Welcome to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments below, anytime between 12:01 am Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American eastern time). If you like, you can add our badge to your post.

Special Note: Before getting into my post, I want to mention to anyone who hasn’t already heard, that Thursday Doors is combining forces with Cee’s Thursday black and white challenge this week. The topic for her challenge .is doors and drawers. So, we’re going to welcome any participants of Cee’s challenge to join us, and I’d encourage any regulars at this challenge to take or modify some of your doors to link to her challenge.

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Thursday Doors normally runs until noon Saturday. This week, we will accept doors from any of Cee’s participants for the week-long duration of her challenge. This extends to all participants to Thursday Doors, too. If you decide to join Cee’s challenge, feel free to link back here again. I will gather all links and add them to the Sunday Recap this week, and, as necessary, next week.

This weekend, for the first time since July 2019, the fire department in our little town is holding their Annual Carnival. Annual, as long as I’ve lived in this town, but cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid. It’s not a large carnival, but I am thrilled to feature every door I can find. Later today, I’ll be enjoying a sausage grinder (submarine sandwich, hoagie, etc.) with peppers and onions. I wash that down with a beer. It benefits the firemen, so I call it charity. Speaking of charity, I’m claiming doors, doorways, gates and openings through which people might pass as a door.

If things go according to plan, the firemen will host a parade on Saturday night, and I will be featuring firetruck doors next week.

First the black and white images:

And now for some color:

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126 responses to “Carnival Doors!”

  1. I still love a merry go round! And I wonder how much the helicopter rides are- I have always wanted to take one🥰

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    1. Merry Go Rounds hold a special place in my memory, too. From being on them as a child and holding onto our child as she rode her first time.

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      1. I loved the different beautiful carved horses

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  2. That sausage grinder and a beer sounds amazing! Great photos Dan in black and white and colour. Ps. I wouldn’t be rushing to get on that ride 🤣. Here are my doors for the week. Unfortunately I didn’t see the black and white challenge but that’s ok 😊 https://wrookieschu.com/2022/06/23/doors-of-wordpress-v13/

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    1. I won’t be on that ride, Wayne – nope, not happening. The grinder and the beer, though, yes that’s a guarantee. You found some wonderful doors for today. I twas hard to choose a favorite.

      Cee’s challenge runs all week, That black door would make a great B&W shot…just saying.

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      1. Haha thanks Dan. I must partake in that challenge.

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  3. […] If you’re looking for Thursday Doors, it’s over here. […]

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  4. […] This week our topic is Doors and Drawers. I hope you have FUN a lot of fun with this challenge. Both Dan Antion (Thursday Doors challenge of No Facilities blog) and I are combining our two challenges this week. Here is a link to his post Carnival Doors. […]

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  5. […] Written for #Thursday Doors – Dan Antion @ nofacilities […]

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  6. […] beautiful door is great on its own but a beautiful door with flowers near it is even more attractive, at least to me. Here are a few examples I found while […]

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  7. […] Posted for Dan’s Thursday Doors […]

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  8. Very different post this week, Dan but equally enjoyable. I might post again to double dip with Cee’s challenge, this is mine for now:

    Thursday Door – Glasgow

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    1. Thanks Sophia. I was so happy to see the carnival return. The firemen are all volunteers, and this is a great way for them to raise money. They have lots of great food, fireworks and a parade. Despite the lurking danger of covid, it feels like normal. Thanks for sharing a lovely scene and a bit of history.

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  9. […] am taking the plunge and joining in Dan’s Thursday Door feature for the first time. I will now be mindful of recording doors if/when I can go out. I love […]

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  10. […] Lens Artist Photo Challenge LAPC, and Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge… here are some red doors that I found from my […]

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  11. Love the merry go round… haven’t seen one for a long time!

    Here is my entry for three challenges: https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2022/06/23/through-the-red-door/

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    1. Thanks Teresa. It’s always fun to see the little ones riding the Merry Go Round. Glad you could score a place in a few challenges today. I hope you have a great weekend.

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  12. A nicely crafted theme and interesting doors on the fairground equipment. I am sorry, but I missed the twinning with the black and white theme until after I had completed my post.

    This week is the first set of Porto doors – many more to come: https://scooj.org/2022/06/23/thursday-doors-23-june-2022/

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    1. Thanks Steve. Cee’s challenge runs through Wednesday. Slip a B&W photo into your collection as you prepare for next week and drop it in over there. :)

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  13. Great photos Dan! I like the black snd white photo with the tree in the foreground and snd the trailer in the background. Ypur carnival photos bring back fond memories. Awesome Thank-you.

