Author Archive
Blair Paterson
Blair grew up and lives in Sydney’s Inner West. He first realised a love of nature and the outdoors during weekends and holidays with his family on the Hawkesbury River. From humble childhood pastimes building billycarts and tree houses to spending large chunks of time in the bush, Blair now embarks on outdoor pursuits whenever and however possible – by foot, kayak, bicycle or other. He has worked in Environmental Management and currently Outdoor Education. Some of his fondest travels to date have been around Australia and through the Indian Himalayas.
Posts by Blair:
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Terry’s Travel Mug Tips
A non-promotional article of useful travel mug tips by Terry the slightly cranky travel mug
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Little Sam’s Big Adventure
A letter to the OT Editors about 16-month-old Sam’s epic adventure.
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Ticks and People in the Australian Bush
A factsheet about ticks for Outdoor Types
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Wilkie’s Poo
An epic story about Wilkie the worm and his magical talent for giving life
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Paddling the Senses
Sensory child- and adulthood vignettes about paddling
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The Rock
A story about the sense of wonder.
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Outback Horizons
Landscapes of outback NSW in pastel and pencil, from Blair’s recent trip out west.
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Parklife
A lazy Sunday afternoon in Pratten Park
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Hot Billy Hijinx
A comic-strip narrative about a quirky little camping item
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Pedalling the Elements
Vignettes of bicycling in the elements: earth, water, wind, fire.
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Forgotten Glasses
A fateful chronicle about a lost pair of glasses
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Songs
Dave, Blair and Garry reflect on music in the outdoors
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Kayaking Broughton Island
Blair and Garry explore Broughton Island
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One Man on a Penny Farthing
Blair rides his penny farthing along the Cooks River
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Blair’s 8 Tips for Selecting Bicycle Panniers
A ‘pannier man’s’ 8 tips for the ultimate bicycle pannier
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Greta Grey Goes Round Australia
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Still Lifes (on the road)
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Images from Lyrebird
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Lyrebird
Blair praises the lyrebird
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Images from Possum Tragic
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Blair’s Top 6 Favourite Camping Items
Blair chooses 6 go-everywhere articles he packs for his adventures
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Possum Tragic
Blair goes wild with possums
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Rocks
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This Duck Needs a Quack
Blair quacks down the mighty Duck River
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