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.

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Tonight, the National Football League (NFL) Draft begins. This is where the 32 professional teams, line up in decreasing order of accomplishment (worst team gets first pick), and select college players to join their team. Therefore, I think it’s fitting to share doors from our recent tour of the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor. Don’t worry, I threw in a couple none sports-related doors in.

I’ve tried to explain the photos in the captions. I wanted to leave room to talk about the upcoming Thursday Doors Writing Challenge.

We have been gathering images of doors for three weeks. We have quite a few and they are interesting, and I believe, inspirational. There is still time to contribute 1-3 door photos if you have some to share. At this point, either link to them in the comments of this post (if they are on your blog) or send a copy to NoFacilities at Gmail dot Com – You have until 12:00 noon (U.S. Eastern time) on Saturday.

I will assemble the doors into a gallery which will be published on Sunday, along with the full instructions for the Writing Challenge. That sounds complicated, but it’s not. This challenge is very easy to participate in. TDWC officially begins on Wednesday, May 1st. More on Sunday.

I hope you enjoy today’s gallery. I also hope you take a few minutes to visit some of the links below to see the doors from the other participants.

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

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121 responses to “Black and Gold Doors”

  1. […] To see more doors, visit No Facilities. […]

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  2. The portal memorial is really nice, Dan.

    My post is an “image creation process post” with a bunch of doors. Hugs.

    Whatnot Wednesday #ThursdayDoors — Images, Inspiration, Process – Teagan’s Books (teagansbooks.com)

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    1. The memorial is across from the stadium, Teagan. Mr. Rogers is one of Pittsburgh’s champions, for sure.

      I enjoyed your post, and I appreciate the support. I hope you have a nice weekend, ahead.

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  3. I agree with you: the last photo is my favorite door too

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    1. Thanks. And thanks for the interesting door you provided.

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  4. For this week I am merging a few challenges. Hope I did it justice. https://wanderingteresa.com/the-sydney-opera-house/

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    1. That was a wonderful tour, Teresa. I enjoyed the photos for all the challenges.

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  5. The memorial is really beautiful. Cool post, very different :)

    Here is mine:

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    1. Thanks Sofia. The memorial is across from the stadium, and I wanted to offset the sports a little.

      Your photo is beautiful. You captured the character of that door, very well.

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  6. these doors are fabulous.. they deserve a gold award they are so .mm Football! My favourite two are the Memorial that really does look like a portal ( I could see Morgarna Coming through there. ) and the close up of Mr Roger’s statue… Great work Dan. 💜

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    1. I love your take on the memorial, Willow. I think you’re right. I could see Morgarna appearing on scene through there. I’m trying to imagine her reaction to landing there.

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      1. It’s got me thinking Dan , she has been away too long….. If something comes to mind could I use both pictures please, I would of course credit them to you? 🙂💜

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        1. Absolutely! I would be excited to see Morgarna again.

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  7. Dan I love the doors with the art work, seemingly blending them in with the surrounding wall. The last one is awesome. Here is my door for this week

    Doors of WordPress V82

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    1. Thanks Wayne. That was such an interesting use of images. In some cases, it was hard to see the doors (unimportant ones).

      I liked your post and photos. I love a good pub door.

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  8. […] the above have nothing to do with Dan’s Thursday Doors. This door post has no connection to the situation mentioned, but a wish to open the door to spring […]

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  9. What stood out to me was the name Pudge Heffelfinger. Of course I’d never heard of him so had to go to Google to find out more. He started quite a tradition! The photos show someone who seems almost diminutive compared to pro football players today. And Pudge wasn’t small. They didn’t have a lot of protection back then, did they? So that marker was a kind of door for me. I think “portal” is the exact right word for the Mr. Rogers memorial, and the exact right word for his neighborhood.

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    1. Not only did Pudge play in a game with little protection, but there were scant few rules designed to ensure player safety. With a nickname like Pudge, he might have been playing with a chip on his shoulder. Still, $500 in 1892 was a handsome sum.

      I think the Mr. Rogers Memorial is one of the better designed (imagined) memorials I’ve seen. His statue is rather small by comparison, but I think that’s probably how he would like it.

      There are two sports “firsts” recorded near that spot, and sadly, Pittsburgh lost both. The first World Series was played near there and Boston beat Pittsburgh in that series. Allegheny was a separate city at the time of that first football game, but it was annexed by Pittsburgh several years later.

