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Don’t Touch the Green Handle…
16 Jun 2024

Don’t Touch the Green Handle…

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

… and other things my dad taught me.

Click the photo for details…

Happy Father’s Day!

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Adrian paton, Father's Day
Have Some Fun!
1 Jun 2024

Have Some Fun!

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Science and Reason | 7

Gravity works much the same now as it did in 1961.

Click on the downhill biker for details….

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Bicycle, Electric Bicycle
One Dead Man
25 May 2024

One Dead Man

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

Have you ever wondered who the “dead man” of Dead Man’s Flats was?

Click on the sign for some options ….

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Dead Man’s Flats, Alberta, Murder
Right-of-Way
18 May 2024

Right-of-Way

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

A wildlife traffic pattern question for you….

Click the skunk on the left for details.

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Wildlife, Trail Camera
Powell Pad
11 May 2024

Powell Pad

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason | 4

This aircraft transports a priceless commodity – Hope.

Click on the chopper for details….

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STARS, Dr Gregory Powell, The Breakfast Boys
Energized
5 May 2024

Energized

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

Conversion to solar power is not a “yes” or “no” decision.

Put your finger on the burner for the full story.

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South Arcola, Energy, Solar, Coal, Sask Power
Let the Sunshine In
4 May 2024

Let the Sunshine In

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Science and Reason | 4

This is an inverter. When you flip the switch, a ball starts to roll.

Click on the electrical marvel for details.

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Energy, Solar Power, Age of Aquarius
Happy Trails
20 Apr 2024

Happy Trails

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

Our American Oddities Tour has come to an end, but the peculiarities continue.

Click on the selfie-challenged photographer for details.

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Statistics, Summary
One and the Same
18 Apr 2024

One and the Same

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

We are driving through Charlie Russell country.

Click on the link and hang on, its going to be rough ride.

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Cowboy, Montana, Charles Marion Russell
Kaczynski’s Hobby
17 Apr 2024

Kaczynski’s Hobby

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

Rural mail delivery is still common in Montana.

Lift the flag on this box and see what happens.

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Montana, Kaczynski, Unabomber

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  1. Russ Paton on Jake and the Kid8 June 2025

    Thank you! I learned a lot last week.

  2. Keith MacDonald on Jake and the Kid8 June 2025

    Loved it. Thanks Russ. ENJOY!

  3. Russ Paton on Grief, Manifest as a Tree25 May 2025

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

  4. 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…

  5. Russ Paton on Late For Dinner3 May 2025

    The voice of experience …..

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