Well, if I were closer I'd be there when they open tomorrow! :) What nice compliments to these small business owners.
I know our LQS is not supported by just us locals. I live in a town of 10,000. Shop hops are wonderful ways to spread the word. Visitors signing up for the email newsletter bring people back. I look at the email sign in sheet whenever I'm there and most are people who live in a 50 mile radius of the shop - there are large metropolitan areas within an hours drive in several directions.
I'm going to look for the websites of these two shops right now and forward them your review. People doing well need to know that people notice!
ETA - I can imagine the smiles on these ladies' faces when they read your kind words!