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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
They Are in Cans
22 Jul 2024

They Are in Cans

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

Doc Ricketts wasn’t in when I tried the door, he was probably over at Lee Chong’s getting beer.

Click on the Cannery Row tourist for details….

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John Steinbeck, Cannery Row, Monterey
Pee on the Tire
20 Jul 2024

Pee on the Tire

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 2

I was only moderately surprised that the dog could talk.

Click on the French Poodle for details.

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Steinbeck, Travels with Charley, Rocinante, Salinas
The Birds
19 Jul 2024

The Birds

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

There are plenty of birds on Capitola Beach. They haven’t attacked anyone, at least not this year.

Click on any one of the birds for details.

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Capitola CA, The Birds
Rough-Cut Diamonds
18 Jul 2024

Rough-Cut Diamonds

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

Every song The Rolling Stones have ever done has an edgy “mother would not approve” quality.

Click on the Hackney Diamonds album and join us for a tour.

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The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Levi’s Stadium
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
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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Alberta, Murder, Dead Man’s Flats
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
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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