I have named today’s feature, “The Zee Door.” What else could I possibly name it since it has a huge Z on it? I came across this building while strolling the streets of Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum.
An entrance to an outdoor garden was featured on “Through the Red Doors.”
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Posted for Thursday Doors
Nice barn. The Greenfield Village is such a neat place.
It is a wonderful place. So my history that never grows old.
That barn is very well maintained. See if you were Canadian, you would call it a “zed door”. 🙂
Ah, “zed” as in the Canadian pronunciation of the letter Z?
Yep – “zed” is the Canadian version of “zee” or vice versa. My mom refused to adapt to “zee” and used “zed” to her dying day. 🙂
Thinking I would have like your mom for that. 😉
My mom stuck to her guns … she never said “couch” or “sofa” – it was chesterfield, always and at the restaurant, she would say “serviette” not “napkin” … that’s how she said it living in Canada for 40 years (before we moved here in ’66) – she was bullheaded sometimes. I am as well, but for me, moving here just before sixth grade, I had my Canadian pronunciation , expressions and classmates, even the teacher ridiculed me for speaking that way (precise Oxford English), so I changed my ways quickly.
I had no idea about chesterfield. So sorry you were ridiculed, Linda. You would think that a teacher would have known better than to do something like that. 😔
Yes, there were others words too – toque instead of stocking cap. The teacher was terrible – he made me read in front of the class so they could hear how I pronounced words. Despicable really, but I didn’t say anything at home because my father had a bad temper and that was all I needed, him going to the school – I did say something when I got to 7th grade and was hassled by still another teacher.
So very sorry about the teachers, Linda.
As for toque, you have reminded me that my hubby has occasionally used that in reference to a stocking cap. I wonder where he picked that up from. I’ll have to ask. 😁
I’m sorry that I always seem to have a story to tell you Pepper, not always the nicest story either. I wonder where your husband picked up that reference to a stocking cap, as here in the U.S. I only hear toque being a chef’s hat.
I keep meaning to ask him. My guess is that it was from his paternal grandmother. I remember she used some words for rooms in her house that I had never heard of before.
By the way – You have nothing to be sorry about, Linda. I learn from your stories. 😉
Well, thank you for that Pepper. It’s likely what he grew up hearing, so it stuck with him. My mom also adhered to the Canadian spelling as well (similar to British spelling).
Wonderful colour and texture!
Thanks, Belinda. It is hard to pass up a red building. 😉
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
“Zee.”
Zee who?
“Zee for yourself!” 😄
hahaha! That is too funny, Hammad. Thanks for the laugh. 😂
That’s a great door and an excellent photograph.
Thanks for your comment. I also want to thank you for hosting this challenge. Doors had never caught my attention before and now I find myself looking for an interesting door everywhere I go because of Thursday Doors.
That’s how I got started when Norm was running this challenge. They’re contagious.
Yes, they are. 😁
Yes it is funny, you are creative, Thank you, Love, nia
Thanks, Nia. Have a wonderful weekend. 😊
That is so funny Pepper.
Thanks, Leanne. Have a fun weekend. 😊
I showed it on my Blog.
Thanks, Gisela. 😊
A classic design that has definitely proven itself.
So true! Seems like it is structurally sound. 😊
That’s how I made my doors 😁 A great door
You must have some sturdy doors, Brian. 😁
Nearly all doors need a bracing to stop them from drooping. The last ones I made were for the chooks house 😁
Chooks house? As in chicken coop? It has been fun learning about doors from Thursday Doors. 😉
Yes Irene, that’s right.
Do you know why they call it a chicken coop with two doors?
If it had four doors, it would be a sedan.😁
hahaha! I know it now. I’ll have to remember that one. 😂
I am curious to know your thoughts.