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    1. Thanks Suzette. The carnival always brings back lovely memories. Going as a child, taking our daughter. Watching the little kids on the rides is always fun.

      Thanks for your doors and poetry today.

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      1. Thank You Dan for your work on this platform truly enriching😊

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    Murphy’s Law

    Love seeing the black and white pictures. Our wedding album is in black and white! Great to see the Merry-
    Go-Round. Memories of fun times on that ride!

    Seriously Dan, a manhole cover? 🤗 You couldn’t get me on any of those spinning rides today if you paid me! Especially not after having a sausage grinder and a beer.

    This looks like a great carnival. Glad it’s back in your town. Hope the weather cooperates, especially for all you kids over 50! 🤪 Enjoy being a kid again Dan.
    Ginger

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    1. I know, Ginger, the manhole cover was a reach, but since I know the proprietor, I thought I could get away with it ;-)

      I love watching the kids on the rides (while eating my grinder and drinking my beer) especially the little ones on on the Merry Go Round. I won’t be on any of them.

      My parents’ wedding album was in black and white. I actually think it was more elegant.

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  15. […] This post is part of Dan’s Thursday Doors. […]

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  16. It’s been a mighty long time since I’ve seen a carnival!! Wow

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    1. Many area fire departments gave up their carnivals years ago. Even more gave up during covid. I’m so glad to see these guys come back, GP. They are all volunteers and this is a great way for them to raise some money and give back to the town.

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  17. I think I’ve found the most “inviting” door yet to date. You’ll know which one it is when you see it. http://timothyjhammons.com/2022/06/23/thursday-doors-more-waxahachie/

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    1. I’m not sure about accepting that invitation but it’s a great door.

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  18. I note the prominence of the truck with the beer booth. Priorities. I also note that the only thing that appeals to me now is standing (or sitting) on terra firma and watching, but even that in small doses. Those rides would tumble my innards into oblivion, I think. But what memories these pictures bring! Thanks!

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    1. Years ago, I stopped riding anything that rotated along more than one axis. Rotating – fine. Spinning – fine. Rotating while spinning – a great big no. I would still do a roller coaster, but that’s about it. These little carnivals do bring back memories, though. A fixture of summer around here. I’ll be at the beer booth tonight, taking in the sights and sausage.

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  19. A novel bunch of doors. Love it Dan.

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    1. Thanks Sherry. It was a tough day to be out there. Harder for the folks setting up, so I shouldn’t complain.

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  20. I’m on vacation again, dodgy internet connection. But here is my final post from Norwich

    Thursday Doors Norwich city

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    1. I have enjoyed visiting Norwich with you. These are great doors.

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  21. […] post is part of Dan Antion’s Thursday Doors Click on the link and be taken to his blog where you’ll see all the entrees for this […]

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  22. I wouldn’t be in a hurry to do that ride either. I don’t like the spinning ones but, love the Carousel!
    Eating for charity is a win-win!

    Here’s my entry for Thursday Doors link.

    Thursday Doors-Upside Down House

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    1. I love seeing the little kids on the Merry Go Round. I don’t do anything that spins, not for many years.

      Thanks for sharing a very cool door today.

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      1. Thanks, Dan! My favorite carousel is at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You get to pull a brass ring as you pass by the dispenser and then try to get a hole in one and free ride by tossing it into a clowns mouth while riding the carousel. In all the years I’ve tried I’ve never won a free ride.

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        1. That sounds so cool.

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  23. […] photo: car doors, vintage Ford at the Mumbai Vintage Car […]

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  24. The strawberries look interesting.

    I’m double dipping this week:

    The Doors: One More Time

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    1. I’m glad you’re going to go for two with the post. I like it when challenges overlap.

      I’ll skip the strawberry ride, but they do look fun

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  25. […] Dan’s Thursday Doors Photography Challenge […]

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  26. That looks like fun!
    My doors are in color but I like your greyscale photos–makes it look long ago and far away.. (K)

    Arches with Wooden Doors (Thursday Doors)

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    1. It will be fun for some. I won’t be riding, but I’ll donate some money in the form of buying food tickets.

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  27. I’m a sucker for carnivals Dan. But, unless I have my boys with me I ride alone. The hubs hates rides. Ezcept maybe those strawberry cups. 😂I would recommend any if it after sausage grinders and beer. 🤭

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    1. I won’t be riding, Cheryl, but that grinder and beer combo will happen.

