A bird feeder covered in snow.
The coyote from the original Tree Monument sits quietly in the snow while Zoe looks on.
Hopefully this will inspire the rest of you to get out there and take some pictures of this beautiful snow and send them in to me!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Pine Cove Pictures
Our first pictures from one of our customers. Thank you so much for sending them in. They are beautiful! Great job.
A bird feeder covered in snow.
The coyote from the original Tree Monument sits quietly in the snow while Zoe looks on.
Hopefully this will inspire the rest of you to get out there and take some pictures of this beautiful snow and send them in to me!
A bird feeder covered in snow.
The coyote from the original Tree Monument sits quietly in the snow while Zoe looks on.
Hopefully this will inspire the rest of you to get out there and take some pictures of this beautiful snow and send them in to me!
Happy New Year!
Just a reminder that the water district office will be closed tomorrow, January 31, 2010. We will be back in the office Monday morning at 9 am as per usual. We can still be reached in case of an emergency by calling 951-294-8282.
The sun is shining today, but it is bitterly cold out and all the rain and snow from yesterday is ice today. Highway 243 is fairly clear, but there are some patches of black ice, so be extra cautious if you will be out driving. The side roads may or may not be as clear.
The weather station up at the Rocky Point tank site has registered a whopping 11.61 inches of rain for the month of December. Wow, winter is off to a wet start. I don't know what the rest of the winter will be like, but hopefully it will continue to be wet.
It is hard to imagine in weather like this, but we are still in Stage One conservation. The drought is not over, so diligence with regards to water use is still a good idea. Conserving water should be a year round habit. The more we save now, the more we will have for later. And since we never know what Mother Nature is going to hand us, it is best to err on the side of caution and keep conserving.
So this will be my last post for the year 2010. I hope you enjoy reading it and I hope you find some helpful tips or information on it. I will continue the blog in 2011 and I hope that more of our customers will let us know their thoughts and opinions. We thank you for supporting us thus far.
Don't forget to check out the Water District's Website for minutes from the board meetings, rates, billing information and the webcam. Lots of information to be had there.
We hope all of our customers and visitors here in Pine Cove have a very happy, healthy and wet 2011. Happy New Year to everyone from the staff of the Pine Cove Water District.
Jerry H., Becky, Vicki, Jerry J., Jeremy and Stitch
The sun is shining today, but it is bitterly cold out and all the rain and snow from yesterday is ice today. Highway 243 is fairly clear, but there are some patches of black ice, so be extra cautious if you will be out driving. The side roads may or may not be as clear.
The weather station up at the Rocky Point tank site has registered a whopping 11.61 inches of rain for the month of December. Wow, winter is off to a wet start. I don't know what the rest of the winter will be like, but hopefully it will continue to be wet.
It is hard to imagine in weather like this, but we are still in Stage One conservation. The drought is not over, so diligence with regards to water use is still a good idea. Conserving water should be a year round habit. The more we save now, the more we will have for later. And since we never know what Mother Nature is going to hand us, it is best to err on the side of caution and keep conserving.
So this will be my last post for the year 2010. I hope you enjoy reading it and I hope you find some helpful tips or information on it. I will continue the blog in 2011 and I hope that more of our customers will let us know their thoughts and opinions. We thank you for supporting us thus far.
Don't forget to check out the Water District's Website for minutes from the board meetings, rates, billing information and the webcam. Lots of information to be had there.
We hope all of our customers and visitors here in Pine Cove have a very happy, healthy and wet 2011. Happy New Year to everyone from the staff of the Pine Cove Water District.
Jerry H., Becky, Vicki, Jerry J., Jeremy and Stitch
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Snow Pictures
Ok, I posted my snow pictures from around the office here, so how about sending me yours? We would love to see the beautiful snow from around the Pine Cove area. Take a few and send them over to me at pcwd2675@yahoo.com. I will put them up on the blog so everyone can see our beautiful area. Please include the location and the time you took the photo and your name if you would like to be credited for the photo. I know we have some really good amateur photographers here in Pine Cove, so go ahead and put your skills to good use and share your pictures with your neighbors. If you send them by noon, I will put them up today. After that, they will go up tomorrow. Thanks!