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      1. Well, that’s sad for Pittsburgh: two firsts marked there and it lost both. I didn’t know Allegheny was once a separate city. I learn a lot from fellow bloggers! As for Mr. Rogers’ statue, I completely agree that he would like it at this size. And FOR SURE $500 was a whole lot of money back then!

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  10. Yes, that last one is amazing! Fabulous art work.

    Those big silver doors might be from a James Bond movie! Or I’d half expect Tom Cruise to burst through them! Hahahaha!

    Here’s mine this week.

    Come in and Eat – #ThursdayDoors | Gloria McBreen

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    1. Thanks. I thought that was an interesting way to blend the doors into the scene and keep the atmosphere alive.

      You have some great doors, but between you and Wayne (above) I’m getting hungry and thinking about visiting a pub this afternoon.

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  11. I really like those metal Steelers-Panthers doors, but my favorite is the Mr. Rogers Portal. It is, appropriately, almost football-shaped. I have some metal doors today too.

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    1. The Mr. Rogers Memorial is one of my favorite sites in Pittsburgh. I think they did a great job of capturing the spirit of that man. He sits small within that structure, and I think he would like that. It’s more about where that portal can take us.

      Great doors and poetry from you today, Kerfe – thanks!

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      1. I love that they built the memorial in the first place. We need to honor our good people.

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        1. According to the website, “every winter a fan places a cardigan sweater on the statue.” Two years ago, the Pirates gave away cardigan sweaters instead of tee shirts at the game we attended.

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  12. Good morning Dan, there is always something special and awe-inspiring about sports stadia and arenas and in your post today, you can really soak up the excitement and tension that even an empty stadium generates. I rather like the ‘hidden’ doors behind photographic montages etc.

    This week I offer some doors from Highgate, in North London, where I lived between the ages of about 11 to 19. The visit last November was a wonderful trip down memory lane: https://scooj.org/2024/04/25/thursday-doors-25-april-2024-doors-from-highgate-london/#Highgate#London

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    1. It’s interesting walking into a stadium outside of a game day. There is still a lot going on inside, and it was fun to walk through 90 years worth of history.

      I liked your doors today. Looks like we both visited childhood hometowns.

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  13. What a great tour of a Pittsburgh passion – and a tough play for play. Applause for the Fred Rogers tribute!

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    1. Thanks Frank. I figured Mr. Rogers would offset the sports focus for those that aren’t fans.

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  14. What a collection, Dan!! They really went all-out!

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    1. They did, GP. It’s amazing how much space is inside these stadiums. I’m glad they established this museum.

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      1. I noticed that about space at Tropicana Field in Tampa. It’s almost like walking into Dr. Who’s phone booth!

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  15. Mr Rogers…he was some kind of special. I do like his memorial.

    Question for you because I know nothing about football: So when they say a player is the #1 draft pick, that means the worst teams gets to select the best players? How does the player feel about going on a crummy team? I had no idea how that worked.

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    1. That is how it works, Lois. Perhaps our most famous number one pick was Mean Joe Green. He was on record as hoping he wouldn’t get drafted by the Steelers. We were trying to build a team, and we lost all but one game the year he was drafted. Of course, he was still on the team as they won four Superbowls, so I guess he got over it.

      The other thing that can happen is the worst team trades their number one pick to a better team for several other picks and perhaps a little cash.

      I really like the Mr. Rogers memorial. I think he would like it, too.

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      1. Thanks, Dan. That is very interesting. Mean Joe…you cannot think of him without thinking of that Coke commercial.

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        1. Exactly! That was a great commercial.

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  16. I love the Mr Rogers Memorial and statue. I am assuming he was from the area. A wonderful man.

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    1. I’m glad you like that Darlene. Mr. Rogers’ show was broadcast from WQED, the Pittsburgh PBS station. I think he would like that memorial. I think the relatively small (by comparison) statue inside that opening speaks more to where we can go. He was born in nearby (to Pittsburgh) Latrobe, Pennsylvania and lived in Pittsburgh.

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      1. Thanks for the background info on Mr Rogers. We did get to watch it in Canada, on PBS, but I didn’t realize it was broadcast from Pittsburgh or that he lived there. Definitely a famous citizen who deserves an impressive memorial.

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    Yowzer! Since I am not into sports, I am so surprised to read how the draft picks are conducted!

    Lots of interesting doors today Dan. I am drawn to two. Mr. Rogers’ memorial and statue. Awesome! And the last set of doors. The artwork is brilliant!

