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The Fairy Folk
23 Jun 2023

The Fairy Folk

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History, History, Science and Reason, Travel | 2

Despite the morbid original purpose of the trail, Bear and I enjoyed our walk to The Fairy Steps.

Click on the coffin road for the full story.

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Fairy Steps, Beetham, Corpse Road, Fairies
Wells
22 Jun 2023

Wells

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Travel | 0

Paternal naming traditions make tracing ancestry a tricky business, especially when the family is populated by strong-minded, independent women, like ours.

Click on the Wells siblings for the full story.

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Phillipson, Robert Wells, Kendal
Going to the Zoo
21 Jun 2023

Going to the Zoo

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Travel | 2

Grandpa Bob was a gregarious character, who talked a lot and smelled like pipe tobacco.

Click on the bronc-rider for an introduction.

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Eleanor, Wells, Robert
Cumbrians
20 Jun 2023

Cumbrians

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Travel | 7

Cumbria is the legendary home of King Arthur, Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table.

Click on Camelot for the full story.

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Cumbria, The Lake District, Carlisle Castle, Hadrian's Wall
Except Marlene
6 Jun 2023

Except Marlene

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History | 6

The South Arcola Women’s Baseball Club did not place second very often.

Click on the Team for the full story …

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Baseball, South Arcola, Marlene Kramer
Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
4 Jun 2023

Don’t Get Your Hopes Up

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Science and Reason, Uncategorized | 2

I am thinking about a new Blog distribution system.

Click on the Editor-In-Chief for details….

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Distribution List, MailChimp
Magnetic
3 Jun 2023

Magnetic

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Science and Reason | 3

“Exploration” “Finding Your Way” “Not Getting Lost”, all that symbolism seems appropriate for a graduate.

Congratulations Leo!

Click on the compass to set a course to the full story.

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Leo Boucher, Graduation, Compass
Harrison’s Trapeze
30 May 2023

Harrison’s Trapeze

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History | 5

None of our kids ever met Harrison Elwood, but he is responsible for the most fun they ever had.

Click on the retired couple to hear the story.

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Harrison Elwood, Swing, Trapeze
Selling Socks
26 May 2023

Selling Socks

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason | 3

Why does it seem that 4% of the population is currently breathing 80% of the oxygen?

Click on the fur traders for details…

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Hudson's Bay Company, HBC
Uncle Russ’ Worms-in-Dirt
14 May 2023

Uncle Russ’ Worms-in-Dirt

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History | 3

It is not usually a breakfast thing, although it could be.

Click on the Gummy Worms for the full story.

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Cabin, Banana Split, Jell-O

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    Thank you. I am sure you met the Guest family on one of your trips to the farm. They were…

  2. Judy on Grief, Manifest as a Tree25 May 2025

    So sorry for you loss of dear friends. The Guest name is familiar to me from Arcola days and I…

  3. Russ Paton on Late For Dinner3 May 2025

    The voice of experience …..

  4. GG on Late For Dinner3 May 2025

    You can NEVER have too many railway things.

  5. Russ Paton on The Farm Never Left Me16 April 2025

    Yes, we are fortunate to have all the old photos. They always prompt memories or nostalgia.

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