tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post3635133789727682015..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: HIGH ADVENTURELoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-44654616111443161052011-01-17T14:54:52.673-05:002011-01-17T14:54:52.673-05:00i feel special being Liz's friend now :) i le...i feel special being Liz's friend now :) i learned even more about you from your post. one of the best things we can do in life is mix adventure with charity and you have found a way to do that. how many votes have you gotten so far on your blogyourwaytothenorthpole? i hope everyone has taken a minute to vote for Liz!Kennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14959806807099750348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74012213259014960822011-01-16T23:44:28.228-05:002011-01-16T23:44:28.228-05:00Jo, Greg Mortenson's books are non-fiction. H...Jo, Greg Mortenson's books are non-fiction. He makes my adventures seem very mild. He's one of my heroes.<br /><br />Thank you for the opportunity to visit with y'all! I'm very flattered by all the praise, grateful for all the well wishes and inspired by all you who are writers and fellow adventurers!<br /><br />I also appreciate all the votes to help me get to the North Pole. www.blogyourwaytothenorthpole.com/entries/208 <br /><br />You have a new fan of Romance Bandits! I'll be in touch!Liz Lampherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418030402535068412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-91429275986909496352011-01-16T23:37:54.785-05:002011-01-16T23:37:54.785-05:00Monica, Thanks! I hope you make it to Ngorongoro!Monica, Thanks! I hope you make it to Ngorongoro!Liz Lampherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418030402535068412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-36393172170768582102011-01-16T23:30:50.104-05:002011-01-16T23:30:50.104-05:00Oh, Margay, what a truly frightening experience. ...Oh, Margay, what a truly frightening experience. That's the kind of adventure you don't want to have.<br /><br />Thanks again to Liz for visiting us today. If you haven't voted for her in the Blog Your Way to the North Pole, visit<br /><br />http://www.blogyourwaytothenorthpole.com/entries/208.<br /><br />And be sure to check the blog tomorrow night to see who's won the Amazon gift certificate!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68430929915756712902011-01-16T22:52:53.724-05:002011-01-16T22:52:53.724-05:00Jo, now that I think of it, the return trip was mo...Jo, now that I think of it, the return trip was more "adventurous" - it was during the time when the Baltimore sniper was killing people all over the city and they hadn't found him yet. Didn't we (I was following a cousin home) need to stop for gas in Baltimore. Everything would've been fine if we hadn't gotten separated from my cousin and it took us 10 minutes just to get out of the gas station (it was just off the highway, so it was a busy street). The whole time I sat there shaking and I prayed and prayed that we'd be safe (I was with my daughters). I was a nervous wreck by the time we finally caught up with my cousins on the highway. I think it was about a week or so later that they finally caught the snipers.Margay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-72770149367910828172011-01-16T21:15:26.036-05:002011-01-16T21:15:26.036-05:00Monica, be sure to check out Liz's blog on Nep...Monica, be sure to check out Liz's blog on Nepal, some great pictures there!<br /><br />http://lizlamphere-nepal.blogspot.comjo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-1529663283281625132011-01-16T21:12:35.590-05:002011-01-16T21:12:35.590-05:00Christine, what is it they say. Those who do, do;...Christine, what is it they say. Those who do, do; those who can't, teach? <br /><br />I think writing is one of the ways we who aren't adventurous get our adrenaline highs LOL.<br /><br />Trish, a 3000-mile trip across the country alone? That's pretty brave. I've made the trip lots of times, but not alone.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-84791284386749280062011-01-16T21:09:51.070-05:002011-01-16T21:09:51.070-05:00Hi, Donna. Liz writes about her Nepal experience o...Hi, Donna. Liz writes about her Nepal experience on the blog (link in the interview), but I'd too like to know if she's going to write a big book!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62098331133623164192011-01-16T21:04:17.997-05:002011-01-16T21:04:17.997-05:00Hi, Margay. Driving can be very adventurous, mayb...Hi, Margay. Driving can be very adventurous, maybe even death-defying, depending on where you are!<br /><br />Nancy, thanks for the Greg Mortenson recommendation. Are his books fiction or non-fiction?jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33866736538147279782011-01-16T20:55:29.712-05:002011-01-16T20:55:29.712-05:00I'm so glad Trish mentioned your blog post, Li...I'm so glad Trish mentioned your blog post, Liz! Your adventures sound fascinating and I'm envious of your trips to Nepal. And riding an elephant. I love to travel, to experience new places & things. My grand dream is to take a hot air balloon ride over Ngorongoro Crater in Africa.<br /><br />Best of luck on all your travels & if you get to French Polynesia have a fruity umbrella drink for me!Monica McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09880809457995353417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-86435278181743168842011-01-16T19:55:02.125-05:002011-01-16T19:55:02.125-05:00Helen,
