May has been a crazy month, and although I have a lot of door pictures, I still have to fill-in some of the information about them. Therefore, today, as the title suggests is a day for leftovers. Since I’m still using the Classic editor, I can provide the information that I have about these doors in the captions.
Thursday Doors is a crazy-fun blogfest that let’s us share and view doors from all over the world. That’s not hyperbole, that’s truth! Each week, Norm Frampton shares his doors with us and invited us to do the same with him. He collects the links to our doors and makes them available so we can visit doors from everywhere. If you have a door(s) to share, or if you want to see a great collection of doors, head on up to Norm’s place. Um, it’s OK if you look at my doors first, Norm would understand. Thanks for visiting!
Hartford, from the Bulkeley Bridge. There are more than enough doors to go around, but I like the ones at the top of the building in the top center.
I’m a sucker for a corner door.
“This far by faith” – That’s what the banner says.
At first, I thought this church was abandoned because the windows appear to be boarded up. But the banner speaks of 200 years of service through 2019. The windows are just covered with plastic panels.
The Corner Pug – Faith and I had lunch here on Sunday after a bit of shopping.
Ok, what book does this make you think of?
When I was in Burlington, MA, our company was having a “steps” contest, so I was taking the stairs.
The stairwell doors were propped open for ventilation.
Part of the sliding doors used to close off this section as a private room.
A couple of ghost doors in the ruins of the flour mill in Minneapolis, MN.
Looking down on another ghost door in the ruins of the mill.
As regular readers know, I am counting on the fact that the crane has to have a door (and there are multiple cranes).
I’m not sure the Hartford Police still have an active presence here. I like the roof.
It may not be the best looking door, but I’m kind of partial to it.
That’s a nice shed.
I’ve been in this hardware store. If they don’t have it, they can get it.
I like the Corner Pug and the sliding doors. Of course, my favorite is the shed. Love the shed. But, please tell me what the handsome 451 building reminds you of because I’m drawing a blank. :-)
You always have an eclectic mix of doors for ‘leftovers’ and this week they are a colourful bunch!
Danny’s Grocery gets 2 thumbs up from me, but the 2nd photo caught my attention. This is just a plain box of a building but then they decided to do something different and put those oval windows on the top along one side and add in a little embellishment. THAT I wasn’t expecting!
Thanks Joanne. I noticed that same thing about that building. It’s interesting that they only decorated the main street facing side of the building I drive by Danny’s often, but it usually has a crowd outside.
Hi Dan – didn’t know you’d gone into the grocery business … but I’m glad the 451 answer came up – I’ve just made a note to get the book out and read it. Great selection of doors … I’m glad that porch on 525 is held up that well … but I particularly liked the leaning tower of pisa – threw me off my stride briefly – and I’ve walked the proper one. Cheers Hilary
Thanks Hilary. I think that book is worth rereading today. 525 (Main St.) looks like it’s about to get some attention, maybe a nice renovation. They’ve been turning a lot of buildings in that area into apartments. I loke to see the older buildings survive.
Thanks Gwen, but Norm gets the credit (blame) for that change. I have pictures from years ago when I would visit cities, and there are almost no doors! What was I thinking? I pay much more attention to my surroundings now.
Ok Dan, these sneaky “selfies” are becoming a habit with you! There you are, just as nice as you please, reflected in the door of the Corner Pug!! I love it! 🤗 Next time maybe you could wear a Hawaiian shirt to jazz it up a bit!
I like the church and its entryway. I really like the corner door….the way they set it off with white sides. That poor old mill, except for the windows, looks like something King Arthur would come out of. The shed is a winner.
Like Gwen, I find myself actually studying all the intricacies of buildings now, not just looking at them and seeing nothing. See? You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! 🤗
🐾Ginger 🐾
At Restaurant 451 all the patrons memorize a menu item. And everyone keeps a close eye on the chef… now on the cranes aren’t the doors in the floors ? ! ? On second thought I am fairly sure I don’t want to get up high enough to find out.
