Thursday Doors – August 24, 2017

Thursday Doors is 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 it, between Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American eastern time), by using the blue link-up button below. 

Note: I will be on a hiatus from blogging and unable to run Thursday Doors the weeks of Aug 31, Sept 7 and 14th. While I’m away Thursday Doors will continue thanks to an awesome line-up of guest hosts. During that time please check this space for a link to that week’s host.

Tired and In Need of a Break

I have done a Thursday Doors post every single week without fail since September 4th, 2014.

Folks, that’s over 150 weeks. Perhaps I could be in line for some sort of Iron Man award? Just call me the Cal Ripken Jr. of doors 😉

No really, when was the last time you saw a door marked “Puppeteers Entrance”?

I love it, but I’m pooped and I need an extended rest.

Down but not quite out.

For this week’s post I thought I’d put up a few that kinda reflect my mood at the moment, so here’s an assortment of doors that are tired and just like me, could use a break 😀

Overgrown

I’ll be around through the weekend to check out everyone’s #ThursdayDoors posts for this week, but then I am unplugging for a while.

I expect to be back refreshed and recharged with a new Thursday Doors post on September 21st.

Purple is always nice – right?

In the meantime please keep having fun with your own doors posts each week and do play nice with our weekly guest hosts who will do their very best to keep you in wonderful doors while I’m away.

This one is just sad

But then a few steps back and it only gets sadder…

Across the street the morning light is breaking through

And then even beat-up old doors can be beautiful 🙂

As always: thanks for visiting. See you all in a few weeks 😀

Want to join in on the fun and share your own Thursday Doors post with other door lovers? Click on the blue button below to add the link to your Thursday Doors post to our link-up list.

Don’t forget that if you share your blog posts on Twitter and Instagram, use the #ThursdayDoors hashtag to help others find you, and please do take a few minutes to visit some of the Thursday Door posts shared by others.

About Norm 3.0

World’s youngest grumpy old man & heart failure wonder boy. Interests: writing, woodworking, photography, travel, tennis, wine, and I know a bit about power tools.
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72 Responses to Thursday Doors – August 24, 2017

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  2. dennyho says:

    Enjoy your time away. Recharge!

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  3. I understand feeling like those doors! I hope you have a wonderful break! 🙂

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  4. Yeah, some TLC for Norm coming up! Have a most excellent break and do not worry about a thing. And – they are indeed beautiful too.

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  5. reocochran says:

    I sometimes wonder how I make I through the summers, but I guess I would be sad ithout my friends I have met. It would be different if I shared.a household and would blog only once or twice a week.
    The colorful, worn doors made me think of how a garden with weeds is still pretty!
    Hope you have a lovely and exciting vacation, Norm and your “honey.”

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  6. dweezer19 says:

    Those doors do look weary Norm. You need a break. 😊Enjoy it.

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  7. Have a lovely break Norm, your dedication deserves a huge acknowledgement. Well done for all your hard work – Thursday Doors is such a success.

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  8. Leah says:

    Enjoy your break. I can’t imagine being that dedicated to anything for that long!!

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  9. I’m going to miss you while you are gone. But you do need a break. I’m looking forward to the guest posts. Like the puppet door.

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  10. Candy says:

    Love these worn out doors. After a fresh coat of paint, you’ll feel much better 😉 Enjoy your break.

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  11. slfinnell says:

    Cal Ripken Jr is excellent company to be in! Enjoy your break. Time off well deserved!

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  12. I haven’t posted for TD in a while myself and on a blogging break except for the weekly photo challenge. Enjoy your break, Norm, and we will both be back with some doors to share! I collected a few in Lake Tahoe 🙂

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  13. Pistachios says:

    That last one with its caption really made me smile.
    Feels like it’s been a long time since my last TD post (I also sympathise with the tired state of your doors this week) but I’m hoping to find time to put one together in the next few weeks – maybe to support the guest hosts!
    Looking forward to your return 🙂 Hope you have a good break

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  14. Vanessa says:

    A great post to lead in to your blogging holiday! Enjoy!

