I’m back from another enjoyable week in southern California with daughter, son-in-law, and grandson-in-progress. 🙂 Wandering around Redondo Beach, I found a few doors to share today and they even fit with Jude’s Life in Colour theme this month: black/grey. I once again managed to visit during a week cool, mostly grey (totally unrelated to the challenge), weather, color courtesy of clouds and/or fog. Ah, well, it’s a nice change from sunshine all the time, isn’t it? Hmmmm. We can’t decide whether I bring the weather or they ask for it to discourage my visits. 🙂 I did manage to indulge in some amazing mochas and French pastries, so that may have made up for the weather. But the company was what I went for and that was as wonderful as ever. Now without further ado, on to the doors.
For all veterans in the U.S., happy Veteran’s Day and thank you for your service, past or present! ❤
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Glad you had a great time with your family Janet. Sorry about the weather 😀
Ah, well, I have good weather here.
That’s wonderful
Good you had time with family, Janet
It’s a blessing, that’s for sure.
Nice, interesting doors. Grandson? Oh, I see Legos in your future and a lot of hugs and smiles. 🙂
We have an gigantic container filled with Legos and Duplos as well as some wooden toys and several boxes of children’s books, all saved from when our daughters were younger. 😉
I’m glad you had a nice, albeit cloudy visit. The top set of double doors is interesting. I assume it’s the light that makes them appear to be different colors. The gate at the bottom had me wondering at first. I guess the metal is for strength but they didn’t want an open view. I hope everyone is well.
The first set of colors is actually two different colors. I’m not sure why, but they are. I think you’re right about the gates at the bottom.
I feel better knowing that. Thanks!
🙂 You’re not losing your mind, Dan.
These are very substantial doors! Or gates! Very secure. I bet you loved the greyness, endless sunny days can become a bit monotonous I expect. 🖤
I did enjoy the fog, but a few more days of sunshine would’ve been appreciated as well. I would have enjoyed actual rain. 😉
Welcome back, Janet … and cheers to your unique collection.
It’s good to be back, Frank, and I’m glad you enjoyed the doors.
Trio of great doors
Thanks, Sheree. It’s amazing how many different sorts of doors there are in the world.
Infinite numbers
I’m glad to hear you got to be with your people. Mine are far (that’s why I have mom in today’s door post). Your first two doors are marvellous and something I’d like to see on a daily basis.
I’m sorry your people aren’t close, Manja. My parents are about a 20-minute drive away from us and my brother and his family a little less. The daughter and son-in-law in California are about 6 1/2 hours away, but our younger daughter is in Philadelphia on the east coast, so we’re quite a distance from her now.
I like what you shared here – there is a strength to these doors and maybe in a way it connects to the strength of those who served! ❤
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and you are so right about the weather not mattering if it is family you have gone to see – and glad your trip was awesome – family is such treasure
They are indeed, Yvette. 🙂
Glad to know that you enjoyed your trip. Lovely doors indeed 🙂
Thanks for both, Hammad. 🙂
Nice selection of doors. I hope you continue to enjoy your visit with your daughter and son-in-law and get a bit of sunshine before you leave.
Thanks, Brenda. I came back Monday and didn’t see much sun unless we were a bit further from the coast. But it was a good visit anyway. 😉
Rather formidable doors! They say “keep out” without the need for a sign.
It’s nice to have wonderful weather, but even nicer to spend time with those we love. (K)
They might just be saying that so many people walk right by on the sidewalk that privacy is appreciated. 🙂 Yes, people trump weather.
janet
It definitely makes sense in a high traffic area.
And it’s a business area.
The last doors are unique. Don’t know what to make of them.
I consider them privacy gates but not complete privacy. 🙂
So much love
😉
janet
I’m glad you had some cool weather days. I like that door that is developing a nice turquoise patina. It must be copper non?
Not sure. I didn’t get close enough to find out. If it is, someone is sure to steal it so perhaps not.
Nice gathering of the doors in Redondo Beach! Haven’t been there in years but fog was common there while I was growing up around the corner in San Pedro.
It’s become a bit of a joke that when I come out, the promised sunshine is often not present, at least at the beach. Go a few miles away and it’s usually bright and sunny.
That’s the coast I remember😅