I wanted to let y'all know I've decided not to run for the board this year. This was actually a spontaneous decision on the realization that I've been getting interested in some other domains which already have their own technical programming languages. There are a _lot_ of interesting things out there these days, the momentary feeling of freedom from responsibilty associated with being on the Squeak board felt better for new learning that awaits.
Assured, nothing else about my participation in this community will change. I will still hound you over trunk breakages. I still have and use all my apps, and will still advocate and even rant for making Squeak more accessible to regular people. Rather than rant, I hope to find ways to work to bridge the gap.
I will greatly miss the privilege of getting to engage in the bi-monthly meeting of the minds (the board meeting), fine people whom I also consider as friends.
Best wishes and welcome to the new board of 2017!