There's a shop in Tosa, I believe, that primarially does their business online, but will let peeps walk in the door...I don't know what they've got for gear, but in an emergency, it IS nice to know that there's someone you can just walk in the door and get some emergency gear from.
You're a bit south of me, but at least you're on the RIGHT side of the WI/IL line
We have meets every once in a while - they are announced in the Cheddar curtain. Good to see ya on board!!!