[Linux-aus] Presidential Succession

[David Newall]

Lindsay Holmwood wrote:
> On 07/05/2010, at 23:37, David Newall <davidn at davidnewall.com> wrote:
>   
>> I also wonder why a person would agree to be vice-president but refuse
>> to act for the president when the president is unable.  As others have
>> said, that is what is normally done.
>>     
>
> Circumstances change.
>
> When I was nominated for Vice President I was happy to be in a  
> position to assume the President's responsibilities.
>
> Since then my wife and I have found out we're expecting, and being  
> pragmatic about the situation, I realise there is no way I could  
> adaquetely balance serving the Linux Australia community as President  
> and my resposibilities to my family.
>
> Lindsay


Congratulations, Lindsay. I've not had any, but seeing my nieces and 
nephews grow from tiny babies into intelligent people makes me realise 
that children are indeed a blessing. Also, as you said, they take a huge 
amount of time.