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I’m not sure I was clear when I began this series last week. Some of the houses in the gallery have been shown before for Thursday Doors, but these are all new pictures. Most of these are from the Windsor Historic District but I decided to try to capture them in winter. Some snow, some better views through bare trees and some stubborn evergreens still blocking the doors.

I want to welcome all the new people who have joined this challenge in the past few weeks. We’ve been treated to doors from new places, some interesting history and some beautiful poetry. Thursday Doors welcomes all creative expressions of and related to doors. As a community, we have always been willing to stretch the definition of what qualifies for a door. Please welcome these new members by visiting their page and saying hello.

Again, for the new members, please look for a table listing all the doors shared here in out Sunday Recap of Thursday Doors.

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139 responses to “More Second Looks”

  1. Dan, I do remember several of these. Yes, winter does offer a clearer view of them. These wonderful homes are the stuff of dreams.
    I’m opening the door to creativity, and asking everyone to join me in a writing exercise. Hugs.

    Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors — Favorite Photo Exercise

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    1. These doors are on a road I travel often, Teagan. They are impressive homes, stately and well maintained. They seemed to pop out in the snow. I’m glad you like seeing them in a new light.

      I enjoyed your post, and I hope to have a contribution to your challenge for Monday. For anyone reading this comment, check it out, you may want to join in.

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  2. […] was some zoning involved. In one part of the street all the houses were fronted by rows of doors. Behind one set (see the featured photo) there was a narrow room which seemed like an outer room of […]

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  3. Quite a wide selection this week. I like the cheerful yellows too, but the blue-gray with white trim is also typical New England to my eyes.

    More from the streets of Nepal this week: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2024/02/08/pokhara-old-bazaar/

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    1. Most of these date to the early 19th century, some a bit farther back. A mix of styles you will find all across New England. I think the colors in the historic district have to be approved, so ‘typical’ is often established by edict.

      I loved that walk you took us on this morning.

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      1. Colours have to be approved? That says something interesting about that interesting building with red chimneys, yellow walls, and two kinds of green.

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        1. In the historic district, everything has to be approved. I did work on one of the houses in the district, and we waited weeks to get approval for a structural repair we had to make. The only way they would allow it was if I left the original structure in place and put the new work behind it. It took a lot longer, and this was inside the attic!

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          1. Leaving appearances unchanged, that is enforced in many historic districts and buildings across the world. I thought you meant that new colour schemes can be approved. My mistake.

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  4. I have gone troppo this week…probably because we are still in summer down under.

    http://seachurn.blogspot.com/2024/02/thursday-doors-feb-8th.html

    The New England yellow houses are lovely but I can’t see any palm trees there:)

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    1. If there are palm trees in any of these, they are behind the door, in a pot near a south facing window :-)

      Your photos do have a feel good vibe. Thanks.

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  5. I went down the rabbit hole with Teagan and it took me some time to find my way back out, Dan. Happy Thursday!

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    1. Teagan is easy to follow and you never quite know where she’ll take you, Jo. Happy Thursday.

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  6. […] shares photos of doors, but not just any doors. Spectacular doors from his journeys. Dan’s Thursday Doors opened the door on this. I love doors of all sorts. I’ve trawled through my holiday snaps and […]

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    1. Very interesting doors and history. Thanks.

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  8. Excellent collection, I can’t even pick a favourite this week. All so lovely!
    Here is mine:

    Thursday Doors – Culross

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    1. Thanks Sofia. Yours is a lovely photo of a very interesting door(s).

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  9. More handsome houses! And wintry views at that. Here’s my offering this week – and it’s not even a front door … https://margaret21.com/2024/02/08/the-back-streets-of-tournus/

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    1. Thanks. I wanted to show these in the winter for a change of pace.

      You have a fun post today. Thanks!

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      1. And thank you. Fun all round!

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  10. I remember some of the houses. All have lovely architecture. My bad that I am unable to create Thursday Doors this week and in the previous one. I got busy with work and I am also trying to focus on other older posts trying to revive them with fresh content and the latest information. There are two more churches to cover which will eventually wrap up my Church series. However, I do not have the images I want which is why I’m not posting Thursday Doors content. Some buildings I want to write about do not have doors, they have shutters and slide grilles like in old elevators which is why they do not count.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Sharukh. Don’t be too hard on yourself about what counts as a door. We are pretty open minded in that regard. Doors, shutters, portals, gates, entrances, ghost doors (filled in), mechanical access panels of all sorts and a wide variety of things that “surely have a door” have all been shared.

