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Jake and the Kid
5 Jun 2025

Jake and the Kid

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History | 2

The foothills of Alberta is a good place to exercise independence skills. If you can’t find yourself here, there is some doubt you can be found.

Click on either foothillbilly for details…

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Rod Stewart, W.O. mitchell, Jake and the Kid, cribbage, Foothills, Alberta, Tractor, Leo Boucher, Farm
The Farm Never Left Me
15 Apr 2025

The Farm Never Left Me

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History | 6

People who grew up on a farm are a fraternity, we understand one another.

Click on either boy or his pet for details.

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Combine, Threshing, Arcola, Allis-Chalmers, Paton, 4-H, wagon, Gravelbourg, Tractor, Farm, Farming, Horse
A Warm and Welcoming Place
26 Jun 2023

A Warm and Welcoming Place

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

The Fallows family lived here, in the shadow of a Peel Tower.

Click on the ancient fortification for details.

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Border Reivers, Hazelslack, Farm, Peel Tower, Eleanor Fallows

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  1. Russ Paton on A Pardoned Horse5 February 2026

    Yup. Fancy, the wonder horse.

  2. Judy Darvill on A Pardoned Horse5 February 2026

    Sometimes you just need a little motivation to pull up your boot straps and carry on! Way to go Fancy!

  3. Russ Paton on Monkey Mind1 February 2026

    The kids are my usual “go to” but those little monkeys weren’t around. I had to find professional help for…

  4. Judy on Monkey Mind1 February 2026

    Glad to hear your kids could help you out! I only assume this is who you spoke to as we…

  5. Russ Paton on Pigeon Toes25 January 2026

    Not this trip, but I get the feeling we will be back…

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