Where's Ruffus?

[Greg McCary]

Where is Ruffus currently? Anybody know where the Camera around the World is?

[ken1953]

Last I looked, he was only a couple of people up from me...I'm waiting patiently. I think Rick (walterrick) should be getting him soon. Some nice fall colors already starting here for him!

[Old Timer]

Rufus is on the longest world tour ever.

[freygr]

I know that the order got a little mixed up after me, but I have not seen any posts for some time.

[Greg McCary]

Here is the list after you freygr....Mr. Yuck got skipped but he is now back. Ruffus is on the home stretch. I am not sure what happened to the COTW stickey, I can't find it.


Mr. Yuck- Petaluma, Ca
jorgemonkey- San Jose, Ca
manacsa- Reeda, Ca
Schrackman- Banning, California
walterick- Pheonix, Arizona
ken1953- Odessa, Texas
photophorus- Austin, Texas
mtbbrian Utah
Weirdpics Austin Texas
canuck935 San Diego
not2shabby
JBphoho, East Lyme CT.
Opus, Milwaukee
Hollis
Xia_Ke- Maine

[Old Timer]

I never in my wildest dreams thought it would take this long for Rufus and his camera to make the rounds of his PR friends.

[ken1953]

I never in my wildest dreams thought it would take this long for Rufus and his camera to make the rounds of his PR friends.

Very popular fellow, isn't he!!! I think we need to make him the PR mascot, once he finishes his journey!!!! That is if we can find him again!!!

[Frog]

Schrackman has already had him since we re-routed him when Schrack moved to Wa.

[gahspidy]

It looks like Ray (Shrackman) had him last. I found the thread
http://forums.photographyreview.com/...ound+the+world
although it is no longer a sticky.

[Frog]

Who or should I say what is the story behind Ruffus?

In 2007, Greg McCary started an around the world photo journey with Ruffus,(a little guy who enjoys parties and adventure and loves barbie dolls).
He began the thread, packed Ruffus in a box with a p&s camera and sent him on to the next person who had signed up. He gets way laid on occasion but eventually ends up with someone, who then shows us Ruffus in their part of the world.
Here is the official picture thread: http://forums.photographyreview.com/...ound+the+world .
I believe he only has a few of the original signees left though a few have been added along the way and due to popularity will probably start again someday.

Just part of the friendly, caring benefits of this forum.
If I haven't said so before, "Welcome".

[schrackman]

Hey folks,

As of a couple weeks ago Ruffus should be in the hands of Eric Manacsa, aka poker, in Reseda, California. I haven't heard back from him yet as to whether or not he's received Ruffus. I'll send him a pm to check up on this.

Ray

[Greg McCary]

Thanks Ray for the update.........

[poker]

I must apologize for keeping him this long. Life has been a roller coaster lately and I did not mean to slow the momentum of this wonderful community project. I have taken pics but I don't have time to post them. I'm actually leaving the country tonight.

I have the 'package' boxed and ready but I'm waiting for WalterRick's address. I may have to ask a family member to send the 'package' if I don't hear from Rick in the next 6 hours.

[Greg McCary]

I must apologize for keeping him this long. Life has been a roller coaster lately and I did not mean to slow the momentum of this wonderful community project. I have taken pics but I don't have time to post them. I'm actually leaving the country tonight.

I have the 'package' boxed and ready but I'm waiting for WalterRick's address. I may have to ask a family member to send the 'package' if I don't hear from Rick in the next 6 hours.

I will try and get in touch with him as well.

[photophorous]

Woohoo! I'm only two people away!

We should contact Canon about this. Maybe they'll put is in an ad. It's an impressive display of ruggedness for such a cheap little camera...assuming it's still the original camera.

Paul

[Shebang]

The original stickied thread now has the most current list. Check there to see Rufus' progress.