I interrupt the five stages of grief to report on a field trip Cindy and I took yesterday. The plan was to pick up some last minute gear at EMS in Avon. However, as we headed through Winsted I decided to stop at Morsel Munk, a local proprietor that sells “outdoor gear and fun stuff.”
It’s not really an EMS type of store. You won’t find 10 different brands of backpacks or tents there, but we found all the gear we were looking for, plus more. There’s a solar lamp I knew nothing about that was worth getting …. And of course the “fun stuff.” I bought some simple, lightweight games/puzzles that could be part of the learning research we do on the trail.
The owners Brigitte and Scott Rouleau are passionate about what they plan to be their retirement business. They show obvious pleasure and fun at being able to sell “fun stuff.” Assistant Manager Megan Barta was also a delight. I have nothing against EMS, unlike some other huge corporate chains, but it always feels good to throw a little business towards the local proprietor.
Brigitte, Scott and Megan helping Cindy across the slack line.
Megan, Cindy, Brigitte and Scott with some of the “fun stuff” at Morsel Munk
