ANOTHER Databack 3? heh heh
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John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743
631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
www.zuiko.com | omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx
Bruce Nolting wrote:
> 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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