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  11. Hi Dan, I really like the house with the bricks and mansard roof.

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    1. That’s one of my favorite houses, Robbie. Its many angles make it very interesting.

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  12. I have seen some of these but glad to see it again. Love the yellow houses as well
    as the white barn.

    Here is mine https://wanderingteresa.com/doors-at-montsalvat/

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    1. Thanks Teresa. I wanted to share what these guys look like in the “off season.” I was out taking pictures of places in the snow and decided to add these as well.

      You have a lovely collection of big and little doors this week.

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  13. Good morning Dan – a near perfect post in my view. You know I am a sucker for New England architecture, and these pictures tick many of my boxes.

    After a week away (skiing in France) I have returned to Italy for this week’s door selection: https://scooj.org/2024/02/08/thursday-doors-8-february-2024-montefalco-umbria-italy/#Montefalco#Umbria#Italy

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    1. Thanks Steve. These are New England doors. Mostly from the 19th (some 18th) century and in a historic district of one of the towns that claims to be Connecticut’s first town.

      You shared a delightful collection today – thanks!

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  14. Dan these buildings are out of this world. Really extraordinary for someone from Ireland to see these. I love the design and colour of some of these, for example, the yellow one. Thanks for sharing. I have some red doors this week ☺️ https://wrookieschu.com/2024/02/08/doors-of-wordpress-v75/

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    1. Thanks Wayne. Most of these date back to the 19th century (some are a little older). I love how they have been preserved and maintained. I’m glad you like them.

      You made it hard to choose a favorite, but I landed where you did this week.

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      1. They’re really something else.

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  15. Excellent photos, Dan. It is great to see the details of the houses framed by the bare trees. The green house with the tree perfectly poised in the back is an amazing perspective photo! The yellow house looks very well maintained. It cannot be easy to keep that delicate color lyellow ooking so vibrant.
    But, I have to give special mention to that well weathered barn (before the yellow house photo). Its wonderful aged wood still looks in good shape.

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    1. I’m glad you like these second looks, Suzette. You know I love barns, and seeing one like that in the snow, I had to include it. I think you’re right, yellow would be a hard color to keep looking sharp. I give lots of credit to the owners of historic homes.

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  16. Nice houses, very different from the German ones.

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    1. Thanks. Many of these were built by the early arrivals to this country, after the Revolution. Mainly English influence.

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  17. Nice photos, Dan! Some of those houses have REALLY inventive architecture.

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    1. There are some that I don’t quite know how to classify, Dave. It looks like the builders just went with the details they liked.

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  18. These are wonderful! I can’t make up my mind where I want to have that peach cobbler, so I’ll try each one. I think, though, yellow with porch will be my favorite. What bliss can be imagined there. I do have a complaint, though: new door on old barn. That’s just wrong.

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    1. I did think of you when I saw that yellow house with the porch. I agree, the new door looks out of place. They should at least paint it dark red.

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  19. Ginger Salvatore Avatar
    Ginger Salvatore

    The brick houses with the mansard roofs and dormers are very impressive. I love the porch on the third house.

    For me, the house you captioned “interesting color scheme” looks like they couldn’t make up their mind what color they wanted.

    Can’t imagine why you think that barn has a new door! 🤗 The yellow houses are all beauties. Doesn’t Old Glory stand out nicely against that yellow background. Like the front door on this one.

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    1. I wondered about the interesting color scheme, Ginger. I think the colors have to be approved by the district, so I guess that was acceptable. But you’re right, I think they got a little carried away with an accent color.

      The house with all the mansard roof details has always been one of my favorites. It fell into disrepair many years ago but is looking pretty good now.

      I think the barn owners should paint that door. I do like the flag on that yellow house, I love it when I find a house with a flag flying.

      I hope you have a great rest of the week and weekend.

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  20. […] For more doors please visit.. Dan’s site. No Facilities https://nofacilities.com/2024/02/08/more-second-looks/ […]

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  21. good morning, beautiful homes, however, when I look at large residences, I shudder at the thought of having to look after them, cleaning, polishing, washing etc. This is my post for today, https://dymoonblog.com/2024/02/08/thursday-11/ happy adventures everyone!

