My good friends Kelly and Todd, of Maine Mountain Works fame (we miss your Marginal Way store and all the cool gear and cool people, but we understand), have put out the word of some changes going on at their Commercial St. store in Portland.

First, they've changed the name of the store to Nomads.

Makes sense. That's what a lot of your customers are anyway.

Secondly, although they won't be carrying the usual paddling, climbing or consignment gear at the Commercial St. store, they are adding Adventure Travel products to their outdoor gear mix.

I'll be down to check that stuff out for sure.

Finally, come on down tonight at 6PM for a free introductory lesson in "Nordic walking" (it's fitness walking with poles or like cross-country skiing without the skis) with certified Nordic Walking Trainer, Kristel Hayes.

Should be fun!