Nice mix of colorful and shapely doors Dan! I like the corner store, the golden light on the city skyline. The Marriot sign really stands out doesn’t it, and that church door. That’s a beauty!
Thanks Deborah. I like John’s comment (above) about the Restaurant 451 – I’m surprised the city lets them have that sign. I remember when the building changed hands, I thought the sign was temporary. That was about 20 years ago.
Not quite as into doors as you (understatement of the year!), but, I agree, there’s something about a corner door that’s just got a little something something to it.
Oh gee. I didn’t realize you could only caption photos in Classic editor. I’m sticking with Classic. My photo choice is the old flour mill. The doors and the poor building say much.
Thanks Annie. You can caption photos in Guttenberg, but you have to fill the ‘Description’ field, and neither field shows in the Galleries when you hover over the images. The old flour mill is an amazing structure.
It’s classic editor all the way for me. Many times new is NOT better, thank you. Enjoyed your gallery and yes did see that reflection selfie of you, Dan. (smile) I don’t know what it is about you “boys” and your “toys” and “sheds”. Anyways, another great door post. Thanks, Dan!
I really like the look of Danny’s Grocery — fun colors. The Corner Pug sounds like a cute place to hang out too. Thanks for another fun doors-cursion. Dan. Hugs.
Lovely collection of doors, Dan. I’m partial to Danny’s Grocery, too. I think it’s the green colour against the red brick that makes it stand out for me.
The flour mills in MN are another one of those chilling snapshots reminding us of yesteryears
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And I also like that black PUB door with the purple paint on the building –
How was the lunch there?
I always enjoy a good potluck. You get a lot of various and delicious delights, as I did here. :-) Now it’s time for a nap (or to go to bed, since it’s that time of day.)
If May was busy, I hope June is as busy as you like it.
The church is the building that draws me back – interesting architecture for being 200 years old, to my novice eyes, that is – I wonder if it was considered advant garde back when it was erected?
Thanks Maggie. I had the same thought. Unfortunately, I think it has served a variety of religions, and I ran into a dead end when searching for information on it. I hope to did up some information on it, and maybe go back for a visit.
I first discovered that with a local church that dates itself back to the congregation which formed in England and came here to avoid persecution (and then went on to hang Connecticut’s first “witch” but…
Hi Dan,
I love the concept of pot luck doors, more in the sense of taking pot luck and picking a door, any door, and seeing where it leads you. I wonder how such random door selection would impact on our path through life and whether it would be any worse only different?
I’ve been thinking about destiny and journey a bit lately as I research my convict ancestor who was my first ancestor to set foot on Australian soil. We have a bit of a myth going on that convicts were sent out to Australia for petty crimes and it’s encapsulated by the phrase “sent out for stealing a loaf of bread”. My convict’s family were actually landed gentry and while the details of his crime are still hazy, he was sentenced to transportation for life and everyone else that day only got 7 years and it seems to be more along the lines of white collar crime.
Obviously, his actions (along with getting caught) changed his destiny dramatically and saw him going through the door of a ship in chains.
Anyway, my kids have just arrived home and my son’s hand is “broken” so I’d better get off and play Nurse Nancy.
Best wishes,
Rowena
We have some sketchy stories in our family’s past. I figure all is forgiven by now. The doors we choose to open and the ones we bolt shut do form our future. I hope your son’s hand heals nicely.
Thanks Jennie. I was hoping to get a picture of the doors at the other side of the opening. There were 4 or 5 in various stages of overlap. Just as we were getting ready to leave, they seated a party of six at the table in front of those doors :(
Super collection! Danny’s is colorful enough to carry off a boring door. And I do love those hardware stores! Anyone less handy around the house than I has yet to be born, but I love browsing hardware stores. That active church with “abandoned” windows is kind of odd. Maybe they found out the price of stained glass, and chose to use the money for community service. That’s the story I’ve assigned them, anyway. :)
Keep thinking how one would call the architectural style of that red church – if you daughter happens to be around, can you ask her? (only when she is around!). Somehow I misunderstood you a few weeks ago – I thought you already had made the change to the new editor with the blocks:)
Am glad you finally got “your” store included. Maybe that Danny is like you:) Our neighbors is one like that – he knows everyone, and visa versa:)
I have tried the block editor, but I reverted back to the classic editor so I can include the captions with the gallery photos. Hopefully they will get that squared away soon.
