Author Archives: The Order Of Walkers

The Journey Stick Project

The journey stick project is an initiative of the Order to promote journey and place. The first stick was dropped in June 2021 and is covering some territory under the custody of tumblr “rockyjhiker”. You can read more about the project at https://thejourneystick.tumblr.com/

Beds in the Bush

Robert Henderson Croll “Along the Track” Bob Croll published “Along the track” in 1930. Its a memoir of travels in the Victorian Bush per boot. The Order commends this essay to you. File it under nostalgia. You can read other essays from the book here. “Bed in the bush with stars to see.” -R.L.S AContinue reading “Beds in the Bush”

Men and Mountains

The federation of new south wales bushwalking clubs published “The Bushwalker” This is by B Thompson (c.m-w) from edition number 6. 1942 To all of us in whom the love of mountains and nature is so deeply rooted, it is difficult to realise that mountains were once regarded as objects of dread. Greek and RomanContinue reading “Men and Mountains”

Quote: Theodore Roosevelt

“Speak softly, and carry a big stick” On September 2, 1901, Teddy Roosevelt used the phrase “speak softly, and carry a big stick” to describe his foreign policy. Big Stick diplomacy defined his presidency. https://www.britannica.com/event/Big-Stick-policy https://www.nationalgeographic.org/thisday/sep2/big-stick-diplomacy/ The widespread use of ‘speak softly and carry a big stick’ began with American president Theodore Roosevelt. In aContinue reading “Quote: Theodore Roosevelt”