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  28. Hi Dan, this week the Lens-Artists Challenge subject is doors/doorways so I’m linking my post to yours. Loved your choices this week, especially the colorful carnival images! https://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/2022/06/18/lens-artists-challenge-204-doors-doorways/

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  29. Hi Dan, Not sure my comment came thru so am posting again. Apologies if it’s a duplicate. This week the Lens-Artists challenge is doors/doorways so I’m linking to your challenge. Loved all of your doors but especially the colorful carnival examples! https://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/2022/06/18/lens-artists-challenge-204-doors-doorways/

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    1. Thanks Tina. I got both, but that’s OK. I’ve been having nothing but problems trying to comment and reply to comments today. Thanks for sharing your doors with us. Check out Cee’s challenge if you like.

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  30. Oh Dan, your carnival looks so fun and wonderful. I’m so glad you added a color selection too A carnival with color is well….. For some reason I really like the semi trucks with the doors. Guess I am a vehicle geek after all. Have fun this weekend. :D :D

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    1. It will be fun, Cee. I enjoy watching the little kids on the rides. Nothing wrong with being a vehicle geek 😏

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  31. This is a fun post, Dan! The strawberry rides are so cute! I’ll be on the sidelines happily waving to anyone who wants to be twisted and spun in mid-air!

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    1. Haha – that won’t be me. But you can join me at the beer booth.

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  32. First of all, kudos for you for being so charitable!! It’s a difficult job, but someone has to do it. :-) :-) I wouldn’t be in a hurry to get on that ride you mentioned and showed either. Not really my thing. The strawberry rides are pretty cute. I look forward to seeing the firetruck doors next week.

    Thursday Doors…doors with flowers

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    1. Thanks Janet. I love your doors today.

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  33. […] For Thursday Doors challenge hosted by Dan at No Facilities […]

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  34. Interesting how black and white photos automatically make me think the photo is old, even though obviously in this case they aren’t.

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    1. They do give you that feeling.

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  35. Fun times! The helicopter ride is my favourite.

    As you know, not a fan of b&w, but I attempted a few comparisons today. We are still in Piran where the doors are neverending. https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2022/06/23/thursday-doors-23-6-22-black-white-or-every-colour/#Piran#Slovenia#b&w

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  36. Wonderful fun!
    I’ll link up on Monday when I usually post my BnW.

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  37. I love black-and-white photographs! I find them moody, almost visceral. A colour photograph of the exact same thing I find more up-lifting. But I do love the moody bits.

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    1. I do like black and white, but I almost never think to use them. Maybe this will start a trend.

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  38. The local carnival just set up shop here for its five-day run. Always a sign – a tradition – that we’ve moved into the summertime.

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    1. Exactly! It’s one of those unmistakable signs of summer.

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  39. For a small town this is fun! The firemen must have a good name in town:) The strawberry thingies to sit in look cute and oh when my kids were little we could not pass a carousel without a ride:) Here are mine
    https://livingbetweentworealms.wordpress.com/2022/06/24/dans-thursday-doors-june-week-3

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    1. We appreciate our firemen very much. So many towns struggle to find volunteers. It’s heartwarming to see how much these guys give, and how dedicated they are to their job.

      You have some great doors at your place!

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      1. When we lived in California, the firemen were revered, because of their sacrifices with the Butte fires a few years ago

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        1. Ours aren’t usually called upon to fight wildfires, but we appreciate them very much.

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  40. Terrific post, Dan. Love the B&W and color mash-up.

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    1. Thanks John. I’m glad you like this. It’s fun to team up now and then. Cee does a lot to support challenges, and hers are great ones.

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  41. […] see some Doors from around the world check out Dan Antions excellent “Thursday Doors” […]

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  42. Carnival doors are a real summer surprise! What a wonderful post!

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    1. Thanks. These were especially fun because of the two-year absence.

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  43. Thursday Doors – In A New Direction

    My favorite thing at the carnival is always the cotton candy, then I get to the other fun stuff. Nice to see some normal events coming back.

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    1. I didn’t make it to the cotton candy or ice cream booths. I was full after hitting the grill. The other food is provided by the carnival company. The grill is run by the firemen. It was good to see them again.

      Good to see your doors, decorated for summer by nature.

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  44. […] with the heat, thoughts of looking back at a hot drive in Kansas fits the bill for today’s Thursday Doors. The temp that day a couple weeks ago was 102. We brought that weather home with us apparently. […]

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  45. I’m down for that Fire Fighter tent. Good eats! Some of my best recipes were from the firehouse meals.

