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Re: Willy Village Continues,,, #148283 Nov 3rd, 2007 at 11:21 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Originally Posted by Jiffymouse it is wonderful, and you could make enough money to retire. i'd buy at least 3-4 sets, just for me and my kids I wish I knew How to do that,, I'm sure it take $$'s And that is one thing I don't have to invest into anything like that! otherwise I really really would do it!! "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #148285 Nov 3rd, 2007 at 11:22 AM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered Did you google how to publish a childrens book???? It really would be a fantastic book Diane....many are obsessed with garden gnomes. BTW, do you think they'll be able to make me some pumpkin pie?

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, #148288 Nov 3rd, 2007 at 11:37 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Yes Loz They are Making Pumpkin pies, and squash melody, and corn pudding, and corn muffins,/breads, mushroom and squash dressing, a load of entre's !! Nut and berry deserts too,, WOWWw It may be even better than My Thanksgiving dinner!! Nooooooooo I haven't goggled on how to create a book I just figured it would take Money initially so I didn't give it a second thought. Maybe I should really check into it! "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #148290 Nov 3rd, 2007 at 11:40 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Give it a 2nd thought.....Check out some......Or Get LOZ to Google. She is in a googling mood today. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #148292 Nov 3rd, 2007 at 11:52 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Check this out.....maybe you can start simple ..Upload and print it ..$10.. isnt bad......... See if you can .. I want a couple for sure. http://www.lulu.com/en/products/cookbooks/?gclid=CKbrmaWkwY8CFReyhgodVhwyQQ PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, dodge #148349 Nov 3rd, 2007 at 04:22 PM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered and, if you want, i'll check with the division of our college that publishes books for students. they might could work you a deal.

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, #148376 Nov 3rd, 2007 at 05:08 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY Diane - as always, I am loving your stories, and the placement of all your props and characters! You really have a wonderful way of bringing it all to life, and I have also said many times before, that I would LOVE to see all your effort made into books - they would absolutely sell for sure!

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, #148396 Nov 3rd, 2007 at 06:42 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Originally Posted by Jiffymouse and, if you want, i'll check with the division of our college that publishes books for students. they might could work you a deal. Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy really?? You would Check into that?? Cooooooool Beans Jiffy! I'd appreciate that very much!!! Thank you Lynne, Shirls, Loz ,Wendy, Cindy,Jiffy, Dodge,and I'm sure CarolJean will read when she comes back,, and for everyone else that has read and enjoying these stories,, it makes it all worthwhile. and THANKYOU Bill for allowing me to post what may be silly or corney to others you let me continue the life and times of The Rocktower Willy Village! "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #148640 Nov 4th, 2007 at 08:27 AM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered it will be tuesday before i can do anything with it diane, but of course i will work on it. and i have contacts at several other colleges and universities, so i'll work those angles too. i want to see these published.

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, #148649 Nov 4th, 2007 at 08:44 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania :ding: :ding: :ding: Jiffy your all :ding:......Hopw she does that too. barb PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, #148657 Nov 4th, 2007 at 09:53 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Originally Posted by Jiffymouse it will be tuesday before i can do anything with it diane, but of course i will work on it. and i have contacts at several other colleges and universities, so i'll work those angles too. i want to see these published. Thank you sooooooooooo much for your Efforts :ding: "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149309 Nov 5th, 2007 at 08:58 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas OMG Today I came home to find UPS had delivered a Very special Box.. In it was one of Wendy's unique art piece(s) with a card addressed to One Hand Runnin' Willy and the Willy Village,, It's pretty hard to get a picture of it's entirety and get detail too so this is the best I could do,, Believe me the camera doesn't show How awesome it really is ,, Wendy has a lot of detail the camera didn't pick up,, see the bird?? another look other end.... continues..... "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149318 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:05 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA aawwww...Diane, I'm glad you got yours!! Very pretty and special!!! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149321 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:07 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania :ding: Awesome PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, Shirley4 #149323 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:08 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. faerywatcher Twinkle faerywatcher Twinkle Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. i feel honored that everyone in the village likes it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait to see it there! OUR HOME NEEDS OUR GNOME!

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, faerywatcher #149324 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:09 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. faerywatcher Twinkle faerywatcher Twinkle Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. hey, the first pic has fairy dust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OUR HOME NEEDS OUR GNOME!

