Natalie

[brownski]

Like many of the other owners, I have never met Natalie and hate to see anyone else effected by the economy. It is obvious she has made a positive impression on owners. I wish I could say I have done more to support SC since buying my Moomba new in '99. They were extrememly supportive when I had gelcoat problems and a less than supportive dealer. SC stepped up and had my back. Problem is I have had my Outback LS for 10 years and she has been nothing but reliable, great driving and awsome to ski and wake behind. Look forward to another 10 years and I talk up the brand and the builder every chance I get. Good Luck Natalie.

[ncarrera]

I have to thank Rick for posting this for me...I didn't have the words to explain. I have more than enjoyed my tenure at Skiers Choice and appreciated having the opportunity to work with each of you. I will miss my colleagues and projects at Skiers Choice greatly; however, hope to continue a few projects on a contract basis.

More than anything I have enjoyed being a part of the Skiers Choice family; however, it was you the owners that made my job so rewarding. Thank you for challenging me, many laughs and memories will be carried with me.

And I will never forget that photo of Ed in those shorts! Lord help me. A friend googled my name to try and find me and once they did, they laughed about the fake press release they found on this board that read "It was announced today that Natalie Carrera of Skiers Choice was released from therapy due to an overwhelming phobia from Ed Geary's shorts…”

Ha...Good Times! I am going to miss you guys. Hope to be back at it soon and if I am in the area of upcoming owners reunions I am there.

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[moombadaze]

Natalie, very sorry for this turn of events, it just sucks!
It was a pleasure to meet you, and come get that steak at Wolfeman's.

What a bummer to return home from 6 days away and read this

[Kidder]

Good luck, Natalie! We hope you're back with SC soon!

[sandm]

just saw this, and I hate to see anyone losing jobs in this time, as there is not much out there, but I am sure it's for a bigger reason than we all know right now.
didn't know you, but good luck in your endeavors, and as stated, hopefully this is short term.

I am sure it was a difficult decision for rick, but glad he is making decisions that will keep skiers choice around for a long time.

[Suprahunter]

I met Natalie at the first Supra/Moomba reunion in Fox Lake IL in 2007.
She immediately stood out with her Cheerful personalty and attention to every
person like a family member. She made us feel welcome and took a real interest in us. Alt how she wasn't at the 2008 reunion We never forgot her.
She was the perfect person for the job. I hope SC gets her back before another brand snaps her up.
Good Luck Natalie and Thank You.
Michael Hunter [Suprahunter]

[Sled491]

I just found this myself. I like Hunter met Natalie at the Chicago jamboree in 07. She was a lot of fun. The importance of marketing and mixing with us little people can never be overstated. Look how upset we all were when she couldn't make it last year for the Jamboree SC tried to pawn some regional sales guy off on us like he was somehow capable of filling Natalies shoes.

Times are tough all over, talk to other business owners on this board like Tazz and myself and of course Rick T. I've had to lay guys off and get calls daily asking when our next project is going to start, and how hard have I been looking for more work so they can get back to work. It's kind of funny, and very frusturating at the same time.

Natalie I wish you the best. Please stay close, as we would enjoy your company even if you aren't being paid to be nice to us

For the rest of us including SC, lets hope this is the bottom, that the new government doesn't get too crazy with the free stuff that none of us can afford and the banks and finance companies let there undies get unclinched soon.

[ncarrera]

I just wanted to thank each of you for your kind words and stories shared. I had "you all” on my mind this morning and had to check in. Glad I did.

Stopped by Pro Tour stop in Knoxville yesterday and had the opportunity to see a few of you there...made my day. There were also a few Supra and Moomba boats floating behind the fun box with the best seats in the house.

Take care...Hope to see you around.

[mmandley]

Nat i didnt get the chance to meet you, or really ever talk to you, except when you hooked me up with the electronic newsletter. I never like to hear people, good people who love there jobs loss them. I hope it all works out and you can get something you love to do again. To me thats what a job is, not just what you do, but something you love doing.

[eseebeck]

As everyone has said, this is bad news. Natalie will definitely be missed. Although I've never met Natalie, she has answered a lot of questions for me and has always been a wealth of information.

Of course Skiers Choice will miss her and hopefully get her back as soon as possible.

Skiers Choice is a class act by informing us rather than letting everyone find out on their own. Rick stepped up and put it out there and was willing to take the heat and that says a lot about him and the company.


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