It’s Thursday again already. How did that happen?
Since it appears that the only travelling I’m going to do for a long while is through my photo library, I’m taking another dip into the archives from February’s visit to Dublin.
I’m drawn to anything that strikes me as unusual, and today’s Thursday door selections are no exception. I chose them specifically for their touch of the unexpected.
I’m pretty sure that if I misplaced my glasses, this would be last place I’d think of looking.
However when I got closer, it was the multitude of tiny faces on the top of the short columns that held my attention.
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European, Arabic, Moroccan and Asian Architecture just captivate me. Thanks for Sharing these delightful Images of Ireland. Never been there, tho’ we lived for Years in England and North Wales is where my Mom is actually from and gave birth to me there… so I should have had no excuse to miss Ireland and Scotland.
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I bet the glasses are hung on the door so that the owner can find the correct key on his key ring, and the be able to see the key hole on the door too.
Cuz i have a problem seeing my keys too.
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Ha!! That’s a possibility I never considered! Good one 🙂
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These are great, especially the glasses and the next one. I was never in Ireland.
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I really liked Dublin. I hope I can go back someday to see more of the country.
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Our cat and dog are ALWAYS on the wrong side of the door.
Jude
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I don’t know how they manage that. It’s really quite annoying.
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Nice collection. Am particularly drawn to the shiny red fire engine door. Theo has such a cute and expressive face!
Peta
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Thanks Peta. Since we are in lockdown now, Theo is my primary target for photos. He’s not liking it much 😏
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Those certainly are eye-catching doorways. Thanks for sharing Theo wish us 🙂
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Since we are in lockdown, Theo is getting his photo taken a lot. In years ahead, I’ll look back at my photos and call this the Theo Period
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Happy Sunday, Joanne. I loved this virtual trip to Dublin. The pub looks like it would be a fascinating place and I loved the green entry. Yes, it’s a delight to see Theo, too! Hugs on the wing!
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Hugs back to you, Teagan! Stay well!!
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I like to think someone spotted the glasses on the porch and put them on the doorknocker to avoid anyone stepping on them 🙂
These have such vivid colors, like sunshine — I think we need all the bright and happy!
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I agree. It was a gray and gloomy winter. Bright colours now are exactly what we need to pick up our spirits.
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One of the joys of Travel Photos – going back to look over them and remembering ….
Thank you for sharing from your archives!
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Aww…love Theo! The glasses on the door are very interesting! I love all those little faces…strange, but charming.
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I’m starting to take way too many photos of Theo. I think I need to get out more 😏
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Lovely to return to Dublin for another visit. The door at the Art Museum is particularly stunning. I suggested doing a similar carving in Amandla’s companionway door, but the Captain is not game, and neither of us is master carvers ;-). The glasses on the door knocker had me roaring. Fabio is always leaving his in the damndest places and then forgetting where he’d placed them.
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Sadly, I think it’s a function of this stage in our lives. My husband recently questioned how many pairs of glasses I actually had. I have them scattered EVERYWHERE. By increasing the numbers, I increase my odds of finding a pair when I need them 😉
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Theo . . . ever the optimist!
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Hahahaha!! Just as I opened your comment, Theo walked into the room meowing. He’s insatiable 😏
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No matter how frequently I see examples of intricate wood carving and ornate stone work, I still marvel at the fact that this was how things were done “back then.”
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True craftsmanship!!
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I like Theo’s the best!
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Of course 💕
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I’m just glad Theo doesn’t have anyone’s glasses in his paws!
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Not that he hasn’t on occasion tossed a pair of glasses off a table on the floor … just because 😉
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I’d like to have a couple lions outside my cabin, Joanne, but they might look a little out of place. 🙂 Hope you’re doing well. 🙂
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Oh … you mean out-of-place like in front of that hotel? 😆
Not far from where I live is a house – a modest little bungalow – with a pair of lions at the end of their short driveway. While many people might think it looks ridiculous, I think it has a look of … optimism 🙂
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🙂 I actually do have a big gargoyle. Lol.
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Of course you do 😆 That’s wonderful!!!
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You did a good job of walking through your files. Love the dogs guarding and the glasses. Thank you for the smile.
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Glad I could provide a smile with my random findings 🙂
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Terrific doors. The church name is not one I’ve heard before: Our Lady Seat of Wisdom.
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It is an unusual name. I admit I did a double-take on it too. The entire church was very unusual. Unfortunately I could not get a half-decent photo of the indoors. I suspect there might be a good story behind this church but I haven’t done any investigating.
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Theo says it’s always lunchtime!
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So, you’ve started to notice that about Theo too? 😆
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He’s a cat!
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Hahahaha!! I think I say that to Gilles at least once a day when he complains about something Theo has done 😆
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Thanks for the tour of Dublin…such a lovely city. (Suzanne)
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I agree, Suzanne. I didn’t expect to love Dublin as much as I did. Sometimes I get a bit jaded about travelling and sometimes it just feels like more of the same. However, Dublin delivered. It’s a wonderful city and if I’m lucky, I’ll get back to Ireland again some day.
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Hi Joanne. We often have the same feeling, especially travelling through Europe as the architecture is often very similar as is the fabric of cities. But you have to look for the little details that make it different and focus on that. Also, I have found that what makes a place different are the people and the Irish are absolutely charming.
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Amen! I second that!
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The glasses and the brickwork are what really got my attention, but they’re all great.
janet
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Thanks Janet. Those glasses are still a mystery to me … a minor one, I admit, but it’s the little things that make life interesting 🙂
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I once found a pair of glasses at the base of a lamp post at a rest area. Same sort of thing.