Speaking of beautiful shots, don't forget to mosey on over to the Pine Cove Water District website and check out the webcam. It is located at the Rocky Point tank site and points out towards Garner Valley. You can't see much due to the clouds, but it is very beautiful to watch the snow fall.
Warm Winter Wishes to all our customers from everyone here at the water district.
It's Snowing!
Well just in case there is anyone out there who hasn't looked out their window yet, it is snowing.
I have read several weather reports and frankly, I think they are way off base. One said 1/2" accumulation possible. I am not believing that because between 7:30 am and 8:30 am, I had to shovel off my deck and side walk twice. I cleaned off my car around 8:30 to come to work and by 8:45, it was covered again. So it is safe to say that weather forecast is out the window.
The next one I read said 3 to 8 inches and called for snow levels to drop to 4,000 feet later today. There was already snow in Mountain Center by 8 am this morning, so I think that one is wrong as well.
As for the total amount of snow we are going to get, I don't know. It seems to be coming down pretty fast and steady, so I can see us getting the full 8 inches with no problem. My personal opinion is that we are going to get more snow than they are predicting and the snow levels will be lower much sooner than they predicted. But what do I know?
This is a good time to remind you to turn off your water at your customer valve if you are leaving your mountain home. Also make sure your outside hoses are disconnected. Once you turn off your water at your customer valve, it is a good idea to go back inside and turn your faucets on to remove any standing water in the pipes. Be sure to turn them off again once they have drained out. This prevents the water from flying out of the faucets when you turn the water back on. Turning off your water is the easiest way to prevent water loss from frozen or broken pipes.
While the snow is beautiful, please be mindful of any pets you have outside. Be sure to provide them with a warm, dry shelter so they can get out of the snow. Warm water is especially appreciated during these cold days.
If you have to go out on the roads, be extremely careful. When I came in at 9 am, the side roads had not been plowed and Highway 243 was getting covered over again. It is best to just stay put if possible. There are not many things worth risking your life for.
To all our customers, stay warm, stay safe and enjoy this beautiful snow!
I have read several weather reports and frankly, I think they are way off base. One said 1/2" accumulation possible. I am not believing that because between 7:30 am and 8:30 am, I had to shovel off my deck and side walk twice. I cleaned off my car around 8:30 to come to work and by 8:45, it was covered again. So it is safe to say that weather forecast is out the window.
The next one I read said 3 to 8 inches and called for snow levels to drop to 4,000 feet later today. There was already snow in Mountain Center by 8 am this morning, so I think that one is wrong as well.
As for the total amount of snow we are going to get, I don't know. It seems to be coming down pretty fast and steady, so I can see us getting the full 8 inches with no problem. My personal opinion is that we are going to get more snow than they are predicting and the snow levels will be lower much sooner than they predicted. But what do I know?
This is a good time to remind you to turn off your water at your customer valve if you are leaving your mountain home. Also make sure your outside hoses are disconnected. Once you turn off your water at your customer valve, it is a good idea to go back inside and turn your faucets on to remove any standing water in the pipes. Be sure to turn them off again once they have drained out. This prevents the water from flying out of the faucets when you turn the water back on. Turning off your water is the easiest way to prevent water loss from frozen or broken pipes.
While the snow is beautiful, please be mindful of any pets you have outside. Be sure to provide them with a warm, dry shelter so they can get out of the snow. Warm water is especially appreciated during these cold days.
If you have to go out on the roads, be extremely careful. When I came in at 9 am, the side roads had not been plowed and Highway 243 was getting covered over again. It is best to just stay put if possible. There are not many things worth risking your life for.
To all our customers, stay warm, stay safe and enjoy this beautiful snow!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Almost 3,000 hits!
