Many thanks to all who made another fun event extra special on our little mountain!

Palomar Christian Conference Center is hosting another fun time for mountain families.  We have about 45 full time kids on the mountain now.  (Amazing!)  This is another event for some old fashioned fun for kids-of-all-ages.

Design your own crust for a fresh baked pie to take home!  I hear the chefs and kitchen crew might have apple and maybe some pumpkin pies ready for that top crust.  That will be your job!

We’ll gather ’round the tables and share smiles and ideas and be creative with  cookie cutters, learning to decorate or cut and weave the dough. Bring any fall cookie cutters to share to get creative with pie crust. Oh, you might want to bring an apron and maybe some extras just for fun.

When the pies are ready to go in the oven, lunch will be served!  What a treat!

Directions:  Drive through to State Park, you will pass the entrance (no charge to go through to the camp).  Follow the signs to the Conference Center.  When you come to the parking lot, park… then walk down to the Dining Hall.

Monday morning (not Tuesday as most Kids Club events are)

9:59 am will get you a great seat!

It is not fun to get stung!

My hand is back to normal now from one sting (Benadryl and ice) but the buyer for this property was stung about four or five times on his face and arms!  He ended up going to the hospital (they told him to use Benadryl and ice – surely there is something stronger…).  Then the surveyor was stung!  Now, the seller is home from his honeymoon.  He is his way with his brand new bride to pack up a few things before closing this escrow.   So, those bees needed to go away.

Jeremy Loughran to the rescue!  I spoke to eight other options who would not come up!  When Jeremy answered, he didn’t even need to be bribed!  He immediately said he would be glad to service Palomar.  He is on call 24/7, owns and operates his company Bee Free.  Jeremy was a pleasure to deal with and great to watch (from inside my car with the windows up).  He said he would “be our Bee Man for Palomar”!  These were not honey bees but he can re-locate hives for you, too.

Jeremy Loughran  619-451-1214

Check out his Website

Thanks Jeremy!

Bonnie Phelps

Did you feel the earthquake?  We were listening to Brett playing his organ a few minutes after 8 pm.  My grand daughter whispered, “Look GramBonnie, the organ is making everything shake!”  Things didn’t shake very long so I’m thinking that might have been the earthquake we felt.

Thanks Mike for sending this our way!

From: Michael Pique

Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2018 8:21 PM

Subject: Info for Earthquake ci37407162

I sure felt this on the East Grade – like a shotgun … looks like 2 miles SSW of Observatory puts it 1/2 mile NE of Bonnie & Don’s.

Click to check out the Quake

Everyone is invited to ‘Brett’s Pumpkin Patch’ tonight!

8 pm for a 4 minute Organ Concert

Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor!

One of our full time neighbors, Brett Michael Houser is an amazing organist.  He has this magnificent organ in his home. He promised a dozen carved pumpkins that will be lit outside his home on Birch Hill.  We are all invited to be in front of his house, on the road.  At 8:00 sharp, his door and windows will be open and the organ will begin to play…

Directions: Grab your flashlight, and park at the end of Crestline. (Brett’s home is next door to one of my listings, so you can follow the Palomar Properties signs). At the end of Crestline, take the road to the left (you’ll pass two cabins on each side). Follow that road to the first chance to turn right. Turn right, and continue on that little dirt road. Brett’s home is the 5^th cabin on the left.  You’ll see the pumpkins out on his deck. The music will start at 8:00 sharp.

After the concert, everybody cheer a big ‘thank you’ to Brett! Then, you might want to walk the loop back to your cars. Just keep going the direction you came, keep turning to the right, and that will take you back to Crestline.

To get you in the mood, here is a performance off You Tube. It is not Brett, but will suffice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkUUjUJ4wHg

Bonnie Phelps

Huge fir tree completely blocking East Grade Road at 5.6 mile marker at about 4:45 pm .
The cowboy had just driven through. Met him at the gate for my showing at Panorama Trail. He turned around and we went back up. My clients were in front of me. A motorcycle passed us on a double yellow, going crazy fast.
It was very close with the no-fear motorcycle guy stopping just in time. Don’t think he will go that fast again. That car coming down, arrived right after wedid. If they had been looking down, they could have hit the tree. Pretty tight curve.
I gave the motorcycle guy a job suggesting he climb over that tree and walk up to let people know about the tree, a little further up the road. He was glad to be alive and did what I suggested.

Guessing our Road Station crew will have it cleaned up pretty quick but you might consider taking the South Grade going up or down tonight.

Pretty dry out there and breezy today…. free firewood!

Bonnie Phelps

Mountain-made jack-o-lanterns are anxiously awaiting the next event on Palomar.  Are YOU able to come join in the fun Wednesday night?

5:30 Potluck and Games – Bring a yummy dish to share.  Hot chocolate and hot cider provided.

7:00 is Trunk or Treat

16 people have signed up already to back up for ‘Trunk-or-Treat’ including a fire truck, John Deere Tractor and very cute 1930 vintage truck.  We would love to reserve a place for YOU to park and give out treats.

Stacy Eriksen coordinates our Palomar Mountain Kids Club and she and other parents have put together a fun Fall Festival for all.

From: Stacy Eriksen

Halloween Festivity Update: 
Kids coming: 21-26
Folks giving out candy: 16 + USFS fire truck!
More folks are signing up daily!  Will YOU join us?

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Set up begins at 4:00  for Trunk or Treat Folks:  Show up anytime from 4:00 on, just be ready to pass out candy at 7PM.

Please bring your own lantern or lights for trick-or-treating at your trunk. Parents and friends – you’ll want flashlights.  It will be dark out and kind of spooky! 

Yay! This is going to be soooo fun!

We’re also offering a $25 gift card to Amazon for best decorated trunk! 

Email Stacy for a map and more info 760 742-0214 

The mountain kids had a blast at the Apple Festival and are getting ready for the next fun event!  All Palomar Mountain residents, weekenders and their families are invited to our Fall Festival!

Our mountain children will be in costume and lets all help them have a fun-filled night!  The evening will start off with games, such as pumpkin bowling, donut bobbing, sack races, and more!

Bring a generous dish to share for our dinner potluck, and then our evening will close with Trunk-or-Treating!

All mountain folks are invited to join us! (Sorry, the event is not open to the public).

Wednesday, October 31st

5:30 for games and potluck

7:00 is Trunk or Treat – Decorate your trunk or come-as-you-are and pass out candy to the trick-or-treaters!   More info real soon!

Please RSVP to Stacy and she will also give you the location.  Email or call 0214.

Thank you!

Hope to see you there!