What a GREAT STORY! But I gotta agree with...Helen, <br />What a GREAT STORY! But I gotta agree with you, I do NOT want an elephant following me anywhere. ;-) I did ride take a short ride on an Asia elephant when I was in Thailand. Boy did the ground look a LOONG WAY DOWN!<br /><br />Liz, thank you again for joining us today. You are truly an inspiration and proof that one person can accomplish a lot. Keep up your great work!<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-19096703290126367672011-01-16T18:54:28.205-05:002011-01-16T18:54:28.205-05:00Trish - A cross-country road trip is definitely ad...Trish - A cross-country road trip is definitely adventurous! By yourself... very impressive!<br /><br />I would be happy to talk to your friend!Liz Lampherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418030402535068412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-8413516675064036752011-01-16T18:48:11.210-05:002011-01-16T18:48:11.210-05:00Donna - I would love to write a book. It is actual...Donna - I would love to write a book. It is actually on my list. Please share with me how you find the discipline and time to fit writing in to your busy lives!Liz Lampherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418030402535068412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22456038144594796582011-01-16T18:46:35.528-05:002011-01-16T18:46:35.528-05:00Nancy - Greg Mortenson is a great inspiration to m...Nancy - Greg Mortenson is a great inspiration to me. I'm currently reading his 2nd book, Stones in Schools. Thanks for the well wishes!Liz Lampherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418030402535068412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-75922098020887037862011-01-16T18:45:02.170-05:002011-01-16T18:45:02.170-05:00Helen and Jo, Great stories! I love that you can l...Helen and Jo, Great stories! I love that you can laugh now!Liz Lampherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418030402535068412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-91714987067830002972011-01-16T18:43:21.510-05:002011-01-16T18:43:21.510-05:00Louisa,
Your experiences are fascinating! Jail, si...Louisa,<br />Your experiences are fascinating! Jail, singing tours, sheep farms... wow! Transylvania is on my list! I lived in Hungary for a while where I learned Hungarian. In 2002 Olympics, I was assistant to the Romanian team because half of the team spoke Hungarian! They were the best people!Liz Lampherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418030402535068412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74942246699618487282011-01-16T18:39:40.425-05:002011-01-16T18:39:40.425-05:00Great elephant story, Helen! I've never had a...Great elephant story, Helen! I've never had anything larger than dogs following me home.<br /><br />Liz, I have a cousin who does triathlons. Your races sound more fun.Shereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205244523389110839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22056076020434926282011-01-16T18:33:15.765-05:002011-01-16T18:33:15.765-05:00Liz, your adventures sound fascinating! I have a g...Liz, your adventures sound fascinating! I have a good friend who writes adventure romance, so I'm going to tell her to come over and check out this post and your blog.<br /><br />I think the most adventurous thing I've ever done is drive cross-country by myself. Doesn't sound very adventurous to me, but some people think so.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-56148055778653052382011-01-16T18:17:52.798-05:002011-01-16T18:17:52.798-05:00Wow, I'm totally in awe of your adventures, Li...Wow, I'm totally in awe of your adventures, Liz! Thanks, Jo, for hosting Liz today.<br /><br />I've had more adventures in my fiction than I've ever had in real life. I feel very poor spirited! The closest I've come is when my father got out of the car in a game park in Africa and started walking toward some rhino. I was terrified!Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74173802232426805972011-01-16T18:00:58.325-05:002011-01-16T18:00:58.325-05:00Wow Liz! You've packed a lot of living into a...Wow Liz! You've packed a lot of living into a relatively few years. Congratulations!<br /><br />I also believe that if you write down your dream accomplishments that somehow the world leads opportunities to participate in same to your door.<br /><br />I hope you're planning to write a book on your experiences. It would be fascinating.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-88441759048226178052011-01-16T17:47:37.758-05:002011-01-16T17:47:37.758-05:00Fedora, congrats on the bird!
Liz, welcome! What...Fedora, congrats on the bird!<br /><br />Liz, welcome! What a fabulous adventure. I love Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson, which is also an adventure story set in an isolated part of the world.<br /><br />Jo, you know I love action and adventure, though my own life has been pretty tame. I have a weakness for stories with the h/h stranded far from civilization and either on the run or just trying to get back. Man and Woman Against Nature, I guess would be the conflict, though Against Goons is okay, too. :-)<br /><br />Liz, I hope you get to French Polynesia and have a great time!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-9337385647235425712011-01-16T17:19:49.801-05:002011-01-16T17:19:49.801-05:00I think the most adventurous thing I've ever d...I think the most adventurous thing I've ever done is drive to Florida and back. I live a very sheltered life!Margay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-52542673999410361972011-01-16T15:41:33.963-05:002011-01-16T15:41:33.963-05:00What a story, Helen! Who knew you were such an ad...What a story, Helen! Who knew you were such an adventuress at such a young age. Was it a mama or a baby elephant?<br /><br />I think elephants always draw our attention. It's not only their size, but their gestation period! Having 7 children, I'm glad humans only have 9 months!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73225344451477227622011-01-16T15:39:54.124-05:002011-01-16T15:39:54.124-05:00Hi, Runner10, thanks for stopping by.
Hey, BJ, &q...Hi, Runner10, thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Hey, BJ, "freakin'" is NOT a curse word -- thank goodness. It's about the only naughty word I can use in my new young adult novel.<br /><br />Off-road trails and 4x4's sounds pretty freakin' (tee hee) amazing to me. Looking down from those elevated heights is dizzying!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-8216178539909702462011-01-16T15:35:32.667-05:002011-01-16T15:35:32.667-05:00Louisa said, "I will confess that my past inc...Louisa said, "I will confess that my past includes an arrest in Vienna for participating in a Free Tibet rally!"<br /><br />Why am I not surprised at that? But scary, anyway, right?<br /><br />Wow, Louisa! Loch Ness? Transylvania? Sounds pretty adventurous to me!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.com