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POTD: Corvair

Posted on September 18, 2021

Corvair: Portmanteau of Corvette & Bel Air. This is definitely a First Generation 1960s model. It’s a shame that it is not being cared for. It is parked at this house. ~Vic

Corvair Image — 08-01-2020
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Picture of the Day

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Word Wednesday: Quondam

Posted on September 16, 2020 Updated on August 31, 2021

Screen Captures

This is, clearly, an obscure word. It sounds like a portmanteau of quantum and condom. Hmmm…Quantum Condoms, for an “out of this world” experience! Whadda ya’ think? Can you make a sentence with this word? ~Vic

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