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Boating

Just a few shots of the John Smith Shallop, that is outside the entrance but part of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St Michaels Maryland.

A historic boat displayed outdoors in front of brick and wooden buildings, accompanied by an informational sign about the John Smith Shallop.
Photo by Mike Hartley

A beautiful town and I think I’ll tour the museum in the coming spring.

A scenic waterfront view featuring an old boat on land, surrounded by green grass, benches, and lampposts. In the background, a dock with several boats and a multi-story building with balconies can be seen.
Photo by Mike Hartley

The waters of the Miles River in the background.

View of an old wooden boat's interior, featuring weathered planks, ropes, and a rustic design, with two people walking in the background.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Wood has life, no matter the age.

A weathered and abandoned wooden boat displayed on a grassy area, with a red building in the background and surrounded by trees.
Photo by Mike Hartley

This subject had some great backdrops.


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Doors 31.26

Time for the weekly Thursday Doors challenge with our host Dan Antion. For those who love entrances, exits and the buildings and art that surrounds them this is the spot for you. The wonderful contributions from everywhere will delight. Share your own link in the comments on Dan’s weekly Door’s page.

I hope everyone is having a great week. I’ve got some more images from St Michaels Maryland to share. Enjoy

We bid goodbye to another summer this week but I’m not giving up the ship. I’m looking forward to the return of the Indian Summer that always pays this Mid-Atlantic area a visit.

A wooden kayak resting on the porch of a white house with a vintage door and a black lantern.
Photo by Mike Hartley

A rather plain door above but the pairing with the kayak on the porch I couldn’t pass up.

Close-up of a brick wall featuring a white door and a decorative wreath, with signs for 'The Old Mill,' 'Windon Distilling,' 'Lyon Rum,' and 'Port of Call Cigars' displayed on the wall.
Photo by Mike Hartley

I always like doors that should say Watch Your Step.

A charming residential entrance featuring a wooden door, well-manicured hedges, and a decorative gate, with a brick pathway and an American flag displayed.
Photo by Mike Hartley

And here is your two for one door shot.

Colorful two-story building with bright yellow siding, green trim, and a red door, featuring windows and a sign for Carpenter Street Saloon, located on a street corner.
Photo by Mike Hartley

I thought this post might benefit from some color. My props to the painter.

A cozy porch with white wicker furniture, blue cushions, and a welcome sign, featuring a blue front door and potted plants.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Some fronts are so Welcoming they even put out a sign saying so.

A colorful door with a painted Maryland flag design, partially open, revealing a green door behind it and brick steps in front.
Photo by Mike Hartley

And if you follow my posts, you know I can’t miss an opportunity to plug my great state of Maryland.

Exterior view of a blue wooden building featuring a sign that reads 'AH HOME', with double glass doors and a potted plant on the steps.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Yeah, let me see you get in here. Could be the security system?

Front view of a brown wooden building featuring large windows, a metal roof, and a variety of potted plants in front. Signs display 'LOCAL' and 'HOME' in the windows.
Photo by Mike Hartley

The windows with waterfowl and fish and the words Local Home say it all.

Victorian-style house with a unique tower and eagle decoration on the apex, surrounded by greenery and under a clear blue sky.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Not my style but I’ll take the waterfront view it had.

A weathered red phone booth covered in various stickers, positioned outside a building with a table and chairs nearby.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Another 2 for 1 with an old phone booth from the appearance.

A wooden front door with glass panels, framed by a blue house exterior and surrounded by vibrant yellow flowers.
Photo by Mike Hartley

This door was a little plain, so I spruced it up with the flowers planted out front.

A charming white picket gate with an arch, surrounded by greenery and flowers, adjacent to a house with a dark roof and shingle siding under a clear blue sky.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Now that is a nice patio entrance.

Exterior view of The Artisans' Gallery, featuring a white brick wall, colorful flower planters, and an 'OPEN' sign.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Photog prerogative on this shot. I didn’t care for the door but I liked everything outside of it and I did catch a small corner of the door, so I hope it passes the mustard here.

An entrance to Fellowship Hall featuring a green door with a wreath, a decorative awning, a bell on the side, and a circular stained glass window above the door.
Photo by Mike Hartley

I hope the attendance in Fellowship Hall is strong. We all could use some.

A charming flower shop with colorful hanging plants and flower pots displayed outside, featuring an American flag and blue sky overhead.
Photo by Mike Hartley

One of our favorite markets. Always a must stop.

A person in a large, round costume resembling a grape character, holding bottles of wine, standing by a purple door of a green house.
Front entrance of OlyVins store featuring a purple door and a sign that reads 'OlyVins Aged & Infused Tasting Room' for fine olive oils and vinegars. A costumed figure stands beside the entrance on the porch.

Photos by Mike Hartley

Olivins Fine Olive Oil and Vinegars. Tasting room.


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It’s been a blast

Winding down on a Sunday evening enjoying the firepit and a wonderful meal from my better half trying a new recipe. She always has fixed a good Sunday meal.

Fire. Photo by Mike Hartley

It must have been a good weekend because it flew by. I didn’t have as much fun as I had hoped for, but it was still a good weekend for accomplishments.

I’m looking forward to a great Monday. A Miata club meeting and vaccinations are the only things scheduled. And I can’t go to the meeting with a dirty car, so I’ll give it a bath.

Random Thoughts of the Day

  • My firepit is intoxicating.
  • I don’t like resorting to help with pain, but I was weak today.
  • Normalizing bat shit crazy is not normal.
  • There are people who are just poor at communicating. I didn’t say I wasn’t one of them.


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Doors of St Michaels

Just down the road from Easton where I shot last week’s doors is another beautiful town called St Michaels Maryland. One of my favorites in the state.

We had a short walk before the light rain started. But I hope I was able to capture a little flavor from this visit.

Come join the fun of Thursday Doors. The link to Dan’s Site – No Facilities to see many more talented displays of grand entrances. Have a great week all. And as always thank you Dan.

Photos by Mike Hartley