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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, Ribe, Margaret Thatcher, Viking Disease
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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Denmark, Holger Danske, Kronborg, Shakespeare, Sound Toll, King Eric, Philippa
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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Falls, Greenland
A Rhubarb Hat
14 Jul 2022

A Rhubarb Hat

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

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

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Bo Erick, Rhubarb, Archie comic, Patsy Cline
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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Denmark, folkedragter, Hans Island, copenhagen
Windmill Dedication
5 Jun 2022

Windmill Dedication

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Grains of Truth, 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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MRAS, Millarville, Windmill, Dedication
The University of Wind
4 Jun 2022

The University of Wind

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

This windmill taught me that actions have consequences, and that I alone bear responsibility for mine.

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Windmill, wind, UofW

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  1. Russ Paton on Just Fun22 March 2026

    Yes, we are fortunate. Many of the photos have images in the background that are as fascinating as the intended…

  2. Keith MacDonald on Just Fun22 March 2026

    It's so wonderful and amazing that Bear's and your ancestors amassed old family and other photographs. The photographs and text…

  3. Liz Seale on Watch Your Back16 March 2026

    The is an intriguing eclectic piece. I love it!

  4. elizabeth Seale on Generations16 March 2026

    Amazing that you have photos that go back so far…and that you can find them ! Liz Seale

  5. Keith MacDonald on Generations16 March 2026

    GREAT blog and pictures, Russ. CONGRATULATIONS, grandpa.

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