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#9: Mike Nestor - 3rd Generation Islander and Realtor at Windemere Realty


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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 
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