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    1. Right now, I look at these houses and I am glad I’m not paying to heat them. Maintenance is a huge job on these houses, and it’s not easy. They were built long before modern construction methods, so nothing is “standard.” When I had my cabinet shop, I did a few projects in one of the houses in this district. It was quite the challenge.

      You have a great collection this week, and one that made me laugh.

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  23. Snow changes the look of a place and often enhances it. I love the grey barn with the white trim especially. Here are a few more from Thailand. https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2024/02/08/thursday-doors-thailand-temples/

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    1. That’s one of my favorite barns, Darlene.

      What a wonderful collection you have to share today. Wow is about the only thing I can say.

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  24. I love all of them, except the one with the interesting color scheme.

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    1. Haha – they didn’t ask me about those color choices (but they did have to be approved). Oh well, it’s a nice house.

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  25. […] This post is part of the Thursday Doors group hosted by Dan Antion over at No Facilities which you can click on to see other doors from around the world- here […]

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  26. Happy Thursday, Dan. Nice collection. The third one down on the right reminds me of my childhood home.

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    1. Happy to bring back some memories, Frank. They are all nice homes, and well maintained.

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  27. I do love the old architectural style of homes with dormers, gables, and gable dormer windows, and mansard roofs.
    That corner patio is awesome. You served up some great seconds.

    My door(s) for this week is posted here. https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/11426504/posts/17800

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    1. These houses were built to be comfortable places to live, inside and out, Deborah. I think of how many hours people spent on those porches and it makes me smile.

      You shared some lovely doors this week. Thanks!

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  28. The houses there are so grand! No ranch style, low, flat houses. I’d love to visit there.

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    1. Nothing simple and small about any of these. It’s always fun driving through this district.

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  29. Oh, I do love bricks and I do love mansard roofs! My “door” today is a picture of a door on the cover of a book I highly recommend: https://marianallen.com/2024/02/thursday-doors-a-door-to-the-past/#BodieParkhurst#pastlives

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    1. Your door is quite interesting, Marian. I love mansard roofs.

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  30. Today, I think house number two, Dan!

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    1. Good choice, Cheryl. That’s one of my favorites!

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      1. It has character!

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  31. I think I would be happy living in anyone of these houses. They are gorgeous. We have a couple historic districts here; one has smaller bungalow-type homes and the other has houses like this. I love driving in the latter district. My husband always thinks a homeowner is going to call the cops on us because I’m always asking him to slow down so I can take pictures. We must look like were casing the joints!

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    1. Ha ha – Tell him I pull over to the side of the road and stop to get these. I haven’t been arrested yet. I did see a complaint from a woman on our town’s forum about a guy that was slowing down and taking pictures. She said she was going to call the police. Several people told her “he might have liked your house, or the paint scheme or the landscaping.” Not everyone is a thief…right?

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  33. What a scary cat I am I find a lot of those houses especially the ones with the Mansard roofs …. But I still like them and I love the barns 💜💜

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    1. I love the house with the mansard roofs and dormers. The house has been around almost 200 years–plenty of time to collect a few ghosts ;-)

      I enjoyed the doors you shared and the story you told to go with them. Thanks Willow.

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      1. Thank you Dan I am enjoying doing Thursday Doors I hope it’s okay to come at it differently 💜

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        1. I enjoy the different approaches. We have a number of poets and we have some artists. I love the way people expand the world of feelings around doors. When I think about all the services doors provide, it’s a big list. Embrace and share as much of that as you can.

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  34. Elegant homes and beautiful barns — I love them all! 💙

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    1. Thanks Gwen, I’m glad.

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    1. I’m sure lots of people agree. Yellow always seems to have lots of fans.

      The house/door you shared is really something to see. Thanks.

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  35. Love all the extras on homes but the barn with new door my fave☺️

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    1. I’m glad. I love barns.

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  36. Hi Dan, These pictures are beautiful. The houses look prettier with the carpet of snow outside. Yellow is a winner- so cheerful, no matter what the season is. The houses with the mansard roofs also look nice.
    It’s lovely to be back here after a long, long time. This is mine for the week.

    Thursday Doors 080224: Doors in Chennai, India

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    1. Welcome back Smitha! I enjoyed your post. Lots of people like the yellow houses. I always include one if I have them.

