written to mr askin seeking his resignation., page-63

Lama,

And why so much hatred for a man that spent 15 years of his life building something up, and the moment he discovered and brought oil up to the surface against all odds, he was then dismissed on "IMO" very frivolous matters.

Where is the hatred part come from the sahreholders pushing for that and enjoying every minute of it??

All the man did (JH) was to tell the board that some rebels approached him to have to board kicked out and decided that it was legitimate for the shareholders to have their say, and the rest is history.

It is very obvious to me that there is hatred on both sides of the camp. The only difference is, that one side of the camp does not like to admit it, and point the finger to the other side of the camp instead..

I made it a business of mine to meet and spend some time with that man myself to gauge what my opinions would be after that. And all I can say is, that I have met a man that he is as genuine as they come and that he is as concerned about his shareholders (Previous I should say) as anyone would wish for.

Let is also be clear that I didn't come down with the last shower of rain either and that I am not just a simple Farmer like someone would make you believe. I am a professional man that travelled the whole wide world and learned a hell of a lot, and I don't like passing any judgments in favour or against anyone unless I am 100% sure of what I am saying.

To me, what has been dished out in this Forum to JH by probably some sore "short term traders" loosers, is totally unwarranted and unjustified.

THAT IS WHAT I WOULD CALL PERSONAL VENDETTA AND HATRED. Not what you are referring to in regard to Bob's comments.

Give the man a go mate. That is not much to ask. Let's face it mate, IMHO, he has been really and truly shafted.

Lets' put it in this way. If it was to be me in his position, and if they were to approach me in order to bring me back in, and screw my brains to their advantage, I would tell them in no uncertain terms where they could go and such eggs. I would then go and jump into bed with someone that could cause a hell of a lot of damage and headaches to them all, and laugh my head off while doing it.

But I am not JH, and, not knowing what his financial constraints are, it is entirely up to him to decide what he wants to do with his life.

Fair is fair mate.