    Ginger🦋

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    1. I am so glad I included the Mr. Rogers memorial in this gallery, Ginger. Pittsburgh is very proud to have been his home. I think he would like that memorial, and I think he would encourage children to think about where that portal could take them.

      The last set of doors were great to see during the tour,.

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  18. Great photos, Dan! I love NFL and CFL football, so you’re speaking my language in these photos.
    I don’t know how you got that amazing aerial stadium photo…wow!
    Love the larger than life vibes in the inside, the building photos… that “murial” on the “Employees Only” door at the end is epic. Wow.
    Great shar Dan. Reminded me of football games in Toronto. Cheers

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed this, Suzette. The featured photo was taken from atop Mt. Washington which rises on the west side of the Monongahela River. Walking through 90 years of team history was a wonderful experience.

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      1. An amazing photo Dan, great job.
        Also like that memorial plaque of the first professional football game. I did not know that! Cheers.

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  19. […] Dodd) 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 […]

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  20. Wow, the last door is pretty amazing. I know very little about sports, though my husband explained the selection process some time ago. Of course, I forgot rather quickly. 🙄 I worry too much about the players to watch football. Pathetic, I know, but it’s true. All that said, I loved your photo journey.

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    1. Thanks Gwen. They work much harder to insure player safety than they did in 1892. Still, it’s a tough sport and it’s easy to get injured. The way they blended the doors into the walls was amazing. It was a great tour for fans.

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  21. Love these, Dan. Maybe the portal at the Mr. Rogers Memorial is to the Neighborhood of Make Believe…

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    1. I think it is, Staci. I think he’d like that memorial.

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  22. Another great batch of images, Dan. LOVE Mr. Rogers’ portal one in particular. The imagination could really soar sitting there.

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    1. I think that’s exactly what he would want to have happen.

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  23. Somehow Mr. Rogers and the Steelers don’t seem like they go together yet here they are in your post. They’re starting the NFL stuff already? Glory be!

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    1. The Mr. Rogers memorial is across the street from the stadium. We were early for the tour. I know some people aren’t into sports so I thought I’d add them in.

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  24. Ooo, I love the portal! I always like doors that blend in with the wall, whether by material or picture. The scary doors are scary. I have more Country Club Plaza doors, including a Sara doorfie! https://marianallen.com/2024/04/thursday-doors-penultimate-country-club-plaza-pics/

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    1. Lot’s of fans of the portal today. I’m glad I included it. I was hoping to offset the football vibe.

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  25. That stone archway portal is cool. I hope they get good picks in the draft. He-Man and his best buddy have been spending a lot time on the phone talking the upcoming draft and all things football from what I’m hearing. 🤣

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    1. I do hope they have a good draft. They did well last year, but they have a few key needs. I’m sure you’ve heard this ;-)

      The Mr. Rogers memorial is very cool. I love the way they designed it.

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  26. […] This is my contribution for Dan Antion’s terrific Thursday Doors Challenge. […]

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  27. Thank you for theese amazingpictures from the Stadions.
    This is mine: https://wanderlustig2019.wordpress.com/2024/04/25/doors-of-malaga/

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    1. Thanks. Hopefully I don’t lose your post this week.

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  28. i think you might guess my favorite door is the Mr Rogers Memorial.. It does look like a portal, my very favorite kind of door!

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    1. I am not surprised, Cheryl. I like it a lot, too. You can look at that and imagine, just the way Mr. Rogers would like.

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  29. Great tour, Dan. I think this is going to be a v-e-r-y interesting season for Mike Tomlin and the Steelers. Tomlin’s one of my favorite coaches and I’d like to see them have a great campaign. I always hoped Pitt would build a stadium for themselves…maybe someday. I know that turf gets a serious workout with the Steelers, Pitt, and the high school games. The Mr. Rogers memorial does look like a portal!🙂

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    1. Thanks Bruce. I remember attending games at Pitt Stadium when I was a kid. I also remember the field being replaced at Heinz after the high school playoffs and a Pitt game and a home game for the Steelers. The opposing team lodged a complaint. I was surprised by how fast they were able to get that field replaced.

      I think the football attendance record is still the Pitt-WVU game in 2022. I added “football” because Taylor Swift topped that, but I don’t count that. They play again this year on September 14th.

      I think Mr. Rogers would be happy sitting outside a poral.

