Any chance of getting added to the list? Also - if you want dated
photos I happen to have a Recordata Back 3 I'm not using. I'd be happy
to loan it to the project.
Bruce Nolting
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jeff Keller
> Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 10:29 AM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] Olympus Odyssey - it's on a detour
>
>
>
> To get something like the Odyssey started takes someone with
> dreams and high
> expectations. I think Andrew has shown that it can succeed
> and I am very
> thankful for his efforts and dreams. He had sent off a
> cherished camera with
> hopes of similar dedication from the participants ... He hasn't tried
> hearding cats.
>
> Andrew needs to get his camera back ASAP. I'll contact both
> John and Clint
> to see how fast they can fix up a replacement. I've suggested
> some changes
> to the rules and have a few more in mind. Hopefully Andrew isn't so
> frustrated that providing advice to me will cause him more grief.
>
> I'll be putting up a WEB PAGE FORM to collect votes on some
> of the changes.
> Hopefully I'll be able to get a perl script to keep a total
> and won't have
> to spend much time reading and understanding.
>
> The basic changes:
> 1.) Allow enough time for each participant so that they will have one
> weekend.
> 2.) Tighter tracking at least in the U.S. (toll free long
> distance phone
> calls & regular posts to the Oly email list)
> 3.) Try to build a critical mass of pictures quickly so that
> the Odyssey
> takes on a life of its own. I will regularly ask delinquent
> recipients for
> pictures. They don't have to be Ansel Adams quality. I'll
> collect votes
> through a web page to see if simultaneously starting an ugly OM4 on a
> reverse loop appeals to the majority of participants.
> 4.) Flexibility in routing (and unfortunately unpredictability). If a
> recipient isn't prepared to take a picture, the camera will
> be rerouted.
> 5.) Try to keep it fun, let each participant end his
> obligation WHEN he has
> sent a mailing receipt and four photos.
>
> Providing kitty food for the Odyssey ...
> -jeff
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Andrew McPhee <macca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> But I would like to say a special thank you to the people who
> sent in their photos. When your emails arrived I got a great
> thrill seeing what you'd done with the camera.
>
> I won't stay on
> as the co-ordinator, I feel burnt out.
>
> But I will tell you that I am in discussion with a list
> member at the moment about him taking over the reins and as
> soon as the details are worked out we'll let you know what's going on.
>
> Regards,
> Andrew McPhee
> Olympus Odyssey co-ordinator
> http://olympus-odyssey.com/
>
>
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