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Restoring Smiles
12 Jan 2024

Restoring Smiles

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

This Ecuadorian man is handing out smiles.

Click on his raised thumb to receive yours.

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Ecuador, Noboa
Aliens Among Us
12 Jan 2024

Aliens Among Us

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

The true story of this image is far more interesting than the conspiracy theory it perpetuates.

Click on Nisroch for details.

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Ecuador, Nisroch, Father Crespi, Erich von Däniken
Llamingada
7 Jan 2024

Llamingada

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Travel | 2

There is a cold snap about to happen here in Alberta, so Bear and I are doing the only reasonable thing; we are going to Ecuador to watch Llama races.

Please ride along with us, I can’t think of a better way to warm up.

Click on last year’s winner for details….

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Llama races, Ecuador
Alhambra
10 Dec 2023

Alhambra

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

Alhambra is where Christopher Columbus received royal assent from Queen Isabella for his expedition to the Americas in 1492.

Click on the palace to see Alhambra’s alter ego….

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Alberta, Alhambra, Andelusia, Grenada, Spain
In Nanuk’s Hands
3 Nov 2023

In Nanuk’s Hands

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

I am sure Flin Flon is nice this time of year, but we prefer to get all the way to Churchill.

Click on the Tundra Buggy to join us.

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Polar Bear, Churchill, Nanuk
A Coin Toss
26 Oct 2023

A Coin Toss

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

Heads, or Tails?

Click on your choice to see who wins….

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Churchill, Toonie, Polar Bear
My Apologies to the Bear
20 Oct 2023

My Apologies to the Bear

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

Have I got your attention? Good.

Click on the pretty blonde bear for an important message.

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Polar Bear, Churchill, Hudson Bay Company
If Bears Could Paint
13 Oct 2023

If Bears Could Paint

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 1

“The polar bears made me do it,”

Click on the bear to find out what…

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Polar Bear, Franklin Expedition
A Small Stain on the Front of My Pants
6 Oct 2023

A Small Stain on the Front of My Pants

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History, Science and Reason, Travel | 4

My grandparent’s house was always warm and welcoming, but I was afraid of the attic.

Click on the bear’s nose for details…

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Attic, Polar Bear, Canadian North
America Will Endure
14 Sep 2023

America Will Endure

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

We never saw a live opossum; they are nocturnal, and we are not.

Click on the possum family for a rundown on things we did encounter in the American Deep South …

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    Liz, How adventurous! Neither Timbuktu, nor Russian aircraft, are accessible these days. You are fortunate to have made the trip…

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    Russ: I am lucky to have been to both Timbuktu in 2000 and Tuk in about 2019. We actually drove…

  3. Russ Paton on Tin Foil Underwear2 March 2026

    Thank You Liz, A friend of Autumn's is a friend of mine....

  4. elizabeth Seale on Tin Foil Underwear2 March 2026

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

  5. Russ Paton on Taphephobia1 March 2026

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

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