As you can see, we are closing in on 3,000 hits on our blog! Wow, that is fabulous. We started the blog as a way to communicate with all the Pine Cove Water District customers. We are now getting hits from all over the world and that is very interesting.
We try to keep the blog interesting without getting to far off the main topic, which is water. Of course we are always interested in things like the weather and other happenings that affect life here in Pine Cove. We also like to post about things that we think people will find interesting, educational, helpful or informative.
We noticed we get lots of calls from people who live off the hill and need to know about road conditions and other happenings prior to coming up. So if you look in the sidebar of the blog, you will find lots of helpful links to many things here in the area such as the local paper, weather conditions, road closures and even inns.
So come in and look around. If you have any comments, plese feel free to post them. We love getting feedback from everyone who visits here.
We try to keep the blog interesting without getting to far off the main topic, which is water. Of course we are always interested in things like the weather and other happenings that affect life here in Pine Cove. We also like to post about things that we think people will find interesting, educational, helpful or informative.
We noticed we get lots of calls from people who live off the hill and need to know about road conditions and other happenings prior to coming up. So if you look in the sidebar of the blog, you will find lots of helpful links to many things here in the area such as the local paper, weather conditions, road closures and even inns.
So come in and look around. If you have any comments, plese feel free to post them. We love getting feedback from everyone who visits here.
After Hours Emergency
Just a reminder that we can be reached in case of emergency by calling 951-294-8282.
Office Hours for this week
Just a reminder that the water district will be closed on Friday, January 31. Normal office hours will resume on Jan. 3, 2011. We are now open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are no long closed during lunch, so feel free to stop by anytime now.
January Board Meeting
Our first board meeting of 2011 will be held on January 12, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the board room. The board meetings are open to the public and we love to have our constituents attend them. Come and join us. The district office is located at 24917 Marion Ridge Road, right next to the fire station. We hope to see you there.
Monday Musings a day late!
Ok, I know it is Tuesday and not Monday, but we were closed yesterday, so it feels like Monday even though it is Tuesday. We hope everyone had a very happy holiday weekend. The weather stayed pretty nice so that was a good thing. I guess we are in for another storm tomorrow.
We hope you are all ready for the cold and snow. Insulate your pipes if possible and disconnect your outside hoses. You can also find nifty little insultated covers for your faucets online and at hardward stores. They just slip right over the faucet and help keep it from freezing.
Remember to turn your water at your customer shut off valve when you leave your mountain home.
We hope you are all ready for the cold and snow. Insulate your pipes if possible and disconnect your outside hoses. You can also find nifty little insultated covers for your faucets online and at hardward stores. They just slip right over the faucet and help keep it from freezing.
Remember to turn your water at your customer shut off valve when you leave your mountain home.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Water Pics
With all of this rain, the creeks are running like rivers. Here is a picture taken from Highway 243 on the property where the Black wells are located.
If you have any pictures of the water flowing around Pine Cove, please send them to me at pcwd2675@yahoo.com along with a description of the picture and I will post them here on the blog. Be sure to leave you name if you want credit for the picture. We would love to see your pictures of what is happening around Pine Cove.
If you have any pictures of the water flowing around Pine Cove, please send them to me at pcwd2675@yahoo.com along with a description of the picture and I will post them here on the blog. Be sure to leave you name if you want credit for the picture. We would love to see your pictures of what is happening around Pine Cove.
Holiday Office Hours
Just a reminder that the office will be closed on Friday, December 24th and on Monday, December 27th, and on Friday, December 31st. We can still be reached in case of emergency by calling 951-294-8282.
Everyone here at the Pine Cove Water District hopes that each one of you has a very joyous, happy & safe holiday season and a happy and healthy 2011!
Jerry, Becky, Vicki, Jerry, Jeremy and Stitch
Everyone here at the Pine Cove Water District hopes that each one of you has a very joyous, happy & safe holiday season and a happy and healthy 2011!
