tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post1562181662705208412..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Sunday Post: An Afternoon at HogwartsLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56599939646879859152016-10-31T11:26:48.114-07:002016-10-31T11:26:48.114-07:00Maria - Usually we save Martinelli's Sparking ...Maria - Usually we save Martinelli's Sparking Cider for New Year's as a champagne substitute. That way my daughter can enjoy a glass too. :-)<br /><br />The cat in my photo is my senior cat, Parker. He loves photo bombing my photos. Haha<br /><br />I haven't voted in person in many years now. I became a permanent absentee ballot voter when I was living in an area that required mail in ballots. There just weren't enough registered voters to justify having a polling place in the neighborhood. It works for us. We can take our time studying the ballot issues and vote at our leisure. The Registrar's office is near by work and so dropping off our ballots is easy too, if we don't want to mail them in. I'm just glad to have the voting behind me. It wasn't too difficult a decision for me, who to vote for. I struggled more on some of the propositions.<br /><br />The Fall Festival was a lot of fun. And we enjoyed going to see the Wizarding World at Universal Studios in Hollywood.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting, Maria! I hope you have a great week.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31755533586964623062016-10-31T11:02:43.082-07:002016-10-31T11:02:43.082-07:00Maria - If it hadn't been for my brother and h...Maria - If it hadn't been for my brother and his wife, we likely would have put off going awhile longer. Mouse is still too small to go on the main ride through Hogwarts, unfortunately. We did get to do a walk through though, and that was fun. We'll likely be going back again in the near future. They had a Southern California deal on season passes that was just a bit over a one day pass, so we went for that deal. We just have to find a good time to go again.<br /><br />Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-15440145824020378022016-10-31T10:37:11.556-07:002016-10-31T10:37:11.556-07:00Melody - Thank you. The month went out on a better...Melody - Thank you. The month went out on a better note, although stresses are still high. A Dark and stormy Murder was really good! I should be posting my review soon. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for visiting, Melody!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89016361460297372222016-10-31T10:31:19.357-07:002016-10-31T10:31:19.357-07:00Rae - I hope your reading marathon and culmination...Rae - I hope your reading marathon and culmination party was a success! Better than those mid-terms, at the very least. That must have been frustrating.<br /><br />My reading and blogging has fallen by the wayside recently. Too much other stuff getting in the way. It's always a juggle to find a good balance.<br /><br />I hope you have a great week. Thanks for visiting, Rae.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56537194240135304152016-10-31T10:24:34.428-07:002016-10-31T10:24:34.428-07:00Ti - Oh no! Are you going to try to get another ba...Ti - Oh no! Are you going to try to get another ballot? <br /><br />It wasn't too crowded at Universal Studios when we went--at least not until the evening. I think it was because they were closing early for a Halloween event and the crowds came for that instead. <br /><br />Thanks for visiting, Ti!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50228732812149507432016-10-31T10:22:14.594-07:002016-10-31T10:22:14.594-07:00Athira - Thank you. I'm counting down until Th...Athira - Thank you. I'm counting down until Thanksgiving week, when I have a few days off. Just need to get there first. :-)<br /><br />The Hogsmeade at Hollywood Universal Studios just opened this past spring. It's been a big hit so far. Someday I might make it to the one in Florida.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting, Athira!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24709385912083348592016-10-31T10:19:39.907-07:002016-10-31T10:19:39.907-07:00Lindsay - I bet the one on Florida is amazing. If ...Lindsay - I bet the one on Florida is amazing. If ever there was a reason I would want to go to Florida, it would be for that. :-) I hope they do build a Diagon Alley in California. They need to figure out what to sacrifice in its place, I'm afraid. They're hurting for space in Hollywood. <br /><br />I hope you enjoy your week, Lindsay! Thanks for visiting.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-64802416302690255712016-10-31T10:13:36.473-07:002016-10-31T10:13:36.473-07:00Naida - I hope we are able to go again and see mor...Naida - I hope we are able to go again and see more of the park. I need another butterbeer. Haha!<br /><br />I hope you have a great week, Naida!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41625855723309467662016-10-31T10:11:43.826-07:002016-10-31T10:11:43.826-07:00Lisa - All I want to do when I get home from work ...Lisa - All I want to do when I get home from work anyway is want to go to sleep, so I imagine alcohol would only make it worse. LOL I hope you have a great week, Lisa! Thanks for visiting.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1263567623923214242016-10-31T10:05:06.949-07:002016-10-31T10:05:06.949-07:00Debbie - It's been awhile since I last kept a ...Debbie - It's been awhile since I last kept a journal like this. I think it will be fun. :-) Thanks for visiting, Debbie!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58689229552050669282016-10-31T09:58:32.132-07:002016-10-31T09:58:32.132-07:00Iliana - Yeah, for me to want wine is a sign it mu...Iliana - Yeah, for me to want wine is a sign it must be bad. Haha. I'm looking forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday if for nothing else than I get a week off from work. <br /><br />Thanks for visiting, Iliana!