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.

I’ve been collecting photos of barns this fall for two reasons. 1) Everyone likes barns, or so it seems. 2) I don’t know anything about them which gives me room for a two important announcements.

December Schedule:

Thursday, December 8th – Normal Thursday Doors posts, or feel free to post holiday inspired door photos (whatever holiday you like).

Thursday, December 15th – Favorite doors from 2022. Yep, 2022 is almost over. It’s time for our traditional (since the days of Norm) post where we choose our favorite doors from throughout the year. Of course, if you don’t want to go searching the archives, you can post holiday doors or any ordinary doors you like.

Thursdays, December 22nd and 29th – No Thursday Doors! I know the 22nd is a bit early to start our annual break, but many people will be too busy to explore doors, and the recap would fall on Christmas Day after being compiled on Christmas Eve.

Annual Badge Contest – Including NEW and IMPORTANT news (at the end)!

Entries for the Annual Badge Contest will be accepted between December 16th and December 29th.

I will assemble the images for voting which will begin on New Year’s Day and run through Tuesday, January 3rd.

Here’s the new and important part: While entries will be accepted from any door-loving creative person, ONLY people who participated in Thursday Doors in 2022 will be allowed to vote. It seems appropriate that the people we ask to display the badge are the ones to select it.

Full rules and schedule will be included in my post on December 15th.

That’s all the news I have. Enjoy the barns and please check out the doors from the other participants. You will find their links (and pingbacks) in the comments. As usual, I will provide a recap of all the entries on Sunday.

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In case you missed my announcement yesterday, the third book in the Dreamer’s Alliance Series has been released.

All five of my current books are now available in audio book form thanks to Amazon KDP’s Virtual Voice process. The voice is AI generated, but I can honestly say, it’s pretty darn good. The audio books are reasonably priced (all below $7 US) and, if you already own the Kindle version and want to add an audio version, you can do that for $1.99. There is a five-minute sample on the book page for each book. If you’re interested, click on any of the Dreamer’s Alliance book links below the image or on the link below for my latest book.

Bridge to Nowhere

127 responses to “Barns and News”

  1. These are all interesting barns, Dan. The telephone pole actually is quite interesting and aesthetic in that picture. I like the foggy pictures too, I’ve always like the idea of fog which we don’t really get here. My last post, other than my two scheduled ones for Writing to be Read, will be the week ending 10 December as we are off to the UK the following MOnday. Hooray!

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    1. I am so glad to hear that you’re going to travel to the UK for holiday, Robbie. I look forward to the stories and photos from that trip. We had a very foggy November, and I do love walking on those mornings. Driving is a bit dicey, but I did get some interesting photos.

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      1. Yes, the pictures are brilliant. I am looking forward to the holiday now that Michael is doing so much better.

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        1. I am so glad to hear that. I hope you all have a wonderful time.

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  2. […] Thursday Doors is hosted as always by the Door Keeper in Chief, Dan the Doorman AKA Dan the author. Thanks, Dan. […]

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  3. can you give me one please

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    1. I wish one were mine, too.

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      1. yes i had problem with wp now

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  4. […] #ThursdayDoors – Hosted by Dan Antion – No […]

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  5. Just purchased book #3!! Whoo hoo! LOL Is there a #4 in there somewhere??? LOL here…

    Hugs, Carol

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    1. Thank yo so much, Carol. There is a fourth book, but it may not be part of the series. At the moment, it’s more of a spinoff. Look for it in late spring/early summer.

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  6. […] Posted for Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge […]

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  7. I think you’re right, Dan, everyone loves a barn. I know I do and I really enjoyed your post today, thank you.
    Here is mine:

    Thrusday Doors – Lisbon

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    1. I hope these barns can all survive, Sofia. That door is quite the mystery. I like it, but I have many questions.

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    1. I do think barns should be red. You have some amazing and beautiful doors to share this week. Thank you!

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  8. Dan, a wonderful selection of barns – you can’t go wrong with barns. The foggy images reflect the autumn scenes we have in the UK at the moment. I particularly like the white barn with the sliding door.

    I, too, have done a bit of an archive selection this week with door pairs from Bristol: https://scooj.org/2022/12/01/thursday-doors-1-december-2022/

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    1. Thanks Steve. I like the theme you have this week. That’s a good selection of pairs.

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  9. Love the variety of barns, Dan! And the one possibly converted to a living space is quite striking!

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    1. Thanks Dave. I think I could live (or work) in that last barn.

