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hello dart-users,<br>
<br>
in the past i've sent out joke notes to this list on april 1st<br>
since it's a tradition to joke or prank on this date. but <br>
somehow that doesn't seem appropriate this year.<br>
so this note is an actual update on dart and my status.<br>
<br>
the dart team is currently all working from home. with<br>
frequent email and video chats things are lurching along <br>
almost as usual, but i'm sure everyone will be happy <br>
to get back to the office when that's allowed. <br>
<br>
the dart GIT site is up and running. go to dart.ucar.edu<br>
to get started. it's been a long transition but it's finally<br>
making good progress. let us know about any problems<br>
you have getting the dart software or finding documentation.<br>
send us pull requests for code contributions. we'd love<br>
to have them.<br>
<br>
as for me personally, my last day at NCAR is tomorrow.<br>
i've had my retirement planned for a long time. it just <br>
happened to fall at an interesting time for everyone.<br>
we have house projects and gardening to keep us busy,<br>
and i have a room full of yarn and fiber that's calling my name.<br>
our travel plans will have to wait a bit, but we have those<br>
to look forward to in the future.<br>
<br>
in about a month i will get what NCAR calls 'causal' status, <br>
which means i can work a few hours now and then if needed. <br>
so i'll be available to answer questions or track things down. <br>
i won't be taking on any large projects but i won't completely <br>
disappear either. <br>
<br>
the dart group has hired jeff steward (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jsteward@ucar.edu">jsteward@ucar.edu</a>) <br>
as our software engineer, so you will hear from him instead<br>
of me. as always, continue to send any of your questions to <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:dart@ucar.edu">dart@ucar.edu</a> and the right person from the group will answer.<br>
<br>
my personal email is <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nancy.s.collins@gmail.com">nancy.s.collins@gmail.com</a> and <br>
i'd love to hear from you anytime.<br>
<br>
working with the dart group and dart users has been a real joy <br>
over the last 14 years and i'm going to miss you all.<br>
<br>
with gratitude,<br>
nancy<br>
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