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T is for a Terrific Weekend

Yep I had a terrific Weekend, and I have three ticket's to Elizabeth's T-day celebration (where we share anything to do with drinks).  

My first drink is from the Harry Potter Exhibition in Atlanta, GA.  We visited this past Sunday and loved it. I can't remember what this mocktail was called, but it had a dry ice that made it smoke (removed before we drank it of course) and the bartender added in a bunch of cherries for my grandson.  She let him stir them up and was so sweet to him - one of the nicest bartenders I have ever met. Well worth the high price of the drink. 

Also at the exhibit they had the famous Goblet of Fire - this was the actual prop from the movie.
I wish they had done a larger version of the dining hall, but they did have a cool set up and the movie of the dining hall in the background changed constantly to reflect many of the scenes in the movies.  If you love Harry Potter, you would love it. 
They did have a few tables set up and some hanging candles. 

The Exhibition had tons of real props from the movies.  One of the people working there told me the two most expensive ones were the  sorting hat and the sword of gryffindor (in that order).  Here is my grandson with them.



My favorite props were the diadem of ravenclaw, the elder wand and professor Snape's costume (he is my favorite character). 


These are my two favorite pictures.  My grandson in the under the stairs replica (they did have real props on the inside). 
Isn't this one fun?  It was a photo op where you could make it look like you were coming out of the suitcase. My daugher and grandson couldn't resist it. 

Their collection of props and set designs was really fabulous.  I was impressed.  But what made the trip the best is that I know have a fellow Harry Potter lover in my family (everyone else just rolls their eyes and chocks it up as another quirk I have). This grandson started liking it about a month ago and he already knows more about everything than I do.  I am rereading the books just to keep up with him. It is so fun for me to have a partner in this now.  

Hope you had a wonderful week and happy T-day. 

Hugz,

Nancy


Comments

  1. kathyinozarksMarch 7, 2023 at 6:00 AM

    Good morning, such fun with your grandson! great post I enjoyed it. I was never a Harry Potter fan although I did try with the first couple of movies. the movie channels are re running all those movies again lately. The drinks look delicious-loved all the photos Happy T hugs Kathy

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  2. Iris FlaviaMarch 7, 2023 at 8:11 AM

    Sounds like massive fun!!! :-)
    Oh, don´t hate me, I never read nor saw Harry Potter...
    Anyhows cool drinks and to a happy T-Day, hugz

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  3. jinxxxygirlMarch 7, 2023 at 8:29 AM

    Oh wow!! I would have LOVED to see that !! So glad you have a partner in crime now! Hee hee! Happy T day! Hugs! deb

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  4. Mae TravelsMarch 7, 2023 at 11:19 AM

    That looks like fun. We are a 3-generation Harry Potter family too. I’m loyal to the whole Harry Potter thing: books, movies, sequels (Fantastic Beasts), and all. The crazies are attacking Rowling but I don’t care, I think they are extremists.

    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  5. Divers and SundryMarch 7, 2023 at 12:39 PM

    So cool! It sounds like wonderful fun. We are fans but not the mega fans some people are. Happy T Tuesday!

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  6. Kate YetterMarch 7, 2023 at 3:39 PM

    What a fun exhibit! I really like the Harry Potter books but not the movies. They made them entirely too scary, at least the last few. That picture of the suitcase is really neat! So glad that you were able to spend time with family.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  7. My name is Erika.March 7, 2023 at 4:48 PM

    This looks like such a fun exhibit Nancy. I would love it too. I've seen some thing when we did a studio tour in California a few years back, but there are a lot here that I haven't seen. Thanks for birthday wishes, and I hope you had a super T day. hugs-Erika

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  8. Bleubeard and ElizabethMarch 7, 2023 at 10:47 PM

    I never read a HP book, or have ever seen a HP movie, so I was sort of out of the loop on this. However, I was so glad to see your grandson had a good time and that is what's important. Loved the photo of your daughter and grandson coming out of that suitcase. A great prop.

    I feel like such a fool. I really intended to send you an e-mail letting you know I kept getting a "Failed to Publish" notice. However, life got in the way, and before I could find your e-mail, my world sort of spun out of control. I am SO glad you posted this week, because I was afraid you would be upset with me not leaving you a comment last Tuesday.

    Your mock drinks look so fun. I would ask for an extra cherry too. I'm still a kid at heart. Thank you beyond belief for sharing this fun exhibit and drinks with us for T this Tuesday. Thank you again for hopefully not being mad at me.

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  9. Bleubeard and ElizabethMarch 7, 2023 at 10:48 PM

    I held my breath when I hit publish. I was delighted when I saw it took.

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  10. DVArtistMarch 8, 2023 at 4:45 AM

    It looks like you had a nice time and the drink looks amazing.

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  11. Sharon MadsonMarch 8, 2023 at 12:53 PM

    How cool, Nancy, to get to go to this exhibit. Cool drinks, too. I hope you have a wonderful week.

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  12. Empire of the CatMarch 12, 2023 at 7:55 AM

    How fun to be able to share this with your Potterhead grandson Nancy! I love the suitcase and the cupboard under the stairs. Sorry for the late visit, I'm really struggling with the cold at the moment. Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx

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  13. pearshapedcraftingMarch 12, 2023 at 4:16 PM

    What a fabulous day out this looks! Love the cupboard under the stairs! My middle and youngest sons were just the right ages when the first Harry Potter book was published, also at the same time I was teaching so read Harry Potter books to my class of the time! A very belated Happy T Day,

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