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Post by whitey on Jul 3, 2005 13:46:36 GMT -5
I heard today that things have changed at Futura apparently Norman Astbury has been made redundant. I believe he has worked for Futura for a number of years and this has come out of the blue consequentially he is not very happy about it.
I tried to get some information from one of Futura's contract employee's that I have contact with and he said that they haven't had any official notice of the new developments at Futura.
I am wondering if this is just a rumor or if it is true, can anybody throw some light on this subject?
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Post by BillA on Jul 4, 2005 11:05:51 GMT -5
well if it was ONLY a rumour its well spread now, why did you not just ask Norman, His e-mail address is on here or ask futura theres is here to. Asking for rumours off so called insiders is a bit immature dont you think.
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Post by illbeinthepub on Jul 4, 2005 11:41:36 GMT -5
last i heard was that he had gone to the us to set up there??? dont know how ture that is..
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Post by norman1942 on Jul 4, 2005 17:00:52 GMT -5
HI Mike
It has been along time now since we last spoke after you left Porsche in Orange and went down to San Diego where are you scraping the clay now, let me know your new telephone number we must meet up again and have a game of golf plus a few beers in the 19th like the old days, please email me I am still at the email address in Aliso Viejo for a few days yet also give me a call on 949 716 1841 and I will come down to you.
Yes Mike it is true that Futura has made me redundant after 17 years of loyal service can't say to much on here when we meet will tell you the truth and keep you up to speed.
On this posting I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all the loyal Clay Modellers gentlemen and ladies over the World who have supported me and helped over the hard years I wish you wealth, happiness and good health and hope to have the opportunity to meet again.
To a special friend in V/W Simi Valley :-
( I WILL RETURN ( SPLASH SPLASH) Private Joke)
Again Many Many Thanks
Not just a somebody at an Agency
Hope I have been a friend even if its just to a few of you.
STORMING NORMAN
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Post by BillA on Jul 5, 2005 11:46:07 GMT -5
Well NORM , what can we say .i am sure as most that know you ...... you will be missed should you not return.... as you have been part of our ( those that know and worked with) little world and will no doubt be back in some way so , enjoy a few weeks rest and I for 1 look forward to meeting or talking to you again( talking , sorry i meant drinking)
BILL A
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Post by norman1942 on Jul 5, 2005 14:46:06 GMT -5
Thanks Bill I'm rather upset at the moment the anger have left and I just hope I Can move forward without any more problems please keep in touch and also thanks to John whom has made to effort to call me from Detriot for the kind words and support in these sad times.
Many Thanks
Storming Norman
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Post by norman1942 on Jul 5, 2005 15:07:28 GMT -5
I shall not be able to receive any emails as from tomorrow 6th July 2005 as the email address will be cancelled but you can still reach me by phone USA 949 716 1841 or by fax 949 215 0548 for a few days yet will leave California on the 12th July
Storming Norman
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Post by hammerite on Jul 22, 2005 7:45:52 GMT -5
Hi Norman,
Sorry to hear you have parted company with Futura, after 17 yrs with them. I was with you at the beginning when Futura was born, so of course I know Graham & Dave as much and I wish you all well. I think you did a great job over the years and all the modellers i have met agree. I know you have been avoiding a golfing re-match with me,as you keep coming to Simi when I'm away. Whatever happens from now, I hope you can stay in the business and we meet again soon.
Now West ham are back up the Baggies had better watch there arse this year.
Good luck
John Coppin
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Post by norman1942 on Jul 25, 2005 14:00:21 GMT -5
Hi John
Yes its rather nasty with Futura after over 17years but things can only get better as one door closes another door opens.
The photos of the Golf day look really great put some weight on around the gut old son I bet it was Tina who won the day not you as I have seen you on the golf course and you where crap but next time in Simi Valley book the hardest course and I will whip your butt no wucking forries as I have been having some lessons off Dave Corfield and Graham Liles so next time we play eat your heart out Tiger here comes STORMING NORMAN
See ya soon
Give my regards to everybody
Norman
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