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Morgan Outdoors eNEWS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17 April 2020<\/span>
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How have you been doing? We\u2019ve missed you.<\/em><\/strong> We also miss being a part of our bustling Main Street filled with neighbors and friends.<\/p>\n

This July marks our 15-year anniversary and we hope to celebrate it with you. Meanwhile, we promise to try as hard as we can to keep the good vibes flowing! So please enjoy our simple, heartfelt newsletter with 5 short bits to sample:<\/p>\n

Back to Earth\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>My Aching Neck\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>Outdoors Update \u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>Gift Certificate Bonus\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>Calendar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Check out our Instagram at morgan.outdoors<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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BACK TO EARTH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We are in awe of Jessica Meir<\/strong> from the great state of Maine. At 1:16 am today, she landed in Kazahstan after almost 7 months aboard the International Space Station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, Jessica did a 6-minute interview<\/strong> with a big fan – Stephen Colbert. Her insightful description of her time in isolation would be great for families to view together<\/strong>. It could also be uplifting<\/strong> to anyone having a tough time in quarantine – https:\/\/bit.ly\/2xFgMPL<\/a>. Warm Wishes Jessica!! What an interesting perspective she must have of our planet\u2019s human challenge right now.<\/p>\n

MY ACHING NECK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re like many of us, you\u2019re experiencing neck and shoulder discomfort<\/strong> which often affects sleep. Not good. So we went in search of help and found what might be a good explanation – our 10-pound heads are jutting forward so many more hours to read phone screens and computer monitors that something had to give.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s\u00a0a clear 10-minute explanation with three easy exercises<\/strong>! \u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6C-wfV27bzI&feature=emb_rel_pause<\/a>\u00a0 See what you think.<\/p>\n

OUTDOORS UPDATE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that time spent outdoors is good for us. Wherever you live, we hope you will find a place to go witness something special unfolding all around us \u2013 SPRING<\/strong>!\u00a0 To make you smile, we\u2019ll recommend keeping \u201ca turkey vulture\u2019s wingspan\u201d distance<\/strong> from others! (photo taken by a friend in a Maryland park.)\"\"<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for guidance on hiking<\/strong>, the NYDEC website has helpful guidance at\u00a0 https:\/\/on.ny.gov\/2UCOYEn<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/u>DEC and State Parks launched a new hashtag – #RecreateLocal – and encourage New Yorkers to get outside and discover open spaces and parks close to home.<\/p>\n

CLOSINGS<\/strong>: We regularly check the NY-NJ Trail Conference\u2019s list of Trail Alerts<\/strong>: https:\/\/bit.ly\/39HAgQO<\/a>\u00a0 It includes the 5 Catskill Firetowers and Mohonk Preserve.<\/p>\n

They also have a thoughtful article \u201cHow to Hike a Trail Less Traveled\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/bit.ly\/3dRSLFq<\/a><\/p>\n

There are some great alternative ways to explore the outdoors, such as through the Seek and iNaturalist apps<\/a>.\u00a0 Please let us know your favorites<\/strong>! We would love to try them.<\/p>\n

GIFT CERTIFICATE BONUS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To help us stay on solid ground during the NY PAUSE, consider shopping locally by buying a Morgan Outdoors gift certificate<\/strong> for yourself or as a gift. It would be SO appreciated! We will gratefully accept your order by email and will send it to you or to someone special. Just follow the 1-2-3 steps on our website https:\/\/bit.ly\/2WyJoEq<\/a><\/p>\n

As a show of thanks for certificates of $100 or more, we want to treat you to a pair of fabulous Darn Tough socks<\/strong> (to be redeemed when we reopen).Thanks to all those who have stepped up already. We are so grateful<\/strong> for your good hearts!<\/p>\n

CALENDAR\u00a0<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ongoing reminder<\/em><\/strong>: it\u2019s TICK SEASON and tick checks<\/strong> are so important to our health. Please don\u2019t forget! And check out the booklet \u201cAll About Ticks\u201d. We put 10 copies in a ziplock bag in our flower box out front for anyone to take. The hands-on activities are great for kids!<\/p>\n

Ongoing: <\/strong>NY\u2019s Governor Cuomo directed all non-essential businesses to close and \u201cPAUSE\u201d starting Sunday, March 22 through May 15 (as of 4\/17).<\/p>\n

Ongoing<\/strong>: Local news & updates<\/strong> – tune to 90.5 FM<\/strong> for local public radio – WJFF. The website https:\/\/wjffradio.org<\/a> also has archives of recent news. Click on the \u201cCoronavirus Resources<\/strong>\u201d tab on their homepage. Consider making a donation if you can. This small station does so much to foster a sense of community here; that\u2019s why we\u2019re a longtime underwriter.<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 18th<\/sup> <\/strong>We had to cancel the \u201cTick Talk\u201d<\/em><\/strong> with public health educator Jill Hubert-Simon. Rescheduling her terrific presentation sometime this summer!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>EVERY DAY: <\/strong>We are grateful to the front line healthcare staff<\/strong> in our community and around the world. What a big sacrifice they make each day!<\/p>\n

Our best to you and your family. May you stay healthy and safe!\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cheers,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>Lisa\u00a0 (with a shout out to staff Emma, Jan, and Conner)<\/em><\/p>\n

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