Clever potluck theme – excellent choices for the doors too. And, truth be told, I was hoping someone else would’ve commented on what book the 451Restaurant reminded you of…so I wouldn’t have to ask…but now I have to because I can’t figure it out! ;-(! I’m sure it’ll be a duh hit my hand to head kind of deal….! LOL
Another smorgasbord of doors, Dan — very impressive! I always enjoy the sight of a red-brick church, but you have many other good specimens here as well.
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I like the Corner Pug and the sliding doors. Of course, my favorite is the shed. Love the shed. But, please tell me what the handsome 451 building reminds you of because I’m drawing a blank. :-)
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the book, Fahrenheit 451?
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Winner winner – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrenheit_451
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Thanks Judy. Joanne beat me to the answer. I knew you would like that shed (I do too).
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You always have an eclectic mix of doors for ‘leftovers’ and this week they are a colourful bunch!
Danny’s Grocery gets 2 thumbs up from me, but the 2nd photo caught my attention. This is just a plain box of a building but then they decided to do something different and put those oval windows on the top along one side and add in a little embellishment. THAT I wasn’t expecting!
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Thanks Joanne. I noticed that same thing about that building. It’s interesting that they only decorated the main street facing side of the building I drive by Danny’s often, but it usually has a crowd outside.
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Hi Dan – didn’t know you’d gone into the grocery business … but I’m glad the 451 answer came up – I’ve just made a note to get the book out and read it. Great selection of doors … I’m glad that porch on 525 is held up that well … but I particularly liked the leaning tower of pisa – threw me off my stride briefly – and I’ve walked the proper one. Cheers Hilary
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Thanks Hilary. I think that book is worth rereading today. 525 (Main St.) looks like it’s about to get some attention, maybe a nice renovation. They’ve been turning a lot of buildings in that area into apartments. I loke to see the older buildings survive.
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These are great pictures, Dan. The ghost doors are especially unusual.
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Thanks Roberta. The closed-up surviving walls of that mill complex hint at the activity that once inhabited the building 24 hours a day.
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Great photos! Truly, you’ve changed how I look at buildings old and new. :)
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Thanks Gwen, but Norm gets the credit (blame) for that change. I have pictures from years ago when I would visit cities, and there are almost no doors! What was I thinking? I pay much more attention to my surroundings now.
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Ok Dan, these sneaky “selfies” are becoming a habit with you! There you are, just as nice as you please, reflected in the door of the Corner Pug!! I love it! 🤗 Next time maybe you could wear a Hawaiian shirt to jazz it up a bit!
I like the church and its entryway. I really like the corner door….the way they set it off with white sides. That poor old mill, except for the windows, looks like something King Arthur would come out of. The shed is a winner.
Like Gwen, I find myself actually studying all the intricacies of buildings now, not just looking at them and seeing nothing. See? You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! 🤗
🐾Ginger 🐾
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Ha! I didn’t realize I was in that door. I’ll have to pay closer attention. Maybe I should wear an LED bike light, so I’ll see it clearly.
It’s hard to imagine a nine-story stone and brick building. I need a new shed, but I don’t have room for that length.
Norm has us all studying buildings now. He’s created monsters :-)
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These are some lovely set of doors. I like that corner door picture, but I also liked Danny’s Grocery.
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Thanks Sharukh. I’m heading over to your place in a few minutes.