Jerry, Becky, Vicki, Jerry, Jeremy and Stitch
Sunshine and Snow
It is great to see the sun out this morning! Coupled with the dusting of snow we got, it makes for a very bright morning! Hope you all made it through the deluge unscathed. Today we will have to dodge the dripping trees, but at least we can see the sky and the sun. The weather station has recorded 10.83 inches of rain for the month of December. Perhaps next time, Mother Nature can see fit to space the rain out just a little bit.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Blue Bird Houses
We now have blue bird houses back in stock! If you missed out on getting yours the last time, stop on by the district office, located at 24917 Marion Ridge Rd and ask for your FREE blue bird house. The boys, Jerry and Jeremy, make them out of old fence boards. It is a great way to do some recycling and provide shelter for our feathered friends all at one time. Be quick as they usually go fast! If you pick one up now and hang it up, it will be all ready for the birds to move in come spring.
We also have free wood chips if you are still in need of those. They are behind the workshop on Marion Ridge and you can just help yourself. If you need an exceptionally large amount, please check in at the office first.
We also have free wood chips if you are still in need of those. They are behind the workshop on Marion Ridge and you can just help yourself. If you need an exceptionally large amount, please check in at the office first.
Weather
Ok, where is the ark? This is the 6th straight day of rain. I don't know if this is a record breaker or not, but it sure feels like an unusual event to me. The weather station has registered 10.47 inches of rain for December. They are calling for some snow and if you haven't seen it yet, here is the messasge from the Nation Weather Service in San Diego.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
556 PM PST TUE DEC 21 2010
...PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOWFALL POSSIBLE IN THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...
.A FLOW OF MOISTURE FROM THE SOUTHWEST WILL BRING PERIODS OF
LIGHT SNOWFALL TONIGHT. FOR LATE TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...A
STRONGER...COLDER TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE FROM THE NORTHWEST WILL
BRING NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY
SNOWFALL POSSIBLE ABOVE 6500 FEET.
CAZ055-056-221200-
/O.EXP.KSGX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-101222T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KSGX.WS.W.0010.101222T0800Z-101223T0200Z/
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BALDWIN LAKE...
BIG BEAR CITY...BIG BEAR LAKE...FAWNSKIN
556 PM PST TUE DEC 21 2010
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING.
THE WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6500 FOR HEAVY SNOW IS IN EFFECT
FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY.
* ELEVATION: ABOVE 6500 FEET.
* SNOW LEVELS: 6500 FEET TODAY...MAY RISE BRIEFLY THIS
EVENING...BEFORE LOWERING TO 5000 FEET OR LOWER WEDNESDAY.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 2 TO 4 INCHES ABOVE 6500 FEET EARLY TONIGHT.
FOR LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...12 TO 24 INCHES ABOVE 7000
FEET WITH 4 TO 12 INCHES FROM 6000 TO 7000 FEET.
* TIMING: LIGHT SNOWFALL TONIGHT. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS AND
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
WITH HEAVY SNOWFALL POSSIBLE...DECREASING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
AND ENDING WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: BALDWIN LAKE...BIG BEAR CITY...BIG BEAR
LAKE...FAWNSKIN
* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH EARLY TONIGHT.
SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH LATE TONIGHT...
BECOMING SOUTHWEST ON WEDNESDAY.
* VISIBILITY: AREAS OF NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY AT TIMES IN BLOWING
SNOW AND AREAS OF FOG.
* IMPACTS: A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE
WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT
AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS.
ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA
FLASHLIGHT...FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN
EMERGENCY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF
SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN
AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...
FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
WHITLOW
We have sand and sandbags here at the water district office. If you need sandbags, please stop by the office during normal business hours and we will be happy to give you some. We have sand located behind the workshop.
If you are going to be out on the road, please take the appropriate precautions. It is better to arrive somewhere late, but safe and sound, than to not arrive at all. If you don't have to be out on the roads, then stay home. That is the best way to assure you will stay safe.