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  10. Great photos and very nice barns. I’m one of those who never saw an old barn and didn’t think about its origin, history, and the stories it could tell about its owners and inhabitants. If I won a lottery, I’d love to drive by and offer to help bring some of them up to their previous glory.

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    1. I’m with you on that wish, Judy. These all served for many years. I think the last one has been given the treatment all barns deserve.

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  11. I wonder if door people are by definition also barn people. There is something compelling about a barn, even when in need of a little work. That white one is most impressive. A barn in fog seems like a story wanting to be told, doesn’t it?

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    1. Maybe door people are a subset of barn people. I love the sliding doors on that white barn. A barn in the fog does seem like a story, hmmm, I might have to include that in the 2023 Writing Challenge, to be told. How did we get to where we’re talking about 2023?

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      1. That’s a mystery, isn’t it? I look at expiration dates that now have 2023 on them and I think it must be a misprint.

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  12. Check you out, Dude! Rock that trilogy.

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    1. Thanks Annette! I am very happy to have them all out there!

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  13. Nice collection, Dan. Barns of different styles and in different stages of barn life. Actually the small one that is like a roadside stand created the best reaction in me. Capturing some in the fog was a pleasant surprise.

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    1. I’m glad you like that little one, Frank. They do operate a vegetable stand there in the summer, but I’ve always liked the colors. We had a very foggy November, but it led me to some interesting photos.

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  14. […] the town are all built to have shops on the ground floor and living space above. I liked the modern door behind the balcony on the first floor above where the group of women have taken a break from their […]

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  15. Shabby, foggy, in need of a lick of paint or some work are all things that make barns interesting. Some great ones here. I like how you hid away that centered road sign by taking it from the back.

    From me today, another little hill town: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2022/12/01/bhowali/

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    1. Most of these were taken while driving, well, pulling over and then taking the picture. It’s hard to get close to many of these. Still, seeing a barn in the distance is always nice.

      I love the colorful photos you share from these towns.

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  16. The red barn converted into living space…I would move in there in a New York minute! Fabulous! I have been in love with barns since I was a young kid. Maybe I was a farmer in another life!

    Dilapidated or pristinely maintained, barns/farms represent the heart of this country and a way of life that goes back generations. Today’s gallery is a real treat for me. Thanks for sharing your photos.
    Ginger

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed these, Ginger. If we had funding, we could end up in a bidding war over that barn-house.

      I love seeing the barns quietly providing the protection they can to whatever is under their roof.

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  17. There’s something majestic about old barns–and they pull at the heartstrings. Great photos, Dan. 🌞

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    1. I love seeing them, Gwen. I think you’re right.

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  18. We have to go north of us to see any barns and even then, it is slim pickings. Your photos of the fog barns are especially pretty. When the house next to me sold, the new owners gutted the inside and, evidently, the new thing is barn doors as pantry doors. They look just like your photo of the ‘nice white barn.’ Who knew that would be a thing?!

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    1. After I fell and cut my head open in the bathroom, and my wife had to shove the door and her unconscious husband out of the way to get in, we thought about a barn door on the bathroom. The we realized we couldn’t hang anything on the back of it. I guess I need to fall the other way, next time :)

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      1. Right. You need to plan out those falls, Dan. 😆

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        1. It’s all about priorities, Lois.

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  19. I love these barn photos, Dan. In the story I am working on, I just let my character’s barn burn to the ground. Gives them something to rebuild. :)

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    1. Oh Jan. Letting a barn burn? Couldn’t you just kill off a few characters, instead? As long as they’re going to rebuild, I guess it’s OK.

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      1. Lol! Believe me, I hate doing things like that to my characters.

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  20. The barns are great. I love barns.
    My couple of historic doors is from Maui, HI https://port4u.net/2022/12/01/lahaina-in-maui-doors/

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    1. I’m glad you like these. I take pictures of barns all the time. Sooner or later, I have a day like today where they are the perfect thing to share. I enjoyed your post!

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  21. We always wanted to buy one of those pre fab big barns and make a house out of it. I love barns. You have a very nice collection here, Dan.

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    1. Thanks Cheryl. I’d love to build into a barn. They’re such interesting structures.

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      1. Farm mansions!

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  22. I always enjoy barns, although when one is complete derelict it makes me sad. You have some beauties here, Dan, and I want to commend you on the way you centered some of the obstacles between you and the barns. :-) Love the fog shots as well.

