Now on to check out Mr. Rock Bottom.
ALL of the carvings on the walls...floor and hanging from the rafters are what cannot fit in his little shop.
Mr. Rock Bottom A true gentleman,
He with his gentle massiveness greets me with a smile just as huge….
“ahhhh welcome back! welcome back and how is my friend?”
Then a hug and an invitation to have a drink is how our visits always start. After our brief chat, I’ll hop down from the tall bar stool and go to his tiny shop packed with his art to pick out pieces that catch my eye. I always buy a lot of turtles for gifts and a jewelry box for myself.
Rock Bottom should be a part of a visitors Portland experience. He is more than just a gifted and dedicated woodcarver, he’s an excellent representative of his beloved country, Jamaica. The man has stories that I long to listen to. On my next visit I plan to bring him an Eagles World Series jersey in exchange for one of his winning anecdotes. I hope others try to do the same.