We hope everyone in the Pine Cove/Idyllwild area is staying warm, safe and dry. Don't forget to provide for your pets in this weather as well. They too appreciate a warm, dry place to hunker down while this storm plays out.
If we are all careful, we can make it through this.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
556 PM PST TUE DEC 21 2010
...PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOWFALL POSSIBLE IN THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...
.A FLOW OF MOISTURE FROM THE SOUTHWEST WILL BRING PERIODS OF
LIGHT SNOWFALL TONIGHT. FOR LATE TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...A
STRONGER...COLDER TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE FROM THE NORTHWEST WILL
BRING NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY
SNOWFALL POSSIBLE ABOVE 6500 FEET.
CAZ055-056-221200-
/O.EXP.KSGX.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-101222T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KSGX.WS.W.0010.101222T0800Z-101223T0200Z/
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BALDWIN LAKE...
BIG BEAR CITY...BIG BEAR LAKE...FAWNSKIN
556 PM PST TUE DEC 21 2010
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING.
THE WINTER STORM WARNING ABOVE 6500 FOR HEAVY SNOW IS IN EFFECT
FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY.
* ELEVATION: ABOVE 6500 FEET.
* SNOW LEVELS: 6500 FEET TODAY...MAY RISE BRIEFLY THIS
EVENING...BEFORE LOWERING TO 5000 FEET OR LOWER WEDNESDAY.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 2 TO 4 INCHES ABOVE 6500 FEET EARLY TONIGHT.
FOR LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...12 TO 24 INCHES ABOVE 7000
FEET WITH 4 TO 12 INCHES FROM 6000 TO 7000 FEET.
* TIMING: LIGHT SNOWFALL TONIGHT. NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS AND
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
WITH HEAVY SNOWFALL POSSIBLE...DECREASING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
AND ENDING WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: BALDWIN LAKE...BIG BEAR CITY...BIG BEAR
LAKE...FAWNSKIN
* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH EARLY TONIGHT.
SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH LATE TONIGHT...
BECOMING SOUTHWEST ON WEDNESDAY.
* VISIBILITY: AREAS OF NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY AT TIMES IN BLOWING
SNOW AND AREAS OF FOG.
* IMPACTS: A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE
WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT
AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS.
ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA
FLASHLIGHT...FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN
EMERGENCY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF
SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN
AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...
FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
WHITLOW
We have sand and sandbags here at the water district office. If you need sandbags, please stop by the office during normal business hours and we will be happy to give you some. We have sand located behind the workshop.
If you are going to be out on the road, please take the appropriate precautions. It is better to arrive somewhere late, but safe and sound, than to not arrive at all. If you don't have to be out on the roads, then stay home. That is the best way to assure you will stay safe.
We hope everyone in the Pine Cove/Idyllwild area is staying warm, safe and dry. Don't forget to provide for your pets in this weather as well. They too appreciate a warm, dry place to hunker down while this storm plays out.
If we are all careful, we can make it through this.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Flooding
With all this rain, we thought now might be a good time to share some information on flooding with everyone.
Flooding at Home
Flooding at Home
Sandbags
The wild wet weather is continuing. According to the weather, if we make it until Thursday, we will get a break for a few days.
If you are in need of some sandbags, we have them available here at the water district office. We are located at 24917 Marion Ridge Rd. Just stop by the office between 9am and 4pm and we would be happy to help you out. We also have a pile of sand behind the work shop so you can fill them up. So if you are in need, come on by and we will hook you up.
If you are in need of some sandbags, we have them available here at the water district office. We are located at 24917 Marion Ridge Rd. Just stop by the office between 9am and 4pm and we would be happy to help you out. We also have a pile of sand behind the work shop so you can fill them up. So if you are in need, come on by and we will hook you up.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Monday Musings
Hope you all made it through our wet weekend safe and dry. As we start the week, we are experiencing our 4th day of rain. I don't recall getting this much rain at one time in the 15 years I have lived up here. It will be interesting to see what the final totals are once this storm moves out of the area. I know many records in other areas are being broken left and right. As of right now, our weather station says we have received 9.53 inches in the month of December. Can you imagine if all this rain was snow?
