Tagged With "Potter"
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Re: August 5, 2017: The Potter and his Wife
An interesting insight garage med by poking around in unexpected places. The caste system is still a blight on Indian society, though breaking down in towns and cities due to the pressures of modern life (sharing transport for example), in rural areas it can be deadly serious when low caste people try to assert democratic rights
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Re: August 5, 2017: The Potter and his Wife
Cheers Blasted technology. Turns 'gained' into 'garage med' - what sort of prediction is that ?
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Re: August 5, 2017: The Potter and his Wife
I hate "autocorrect" as well. More of a problem than a help, but I appreciate your comment and insights, Bob.
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Re: August 5, 2017: The Potter and his Wife
Makes me feel less guilty about living in a "Throw Away" Society.
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Re: August 5, 2017: The Potter and his Wife
It may be throwaway, but it is clay and it returns to the ground to be reused again at sometime in the future.
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Re: August 5, 2017: The Potter and his Wife
Re-cycling - saving the world - one pot at a time !
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 22, 2014: Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
What's the best ride?
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 22, 2014: Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
Originally Posted by Travel Luver: What's the best ride? Hi Travel Luver! I can honestly say that I enjoyed all the rides at the Universal Studios Theme Parks, but if I had to pick a favorite or favorites, I would have to say that I particularly enjoyed the 3-D rides such as "Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" (where Gru turns you into a Minion and you embark on a wild ride through Gru's lab), "The Simpsons Ride" (where you embark on a wild ride through Krustyland and Springfield), and "The...
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Re: It's magic: Harry Potter boosts park profits 38%
The Harry Potter collection has also boosted the number of younger folks that are reading books. That's got to be a bonus ! Kids here in the UK say there's so much more detail in the books than the films. Got to be better than "Blob dodging" on a computer screen !
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Re: It's magic: Harry Potter boosts park profits 38%
I agree...and I thank you for a wonderful phrase and image: "blob dodging!"
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It's magic: Harry Potter boosts park profits 38%
The extended Harry Potter theme park Universal opened in Orlando last summer has boosted Universal's take on the park business by 38%. When the new attraction opened, lines up to 7 hours long waited for their turn. MORE
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All Aboard! on Platform 9-3/4
Last week we reported on the big boost that Universal's Orlando theme park has gotten from its Harry Potter exhibits (click HERE ). Now, the Guardian (UK) has a topper: the original Hogwarts Express steam engine, with passenger cars...
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August 5, 2017: The Potter and his Wife
DrFumblefinger visits the home of a village potter in Rajasthan, and learns a few lessons in molding clay and the Caste system.
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Alnwick Castle, England
Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the England; home to the Duke of Northumberland's family, the Percys, for over 700 years. Combining magnificent medieval architecture with sumptuous Italianate State Rooms,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 22, 2014: Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, is a fun and exciting family destination; However, although Universal Studios does offer activities for children of all ages, it is my opinion that the majority of this vacation destination caters to...
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Polish castle channels Hogwarts for fans
In a 13th-century Polish castle, an opportunity for a live-action role play that's based (unofficially) on the world of Harry Potter.
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I just cannot believe that my dream came true! I always wished to make a school exactly like Hogwarts, to create the experience itself! I'm sure that this college will be my top travel in 2017 ! Thanks for info!
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Re: Alnwick Castle, England
First of all your photos are brilliant! So beautiful! I was there in 2002 and took a tour of the inside; fascinating! Your post brought back all those wonderful memories. Thank you!! Well done!!