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    1. They didn’t have sausage this year, but burgers, dogs and fries were all good. The best thing was seeing them back in (this kind of) action.

      Your door post is a little sad. I hope it can find new life.

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  46. What a thrill to finally have the carnival back in town. Some of those rides look pretty scary, but lots of fun and food.

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    1. The rides are no longer my concern, Jennie, but the food was very good.

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  47. Hi Dan
    I hope your week is going well

    the carnival sounds like a great experience and hope the parade happens

    Here is my link and I have one image to connect with Cee’s challenge
    ;)

    Thursday Doors & Street Shots (23June2022)

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    1. I made it to the carnival for opening night, (I know, I make it sound like a Broadway production). They are planning to have fireworks tonight and a parade tomorrow. I’m glad to see them back to normal.

      Great doors and street shots.

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  48. I want to go to your fire department carnival, Dan! There’re so many fun things to do! I love both B&W and color photos.

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    1. It was fun to see the people, especially the children, enjoying themselves. The food and the beer were also good. I like B&W photos, but I rarely think to use them. I probably should look for one good one each week. Thanks for visiting, Miriam, and thanks again for all your help with my book launch.

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  49. […] Another door from Hyde Park, a great neighborhood for doors. You can see more doors by clicking here. […]

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  50. HI Dan, a lovely set of pictures and a fun event. Do you purchase the beer from the truck or do they set up some sort of beer garden?

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    1. Thanks Robbie. The little red structure across from the truck becomes a beer garden. I should have a photo of that on Saturday. It was a fun event.

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      1. That sounds great. Here’s my post: https://robertawrites235681907.wordpress.com/2022/06/24/roberta-writes-thursday-doors-seoul-south-korea-skiing-southkorea/ I created it on my phone for the first time so I hope it looks okay 😊

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        1. Your post looks great, Robbie. I have created posts on an iPad, but I haven’t tried to do it on my phone. I think I would make a mess of it.

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  51. […] Dan have joined forces this week for a Cee’s Black and White Challenge: Doors and Drawers and Thursday Doors combination, so here is my contribution in the shape of our vintage up-cycled Ercol oak dresser […]

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    1. Thanks for joining us, Ruth. That’s a beautiful piece of furniture.

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  52. […] items throughout the house. Thank you Dan and Cee for this fun twist to our week. Please visit Thursday Doors and CBWC to discover what other black & white doors and drawer lovers have offered up. Until […]

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  53. You have truly represented the colorful array found within a carnival! They really popped after looking at so much black and white. Happy Thursday/Friday to you, Dan. Here is my offering for this week’s challenge:

    Thursday Black & White Doors & Drawers #thursdaydoors #CBWC

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    1. Thanks for joining the combined challenge. The piece of furniture you shared is wonderful. I like what you did with it and I’m glad it brings your mother’s love into your house.

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  54. Way to keep things fresh, Dan! You may recall what a huge fan I am of the Twilight Zone’s “Perchance to Dream,” so this held a little extra appeal for me. :)

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    1. That is one of my favorite episodes, Paul. It also brings back memories of “In Praise of Pip”

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      1. Yes, and the merry-go-round naturally evokes memories of “Walking Distance.”

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  55. omg, you are so popular, Dan. I love your doors, but better in color, I think. These are really different than the run of the mill doors I see every day.

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    1. Thanks Marsha. There are lots of doors from others here. I had to feature these. It’s been three years.

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  56. Childhood. What joy it surly brings. Love the black and white. Something about those vivid colors, too. Thank you.

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    1. Thanks Audrey. I don’t use black and white often enough. This was fun.

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  57. […] #THURSDAY DOORS Dan has really been busy with his new book launch. If you missed it, he has all the posts on his blog. I’ve read several, but here’s one of them. […]

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    Anne Fraser @theplatinumline.blog

    I have updated an old post as it is the Glastonbury festival this week.https://www.glastonburyabbey.com/

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      I am sorry I gave you the wrong link and I could not edit my comment. https://www.theplatinumline.blog/glastonbury-more-than-just-a-music-festival/

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      1. I’ll take care of that. Thanks.

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  59. […] Black & White Photo Challenge: Doors Thursday Doors Lens Artists: […]

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  60. I like those photos in black and white.

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    1. I do, too. I don’t use black and white often enough, but I’m always surprised by how much I like them .

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  61. Dan, it’s Wednesday and I’m not seeing a link for tomorrow. Are we not doing Thursday Doors this week? I may have missed it if we aren’t. Please advise. :-)

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    1. There was a link. We are doing doors. My post is up. I’m sorry if you missed it.

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