Indeed one reason Weyerhaeuser board members recruited Rogle was precisely because they believed he could mount a successful hostile takeover if necessary. Weyerhaeuser executives had never formally made an offer but they knew Swindells was not likely to be receptive He had flatly rejected friendly overtures from several other companies. So when Rogie message arrived Swindells 71 had a few choice words for the courier you can take this letter back to steve and tell him when to put it.