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Sure. I’ll be ready with a cab at the airport. ;)
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🙂
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I am a sucker for pot luck and these are great. Danny’s…..gosh these old grocery stores are wonderful. Good thing I have my ID with me….. :)
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Thansk Lois. I think Danny’s will accept an official ID, or the one that says you’re friends with Abraham Lincoln or maybe Andrew Jackson.
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At Restaurant 451 all the patrons memorize a menu item. And everyone keeps a close eye on the chef… now on the cranes aren’t the doors in the floors ? ! ? On second thought I am fairly sure I don’t want to get up high enough to find out.
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That’s a good comment, John, made me smile. I was going to suggest that you’re free to investigate where the door is, but…
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They don’t have a door persay a 451. It is casually refered to as an oxidizer inlet. They have Billy Joel for entertainment on his asbestos piano.
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Nice mix of colorful and shapely doors Dan! I like the corner store, the golden light on the city skyline. The Marriot sign really stands out doesn’t it, and that church door. That’s a beauty!
Yep, that’s the book I thought of.
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Thanks Deborah. I like John’s comment (above) about the Restaurant 451 – I’m surprised the city lets them have that sign. I remember when the building changed hands, I thought the sign was temporary. That was about 20 years ago.
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Not quite as into doors as you (understatement of the year!), but, I agree, there’s something about a corner door that’s just got a little something something to it.
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Thanks Bryant. Corner doors are the best.
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Oh gee. I didn’t realize you could only caption photos in Classic editor. I’m sticking with Classic. My photo choice is the old flour mill. The doors and the poor building say much.
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Thanks Annie. You can caption photos in Guttenberg, but you have to fill the ‘Description’ field, and neither field shows in the Galleries when you hover over the images. The old flour mill is an amazing structure.
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It’s classic editor all the way for me. Many times new is NOT better, thank you. Enjoyed your gallery and yes did see that reflection selfie of you, Dan. (smile) I don’t know what it is about you “boys” and your “toys” and “sheds”. Anyways, another great door post. Thanks, Dan!
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Thanks Amy. Cranes, sheds and corner doors are always going to be included.
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Knowing you, yup, you’re right. LOL
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Terrific photos, Dan. I like pot luck. A way to see a number of interesting things. Corner Pug looks like my kind of place.
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Thanks John. I think you would like the Corner Pug. Classic pub food, great beverage selection and a no-hurry-you-out staff.
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I like the last one.
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Danny’s Grocery looks like an interesting place. All of these do, actually…
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Thanks John. I haven’t been inside.
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I wouldn’t consider these leftovers, Dan. You did your usual great job!
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Thanks GP. I do like these.
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A nice colorful mix in this potluck collection. I’m kinda partial to the ghost doors (as you might have already guessed, and the Corner Pug shot.
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Thanks Norm. The ghost doors in that mill are so sad. As you know, you tend to end up with one off doors (Danny’s) and odd shots.
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I like the overhang on the police door. You are a curious guy, Dan, sneaking up top for your photos.😄
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Thanks. I liked that too. I think they are renovating the building. I hope they keep that.
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I really like the look of Danny’s Grocery — fun colors. The Corner Pug sounds like a cute place to hang out too. Thanks for another fun doors-cursion. Dan. Hugs.
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Thanks Teagan. I’ve been trying to get a picture of Danny’s for a long time. It usually has a lot of people in front.
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Hmmm… Maybe it can be a store in Parliament, MS.. :)
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I like the church door.
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Thanks Peter. I wasn’t sure what the story was, but the church is still going strong.
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Lovely collection of doors, Dan. I’m partial to Danny’s Grocery, too. I think it’s the green colour against the red brick that makes it stand out for me.
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Thanks Jean, I do like that store.
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The flour mills in MN are another one of those chilling snapshots reminding us of yesteryears
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And I also like that black PUB door with the purple paint on the building –
How was the lunch there?
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The Corner Pug has some pretty good pub food. I had their fish & chips. Pretty tasty.