We hope you are all staying warm and dry. Use caution if you are going to be out on the road. I know this is a busy time with Christmas fast approaching. People will be off to visit relatives, shopping or driving up here to spend the holidays on the hill.
Please make sure your outdoor pets have shelter to get in out of this rain. Provide them with some nice warm, dry bedding as well. It is up to us to take good care of our 4 legged companions.
We hope you are all staying warm and dry. Use caution if you are going to be out on the road. I know this is a busy time with Christmas fast approaching. People will be off to visit relatives, shopping or driving up here to spend the holidays on the hill.
Please make sure your outdoor pets have shelter to get in out of this rain. Provide them with some nice warm, dry bedding as well. It is up to us to take good care of our 4 legged companions.
November Minutes
The November minutes are now posted on the website. If you would like to read them, go Here.
The next board meeting will be held on January 12, 2011 at 10 a.m. Hope to see you there.
The next board meeting will be held on January 12, 2011 at 10 a.m. Hope to see you there.
Friday, December 17, 2010
New Office Hours!
Just a reminder that we are now open during lunch! That's right. We are now open straight through from 9am until 4 pm. Stop on by!
Blog Make Over
Since the new year is fast approaching, I thought it might be nice to give the blog a little face lift. I hope you like it! I also hope in the coming year to have lots more pictures of the things going on here at the Pine Cove Water District.
If you have any suggestions on things you would like to see on the blog, please feel free to leave a comment here or email me at pcwd2675@yahoo.com. We will continue to post about conservation both inside and out and other things we think might be beneficial to our customers.
If you have any suggestions on things you would like to see on the blog, please feel free to leave a comment here or email me at pcwd2675@yahoo.com. We will continue to post about conservation both inside and out and other things we think might be beneficial to our customers.
Water Rate Increase
You have all received your newsletter about the rate increase. If you have any comments on this, please feel free to leave a comment here on the blog. You can also email us at info@pcwd.org or pcwd2675@yahoo.com. Or you can call us at 951-659-2675 or stop by the office which is located at 24917 Marion Ridge Rd. We love to hear from our customers and are available to listen to your concerns, questions and suggestions.
The Public Hearing on the rate increase will be held as part of the regular board meeting, which will be held on January 12, 2011. We hope you can attend.
The Public Hearing on the rate increase will be held as part of the regular board meeting, which will be held on January 12, 2011. We hope you can attend.
Other Blogs
I was sent a list of other water blogs the other day, that I thought was very informative. I have been trying to read through several of them, which is no small task as the list contained 30 blogs to peruse. I try to keep this blog on the lighter side and not get too political or preachy or delve into the more serious side of water issues.
However, water is a huge issue, not only here on the hill, but worldwide. So if you would like to read some blogs that are a little more in depth and discuss the many different facets of the world of water, I will post a new blog each Friday and you can decide for yourself if you want read them or not.
Here is the first one: Water For The Ages
If you enjoy it, please leave a comment and let us know if you are interested in other blogs and water related articles.
However, water is a huge issue, not only here on the hill, but worldwide. So if you would like to read some blogs that are a little more in depth and discuss the many different facets of the world of water, I will post a new blog each Friday and you can decide for yourself if you want read them or not.
Here is the first one: Water For The Ages
If you enjoy it, please leave a comment and let us know if you are interested in other blogs and water related articles.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Holiday Office Hours
Our office hours for the upcoming Christmas season are as follows. We will be closed on December 24th, 27th and 31st. We can be reached for emergencies by calling our after hours emergency number which is
951-294-8282.
Everyone here at the Pine Cove Water District hopes that each one of you has a very joyous holiday season and a happy and healthy 2011!
