The “Real” Village People.....

While working at Cindy’s we met many of her neighbors and the local village people....There is the notorious ‘Cat Lady’ who has entirely tooo many cats.....then there is Susie’s Salami Shop with the best Cuban Sandwiches...ever. Susie is a delightful warm-hearted local....then there is Wayne....my favorite....
Wayne has lived in Cortez all his life. He was a shrimper in waters nearby for years, as was his Father, as is his brother. But Wayne is a master craftsman in working with wood. He hand carves items from original wood and the finished piece are not glued or pegged or screwed....but completely carved entirely out of one block of wood. Wayne uses all kind of wood, pecan, walnut, butternut and things I have never heard of in my life. In addition, he makes wood pens....the outside is wood so colorful you could swear they were painted with brilliant hues.
The wood carvers of Oberammergau, Germany would recognize this ‘one of a kind’ Master craftsman, Wayne Fulton. His workshop faces the beautiful waterways around Cortez. Wayne’s ever present companion, Quigley, follows at his heels constantly. His wife, Betty, is an artist as well so creativity reigns supreme in their home.
One person stopped by to offer Cindy $350.00 for her palm in front of her home. A landscaper told Cindy that it was worth about $3,000.
See new pictures posted in 2004 Begins Album....Link #1
Needless to say, she didn’t sell this native tropical asset.
Dockie and Ann helped install new doors that were badly needed and in the process removed doorway ’beads’ from the previous owner.
The house definitely has a ‘facelift’....and more to come....
Cindy will add more natural Florida style ‘flavor’ and color and cheer to her very real....Cortez Fishing Village home.