#9: Mike Nestor - 3rd Generation Islander and Realtor at Windemere Realty
- Author
- Brandon Ericson
- Published
- Tue 03 Sep 2019
- Episode Link
- https://share.transistor.fm/s/998a4696
Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:
- Jack Gunter (https://www.jackgunterart.com/)
- Jack Archibald (http://archibaldglass.com/)
- Shipwreck Coffee (https://www.facebook.com/shipwreckcoffee)
- Elger Bay Grocery (https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Grocery-Store/Elger-Bay-Grocery-Gifts-130413980337491/)
- Freedom Park (http://freedomparkassociation.com/)
- Camano Commons (https://camanocommons.com/)
- History of Terry’s Corner (https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news/in-camano-s-corner/article_415412e8-e5e6-544d-972e-d793e4359b75.html)
- Island Harvest Stand (https://camanoislandharvest.com/farm-stand/)
- Glass Quest (http://www.glassquest.com/)
- Mother’s Day Studio Tour (https://www.camanostudiotour.com/)
- Ladies Aid (http://utsaladyladiesaid.org/)
- Chili Chowder Cook off (https://discoverstanwoodcamano.com/calendar/23rd-annual-chili-chowder-cook-off/)
- Arrowhead Ranch (https://arrowheadranchcamano.com/)
- Matzke Sculpture Park (http://www.matzkefineart.com/sculpture-park/)
- John Ebner (http://www.johnebner.com/)
Key Points of Interest:
- Here how Mike Nestor got his house on the island
- He also served during the Vietnam War
- Find out when Mike officially moved to Camano Island
- What was the first venture that Mike went into on Camano Island
- And why it no longer exists...
- What are the biggest changes that Mike has noticed since being here
- Mike sold the land for Camano Commons to Jeff Ericson but from whom?
- How did Freedom Park Get its name?
- When did schools start popping up on the island?
- Where did Mike get the recipe for his Famous Caesar Dressing!
- What disturbs Mike about Camano now...
- Hear about the first Chili Chowder Cook off and how they kept it going after blowing the circuit!
- Mike talks about aiming Camano in an artistic direction from the beginning
Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:
- Lover’s Leap (Same spot as Lauren Breum’s Podcast (http://camanocommons.com/ep8) But since it’s not public property, I cannot reveal the exact location, but it is on the south end of the island