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  30. […] it looked like it catered more to trucks than cars. No one was in evidence. I peeped in at the door cut into the the metal wall of the shack behind it to look. It was a typical workshop space, full […]

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  31. Your favourite is mine too. But the portal comes close.

    Here’s mine: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2024/04/25/across-rangpo-chu/

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    1. I’m glad you like those two.

      I really enjoyed your post.

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  32. […] them in full. If you'd like to discover other interesting doors from around the globe, visit Dan's Thursday Doors. Until next time. […]

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  33. I’d love to get to another Steelers’ game. I’m heading to the ‘burgh next week and will wave while driving past the stadium. Great photos you’ve shared here invoking fond memories of Pittsburgh and the North Hills.

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    1. Enjoy your time in the ‘burgh. I’m a little jealous. I’ll be back in August.

      Your post was a bit of charm today.

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      1. Thank you, Dan. I can get lost while researching backstories. History has fascinating angles and I’ll go down every black hole.

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        1. It’s a special kind of fun.

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  34. I love the Mr. Rogers statue and agree it looks like a portal. Dare to walk through! :)

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    1. We did step through, Jan. Nothing happened…at least I don’t think so ;-) He was a remarkable man. I think the memorial is entirely appropriate for his legacy.

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  35. […] Here is my entry for Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge. […]

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    1. Thanks for joining us, Cee. I enjoyed your doors very much.

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  36. […] For Dan’s Thursday Doors. […]

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  37. The last one is very cool indeed! My entry here:

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    1. Thanks. Yours is also a very cool door.

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  38. I love the architecture and modern lines of the arenas and sport stadiums, the doors are perfect. I’ve been warned…I mean advised the draft is starting imminently. :)

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    1. I hope you and your advisor were happy with the opening round ;-)

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      1. I’m not well informed but I like to see what the Dolphins do, so , maybe something exciting today. 😊

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        1. We always root for the Dolphins, at least when they play the Patriots.

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          1. Ahhh, well I think I got a little tired of the Pats. Don’t throw tomatoes. 🍅🐬

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            1. It’s tough enough being a Steelers fan here in New England. I have a friend who is a Dolphins fan.
              You can get away with being a Giants fan here, but not Jet’s Dolphins, Steelers, Bills – the list goes on.

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            2. That’s a tough crowd up there 😬

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed these, Anita. You captured some fine doors and sculptures.

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  39. Great doors, Dan. Always good to see the Black and Gold

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    1. Thanks John. I hope they can put a good offense together this year.

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  40. Dan can you follow my doors Anita

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    1. According to WordPress, I am following you. I tried to select that option again.

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    1. Cressida de Nova

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  41. Oops, these are great doors. I like the black and gold 👍

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    1. Thanks Robbie. The black and gold wasn’t meant as the challenge, it’s the team’s colors. I should have been more clear.

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  42. Agreed. Last door is fabulous and what a way to pump up the people who view it on the daily!

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    1. Seriously, you could not go to work there and not be excited. The tour guides were amazing.

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  43. […] interested in Thursday Doors of a different culture, have a look at what’s over on Dan’s blog this […]

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  44. I love that huge mural on those doors, Dan, and Mr. Rogers looks like he’s been to some great places through that portal, lol. I think my daughter went to a game in the stadium when she was there as a student.

    Here’s my link (rare as hens’ teeth these days, sorry) and thanks for hosting. https://jeanreinhardt.wordpress.com/2024/04/26/thursday-doors-menorca-again/

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    1. Not sure why it posted as Anonymous, Dan. Maybe wordpress doesn’t have me subscribed so I’ll check that out.

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    2. Thanks Jean. I don’t know why WordPress continues to treat you as a stranger. Thanks for joining the challenge.

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  45. What big hands, great doors.

    LinsArt: Friday Catch Up – 26 04 2024 (linsartyblobs.blogspot.com)

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    1. Oh my goodness – yours is a wonderful post!

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  46. I like the black and gold “hidden” doors, but my favorite photos were the ones of Mr. Rogers’s statue and his portal. :)

    Here’s my post for this week: https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2024/04/26/thursday-doors-kandylakias-in-chania-crete/

    Happy weekend, Dan!

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    1. I knew Mr. Rogers would be a favorite. He remains a very special citizen of Pittsburgh.

      You have lovely doors!

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  47. Lovely pictures. Apologies for commenting late. I was working on something and you’ll be surprised to see what I was working on.

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    1. I do look forward to that.

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  48. I always love when you showcase Pittsburgh.

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