tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post6415348383077169282..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Magical Wizarding World Pics & A Little Life RamblingJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-83335935601093001042018-12-15T19:32:55.293-05:002018-12-15T19:32:55.293-05:00I love HP and your park photos are the best! I’ve...I love HP and your park photos are the best! I’ve been lucky to visit several times and these posts remind me of the joy. When my 23 yo daughter rode the Hogwarts Express for the first time (her sister and I had ridden before on a different visit), she greeted the other people in the compartment, “We’re sharing this compartment so by the time we get to Hogwarts we will be friends for life, right?”Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04874821391519907971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-44325340970725647712018-11-19T13:34:03.480-05:002018-11-19T13:34:03.480-05:00I'm not a fan either, but I work at a library,...I'm not a fan either, but I work at a library, so I know about it. I almost didn't watch Fantastic Beasts because it was Harry Potter related, but I did for the beasts.<br />Harry Potter's too big for me to want to be a fan. I feel I'd be a fan if it wasn't so popular. Not the best reason, but...<br />And I'll always be a Jen and Epbot fan. I started reading CakeWrecks and even bought the holiday book for the library. When Epbot came about, I started reading it and dropped CakeWrecks, I'm more of a Jen fan than Cake Wrecks, and I love seeing everyone coming together over common interests even when they don't know people in real life.WWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-40854167011128146972018-11-17T17:30:42.689-05:002018-11-17T17:30:42.689-05:00When you make the owl bracket, just get a pair of ...When you make the owl bracket, just get a pair of Owl bookends(https://www.amazon.com/Streamline-Great-Horned-Bookends-Decor/dp/B01NC130GK/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8 ) and paint them to look like stone.. or metal... etcKoipondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807937331657785173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-34197667966451505822018-11-17T14:52:39.655-05:002018-11-17T14:52:39.655-05:00These are awesome! As to the reflections, get a ci...These are awesome! As to the reflections, get a circular polarizing filter. Must be circular, not the other kind. When you spin the filter, the reflections go away! You can get crystal clear or nearly crystal clear photos right through windows, it's great!The Laced Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098291155808824251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-71988180216477069582018-11-17T09:38:43.573-05:002018-11-17T09:38:43.573-05:00Yay for being able to stand in line like that!!!!Yay for being able to stand in line like that!!!!PinkieWelbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977890877665218258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-52138110446982638242018-11-16T23:48:50.465-05:002018-11-16T23:48:50.465-05:00Your “THIS IS ME” comment at the very beginning me...Your “THIS IS ME” comment at the very beginning meant that I just viewed all of Diagon Alley with the soundtrack from The Greatest Showman playing in my head. A very beautiful (and confusing) clash of fandoms! We’ve only been to Disneyworld once and never to Universal, so I am trying to find an excuse to go to and experience this firsthand!we3erneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12233831437552746701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-58571626165153232612018-11-16T22:48:01.200-05:002018-11-16T22:48:01.200-05:00Love Cakewrecks, Epbot, and Harry Potter! I had wa...Love Cakewrecks, Epbot, and Harry Potter! I had wanted to see the Wizarding World since it opened and finally made it last year. It was amazing! It far exceeded my expectations. I was so excited to see everything and to ride the Gringotts ride I felt like I was 12 years old. I'm 46. I think I am more into fandom stuff now than I ever was as a teen or young adult, so thanks for giving us older people a place to geek out and permission to enjoy our obsessions no matter what our age. Sabrinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-77373903756733287612018-11-16T22:22:44.694-05:002018-11-16T22:22:44.694-05:00I'll probably never make it to the park, so I ...I'll probably never make it to the park, so I always adore your photos of the scenery and theming. So very cool! <br />And yay for being able to wait in line. I had my first really bad panic attack freakout in the line for Body Wars at EPCOT, so I can empathize. Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10859152228977631331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-72080025380830760242018-11-16T19:43:05.537-05:002018-11-16T19:43:05.537-05:00We were at the Wizarding World today for the first...We were at the Wizarding World today for the first time. It is amazing! Thanks to your posts, I knew some things to look for. I can’t wait to go back tomorrow and look for more! <br />We also found the house stockings and ornaments at the big trading post store next sortbof neat me the park entrance- but not at the Christmas shop. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740600550526198566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-39240324791369220962018-11-16T19:36:28.826-05:002018-11-16T19:36:28.826-05:00Ditto the others saying that I'm not a Potter ...Ditto the others saying that I'm not a Potter fan, but I love seeing your posts about it because your joy and enthusiasm come through the screen and make me happy vicariously. Plus, I love seeing the DIY process no matter what you're making/setting up.<br /><br />A thought about window reflections: have you tried/considered taking a pop-up light reflector or anything portable that could block the reflections with you to the parks? Yesterday for National Bundt Day I even had my husband stand in front of the window to block the reflection on the sauce on the cake. :-)Panyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047963482554239509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68331542058459526192018-11-16T17:59:14.615-05:002018-11-16T17:59:14.615-05:00Yeppers! "Your blog is the BEST place to be&q...Yeppers! "Your blog is the BEST place to be" sums it up rather nicely. Its always a happy, smiley part of my week regardless of the topic.drgeekmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-45146801040327883232018-11-16T15:28:34.602-05:002018-11-16T15:28:34.602-05:00In regards to the owl corbel, I have no doubt in m...In regards to the owl corbel, I have no doubt in my mind that you could easily make one of these. Get two of the plastic garden owl decoys, make a shelf out of pink foamboard (maybe with a wooden shelf/box inside if you want it weight-bearing), and paint it with grey Drylok to give it all a great stony texture. Then work your aging/drybrushing magic, and VOILA! I have faith in you! You can do the thing! ....after all the other things :)Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-55093208593088621392018-11-16T13:30:11.215-05:002018-11-16T13:30:11.215-05:00Since your first mention of this year's party ...Since your first mention of this year's party I have been eagerly awaiting your posts! Do not stress over the "Harry Potter Christmas blog". I, for one, would be sorely disappointed if I didn't get to see your build projects. Please, please, please, keep them coming!<br />dcsteilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564146350478783763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-83330080005334671912018-11-16T10:52:44.718-05:002018-11-16T10:52:44.718-05:00Glad to hear you are having less episodes. I love...Glad to hear you are having less episodes. I love the owl corbels. There is large plastic owl to repeal animals from garden that would be a great to cover with plaster (so John is not arrested). Thanks for posting the picture somehow I missed them. Off to amazon so I can copy them. Rodgers Garden has a great video on YouTube about making mandrakes if you need any help. Thank for all of your creative ideas.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13207644191598235558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-85070618594950391792018-11-16T09:51:54.960-05:002018-11-16T09:51:54.960-05:00For John's cough try mushing a banana and mixi...For John's cough try mushing a banana and mixing it with 2.5 cups of hot water and a spoonful of honey. I had a cough that was hanging on for weeks and my husband found this. I keep it in the fridge and warm up a cup of the mix if I start up coughing. I was amazed how much it does work.Judinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14164357269035093362018-11-16T06:48:12.765-05:002018-11-16T06:48:12.765-05:00I hope poor John feels better soon! If he hasn'...I hope poor John feels better soon! If he hasn't been already, please drag him to a doctor. A lingering, reoccurring cough after a cold CAN be treated.