I have a confession - I am a huge sucker for adventure stories. On my bookshelf there are many stories about real life adventurers, from hiking to sailing to mountaineering. One of the main reasons I moved from the safety of my home, job and life in South Dakota was Bill Bryson’s book, A Walk in the Woods. I read it multiple times, each time imagining myself on the trail.

Recently, I was approached by Christina from a Scribeslife asking if she could write a story about me, The Landy!

Of course I was rather flattered and Christina has put this story together and it appears in her blog.

But strewth, being described as Bob Parr from the Incredibles?

Just wait till “Bluey and the boys” down at the local footy club get a hold of this.

I mean, they’ve only just forgotten about the time I tripped on my shoelaces going down the aisle with Janet (it’s a long story, but I can’t tie my shoelaces properly!) and that was about a quarter-of-a-century ago.

Anyway, I guess it will be my shout again.

And while we are grabbing a drink, here’s a toast to Christina, be sure to check her blog out!

Bob Parr, hey? Umm, might get used to that...

And remember, if all else fails, there’ll always be “Bluey and the boys” to bring you back to earth!

About Baz - The Landy

I'm on a journey to climb one or more of the world's 8,000 metre mountain peaks, and if all goes well an attempt on the summit of Mt Everest. One of the things I like to remind myself of each and every day, is there are no ordinary moments; no ordinary people; no ordinary lives...

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4 Responses to The Landy's Guide to Adventure

Scribelife says:

March 5, 2013 at 4:06 am

Ha! Thanks for the reblog, and Bob Parr is no schlump! Many men would strive to be him! Thanks so much for letting me write about you

barbara grandberg says:

March 5, 2013 at 6:32 am

that is so cool :}

Deliberately Delicious says:

March 7, 2013 at 3:37 pm

I had no idea that you’d suddenly become famous! It’s no surprise. And when you’ve conquered all those 8000 meter peaks, we’ll be saying, “Yes, we knew him when he just jumped out or airplanes and rappelled down the sides of skyscrapers…” Congratulations to you, Baz! You really are “incredibly” inspiring!

- Baz - The Landy says:
  
  March 7, 2013 at 4:15 pm
  
  And loving it!
  
  No, to be honest as a family we love adventure, and we truly are inspired by many people from all walks of life…