So these lovely folks from Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University decided to create the world’s largest gnome statue. No offense, but it’s hardly inconspicuous. Unfortunately if they had checked with me first, I could have told them they needed a few extra feet to top its Polish cousin. At 3,500 pounds, the Iowa gnome… Continue reading Cementing a place in history
Murphy’s Luck
Well, truly Murphy’s law is one of luck now. My wee friend Murphy, who came to visit only briefly on his short trek around the world is apparently going to feature in his own storybook. I’m not jealous at all. Really. Really really. At least he still has that bit of clover I gave to… Continue reading Murphy’s Luck
Naked Gnomes
A West Midlands grandmother has been told to cover up three of her garden gnomes – because they’re naked. The cheeky statues, one of a man and two of busty women, stood outside Sandra Smith’s door for 15 years. But now Smith, 64, has had to drape little T-shirts over the ornaments after a neighbour… Continue reading Naked Gnomes
All kitted out
You all know I’m a sucker for the crafty side of gnome culture. If you’re looking for something to do on a snowy evening, you may want to check out this gnome crochet kit from wee Amy Gaines. Doesn’t look like anyone I know personally, but you never can tell.
Gnome respect at all
It’s a sad state of affairs when lovely human folk like Colleen Cheak are terrorized by bandits. I assume one of the watch gnomes must have scared off the robbers before they could make away with more ornaments, but I do hope everyone makes it back safely. What can we do to protect ourselves?
Goin’ on a gnome hunt
I’d love to drop by the Morton Arboretum’s Children’s Garden and take part in their wee gnome hunt. Sounds like a lot of fun. Find all the gnomes hiding in the Children’s Garden in the drop-in activity “Going on a Gnome Hunt.” Most of the real animals will be hibernating for winter, but we have… Continue reading Goin’ on a gnome hunt
All That Gnome
I just loved snowy Chicago, particularly some of the sights around Millennium Park. I was told to get a hot dog at Wiener & Still Champion, but wasn’t disappointed by the wee dogs & burgers at Max’s.
Here we go!
I understand it’s common for humanfolk to swear their allegiance to certain sporting teams, particularly in the winter months when competition reaches a fever pitch. I had so much fun “tailgaiting” for the first time in Pittsburgh. I’m officially a member of the Steelers Nation now, and will be watching the wee game this weekend.… Continue reading Here we go!
Half-gnome
If the wee 10 Gnomes isn’t quite up to the speed of your gaming experience, I recently found out there is a gnome mode in Half-Life 2: Episode 2, where you can carry a wee gnome and deliver him to a rocket. I’ve never played Half Life 2 myself, but any game with a gnome… Continue reading Half-gnome
One day you’re in …
… and the next day you’re out. At least that’s what Heidi Gnome used to say on Project Tunic. I’ve been around for over a hundred years, so I’m still not entirely sure what the wee Independent article means by claiming we’re back. I had no idea that some gnomekind were desperate enough to turn… Continue reading One day you’re in …