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      1. If it’s not too late and if I haven’t wished you earlier, Happy 2024 to you, Dan. It’s good to be back. Thank you for the welcome :).

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        1. Tanks Smitha, I hope you have a wonderful year ahead.

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  37. I always enjoy looking at those historic buildings and could do so again and again. I would have loved to live in one back when I was more willing to do the upkeep. The yellow farmhouse with a big porch is a fav. Thanks for sharing the fun, Dan.

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    1. I’m glad you like these, Diana. I drive through this district at least once a week, and it’s fun to look around.

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  38. What fabulous pictures, Dan. Oh, how I would love to explore those old homes! I have such a passion for old properties. I’ve been fortunate to have toured many during my years in real estate. These are fabulous photos!

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed these photos, Mae. I give so much credit to the people who maintain these houses. They are serving history.

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  39. Lots to love there!

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    1. There certainly is, Pam. especially the work these people put in to maintaining these beautiful houses

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    1. Welcome Glenn. That is an amazing door! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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    1. My pleasure. I’m glad you enjoyed them. Your photos are amazing!

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  40. That yellow saltbax is my favorite. Clean lines.

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    1. A New England classic, John.

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  42. Big porches are such an Americana thing! Love them!

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    1. And these are beautiful.

      I love the doors you shared today. My favorites!

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  43. It is truly a learning curve to see how differently everyone approaches the prompt 💜💜

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    1. Some of us have been doing this for a long time, Willow. I enjoy the contributions every week.

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      1. It’s a great fountain of knowledge to visit 💜

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  44. The smallest yellow house looks much like my cousin’s house in East Middlebury, Vermont.

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    1. I love it when one of these remind people of a family or friend’s house.

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      1. I actually did a double take when I first saw it!

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  46. So many wonderful doors with character! Terrific.

    Here’s mine:https://meetcute3.wordpress.com/2024/02/09/thursday-doors-14/.

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    1. Thanks. And thanks for your contribution this week.

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  47. All the doors are exceptionally beautiful, Dan! I think the snow did it. I like the one blocked by the brush the best.

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    1. I’m glad you like these, Miriam. I think the snow makes a big difference.

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      1. You’re welcome, Dan. Yes, the contrast makes the building stand out.

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  48. Ooo..I like these doors!

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    1. I knew you would, Jennie, and I’m glad.

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  49. It is true that there’s something special about winter photos with the snow and the bare trees so everything else stands out. Amazing buildings, Dan! I am certainly a fan of yellow, but I can’t pick a favorite photo this week. :)

    Here’s another week from Athens … https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2024/02/09/thursday-doors-around-athens-greece/

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    1. Thanks Brenda. These buildings have stood the test of time. I give a lot of credit to the owners over time for keeping them in such good condition.

      You have some beautiful photos this week. Thanks.

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  50. #12 and 13 are favorites for me too–but really they are all elegant in their own way. I think I am sometimes repeating doors, but if I don’t remember I posted them, I’m sure most other people don’t either. And there are always new ways to look at them. (K)

    Stayin’ Alive (Thursday Doors on Friday)

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    1. I enjoy your posts, even if you do repeat the doors, Kerfe. You always add so much to them.

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  51. I like the one with the porch as you do, but they are all lovely.
    https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com/2024/02/catch-up-friday-09-02-2024.html

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    1. Thanks! It is hard to choose.

      I love your drawings (and the doors and windows).

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      1. Thank you Dan

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  52. I dunno about the doors but the houses are so lovely!

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    1. Thanks Dale. Some of the doors are hard to see. I love driving though this district.

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      1. I was so charmed by the houses I frankly forgot to look at them ;-)

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  54. Lovely peaceful houses. The flag looks great against yellow.

    I’m posting later and later every week. Not only watching basketball, promise. Here is the second part of doors from the cinematic Draguć in Croatia with some furry locals. https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2024/02/10/thursday-doors-8-2-24-draguc-2/#Draguc#Istria#Croatia

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    1. You know we’re still open until noon Saturday, Manja, a little longer for you. I think you’re a charter member ;-)

      I love your doors, and I’m still rooting for Dallas.

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  55. Not so sure about that color scheme one. Rather… odd…

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  56. interesting how there’s a number of them yellow. I had painted my home yellow years ago. Didn’t turn out as nice as these.

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    1. I think yellow fades quickly. I like it, but I don’t think I’d want it here.

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