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Do it in Cake
11 Oct 2024

Do it in Cake

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History | 2

Cake tastes better than pavement, and other things I learned today.

Click (gently) on the ballet dancer for details.

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Landfill, Ballet, Injury
Gin-Scented Tears
27 Sep 2024

Gin-Scented Tears

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

This is a working telephone. I keep it as a reminder of better days in the telecommunications industry.

Click on the dial for details…

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Telus, AGT, Telephone, 1984
Pork Chops
14 Sep 2024

Pork Chops

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

The biggest pig I have ever seen in my life came loping out of the ditch and crossed the road.

Click on the curly tail for details…

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Pig, Austria, Autobahn, Germany
Aye, Aye, Aye
23 Aug 2024

Aye, Aye, Aye

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History | 4

What is the greatest love story ever written? Romeo and Juliette? Evangeline? Or something more contemporary?

Click on the country lovers for their choice, and mine.

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Ian Tyson, Navajo Rug
Beyond the Dragons
16 Aug 2024

Beyond the Dragons

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Science and Reason, Travel | 8

For the second time this week, Bear and I forged a trail into the unknown. Please join us on our journey, beyond the dragons.

Click on the Polycephalic creature for details…

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Badlands, Hoodoos, Last Chance Saloon, Dragons, Two-headed calf
Not Alone
1 Aug 2024

Not Alone

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

In a single day of getting reacquainted, we shared family, friendships, pride of community, life, love and loss.

Follow Lilydale Road for details….

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Jim Hope, Maidstone, Keith Paton, Claire Paton, June Paton-Hope
Deranged Do-Gooders
14 Jul 2024

Deranged Do-Gooders

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History | 2

There are people who do good, and there are do-gooders. They are not the same.

Click on the post office boxes for details…

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Post Office
For Old Times Sake
12 Jul 2024

For Old Times Sake

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

The waiters at Earl’s thought we were nuts – the kids loved it.

Click on Earl’s Restaurant mascot for details….

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Magnetism, Earl’s Restaurant, Silverware
A Lifetime
30 Jun 2024

A Lifetime

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History | 5

Tent pegs are 42” long, gas lines are 36” deep, and other things we learned by hosting a wedding.

Click on the happy couple for details.

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Wedding, Aaron, Emma
Kryptonite
25 Jun 2024

Kryptonite

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

The danger inherent in piloting a light aircraft has the counterintuitive effect of invincibility.

Click on the empty cockpit for details….

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C-GSXS, Aviation, Cessna, Aircraft

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    Great piece. I was very fond of your dad and I see you have inherited his skill with words. Liz…

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    Now, there’s a topic for another time! 🤩

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