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Born, or Hatched?
21 Jul 2022

Born, or Hatched?

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Grains of Truth | 0

“And I was living high until that fatal day
A lawyer proved I wasn’t born, I was only hatched”
– Hank Williams

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Born, Hatched, DNA
Gunslinger
19 Jul 2022

Gunslinger

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Science and Reason, Travel | 0

Next time you are in a gunfight, wait for the other guy to pull his gun first.

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Gunslinger, Niels Henrik David Bohr
Hörlurar
19 Jul 2022

Hörlurar

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth | 0

Tina Dico, wearing Hörlurar.

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The Iron Lady
18 Jul 2022

The Iron Lady

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

In the year 865, “a great heathen army” landed on England’s east coast.

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Viking Disease, Viking, Ribe, Margaret Thatcher
Holger Danske
17 Jul 2022

Holger Danske

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 1

“But should real danger come, old Holger Danske will rise in his fury…”
– Hans Christian Andersen

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Holger Danske, Kronborg, Shakespeare, Sound Toll, King Eric, Philippa, Denmark
Pull My Finger
16 Jul 2022

Pull My Finger

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

This isn’t our first trip to Denmark; we came in 2015. That was before I could spell.

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Denmark, Riley
Grønlandvandfald
15 Jul 2022

Grønlandvandfald

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, History, Travel | 0

“Our pilot is either lost or drunk”

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Greenland, Falls
A Rhubarb Hat
14 Jul 2022

A Rhubarb Hat

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Grains of Truth, History | 0

This post has nothing to do with Denmark, I just wanted to keep my “daily posting” promise.

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Archie comic, Patsy Cline, Bo Erick, Rhubarb
Brændende Spørgsmål
13 Jul 2022

Brændende Spørgsmål

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

Pack your folkedragter and meet us at the airport.

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copenhagen, Denmark, folkedragter, Hans Island
Windmill Dedication
5 Jun 2022

Windmill Dedication

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History, History, Tales From Dead Teds | 0

Windmills are a symbol of resilience, of our ability to endure in a harsh land.

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Windmill, Dedication, MRAS, Millarville

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  1. Russ Paton on A Pardoned Horse5 February 2026

    Yup. Fancy, the wonder horse.

  2. Judy Darvill on A Pardoned Horse5 February 2026

    Sometimes you just need a little motivation to pull up your boot straps and carry on! Way to go Fancy!

  3. Russ Paton on Monkey Mind1 February 2026

    The kids are my usual “go to” but those little monkeys weren’t around. I had to find professional help for…

  4. Judy on Monkey Mind1 February 2026

    Glad to hear your kids could help you out! I only assume this is who you spoke to as we…

  5. Russ Paton on Pigeon Toes25 January 2026

    Not this trip, but I get the feeling we will be back…

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