Jerry, Becky, Vicki, Jerry, Jeremy and Stitch
951-294-8282.
Everyone here at the Pine Cove Water District hopes that each one of you has a very joyous holiday season and a happy and healthy 2011!
Jerry, Becky, Vicki, Jerry, Jeremy and Stitch
It's Snowing!
I was surprised to see it snowing this morning. I heard it rain during the night and thought that was all we would get. However, when I looked out the window it was snowing. It has now turned to rain but not before leaving a dusting of white. Perfect weather to put you in the Christmas spirit!
If you are going to be out driving, please be careful. Wet, slick roads mixed with fog can spell trouble for mountain drivers. If you are planning to come up the hill for the holidays, please be sure to check road conditions and weather reports prior to heading out. Make sure you have all the necessary equipment for driving in snow or rain. Don't let being unprepared put a damper on you mountain visit.
As always, please be mindful of your pets in this weather. Please provide an adequate shelter for any animal you keep outside. Dry bedding that helps keep them warm is greatly appreciated. Fresh food and water daily is a must. A healthy animal is better able to withstand the harsh weather than one that is not in his prime. If your pet has a condition like arthritis, please consider keeping them indoors if possible. Remember it is your responsibility to provide for your pet's needs.
Don't forget to go to our website at www.pcwd.org and check out our webcam. You can see what is happening with the weather on our real time weather webcam.
If you are going to be out driving, please be careful. Wet, slick roads mixed with fog can spell trouble for mountain drivers. If you are planning to come up the hill for the holidays, please be sure to check road conditions and weather reports prior to heading out. Make sure you have all the necessary equipment for driving in snow or rain. Don't let being unprepared put a damper on you mountain visit.
As always, please be mindful of your pets in this weather. Please provide an adequate shelter for any animal you keep outside. Dry bedding that helps keep them warm is greatly appreciated. Fresh food and water daily is a must. A healthy animal is better able to withstand the harsh weather than one that is not in his prime. If your pet has a condition like arthritis, please consider keeping them indoors if possible. Remember it is your responsibility to provide for your pet's needs.
Don't forget to go to our website at www.pcwd.org and check out our webcam. You can see what is happening with the weather on our real time weather webcam.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Pets and Cold Weather
If you have pets that live outside, please make sure they have what they need to endure the cold weather. Most animals need some sort of shelter so they can get out of the elements. Even in the cold and wet, they still need fresh drinking water daily. Mine enjoy nice hot water as it helps warm them up a little bit. Make sure they have some where to eat where their food will stay dry. Please make sure they have the appropriate bedding so they can stay warm and dry when the wind starts blowing and the rain and snow starts falling. It is up to us to provide for our pets and to make sure they are as comfortable as possible. Winter is hard on everyone, but especially on the animals that are kept out in the elements. If we are going to have pets, then it is our responsibility to provide them with what they need. Please be a responsible pet owner.
Weather Change
Well, we all knew it was too good to be true. Our luck has run out and this week we will return to more winter like weather. If you haven't already done so, disconnect your outside hoses and insulate the faucets. This will help prevent frozen pipes. Thursday's low is expected to be 29 degrees so it is better to be safe than sorry. And as always, please turn off your water at your customer valve when you leave your mountain home. This is the best way to avoid a problem. Remember that the water that runs through your meter is your responsibility, so it is best to err on the side of caution and turn your water off when leaving.
Don't forget to check out our webcam that is on our website. Just go Here and you will see the link on the home page. If the picture isn't moving, just go to the second box at the top of the picture and click on Active X and then apply. It is a neat way to see what is going on with the weather.
