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On the House
25 Oct 2024

On the House

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

My siblings and I are visiting our cousins on Vancouver Island this weekend. We expect to uncover treasure while we are there.

Click on either Wells cousin to join us.

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Ian Tyson, Smuggler;s Cove, Imagination
The Coast
24 Oct 2024

The Coast

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

A trip to Vancouver Island is always interesting, especially for a bunch of Prairie Gophers.

Click on the displaced Flatlanders for details.

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Cousins, Wells, Vancouver Island, Victoria
Riding the Sky on a Lawnmower
19 Oct 2024

Riding the Sky on a Lawnmower

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

My lawnmower was responsible for taking me on a powerless flight over the foothills yesterday.

Click on the glider for details….

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Aviation, Glider, Cu Nim, Foothills
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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Navajo Rug, Ian Tyson
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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Maidstone, Keith Paton, Claire Paton, June Paton-Hope, Jim 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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  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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