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madbolter1

Big Wall climber
Denver, CO
Topic Author's Original Post - May 15, 2017 - 07:00pm PT
A thread has undoubtedly been done before, but it bears repeating: Mike and Susan are some of the best folks you'll ever have the chance to hang out with.

Not to open an invitation on their behalf, but if you have the chance to visit them at their home in Moab, you'll find a rare breed of hospitality, a hot shower, proffers of ice cream (and perhaps other libations), and some of the best conversation you can enjoy anywhere.

I just got back to Denver from there, and I wanted to post this up while my fond memories are still fresh. They are just great folks indeed, and their house is often a magnet for other great folks (like Jaybro and Pamela). The warmth and encouragement in that home are palpable!

Thank you both!
Richard
Ghost

climber
A long way from where I started
May 15, 2017 - 07:08pm PT
Haven't interacted with Michael, but Susan is at the very top of the "Supertopians I'd like to hang out with."
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
May 15, 2017 - 07:08pm PT
I'll second that! Wonderfully hospitable and fully capable of carrying on conversations beyond climbing.
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
May 15, 2017 - 07:47pm PT
three cheers for Mike and Susan, they have wonderful hospitality and are expansively generous.

No matter what we're doing in Moab we always try to drop by and spend some time with them, they will insist if they know you're in the neighborhood!

neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
May 15, 2017 - 09:06pm PT
hey there, say... wow, i LOVE these threads...

thanks for sharing appreciation! it is good for the soul and spirit!
for all!


:)
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
May 15, 2017 - 10:26pm PT
on a good day I can stand up...
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
May 16, 2017 - 05:18am PT
Long overdue!
They are the real thing, they are the best!
Rescued me when I cut my nose off, and several times since then, they record Doctor Who for me. They have endless bicycle smarts, sailing stories, local knowledge growing 4wd knowledge, geerousto a fault, and more
Positive karmic kouple!
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
May 16, 2017 - 06:26am PT
geerousto, aka gear gusto, is not a fault. otherwise everything said above is beyond question
10b4me

Mountain climber
Retired
May 16, 2017 - 07:30am PT
I'll second that! Wonderfully hospitable and fully capable of carrying on conversations beyond climbing.

I agree, they are some of the best people that I have ever met.
Camster (Rhymes with Hamster)

Social climber
CO
May 16, 2017 - 08:01am PT
Took me in sight unseen and let me shower and stay overnight with them. The only other people on earth who'd do that are the folks that run the Basalt dog pound and the local sheriff. Even fed me several times. Real food. Will always feel a connection to them.
'Pass the Pitons' Pete

Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
May 16, 2017 - 08:35am PT
Hi Chongo!!



Oh, Richard, sorry .... I thought for a moment you were Chongo, with your fixed ropes hanging on the wall for three seasons.....

Susan and Mike have always been very kind and generous to me, which is in their nature. They have also been patient and tolerant with me, which is never an easy thing. ;)

Hope to see you guys in the Meadows this spring for some yummy yummy Blue Moon. You too, "Chongo". And your kilt-wearing sidekick.
Mungeclimber

Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
May 16, 2017 - 02:04pm PT
I'm encouraged by posts like this that supertopo isn't dead and the climbing community, though dispersed, is special.
LuckyPink

climber
the last bivy
May 16, 2017 - 02:07pm PT
HUGS to Susan and Mike!
anita514

Gym climber
Great White North
May 16, 2017 - 02:29pm PT
Woot woot for Susan and Mike.

Hope to see you this year?
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
May 16, 2017 - 02:30pm PT
I'm hoping to see Susan at CoR later this year in June! Hope she manages to drag Michael along!
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
May 16, 2017 - 02:53pm PT
And don't forget Oscar!
Susan & Pam
madbolter1

Big Wall climber
Denver, CO
Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2017 - 03:45pm PT
LOL... nice, Jaybro!
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
May 16, 2017 - 05:16pm PT
Great people!
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
May 16, 2017 - 07:45pm PT
Thanks for the nice thoughts.
And Jaybro for showing our messy garage!!!!!!!

Moab is a wonderful place of extremes. Extreme fun, people, scenery, weather, dust and dirt. When we got this house we envisioned, and set it up so that our old and new friends that come through the area could have an oasis for when they need a reprieve from the extremes.

We love having folks coming through. Wonderful conversations, sharing and trying new adventures.

Thanks again for the nice thoughts. Michael and I were quite taken by the kind words!

Susan and Michael

Ps: geez Jay, that's the only time I've ever seen Michael flip the bird. I can't recall what you must have said!!! :).
Lynne Leichtfuss

Trad climber
Will know soon
May 16, 2017 - 09:58pm PT
Hard to express in written word how very special Ferretlegger and Susan are. Actually I can't do them justice writing here tonight so I won't even try. I got to know them well at a crux time in both of our lives. We don't connect enough, but they are for me forever friends. Very big hugs and love to you both. lynnie
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