Ross,
Sad news indeed, however, the optimist in me says that, now that you know
what our needs are, you will be of more use to us back home.
I truly hope everything turns out all right for you guys.
God's speed...
Raul
--
>
> From: Ross Gardler <ross@saafe.org>
> Reply-To: TTLUG@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 08:20:28 -0400
> To: TTLUG@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [TTLUG] A sad farewell
>
> I've rejoined TTLUG briefly, to explain my mysterious departure from
> this list and to say goodbye proper now that everything is sorted out.
>
> I cam to Trinidad around 18 months ago. Within months of being here I
> came across some of the excellent work that TTLUG are involved with and
> promptly decided to see what was going on. At that time I believed that
> TTLUG was missing out on an excellent opportunity to create a more
> recognisable Open Source presence in Trinidad and Tobago. When I started
> saying so I found plenty of supporters (and plenty of dissenters).
>
> Today, a considerable amount of progress has been made towards making
> TTLUG and its members a more influential body. True, these are external
> bodies to TTLUG, but they have their roots firmly set here.
>
> A number of activities are under way, each managed and hosted by members
> of TTLUG. I would like to acknowledge these fledgling activities and
> salute those of you who are able to find some of your own personal time
> to devote to these worthy activities. Don't get concerned about the pace
> of progress, when it is voluntary, progress is all you can ask for.
>
> Whilst in Trinidad I have been working as a lecturer in the Department
> of Mathematics and Computer Science. This is another body that shows
> great potential, but is yet to realise much of it. Again, I am pleased
> to say that good things are happening within UWI. It is with great
> regret that I have had to resign, the opportunities for myself and for
> the department are immense, it is a real shame for me to be leaving them
> behind.
>
> My reasons for this resignation are purely personal and reflect, in no
> way, on Trinidad, UWI or the wonderful people of this wonderful land.
> Family matters are drawing me back to the UK, however, I am quite sure I
> will be returning periodically to continue the work I have started here
> - and to lime on the beach of course.
>
> I will be continuing with my Burrokeet development project, which
> continues to employ one full time and one part time member of staff
> here. My intention is to generate additional funding in the UK to enable
> me to continue this work with research and development in the UK,
> University of the West Indies and the University of Guyana. Therefore,
> this project will continue to employ local talent in Trinidad as far as
> possible. So you are not seeing the end of me yet ;-)
>
> I will also uphold my promise to try and raise funding for UPTT once you
> guys are clearly defined and regulated. Don't rush it, this promise
> holds for as long as it needs to hold. Get it done right and I'll step
> in when I may be able to help.
>
> I would like to take this opportunity to thank TTLUG, UWI and every one
> of the wonderful Trinidadian people I have met. It has been a fantastic
> experience. Should any of you find yourself in the UK, you have my email
> address, let me show you the English version of liming.
>
> Ross
>
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