<br /><br />Being Jewish, I get a little overwhelmed with all the Christmas coverage, but I do love Harry Potter and I enjoy hearing about all the little (and big) projects that you and John undertake. Thanks for the updates!risforrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058943111721611827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2320642914900179932018-11-16T06:30:01.532-05:002018-11-16T06:30:01.532-05:00Your blog is the BEST place to be during the holid...Your blog is the BEST place to be during the holiday season. The party, the wreath/ tree tour, the sparkly pics of the Wizarding world- I look forward to them all year. Far from being tired of all of this, I'm sure I speak for more folks than just me when I say, "More! (pretty please)"! emomeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09529861404062418888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26771491229405199642018-11-16T06:01:59.140-05:002018-11-16T06:01:59.140-05:00I'm a huuuuuuuuuge fan of Christmas, a big fan...I'm a huuuuuuuuuge fan of Christmas, a big fan of Harry Potter, and most of all a even bigger fan of John and Jen. I love all you posts, whether it's about geeky stuff, Christmas or kitties, or the personal struggles and wins. I especially care for the posts about introverts and social anxiety. I don't have many friends, but I'm working on getting there. You give me a lot of encouragement and hope to someday throw my own geeky Christmas party <3. <br /><br />But I'll definitely look forward to the next 6 weeks of Christmas awesomeness! I'm right there with you! :DCosmoDingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490241426501877845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-64328617939951296462018-11-16T01:12:23.586-05:002018-11-16T01:12:23.586-05:00I thought surely Christie Cox had some, as she'...I thought surely Christie Cox had some, as she's done Dogtor Who and Star Trek pups,but I couldn't find any on her FB biz page and her Etsy shop's on vacation for Thanksgiving. Don't know if she'll be taking any commissions after TG, but she does beautiful work. I have 3 commissions from her.Texpenguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951509911859903888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-15231407191657169912018-11-16T01:06:08.187-05:002018-11-16T01:06:08.187-05:00Awwww, you. ::mwah::
Also, DEEP DARK CONFESSION: ...Awwww, you. ::mwah::<br /><br />Also, DEEP DARK CONFESSION: I've only ever seen the first 3 Potter movies, plus Fantastic Beasts. I do like the books, of course, and love the characters, but more than anything I love the *world* Rowling created. I think it's why I cherish Universal so much, being immersed in that atmosphere - and also why I try to decorate our house with some of that aesthetic. <br /><br />Plus I'm married to the world's biggest Potter fan, so that helps. :D Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-86358724320976717682018-11-16T01:00:01.592-05:002018-11-16T01:00:01.592-05:00I'm way more flattered if you're here for ...I'm way more flattered if you're here for me versus my fandoms, so of course that's cool to say out loud!<br /><br />And fwiw, ten years ago I had almost no geeky friends, much less online ones. It's why I turned to blogging: to be me and find people like me. I have an amazing community here now, and I know I'm lucky to have this, but it took time and reaching out. Today it's a lot easier to find folks online, but it still means taking that risk, writing a post, and reaching out. You might try joining some fan pages of things you like, or of course FOE is an amazing group. Put yourself out there a little; you might be surprised how many people are waiting for you to make the first move.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-24896210789899549372018-11-16T00:51:06.181-05:002018-11-16T00:51:06.181-05:00Most of them are up now! Not sure what the officia...Most of them are up now! Not sure what the official first date is, but it's gotta be very soon.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-7234303804673857062018-11-16T00:49:20.054-05:002018-11-16T00:49:20.054-05:00Yay for making your own robes! Honestly I'm no...Yay for making your own robes! Honestly I'm not a fan of the material they use for them in the parks anyway, so homemade is doubly better!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-74471298521312811212018-11-16T00:48:01.877-05:002018-11-16T00:48:01.877-05:00Aw, poor hubby! The train IS a bit tight, and more...Aw, poor hubby! The train IS a bit tight, and more uncomfortable if the car is completely full. You're right about those small steps, though; I think I've taken the train 5 times now? And every time it gets just a little easier. I have to remind myself to keep pushing through the discomfort so I don't lose the progress I've made so far.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9705403858830905632018-11-15T22:49:25.532-05:002018-11-15T22:49:25.532-05:00Pssst! I'm not a Potter fan, either -- I'v...Pssst! I'm not a Potter fan, either -- I've seen most of the movies, so I would know what my friends are talking about -- but your photos are so beautiful, and your captions so entrancing, I <i>want</i> to be a fan. So I'll just be an Epbot fan. And a Cake Wrecks fan. and a Jen fan, if that's OK. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899445699946746892noreply@blogger.com