Don't forget to check out our webcam that is on our website. Just go Here and you will see the link on the home page. If the picture isn't moving, just go to the second box at the top of the picture and click on Active X and then apply. It is a neat way to see what is going on with the weather.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Monday Musings
Can you believe how beautiful this weekend weather has been? My vinca is blooming and my butterfly bushes are leafing out. Yikes! This beautiful weather really gets the plants confused. I hope it doesn't do any damage to anything. It looks like the weather will be cooling off soon and hopefully the plants will go back to their dormant state. Otherwise, it is a nice break and a chance to open the windows and get some fresh air into the house.
Don't forget to check out our weather web cam located on the Pine Cove Water District website at pcwd.org.
Don't forget to check out our weather web cam located on the Pine Cove Water District website at pcwd.org.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Board Meeting!
This morning is our monthly board meeting. It starts at 10 am sharp. Hope you can join us!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Board Meeting Reminder
Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the month board meeting. It starts at 10 am sharp and is held in the board room at the water districts office located at 24917 Marion Ridge Rd. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Monday Musings
Here we are in December already. Time is flying right on by. We know it is December here in the office because the Christmas cactuses are blooming! Every year these cactuses bloom so beautifully. This year I thought I would share them with you.
We really enjoy caring for these cactuses all year long because we know that every year about this time, we are going to be rewarded with a beautiful show.
We really enjoy caring for these cactuses all year long because we know that every year about this time, we are going to be rewarded with a beautiful show.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Frugal Friday!
Here we are at the end of the week already. It is amazing how fast the time seems to fly. I was reading the Winterizing Guide put out by the Town Crier and I noticed there was an article on getting your trees ready for winter. It said a layer of mulch 2 to 3 inches thick is helpful. Well luckily, we still have FREE MULCH! That's right. It is free to anyone here on the hill. Many people have already taken advantage of this, but we would like to see even more people jump on the mulching bandwagon.
Now that we have the first snow under out belt, and it is melting, this is a good time to talk about doing some composting. The ground is a little moist and that makes it perfect to start adding some compost to your trees or garden. I have a very simple method.
You will need a container for your kitchen counter. You can buy a fancy, schmacy one, but I use an old stainless steel mixing bowl and an extra pot lid. As I cook through out the week, everything for the compost goes into the bowl. Onion peels, egg shells, coffee grounds, tea bags, banana peels and so on. You know the drill. You can even put a little card board in there like the rolls from your toilet tissue.
Once your container is full, go out to your yard and dig a hole large enough to hold the contents of your bowl. Be sure it is deep enough that nothing can come along and dig it up easily. I usually try to go down about a foot or so. Dump the contents of your container into the hole. I then chop it up with the shovel a little bit and then cover with dirt. That's it, you are done. The contents will slowly decompose and provide nutriets for the plants and you can wash out your container and start all over again.
This is a simple, easy, cheap and quick, way to provide wonderful compost for your trees and garden without the hassel of keeping a large compost pile somewhere in your yard.
So there are two things you can start doing right away to help your garden and they will cost you nothing but a little time.
Now that we have the first snow under out belt, and it is melting, this is a good time to talk about doing some composting. The ground is a little moist and that makes it perfect to start adding some compost to your trees or garden. I have a very simple method.
You will need a container for your kitchen counter. You can buy a fancy, schmacy one, but I use an old stainless steel mixing bowl and an extra pot lid. As I cook through out the week, everything for the compost goes into the bowl. Onion peels, egg shells, coffee grounds, tea bags, banana peels and so on. You know the drill. You can even put a little card board in there like the rolls from your toilet tissue.
Once your container is full, go out to your yard and dig a hole large enough to hold the contents of your bowl. Be sure it is deep enough that nothing can come along and dig it up easily. I usually try to go down about a foot or so. Dump the contents of your container into the hole. I then chop it up with the shovel a little bit and then cover with dirt. That's it, you are done. The contents will slowly decompose and provide nutriets for the plants and you can wash out your container and start all over again.
This is a simple, easy, cheap and quick, way to provide wonderful compost for your trees and garden without the hassel of keeping a large compost pile somewhere in your yard.
So there are two things you can start doing right away to help your garden and they will cost you nothing but a little time.
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