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The Winter War

Just Fun
22 Mar 2026

Just Fun

by Russ Paton | Posted in: The Winter War, Family History, History | 2

Here are some images dug up on a snowy March afternoon.

Click on the contents of the rain barrel for a snapshot…

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Photo Collection, DM Buchannan, White Bear Reservation, Arcola, Carlyle, Adrian paton
Rock on, Gilbert
19 Mar 2026

Rock on, Gilbert

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, The Winter War | 0

There is only a trace of Gilbert in this old photo.

Click on the profile of a leg and a runner in the bottom left corner for details….

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Gravelbourg, Mason Paton, Rocking Horse
Watch Your Back
15 Mar 2026

Watch Your Back

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

“Well, the Ides of March are come.”

Click on the Roman coin for the flip side…

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Brutus, Ides of March, Julius Caesar, Sacrifice, Calendar, Fencepost Error
Slippy, Drippy, or Nippy
8 Mar 2026

Slippy, Drippy, or Nippy

by Russ Paton | Posted in: The Winter War, History, Science and Reason | 0

If you are unhappy about losing a Daylight Savings Time hour today, blame this guy.

Click on Pope Greg XIII for details…

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Gregorian Calendar, Republican Calendar, Daylight Savings Time, Julian Calendar
Taphephobia
1 Mar 2026

Taphephobia

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, The Winter War, History, Science and Reason, Travel | 2

Edgar Allan Poe was the “shock jock” of the Victorian Era.

Click on the macabre poet for details…

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Edgar Allan Poe, Bells, The Pemature Burial, Grave Bell, Costco, Funeral
Tin Foil Underwear
27 Feb 2026

Tin Foil Underwear

by Russ Paton | Posted in: The Winter War, Science and Reason | 4

I can stand in front of my counter-height microwave oven while melting butter, without damaging the family jewels.

Click on the cat for other applications of the Faraday Cage …

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Faraday Cage, Microwave, MRI, RFID, Electrochemistry, Booster Bag, Michael Faraday
Pursued by Furies
23 Feb 2026

Pursued by Furies

by Russ Paton | Posted in: The Winter War, Grains of Truth, Family History, History, Science and Reason | 0

The Bergmann home wasn’t a “Mom, Dad, and the Kids” kind of place.

Click on the tormented man for details….

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Murder, The End, Planet of the Apes, Matricide, Orestes, Furies, Light My Fire, The Doors
Taking Allis Home
12 Feb 2026

Taking Allis Home

by Russ Paton | Posted in: The Winter War, Family History, History, Travel | 2

“Little Allis” was loaded at sunrise and we embarked on an 1100 km journey.

Click on the long shadow for details….

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Allis-Chalmers, Little Allis, Kevin Paton, Antiques
A Pardoned Horse
5 Feb 2026

A Pardoned Horse

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, The Winter War, Science and Reason | 2

“Don’t tell your wife there is an unused grave nearby…”

Click on either horse for the lead-up to this quote….

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Horse, Winter War, aches, pain, grave
Smarter Than the Average Bear
7 Sep 2025

Smarter Than the Average Bear

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, The Winter War | 3

Do you see a water-skier on Crimson Lake?
No? That’s because there isn’t one.

Click on the empty water for details….

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Crimson lake, 70th Birthday, Water, Water Ski, Yogi Bear

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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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