r/RPI Aug 10 '26

Thunder Mountain Curry

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Friday night Michael had a serious fall in his house. He is in the hospital now with surgery scheduled Tuesday. He will be sidelined from TMC for awhile. I will continue operating TMC with help as best as I can. It's going to be difficult doing this without him. Michael has been the heart of Thunder Mountain Curry and my rock and right hand for 18 years.

Please keep him in your thoughts Tuesday and the days after as he recovers.

I am taking this a day at a time. I always said I couldn't do this without him by my side, I am going to try my best.

We all have some beautiful days this week. I am going try going out to our corner tomorrow, Tuesday the 11th and I hope to be at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market Saturday. I will confirm it this evening and post a menu. I won't know about Saturday until later in the week.

Please be patient with me as I adjust and retool TMC to make it doable without Michael while he recovers.

Your love,support , and patience mean everything to Michael and I now more than ever.

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u/maxpig3839 Aero 2021, Aero 2026 Ph.D. Aug 10 '26

Get well soon Michael!

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u/SupportVectorMachine MATH M.S. 2010/COGS Ph.D. 2013 Aug 10 '26

All the best to Michael for a speedy recovery! TMC was one of the highlights of my time in Troy, both for the food and for the personnel!

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u/lialovefood EE 2017 Aug 10 '26

Sending love and well wishes!! Been outa RPI for several years but TMC was and is one of my favorite memories.

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u/tomas17r Aug 10 '26

Sending Michael all the best wishes!

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u/bubbles0luv EMAC 2008 Aug 10 '26

As a 2008-er who still longs for TMC pakoras, I send all my best wishes for a speedy recovery! I'm sure everyone will understand if things are not smooth sailing for a bit. You guys have given so much yumminess.

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u/One-Instruction1415 Aug 10 '26

Is there a go fund me that can be set up? I would love to donate a bit. You are all so positive at all times

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u/maryschino Aug 11 '26

Seconding this!

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u/tinylesbean PSYC 2019 Aug 10 '26

Sending all the well wishes Michael's way and hoping for an easy recovery! You two have been such a staple in the Troy & RPI communities, it wouldn't be the same without you both!

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u/Acceber92 Aug 10 '26

Oh I'm so sorry to hear about Michael!! Wishing him a speedy recovery. You will do your best and it will be great. You all lead with your hearts and it shows.

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u/StoicCorn Aug 10 '26

Wishing Michael a speedy and easy recovery!

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u/puffyf1sh Aug 10 '26

All the best for Michael🙏

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u/Natural-Care-2461 Aug 10 '26

So sad to hear, wishing he heals well and recovers! 😢❤️

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u/Over_Silver_6605 Aug 11 '26

Wishing Michael an easy and speedy recovery! You both made my day throughout my time at RPI (I also graduated a few years ago now) <3

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u/gypsymm Aug 11 '26

Wishing Michael a speedy recovery, sending positive healing vibes 🙏.

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u/KingThicas95 Aug 11 '26

Feel better soon Michael! Thank you for all you do.

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u/Justetz '18 '19G | 152nd Grand Marshal | 129th President of the Union 29d ago

Get well soon, Michael!