    Here are mine: https://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2022/12/01/thursday-doorsthe-power-of-doors/#powerboxdoors#AuroroIllinois#ArtDecodoors

    janet

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    1. Thanks Janet. I do seem to have a knack for obstacle placement. I remember a photo I I had this summer where a huge tree totally blocked the view of the door.

      Your doors today are delightful.

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  23. I love all of these but especially the foggy ones.
    I’ll be posting my doors tomorrow. (K)

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    1. There is something about fog. I look forward to your post.

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  24. […] at Nymans; with its textures in the door and brickwork and thought it would be an ideal entry for Dan’s Thursday Doors Photography Challenge. Dan’s Thursday doors run every week on a Thursday. Check it out, it is a fun challenge to […]

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  25. These are terrific photos, Dan. I like the fog shrowded ones the best

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    1. There is something about fog, John. I love being out in it.

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      1. Me too unless I’m approaching a runway.

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        1. Haha – every plane over my head is approaching a runway in about 2 miles.

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          1. I’m sure. Not happy times in the fog.

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  26. Wonderful photos, Dan. I saw John’s comment about the fog ones being his favorites – they are mine also. Trinity Farms definitely looks like it can provide all things “moo.” While some of these barns could use some TLC in places, they are great places nonetheless.

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    1. Thanks Bruce. I enjoy being out in the fog, and the element of mystery that it adds to common things. Trinity Farms is great. The people are wonderful, they treat their cows well, and it’s pretty cool to see where your milk is coming from.

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  27. Good barn pics Dan. Fog pictures put a whole new spin on things. Mystery. Good luck with your third book !

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    1. Thanks John. I love the fog, and we had a lot in November.

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  28. These look like entertaining reads. Haven’t ventured into them yet …

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    1. All of the individual Thursday Doors posts will be summarized and available in an easy to access table on Sunday in the Thursday Doors Recap.

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      1. Thanks, I’ll check that out :)

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  29. Nice red barn in the fog..very mysterious! Here’s my entry for this week : https://flightsofthesoul.wordpress.com/2022/12/01/the-green-door/

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    1. I do enjoy being out in the fog. It does add an element of mystery. I liked the door you shared today.

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  30. I wouldn’t call it a break, considering your blogging schedule, but I’m glad to know you’re at least taking some time off, Dan. Yes, I also think barn doors are cool, although I really don’t know why. I guess they just stir my imagination. Congrats again on book-3 of the trilogy! Hugs.

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    1. Thanks Teagan. It is a welcome break, especially during the holidays. As mush as I like door photos, I can’t imagine too many people rushing to view the TD Recap on Christmas ;-)

      I’m not sure what the attraction is to barns, but even the dilapidated ones are interesting. It does make you think about what might be inside and what might have been there over time.

      Thanks for congratulations.
      Hugs

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  31. I so love your barns and doors :D

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    1. Thanks Cee. I’m glad you like seeing these. I love finding them.

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  32. These are excellent images, Dan!! I love how you are filling the images with unique compositions and how you are editing. Thank you for this post. I just loved it!!!

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    1. Thanks Amy. Most of these were taken from the side of the road. I think you understand the challenge in that. I guess we can’t always have the conditions we like.

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      1. Dan, those who are not photographers do not realize the extent some of us go to at times. I get it.

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  33. I absolutely love a good barn Dan! Some great ones there and great idea for a December schedule. I love that, it gives us something to focus on so thank you for that. Here are my doors for this week https://wrookieschu.com/2022/12/01/doors-of-wordpress-v29/

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  34. Ps some of the barns are pretty spooky but I guess it’s the fog more so than the barns 😅

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    1. I think that’s true. I like being out in the fog.

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      1. I was driving in the fog yesterday, pretty scary but I do like walking in it.

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        1. I would prefer walking to driving, but I love to see the fog along the river, and that requires a short trip.

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          1. Yes that would be special.

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  35. I love barn conversions! I’ve always been intrigued by old crumbling barns, what stories they could tell…

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    1. I would love to see these all repaired like that last one. I’d enjoy doing the work if the barn were in my yard (which has no room for a barn).

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  36. Great assortment of barn captures!! I love barns in general, but especially old barns. Thanks for sharing!!

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    1. I’m glad you like them, Kirt.

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  37. […] To visit and explore the world of doors, please visit Dan’s No Facilities site, where other “door lovers” have posted their door(s) for you to appreciate and enjoy. https://nofacilities.com/2022/12/01/barns-and-news/ […]

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  38. Good evening, loved your selection of barn doors!! here is my offering for this week.. https://dymoonblog.com/2022/12/01/thursday-door-6/

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    1. Thanks. Yours is a wonderful post.

