About a year and a half ago, Mark and I (and our friends Duwan and Greg) visited Bisbee in southeastern Arizona. Other than sightseeing and getting a good feel for this historic town’s vibe, we looked at houses for sale. Yes, there was a time that we might have gotten serious about the prospect of owning a “real” home. But, us being wandering spirits, picky, and frugal made us pass on Bisbee, a town we enjoyed exploring. I blogged about those impressions and experiences here.
(As always, hover over or click on photos in galleries to read their captions.)
It was in this picturesque town that I took a few photos of doors, thinking that, one day, I would join the Thursday Doors blog hop. Yeah, sometimes it takes me a while to follow up on thoughts and ideas. 🙂
Dan Antion blogs at No Facilities and organizes the weekly #ThursdayDoors event. Check out the rules and his latest post here.
June 30, 2022 at 19:03
I remember a few of those doors!
July 5, 2022 at 16:27
It was fun walking around town with you two and dragging you to a few properties for sale. 🙂
June 30, 2022 at 19:45
I’ve never been to Bisbee but I’m kind of, sort of planning an Arizona road trip in October and it’s on my list. Good to know that they have interesting doors 🙂
July 5, 2022 at 16:27
A fall road trip in Arizona sounds great, Janis. I have a feeling that you both might like Bisbee and its atmosphere.
June 30, 2022 at 20:03
You buying a house–that would be one for the record books!
July 5, 2022 at 16:29
Haha. So far, it hasn’t happened, Jacqui. I think at some point, a casita or cottage somewhere “exotic” might be in our future. Every year on the road seems to bring more challenges and there is no place to find relief.
July 1, 2022 at 08:06
It looks like it’s a wonderful area. Thanks for sharing the doors and gates. The unwelcoming one is a sad warning, but I guess it’s necessary. I love the picture of the ride into the mine shaft.
July 5, 2022 at 16:45
Hi Dan,
Thanks for swinging by and leaving a comment. And for keeping the Thursday Doors going! Such a wonderful theme and initiative.
July 1, 2022 at 10:01
Looks like a cool place all right.
July 5, 2022 at 16:46
Bisbee is certainly one of our favorite towns in the Southwest. But still too cold in the winter (and too expensive) to ever live. 🙂
July 1, 2022 at 14:15
Nice doors! A year and a half to post them isn’t long. Better late than never!
July 5, 2022 at 16:47
Good point. I often have ideas, but they never come to fruition, or take months or years to achieve. Like my book, haha. I know you are in the same conundrum, Anabel. I’m sure you have many more posts lined up (mentally or in draft) and tons of amazing photographs to share. 🙂
July 6, 2022 at 02:19
Mostly mentally, although I have a list! It always feels better to have a list, as if you’ve done something even when you haven’t.
July 6, 2022 at 18:20
🙂 Yes, you did something. You made a list! 🙂
July 6, 2022 at 18:24
👍🏻
July 1, 2022 at 18:33
What cool doors – you really found a variety! And hey, better late than never, right? 🙂
July 5, 2022 at 17:06
A photo blog is my way out of spending half a day on blog writing and posting. 🙂 In general, better late than never, yes. Although, most of my ideas never come to fruition.
July 1, 2022 at 19:19
Great gallery and an inspiration to get to Bisbee one of these days. We moved to Arizona near the beginning of pandemic 2020 so have lots of travel catching up to do, not a bad problem, of course. 🙂
janet
July 5, 2022 at 17:08
Hi Janet!
Thanks for swinging by Roaming About and leaving a comment. Yes, you will have a lot of exploring to do in Arizona. It’s an incredible state with so many things to see and do. Enjoy! And stay cool during the summer. 🙂
July 1, 2022 at 21:00
Great doors, Liesbet. I especially love #603!
July 5, 2022 at 17:10
Good choice, Donna. I’m enamored by #603 as well. If that was my door, I’d be torn between giving it a fresh look in a bright color, or leaving it rustic as it stands.
July 2, 2022 at 04:53
The magic door is very impressive. Gives an illusional look. And a trip down the Queen mines looks very exciting. That mode of transport looks fun.
July 5, 2022 at 17:12
Visiting the Queen Mine in Bisbee was a fun, exciting, and interesting adventure. But dark and chilly. And, we had to make sure to keep all limbs inside the cart. 🙂
July 4, 2022 at 21:15
Oh, beautiful Arizona. And love your door finds! <3 I know all about 'one day', lol 🙂
July 5, 2022 at 17:13
Us writers have way too much going on in our heads, don’t we, Debby? Some of those ideas and thoughts will never see the light of day, however. Any idea when you’ll be back for a visit in Arizona?
July 5, 2022 at 17:21
So true! At present, with the politics, the crappy airlines and our crappy dollar. I have no idea! 🙁
July 6, 2022 at 18:21
PV is not a bad alternative. 🙂
July 5, 2022 at 00:32
I like photos of doors. I don’t know why. I just do 🙂
July 5, 2022 at 17:15
Haha. It seems like doors are generally attractive and mysterious. There must be a reason that it’s a photo theme and blog hop. So, I guess you’re not alone in your door-loving tendencies, Deb. 🙂
July 6, 2022 at 11:01
So many doors, so little time! Glad you joined in 🙂
July 6, 2022 at 18:21
Thanks, Katy. I think it’s safe to say that there are an indefinite amount of doors.
July 7, 2022 at 10:11
Great door pics. Would love to write a short on a few of them. Portals can lead to amazing places.
Anna from elements of emaginette
July 8, 2022 at 19:51
Yes to the portal stories! Let your imagination go wild, Anna! 🙂