[Leica] Leica Around the World

[geordiepete211 at yahoo.co.uk (Peter Cheyne)]

Kodachrome
If we are going ahead with the Kodachrome, could someone call Dwayne's and 
ask 
them when is the latest they will accept the film?  I read that although the 
deadline for processing is December 2010, they want the films in by 
November. 
 Obviously we can pass the camera along exposing Kodachrome until the 
Dwayne's 
deadline, then swap it for some Provia 400X, or whatever is preferred.

Kitty purpose and clarification
I should point out that I bought my M3 from Popflash about a year ago for 
around 
$750, so if we don't get many more participants on the list, I'd be willing 
to 
reduce the kitty amount.  I initially suggested $950 because after it's 
world 
trip, the M3 might appreciate a CLA and back-rub.  The desired function of 
the 
kitty would be as a basis for a charity contribution.  If the camera came 
back 
with film intact, we could make gift calendars, or a book, and try to find 
other 
ways to make that kitty grow.  Also, with the camera looking set to clock up 
thousands of miles, we might even be able to find a sponsor to contribute a 
cent 
per mile.  Pity the camera can't claim any Air Miles!  Does it need a 
passport? 
 I think it's Leica Passport expired a few decades ago.

Website?
It would be nice to set up a website to tell the story and to show the 
camera's 
progress on a world map.  Recipients could post e-postcards of the M3 
enjoying 
different places.  However, I have no ability in that field.  Is there 
anyone 
for whom setting up such a website might not be too much trouble?
 Peter Cheyne