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For Old Times Sake
12 Jul 2024

For Old Times Sake

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Science and Reason, Family History | 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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Aaron, Emma, Wedding
Kryptonite
25 Jun 2024

Kryptonite

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Travel, Family History | 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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Aviation, Cessna, Aircraft, C-GSXS
Don’t Touch the Green Handle…
16 Jun 2024

Don’t Touch the Green Handle…

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Family 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: Science and Reason, Family History | 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
Right-of-Way
18 May 2024

Right-of-Way

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

A wildlife traffic pattern question for you….

Click the skunk on the left for details.

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Wildlife, Trail Camera
Energized
5 May 2024

Energized

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Family History | 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: Science and Reason, Family History | 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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Solar Power, Age of Aquarius, Energy
Happy Trails
20 Apr 2024

Happy Trails

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel, Family History | 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
Kaczynski’s Hobby
17 Apr 2024

Kaczynski’s Hobby

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