It has been a bit of a difficult week, for various reasons, so I’m going to simply put up a picture of a door from a Buddhist monastery in Kalimpong, India. It’s a special place for me, so I feel good about it. Hopefully, you’ll like it too. For those bloggers who take part in ‘Thursday Doors’, this is my rebellious streak showing, by posting it on a Saturday.
I’m like that at times, you know.
Apparently, this is also my 100th post. It ought to be a special one, perhaps posting on some topic of international importance, but I’ll content myself by saying that in just over one year of blogging, I’ve met some fantastic people in cyberspace, and thank you all ever so much for following and liking my posts, and conversing with me on all of these diverse subjects. I’ve met one or two of you in the ‘real world’ (you know, that scary place outside), and hope to meet some more of you in the future.
And here’s to the next year *opens bottle of red wine and pours generous measure*.
Cheers!
Loved the door ! Which monastery Mick? Happy blogging ahead 🙂
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Thank you! I’m fairly certain it was Tharpa Choling Gompa.
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Congratulations on the 100th post, keep up the good work!!
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Many thanks!
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Hi Mick
First of all, many congratulations! 🙂 Here’s to many more years of blogging 🙂 Very happy to have stumbled across your blog!
The picture of the door is lovely , colourful & vibrant ! Love the details around it!
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Thank you, Divya. Nice to have you along!
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Congratulations on your 100th post, Mick, and commiserations for the rough week you’ve had. I love this door – it is completely beautiful. I also love your rebellious streak 😉
Glad we’ve actually met in the ‘real world’ – look forward to seeing you again at next year’s bash, I hope!
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Thanks, Helen. Yes, good to meet you. I do hope that I’m not pushing the rebellion thing too far, though.
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Not at all! 😉
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Lovely door. And congrats on a year of blogging, Mick. That takes some effort 🙂
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Thanks very much, Diana. Not sure about the effort, though, generally I just burble on about something…
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It takes effort to keep a blog going and engage. But worth it 🙂
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Oh, definitely worth it.
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Congratulations. 100 posts is an accomplishment! I’m sorry to hear you’ve had a difficult week. Hopefully next week will be better.
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Thanks, Monica. I’m sure it will. The time has flown!
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Lovely door. Hope you are enjoying your Saturday.
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I am, yes, thank you. I hope you are too.
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I think that door is definitely impressive enough for a 100th post.
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Thanks, Bun. It felt like a good choice.
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It’s been a pleasure meeting you, Mick, and congratulations. Here’s to the next 100 🎉🍾
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Many thanks. And to you, too!
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Been thinking of posting for door challenge. But yet to…
Beautiful door. Love the color!
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Thanks, Arv. This isn’t really for Thursday doors – I’ve not posted yet there, either. I can think of some absolutely splendid Jaipur doors that would fit the bill, though.
And i keep meaning to mention that my mother in law lives in East Grinstead, South East England, and she tells me that the Maharajah of Jaipur, some years ago, owned and lived at a big house called Saint Hill Manor, just near to where she lives. Small world!
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Mick, I’m not aware of any Maharajah of Jaipur living in England in recent years. During the days when they were actually ruling, going abroad was a big social taboo because of non veg factor. But one of them visited England in early 20 th century to attend a coronation ceremony. Then the last king was educated and raised in the British military school. That was during the mid 20 th century. the one referred by your mother in law must be a descendant of this royalty. it’s quite interesting to come across this piece of information…. Curious it got me. 🙂
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I’ll look it up and get back to you on this, Arv. It’s possible my MIL is mistaken about him owning the house, but I’ll see what I can find out.
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Thanks Mick! I wouldn’t like to bother or trouble anyone with this. I appreciate your help Mick 🙂
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It’s no problem, Arv. I’m intrigued myself.
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Hi Arv. In a nutshell: Saint Hill Manor in East Grinstead, Sussex, is currently owned by the Scientology movement (a rather worrying cult) who bought it in 1959. Prior to that, it was owned by the Maharajah of Jaipur, who lived there during the 1950s.
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Mick your information is correct. I searched online for this place it does mention about Maharajah of Jaipur -the last one. The same Maharajah who was enrolled in military school in England.
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Yes, that’s the one. He then went on to become the Indian Ambassador in Spain, I think.
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He must have.
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Congrats for milestone post. It’s been great with interaction flowing between us. Thanks for being around Mick. Good wishes!
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Thanks, Arv. the very best to you, too, and yes, I really enjoy our conversations.
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You are welcome Mick! 🙂
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Great door! Congratulations on your first 100 posts. Looking forward to many more.
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Thanks, Donna. I’ll do my best.
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Sorry to hear it has been a difficult week. Congratulations on your 100th post. Nice door.
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Thanks, Colin. 100 already! Amazing!
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A beautiful door and a beautiful blog. Congratulations on your 100th post and I’m so glad I found you.
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thanks, Kim. That’s very kind.
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Congratulations on 100 posts Mick! That’s a bunch for just over a year, especially when a lot of them are more than a couple hundred words. As for the door, I understand some cultures consider red to be lucky, so the next week will probably be easier.
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thanks, Dave. If that works, I’ll be posting lots of red doors in the future!
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Beautiful door, Mick – warm and welcoming! Congratulations on your 100th post🎉
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Thanks, Annika. It is warm and welcoming – a good reflection of the monastery.
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I had a little smile to myself…. yes I do believe that you may be a little ” testy” at times, but that is the artiste in you! And its usually low level stuff. I cant see you doing a Trump and hacking people off just for the sake of it. LOL. BTW – Stonkingly GREAT door. I love it. So is that you way to say ” the door is closed and don’t disturb?
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Hi Jackie – testy, moi? And no, nothing subtle or significant in the door being closed. Just a nice door in a peaceful place.
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hmmm – I see a bit of the easy rider in you. 🙂
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I’ve never thought of myself that way!
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Wow! One hundred posts and a published book! That is a lot to be proud of, I think! I, for one, am glad I found your blog and am always grateful for your comments in mine. The blogging world is full of fantastic people, isn’t it? Enjoy your wine!
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Thanks, Ann. I have to agree with all of that, and perhaps I should have added something about all of the fine blogs that I follow. Maybe time for another glass!
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Happy happy 100, Mick!
Nice to ‘know’ you here, and looking forward to more sharing in the next 100 and beyond! 😊
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Thanks, Catherine. And the same to you.
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It’s a lovely door and Happy Anniversary!
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Thank you, Meeka.
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Hello Mick and congrats on your 100th post.
I’m the host of Thursday Doors and I found your postby doing a tag search for “doors” as part of my recruiting tactics 😉
We accept posts each week from Thursday morning until mid-day on Saturday, so you may not be as much of a rebel as you think 😀
In any case this doors is gorgeous and I know many others will think so too, so please feel free to swing by this week and add your link to this post to our list of contributors – cheers!
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Thanks, Norm. I’ve actually put a number of doors on my posts, both paintings and photographs, so perhaps I might take the liberty of occasionally adding on of those.
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Congrats on your 100th one and of course Kalimpong monatery is a beautiful place, it gives so much energy and peace of mind. Keep posting 🙂
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Many thanks, Subhash. Yes, it is a beautiful place.
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Always welcome 🙂
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What a gorgeous door. Congratulations dear Mick – raising a glass of wine to you – to many more awesome years of blogging.
May I have your email please?
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