I introduced my self to Mike in 1983, when I'd found a Neidner rifle in a shop while in Missoula. That letter began a correspondence that ended when He died. I still have an inch thick file of his letters, the first was in his long hand. After 1999, It was more frequent emails. We helped each other with our research and writing. I got to see the prankster and joker side of him that I think he liked to hide from the public. I met him once in Vegas, we bunked together for a fun few days.