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Mmmmm
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I always enjoy a good potluck. You get a lot of various and delicious delights, as I did here. :-) Now it’s time for a nap (or to go to bed, since it’s that time of day.)
janet
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I was fast asleep when you added this comment, Janet. Thanks for that.
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If May was busy, I hope June is as busy as you like it.
The church is the building that draws me back – interesting architecture for being 200 years old, to my novice eyes, that is – I wonder if it was considered advant garde back when it was erected?
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Thanks Maggie. I had the same thought. Unfortunately, I think it has served a variety of religions, and I ran into a dead end when searching for information on it. I hope to did up some information on it, and maybe go back for a visit.
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Then again, I just remembered that churches sometimes use the number of years to represent the age of the congregation, not the building.
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Ah, yes, I’ve encountered that pitfall in my historical research. The age of the congregation is greater than the building.
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I first discovered that with a local church that dates itself back to the congregation which formed in England and came here to avoid persecution (and then went on to hang Connecticut’s first “witch” but…
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Hi Dan,
I love the concept of pot luck doors, more in the sense of taking pot luck and picking a door, any door, and seeing where it leads you. I wonder how such random door selection would impact on our path through life and whether it would be any worse only different?
I’ve been thinking about destiny and journey a bit lately as I research my convict ancestor who was my first ancestor to set foot on Australian soil. We have a bit of a myth going on that convicts were sent out to Australia for petty crimes and it’s encapsulated by the phrase “sent out for stealing a loaf of bread”. My convict’s family were actually landed gentry and while the details of his crime are still hazy, he was sentenced to transportation for life and everyone else that day only got 7 years and it seems to be more along the lines of white collar crime.
Obviously, his actions (along with getting caught) changed his destiny dramatically and saw him going through the door of a ship in chains.
Anyway, my kids have just arrived home and my son’s hand is “broken” so I’d better get off and play Nurse Nancy.
Best wishes,
Rowena
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We have some sketchy stories in our family’s past. I figure all is forgiven by now. The doors we choose to open and the ones we bolt shut do form our future. I hope your son’s hand heals nicely.
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I love leftovers! The paneled sliding door and ghost door are my faves.
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Thanks Jennie. I was hoping to get a picture of the doors at the other side of the opening. There were 4 or 5 in various stages of overlap. Just as we were getting ready to leave, they seated a party of six at the table in front of those doors :(
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You’re welcome, Dan. I know, disappointing when that happens.
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Super collection! Danny’s is colorful enough to carry off a boring door. And I do love those hardware stores! Anyone less handy around the house than I has yet to be born, but I love browsing hardware stores. That active church with “abandoned” windows is kind of odd. Maybe they found out the price of stained glass, and chose to use the money for community service. That’s the story I’ve assigned them, anyway. :)
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Keep thinking how one would call the architectural style of that red church – if you daughter happens to be around, can you ask her? (only when she is around!). Somehow I misunderstood you a few weeks ago – I thought you already had made the change to the new editor with the blocks:)
Am glad you finally got “your” store included. Maybe that Danny is like you:) Our neighbors is one like that – he knows everyone, and visa versa:)
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I have tried the block editor, but I reverted back to the classic editor so I can include the captions with the gallery photos. Hopefully they will get that squared away soon.
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got it … I think:)
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Clever potluck theme – excellent choices for the doors too. And, truth be told, I was hoping someone else would’ve commented on what book the 451Restaurant reminded you of…so I wouldn’t have to ask…but now I have to because I can’t figure it out! ;-(! I’m sure it’ll be a duh hit my hand to head kind of deal….! LOL
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Thanks Shelley. I think Joanne got it early on. Ray Bradbury – Fahrenheit 451
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Duh…Ouch…red forehead! ;-)
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😂 Sorry
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:-)
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It was a bit before your time.
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Those are great leftovers. I really like the church, the shed, and the Fahrenheit restaurant. :)
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Thanks. I’m glad you liked them!
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Another smorgasbord of doors, Dan — very impressive! I always enjoy the sight of a red-brick church, but you have many other good specimens here as well.
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