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57062545684142106912016-10-31T09:56:41.015-07:002016-10-31T09:56:41.015-07:00Litha - I've been avoiding the news like the p...Litha - I've been avoiding the news like the plague. Just one more week to go . . . Of course, the problems won't really end there, unfortunately. <br /><br />I hope you have a good week!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20260864949646130982016-10-31T09:53:28.642-07:002016-10-31T09:53:28.642-07:00Charlie - My husband would probably agree with you...Charlie - My husband would probably agree with you about French fries. Ice cream is my alcohol equivalent and I'm supposed to cut back on that. LOL <br /><br />Thanks for visiting, Charlie!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27620474448480455092016-10-31T09:47:04.587-07:002016-10-31T09:47:04.587-07:00Wendy - We're hoping Diagon Alley will make it...Wendy - We're hoping Diagon Alley will make its way to California one of these days. I've never been to Florida. I have heard the theme parks there put ours in California to shame.<br /><br />Parker can't stay away when I'm trying to take a photo. Haha<br /><br />Thanks for visiting, Wendy!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-75853089392484575282016-10-30T08:43:53.904-07:002016-10-30T08:43:53.904-07:00I have that Q&A Journal! I love stuff like th...I have that Q&A Journal! I love stuff like that...and you are right, nothing better than sparkling cider. I hope that this last week has been better than this one was for you.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299901133939166510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-87678687550503643912016-10-29T11:26:05.138-07:002016-10-29T11:26:05.138-07:00I often leave work thinking "I need a big dri...I often leave work thinking "I need a big drink when I get home" but the truth is that sparkling cider would probably be more likely to get used. Not that I don't drink alcohol, but if I drink it in the evening, I get so tired all I want to do is sleep. Your visit to Hogsmeade looks like great fun!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1541942981385251292016-10-23T08:55:32.353-07:002016-10-23T08:55:32.353-07:00Oh my gosh, the trip to Universal Studios looks li...Oh my gosh, the trip to Universal Studios looks like fun! I've been wanting to visit the HP park since forever. Great pics!!<br />Hope you have a nice week :) Happy reading, A Dark and Stormy Murder sounds perfect for this time of year. The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55291123645688220142016-10-21T16:48:11.239-07:002016-10-21T16:48:11.239-07:00Diane - I have a great husband. :-) Take care, Dia...Diane - I have a great husband. :-) Take care, Diane! Thanks for visiting.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30731269880593673072016-10-21T16:47:42.365-07:002016-10-21T16:47:42.365-07:00Ronyell - We had a great time! I look forward to g...Ronyell - We had a great time! I look forward to going again. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84346021522998777452016-10-21T16:47:15.462-07:002016-10-21T16:47:15.462-07:00Jenclair - Yes, the week wasn't a total loss. ...Jenclair - Yes, the week wasn't a total loss. I think my sister-in-law would have liked to explore the shops in Hogsmeade more, but with a five year old present, it was a bit rushed. It was fun though. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for visiting, Jenclair!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89248193847689879952016-10-21T16:38:02.465-07:002016-10-21T16:38:02.465-07:00Katherine - I love getting fun stuff in the mail t...Katherine - I love getting fun stuff in the mail too. Unfortunately it usually costs me money to get it. Haha! I hope you had a good week and enjoy the weekend.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68738091269272706552016-10-21T16:28:27.674-07:002016-10-21T16:28:27.674-07:00Lark - It was such fun. :-) I hope you are able to...Lark - It was such fun. :-) I hope you are able to go someday too. This week was a little better, but had some major bumps. It's the weekend though and I hope to put this week and the week before it behind me. Have a great weekend!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-32671898311790461202016-10-21T16:26:58.349-07:002016-10-21T16:26:58.349-07:00Laurel-Rain - Yes, he certainly made my day better...Laurel-Rain - Yes, he certainly made my day better. :-) I'm glad the weekend has come around again. What a busy week it's been. I hope you had a great week and enjoy the weekend!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3239550060279266302016-10-20T20:33:07.197-07:002016-10-20T20:33:07.197-07:00We went to The Wizarding World of HP in Florida la...We went to The Wizarding World of HP in Florida last February and I STILL haven't written up a post about it, but we had a blast! You got a much better picture of the portrait wall in Hogwarts than I did, by the way. Whenever they build the Diagon Alley park in California (I presume they're planning to?), you should go back -- one of my favorite things was visiting Knockturn Alley!<br /><br />We have our absentee ballots sitting in the letter box and I know we need to get them sent in soon, but I'm not sure I can bring myself to vote for either candidate. UGH!<br /><br />What a busy, crazy week you had! I hope things were slower and happier the past couple days. :)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065930972046877154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-65758588285831834382016-10-18T10:43:39.637-07:002016-10-18T10:43:39.637-07:00Sorry that your week has been rough. Ugh. Hopefull...Sorry that your week has been rough. Ugh. Hopefully, things are better this week! Sending some positive thoughts your way. <br /><br />I didn't realize that there's a Hogsmeade in the LA Universal Studios as well! I've been to the one in Orlando. Now I have to visit that one too.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.com