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November 23rd 2014
Published: November 23rd 2014
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Think of a Concours d’Élégance as the ultimate automotive beauty pageant, bringing together a number of perfectly restored or maintained autos from private collections. I guess everyone who appreciates fine automobiles hopes to attend one some day. The annual Desert Classic Concours raises funds for charities, and at only $35 admission it gives folks like you and me the chance to drool over so... Read Full Entry



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Hi, everyone. I am a retired Canadian senior, living in Ottawa. My dear wife Margo and I used to love to travel just about everywhere, especially as “snowbirds” in the winter. Although we can no longer travel for medical reasons, I've been travelling and taking photos for many years, so I still want to share some tales and photos from our vast collection. with you. Cheers, Eh? ... full info
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