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  39. I love barns! The barns in the fog and the last one are my favorites. Thanks so much, Dan, for hosting! Congratulations on your third book being released. :)

    Well, here’s my post for this week: https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2022/12/01/thursday-doors-catania-sicily-italy/

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    1. Hosting is my pleasure, Brenda. Seeing magnificent doors like you shared today makes it so.

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  40. Wish I would have read yours before I posted mine, I have some pretty barn doors . Instead here is one of my wilder ones :) https://thrumyeyes291981044.wordpress.com/2022/12/01/thursday-doors-2/

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    1. Never worry about that. We’ve had people sharing similar doors on many occasions. We love them all..

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      1. Thank you, I’ll keep that in mind!

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  41. Lovely selection of barns this week, Dan. I loved the red barn, and the one turned into a home, and the saggy, weathered barns too. I do wonder about their stories. The false front one was funny and clever.

    I’m looking forward to the new badge entries and wish “good luck” to all those who enter the badge contest.

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    1. Thanks Deborah. I wonder about those tired barns, too. I am also looking forward to the badge contest. We’ve had good luck with the interest in the past.

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

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  43. A nice collection you’ve got here. I like the most the converted ones. That farm scene is happy-making. And the misty shots are great too.

    Congratulations on your trilogy, quite a feat! I’m astonished that we had our Thursday Doors badge for one year already. It feels that a few months went missing. Where did they go? I’m sorry to let it go but I know the new one will be good too.

    My post is a collection of doors from 2021. I’m always a bit behind things, but I will make a collection of 2022 doors in two weeks too as you say. https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2022/12/02/thursday-doors-1-12-22-remains-of-2021/#2021#compilation#Tuscany#Piran

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    1. Thanks Manja, and thanks for the shout out on your blog. It’s always good to be reminded of the doors we saw and loved before. Although, choosing favorites has to be a daunting task for you.

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  44. […] Welcome to Thursday Doors, a weekly feature allowing door lovers to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos from around the world. Feel free to join in on the fun by creating your own Thursday Doors post each week and then sharing your link in the comments below, anytime between 12:01 am Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American eastern time). You can join in Thursday Doors here: https://nofacilities.com/2022/12/01/barns-and-news/ […]

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  45. […] you take a few minutes to drop in at Dan’s over at No Facilities for more Thursday Door goodness. There you’ll discover more doors from all over the world for […]

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  46. And that is how barn theme is done on Thursday Doors! Well done sir!

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    1. A wonderful complement. Thank you!

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  47. Much going on here except when there isn’t going to be. I like all the barn photos. It’s a fun theme that takes me back to my childhood when I saw barns often.

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    1. I grew up seeing barns, and many were in a bad state even then. I guess there are always barns that need to be repaired.

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  48. You continue to inspire me with your photos and memories, Dan! I remember spending time in my grandparents (both sides) barns as a child. Unforgettable moments. Thank you!

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    1. Thank you for your continued support Rebecca.

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      1. I am so grateful for our connection, Dan.

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  49. […] am late for Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge but here is my entry […]

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  50. Love the mood on your barn shots!

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  51. I love the classic New England barn, the barn with the false front, and the one that might be a living space. Thanks for the barns, Dan!

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed these, Jennie. I love barns.

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      1. Nothin’ better. 🙂

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  52. A great photo collection of barns, Dan. My favourite is the red barn that may have been converted into living space. I hope to participate in Dec. 8 Thursday Doors.

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    1. I hope to see you there, Natalie. I would definitely live in that converted barn.

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  53. I love the converted barn as well. I’ve always wanted to get one and convert it. I also think barns could be made into country churches as well.

    BTW, my Thursday Doors post for this coming Thursday is ready to go. I found some time to put it together.

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    1. I am glad to hear that, Timothy. I look forward to that post. I think an old barn could be repurposed in so many ways.

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  54. One of my favorite things to look for when I make the drive from Baltimore to Binghamton are barns. There are numerous impressive examples all along the highway. However, they all look to be in pretty good shape, and while I don’t necessarily want to see things falling down, I do like some of the more weathered examples you have pictured here, Dan.

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    1. I like seeing barns whenever I drive to Pittsburgh (or anywhere for that matter). I like to see them in good shape, but the weathered and worn ones have a special draw.

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  55. […] am late for Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge but here is my entry […]

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