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I like to believe that these lost items eventually find their home again.
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I am impressed that you saw the glasses!
I love the rich brown doors from the Art museum.
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I couldn’t tell you a single thing about the art work in that museum, but I have a LOT of photos of the door frames 🙂
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LOL! I can relate! 😀
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Loved this collection of doorrs. The first one caught my eye & then quickly went to that gorgeous chandelier! I suspect Theo was resting after his painting efforts 😂
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This building delivered a one-two punch for me. The dogs caught my attention, but the chandelier kept it. It was a gray, damp day and the chandelier lit up the interior in such a warm inviting manner. I wanted to walk up and go inside.
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Once again, your travel doors are stunning. And Leo is definitely a favourite. My vote is that he is included every single time (and paid nicely for his efforts)! 😀
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Since I’m confined to home, poor Theo is finding himself the subject of my camera more and more often. This may inadvertently become a cat blog 😆
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Your blog is aDOORable! (I’ve been waiting for your next post to say this)
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HAHAHAHA!! Thanks 😆
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You’re welcome!
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I LOVE those little faces on those very elaborate columns. The different coloured bricks appears to be very Victorian, but the columns? I suppose someone found those glasses on the floor and thoughtfully hung them on the door knocker so they don’t get trodden on. I wonder if anyone ever reclaimed them?
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I passed that door several times over 3 days and the glasses were always there. A mystery.
On most old buildings, this kind of detail can’t really be enjoyed because it’s so high up. However on this tiny building, the little faces were only a few feet above my head. Maybe that’s why I was so attracted to them.
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I’ve found my glasses in many a peculiar place but never on the knocker! I’m a great fan of having animal greeters next to my front door even if they don’t bark and roar.
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Hmmm – you’ve just inspired me to find a big cat to adorn my front step. I know just the place for it.
Now I just have to wait for this pandemic crisis to pass. I think I know where I might find one!
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These are pretty cool doors. I love the church entrance, but they are all good. Theo is a cutie. I hope he got lunch on time. He appears to be wasting away 😏
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HAHAHAHA!!! Yeah – he’s definitely not thriving 🤣
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Why do you suppose the eyeglasses are hanging on the door knocker? That’s unexpected and a great mystery to boot. Theo is a sweetie.
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Maybe someone found them and was practicing social distancing by leaving them outside the door?
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Sure. That’s makes sense.
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It’s little discoveries like this that make me wish I was a storyteller and could weave a great little tale from this random find.
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The glasses are a big mystery to me too. I like these kinds of unusual finds. It allows the imagination to run wild, but the stakes are low 😀
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A fun selection of the unexpected. I especially enjoyed the animal shots; live and otherwise 😉
Also I’d be willing to take bets that those glasses will be broken long before they get found…or more likely, they get found by getting broken 😀
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I saw those same glasses on the door every day for 3 days. I was starting to feel sorry for them. Clearly no one wanted them 😏
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Oh, Theo–if you ever come to Florida, my three girls will be waiting. He is the cutest little guy! The glasses on the door knocker….no. Never would I look there. But I sure would love to know the story behind them!
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I’m going to lament – not for the first time – what a shame it is that cats generally are such bad travellers. I would love to take Theo places with me, but he is just so uncool. He’ll never know what he’s missing.
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Theo is definitely a crowd favorite! I love those carvings in between the brickwork! They appear to be stone, but the delicate carvings make them look more like lace.
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That’s a perfect way to describe it – lacework! This little building was such a gem.
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Hi Theo! I love the decorative details.
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Very enjoyable post. Cute kittie!
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Eons ago I used to have a poster of doors of Dublin. They were very polite looking doors. I like your selection very much because they show a realistic range. Not sure I’d stay at the Arlington Hotel, though, even if there are lions guarding the door.
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Lovely photos – makes me more determined to sort and file my archives!
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Hi Joanne! Loved your post, bright and cheery with some humor; who would have thought they created a door knocker for the sight impaired! Just the prescription we all need these days! Stay healthy and safe!
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“I’m pretty sure that if I misplaced my glasses, this would be last place I’d think of looking.” Maybe, but you -did- notice them even if they weren’t your glasses 😉
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Excellent point! … although I must say that many people looked at me strangely as I was taking this photo. I don’t think they noticed the glasses … although there is also the possibility that they just thought I was odd 😉
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lol, a risk of being a regular Thursday Doors participant.
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I love Theo!!
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He is often a willful annoying little creature, but I love him to pieces 💕
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Beautiful, Joanne! Thank you for sharing💕
Deb
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Thanks 😊
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Wonderful pictures. So detailed. LOL the glasses.
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I can’t help but wonder if they’re still there 🙂
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People are unique on some of their thoughts on design and entrances. A smile on the glasses. Almost eery on the tiny faces. Theo is a cutie. Is he outside? Has it warmed up? Looking forward to staying connected, Joanne.🙂
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I suspect that Theo is the chubbiest, most spoiled ‘feral’ cat in the world. He thinks he’s wild 🙄 so yes, he spends a lot of time outdoors, especially on a warm, sunny day. His typical ‘wild animal’ behaviour usually consists of finding a nice place to nap.
It does feel like spring is here – although it will be still a while before I see any buds (tulips, notwithstanding 😉)
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I like that bright golden chandelier, shining through the window of the first pic. It leaves me wanting to go inside and see what’s happening in there.
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Aha! You like to peek into other people’s windows too! 😉
I definitely noticed that chandelier!
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Great collection and thanks for the tour. Hope Theo is enjoying the sun out on the deck!
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He’s definitely happier with these sunny days … like the rest of us 😀
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