Anyone been there lately? Over the last few weeks before taking the drive up there, I called during the times they were supposed to open and no one picked up the phone. I know they are a bit, well , eccentric and may have just stared at the ringing phone and said @*!% it, but I'd like to know if their open and have what I need before I take the ride. I hope nothing happened to either one of them. Anyone have any insight? 

Last time I saw Gene was about a month ago.  He was open, but it was just luck.  He has been recovering from shingles for a while, like months now.  He has some really bad days and just can't open the shop.  I typically go Sunday afternoons  and have learned to bring a shotgun and a couple boxes of shells so the trip won't be a total loss.