Gizmo is Retiring but Gizmo’s Freeware Goes On [1]

 

Next week I will be turning 75 and I have made a decision to retire.  Many years ago I promised my wife that I was going to retire soon, but “soon” never arrived. Now it finally has.

 

Although I am retiring, nothing much is changing at Gizmo’s Freeware.  Things will pretty much go on as they have in the past except that I won’t be here to manage the site.

 

Instead of me alone, the site will now be managed by a group of four senior editors: Jojo, Glyn (Midnight Cowboy), Rhiannon and George Lewe.  I will have no role at all in the running of the site or its finances.

 

My retirement comes into effect on December 31. After that it will be all up to the new management team.  I’m confident the new team will bring some fresh ideas and new energy while retaining the community-based philosophy that characterises Gizmo’s Freeware and sets it aside from the rampant commercialism of many other sites. 

 

And with our recent fundraiser, I’ll be leaving the site in a strong financial position that will ensure its survival into 2021.

 

But before leaving, I want to thank the hundreds of volunteer editors who have worked on this website over the last decade.  Without them, this whole wonderful enterprise would not have been possible; they are the stars. From my heart, I thank them all deeply.

 

And may I thank you dear readers. Your support too has been essential both financially and in your never-ending encouragement. 

 

The last ten years has been an amazing journey but for me, that journey has come to an end.  

 

But in the hands of the new management team, this site will continue on and I’m sure will deliver truly wonderful things to our readers.

 

As for me, I will be entering a new phase of my life.  Thankfully, I am in excellent health which will allow me to tackle the long list of things I want to do, and the projects I want to complete.

 

So it’s goodbye from me. Thanks again and I wish you all health, peace, and happiness in 2021.

 

Gizmo