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  15. lifelessons says:

    You’ve earned it. Let someone else pull the strings for awhile, marionette man.

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  16. LindaGHill says:

    Enjoy your break, Norm! I understand the need – I’ve been doing SoCS since March 2014, though I’ve had a few breaks of my own since then.
    Love the doors! There’s something about old, run-down doors that’s just … je ne sais quoi.

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  17. Enjoy your vacation Norm, and thank you for your awesome dedication!

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  18. That’s a long time without a vacation/break! Enjoy the time away, and get some R&R!

    Great selection of tired doors too.

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    • Norm 2.0 says:

      Thanks Deborah. I’ve taken vacations and get-aways fairly regularly, but I would always blog from the road. This is the first time I’m taking a full-stock blogging break though. It ill be interesting to see how much I miss it while I’m away 🙂

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  19. jesh stg says:

    Your feelings reflect my mood as well! You did an awesome job the whole year – enjoy your break! Love the purple building:)

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  20. JT Twissel says:

    We all need a rest from time to time. When I was a teen one summer I worked with a group of marionettes – such fun. The door brings back those memories. Thanks!

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  21. Have a great break, Norm! Love those red doors with their peeling paint!

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  22. That’s an unexpected collection of doors, Norm. But that made it fun. I got a kick out of the puppeteers entrance. Have a thriving Thursday!

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  23. willowdot21 says:

    Introducing me brush to Mr Paint pot!

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  24. conspicari says:

    Really like the Red sad doors. Have a great holiday. 😎

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  25. marianallen says:

    You’re leaving us with some wonderful shots, Norm. We’ll be good, so you’ll be as happy to come back as we will be to have you.

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    • Norm 2.0 says:

      Thanks Marian. You kids usually behave well whenever I’m gone so I’m not worried about that, but this is the first time I take a full-stop break from Thursday Doors and from blogging. I suspect it will feel a bit weird.

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  26. Dymoon says:

    my kind of doors, wow, you know how to melt a girls heart LOL.. enjoy your time off

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  27. tinahomeblog says:

    Enjoy your vacation. It’s good to get away sometimes.

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  28. Have a good break Norm. We all need rest from time to time. Cheers!

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  29. joey says:

    Really like the white utility doors, especially. The battered, peeling reds are nice, too. Enjoy your break and don’t worry bout a thing 😀

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    • Norm 2.0 says:

      Thanks Joey. Those red ones are not far from my wife’s office so I’ve been meaning to capture them for a while. They always leave me feeling a little sad for them, but they also have so much character 🙂

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  30. Jennie says:

    I love all your tired doors, Norm. Enjoy your well deserved rest!

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  31. Jackie says:

    Enjoy the break!

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  32. Old, tired doors that are not forgotten

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  33. ianbcross says:

    Doors imitate and reflect on life. Have a good, restful break.

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  34. Joanne Sisco says:

    3 years is a long time without a break. Rest up, my friend! … but do come back. So many bloggers have taken a break and then never came back. I hope that doesn’t happen!

    btw – LOVE the puppet door 🙂

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  35. Thanks for your leadership and enjoy your R&R – you earned it. 🙂 I can relate to these doors some days. Keep your camera or phone close by because I’m guessing you’ll still see a door worth capturing while you are off. 🙂

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  36. Sherry Felix says:

    Me too. Have to force myself to get out.

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    • Norm 2.0 says:

      Well, when you feel like you HAVE to instead of WANT to then for me anyway, it’s time for a break. Hopefully I’ll come back refreshed and recharged 🙂

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  37. Dan Antion says:

    These are some tired looking doors but, like you, they all appear to have worked hard and served well. I love the “old red line” group. Enjoy your R&R, Norm. We’llplay nice with the guest hosts and we’ll make you proud with our doors.

    Enjoy, and thank you for all the work you’ve done to let us share in the fun that is Thursday Doors.

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