fin Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 This was announced at SES back in February, but I feel it needs to be said here: I am not doing it justice when I say Michelle is Bomber Industries. She has been an integral part of this company and easily the backbone that kept it running smoothly. Her 20+ years with Bomber has been an incredible journey where she made hundreds of friends and helped probably thousands of people get into hardboot snowboarding. I figure between her and I we have done over 200 on-snow demo days and turned tens of thousands of screws to get people out on hardboot gear. If you called or e-mailed us with questions, you most likely talked to Michelle who was always willing to chat about hardboot gear with you until your questions where answered. Michelle was always the main force with the Summit Expression Session, with this year being the 15th annual one in Aspen. Sure, I would show up, grab the mic, tell some terrible jokes, but Michelle was the machine in the background making sure everything was set-up and done right. I know for a fact she would spend about two full weeks planning and organizing the Sessions. So if you had ever been to one and considered it a great time, you have Michelle to thank for that. Michelle will be moving on this month to her own ventures down in southern Colorado. Here last day is next Wednesday the 15th. Everyone here at Bomber wishes her the best of luck and success. And please be patient with us as we try to fill her VERY hard to fill shoes. Please, by all means, use this thread to wish Michelle the best as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Bye Michelle, All the best with your next adventure. It was great to finally meet after email and phone calls over the last 10 years. Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 All the best in your next adventure Michelle, you will always be the first "Bomber Girl". Take care. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Good Luck Best wishes on your next journey Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donek Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I already got down on one knee and thanked Michelle, wished her luck, and said good bye for now. I was serious, But this photo must be one of the first SES events. I see one of TBs old smiley face boards in the rack I think. Is that A-basin and did we really get to park the van on the hill???? Seriously. I don't know who will take care of me at future events. What's going to happen next time I loose my phone or forget my.... Thanks Michelle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I already got down on one knee and thanked Michelle, wished her luck, and said good bye for now. I was serious, But this photo must be one of the first SES events. I see one of TBs old smiley face boards in the rack I think. Is that A-basin and did we really get to park the van on the hill???? Seriously. I don't know who will take care of me at future events. What's going to happen next time I loose my phone or forget my.... Thanks Michelle. Sean, I already am expecting phone calls from you asking "where's my...." (insert keys, goggles, gloves, mind, sanity, etc). Actually, it won't be the same without that once in a while! :) Will miss you terribly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 This was announced at SES back in February, but I feel it needs to be said here: I am not doing it justice when I say Michelle is Bomber Industries. She has been an integral part of this company and easily the backbone that kept it running smoothly. Her 20+ years with Bomber has been an incredible journey where she made hundreds of friends and helped probably thousands of people get into hardboot snowboarding. I figure between her and I we have done over 200 on-snow demo days and turned tens of thousands of screws to get people out on hardboot gear. If you called or e-mailed us with questions, you most likely talked to Michelle who was always willing to chat about hardboot gear with you until your questions where answered. Michelle was always the main force with the Summit Expression Session, with this year being the 15th annual one in Aspen. Sure, I would show up, grab the mic, tell some terrible jokes, but Michelle was the machine in the background making sure everything was set-up and done right. I know for a fact she would spend about two full weeks planning and organizing the Sessions. So if you had ever been to one and considered it a great time, you have Michelle to thank for that. Michelle will be moving on this month to her own ventures down in southern Colorado. Here last day is next Wednesday the 15th. Everyone here at Bomber wishes her the best of luck and success. And please be patient with us as we try to fill her VERY hard to fill shoes. Please, by all means, use this thread to wish Michelle the best as well. Wow, thanks Fin for the kind words but you know, it takes a team to do what we have accomplished in the past 15+ years of the SES and 20+ years with Bomber! I want to put the same kindness back on you, as you have been so patient with me for so many years. I am really going to miss everyone - all of my "particular carvers with special needs" and mostly I will miss seeing Fin and Emma every day! If anyone wants to keep in touch you can find me down in Pagosa Springs, CO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Blanz Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Best wishes with the new venture! I know where we'll be dining the next time we're in the Pagosa Springs area.... I'm quite certain we'll be seeing you at future sessions..hopefully many more.....until then, keep smiling! (love the photo)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugboater Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Good luck in your future endeavors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utahcarver Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) Michelle we've only met once and that was at PCMR during the hardbooter.com years with Dave and Billy. But, a glad thanks to you (and Fin) for all of the years of answering e-mails from me. Literally, if it wasn't for BOL I wouldn't be snowboarding today. I was so bored of riding in softies that I only rode on powder days. Now, every day is a powder day. Regards and best of luck to you, Mark Edited April 10, 2015 by utahcarver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Best of luck with your new gig, Michelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 All the best Michelle, it was so nice to meet you once when I dropped by to pick up some of the TD3 Thunderbolt stickers :) Good luck in Pagosa!!! - Michael from Poland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Bomber and SES won't be the same without you, Michelle! Best of luck in your new venture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekempmeister Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 best of luck Michelle. Wolf Creek, Pagosa Springs and South Fork are some beautiful spaces in CO, for sure. The San Juans are sweet ! Lucky. Jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monodude Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 You always have a minute to talk no matter how busy you are. Especially for my numereous special needs on the unorthadox toys that I ride. Don Feed the Addiction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thank you for all your help in the past and we will miss you in Stratton next year...unless you just can't get enough of us! Take care! Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut Karvlow Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Life is ever bringing changes as do the people you meet along the way, either good or bad. you dear, were a good one. future Bomber house stays will have a little something missing from now on. all my love and God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Michelle, good luck with your new home and adventures. Stay healthy. Your good vibes, patience and best (Bomber) customer service attitude will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason100 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Michelle, thanks for all of your help over the years. Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Michelle - best of luck on the next phase of your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Good luck Michelle! Always thought you were the greatest! <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Michelle, I hope it's not 'good bye' but rather 'see you again soon'. ;) Best of luck in your future endeavors! Wait, this means we have to talk to Fin when we call Bomber? GREAT. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger jr Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Hey Michelle, Thanks for all your help over the years: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebiker Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Good luck Michelle and thanks for all the help with my BOL purchases over the years. Big shoes to fill, indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Hey Michelle! Wow I can't believe you're leaving. Thankyou so much for everything over the years. It was absolutely my pleasure to get to have dinner with you in Vail and I hope we can do it again. You will be a very hard act to follow. All the best buds. Shoot me a note if you find yourself north of the border. Take good care K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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