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?
Category: crime
Potential arrest over garden gnome?
Poor Gordon. I assume there is a wee bit more to this story than just the placement of a garden gnome, though it would appear that Mr. MacKillop is receiving a lot of support from the public. Police may have better things to do than arrest civilians for placing garden gnomes on their property. I… Continue reading Potential arrest over garden gnome?
Kidnapping still a garden gnome reality
No, that isn’t Gnomedini, the great gnome illusionist, but a representation of what a kidnapped gnome might experience at the hands of his captors. The sad truth is that gnomes continue to be abducted from perfectly good gardens, like that of Margaret Robertson. There are instances when garden gnomes are kept against their will, but… Continue reading Kidnapping still a garden gnome reality
Gnome consideration at all
I know the wee folks over at eHow are trying to be helpful, but I take a few issues with their 4 steps for preventing lawn gnome theft. Step 1 : Fat gnomes just can’t work as hard as more fit gnomes. We all have bellies as we enjoy the fruits of our labour and… Continue reading Gnome consideration at all
Illegal gnomes on display
I hope the tactic of using gnomes to smuggle illegal goods through airport security doesn’t slow me down the next time I hop a plane. But this tactic, as well as many others can be viewed at a recently opened gallery at Liverpool’s Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Italian garden gnomes go missing
Homeowners from Cuneo to Trieste are concerned for the well being of their beloved garden friends. A group of young entrepreneurs has come up with an interesting solution to stop this new form of cultural terrorism. I’m not sure which side to be on … I certainly do not support gnome servitude, but on the… Continue reading Italian garden gnomes go missing
Caught Speeding
Garden gnomes are all about safety and though we rarely come across vehicles in the woods and gardens, apparently some of us have been put into service to help alert motorists to speed traps. I would rather support safety than try to foil the Garda, but there you are … South African police officials are… Continue reading Caught Speeding
Gnobody gnows where the gnome went
Garden gnomes continue to disappear all over the world. And often there are sad stories like the Mothersell twins, where only one of the two brothers was taken. Not a small task considering these bruisers weigh 120 lbs. each. One brother has been put in shed isolation for his own safety. I always shiver reading… Continue reading Gnobody gnows where the gnome went
Unwilling accomplice
Gnomes are peaceful creatures, yet there continues to be the unfortunate occasions where human folk use gnomes in the worst of ways. I’m not suggesting any type of retribution, but I hope Mr. Morrison isn’t expecting much from his garden this year.
She’s alright, she’s alright, she’s alright …
I hope shenanigans like this don’t lead to increased gnome security at airports. I enjoy the freedom of air travel and don’t like getting my tunic wrinkled. Linda Martin, 54, of South Africa, was caught at Auckland International Airport with more than 3kg of the class A drug, which had been stashed in ornamental gnomes… Continue reading She’s alright, she’s alright, she’s alright …