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149325 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:10 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Wendy placed Chrystals to bring more magic to the piece,, And I couldn't wait to go show the Willy Village,, !!!!!!! Ohhhhhh man When I went outside with it Onehand'S eyes got big as saucers and pleaded with me "Put it here ,,,,Right here!!" so I did And he Jumped right up on it! I told him about our friend Wendy , The Faerywatcher,, and how hard she works at providing sweet places for fairys. and he was just in AWE!! It appears to be naturally in place!! continues......... "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149327 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:14 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA How wonderful for it to be out there in the Village!! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149328 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:16 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. faerywatcher Twinkle faerywatcher Twinkle Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. OMG!!!!!!! with onehand diving right in the middle of it, it looks completely finished now! i am so glad that he approves.....seeing this is the neatest thing ever! OUR HOME NEEDS OUR GNOME!

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149332 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:21 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas OH BTY Wendy Because you said 'TO ONEHAND" first on the envelope he has now claimed it ,, and it already getting protective of it,, Other Willys started coming to see the Secret Orb because they know IF all is good in the land,, and the Harvest was plentyful,, the Orb will Show magical things from the Harvest untill next spring,,!! So their hopes were so high to see a special something from the orb this night! Even Whimsical had to go take a look! If ya look you'll see a sign bearing willy , He couldn't wait to thank Wendy! Onehand is screaming at Little rock willy" DON"T Move that Chrystal! continues.......... "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149337 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:30 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas I told you Onehand has claimed the Secret Orb Piece! Here he is scolding one of the twin girls for hanging on the bird's nest to get a better view,, "Tsk tsk Get down please!!" She obeyed and went to lay and watch as Onehand brothers came to see and others began to gather too.,,, The Secret Orb!!!! were the whispers of the village,, continues.......... "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149339 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:38 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. faerywatcher Twinkle faerywatcher Twinkle Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. HAPPY TEARS! i had no idea that it would be loved SO MUCH! OUR HOME NEEDS OUR GNOME!

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, faerywatcher #149344 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:44 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. faerywatcher Twinkle faerywatcher Twinkle Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. TO ONEHAND AND ALL HIS VILLAGE.....YOUR ORB HAS LOTS OF SPECIAL, MAGICAL POWERS THAT YOU WILL DISCOVER, IT ALSO SERVES AS PROTECTION FOR ALL THE VILLAGE AND THE HOUSE THAT YOUR HUMAN GIRL LIVES IN! TREASURE IT FOREVER! OUR HOME NEEDS OUR GNOME!

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149345 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:45 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas We knew something was about to take place because My fairy started sparkling,, and Grandpoobah told all the villager to Hush as this is a sign,, ,,, Grand Poobah Explained to all the Villagers.. "All thoughts must be pure and true,, and All eyes must be shut,,( he turns to me and says "Yours too Miss Human,, or you shall not see what is to be,, we Shall not open our Eyes Untill we hear beautiful Music,, And even then your thoughts must remain pure and true as we look upon one of the Orbs Secrets. The entire village was silent as was I ,,,then..I closed my Eyes and Waited,,,,,, Continues.......... "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149349 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:50 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA OMG!! I've got my eyes closed....I can't wait to see what it's going to be!! ...I have to peek, or I won't know when to open my eyes!!! Last edited by Shirley4; Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:51 PM. "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, Shirley4 #149352 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:53 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. faerywatcher Twinkle faerywatcher Twinkle Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. i have 1 eye closed, whatever will it be.... OUR HOME NEEDS OUR GNOME!

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, Shirley4 #149354 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:55 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas No peeking Shirley!!!!!!!!! Or None of us will see Listen for the Music,, Harps and Flutes,soft notes from the rainbows......... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149356 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:57 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Okay!!!! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149358 Nov 5th, 2007 at 09:58 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Originally Posted by angelblossom The entire village was silent as was I ,,,then..I closed my Eyes and Waited,,,,,, annnnnnnnnd waited....... Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Pure thoughts........... "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149361 Nov 5th, 2007 at 10:00 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. faerywatcher Twinkle faerywatcher Twinkle Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. OUR HOME NEEDS OUR GNOME!

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, faerywatcher #149363 Nov 5th, 2007 at 10:01 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA pure thoughts and true....I'm so excited!!!!! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, Shirley4 #149373 Nov 5th, 2007 at 10:08 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA If I keep my eyes shut much longer I'll go to sleep!! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149377 Nov 5th, 2007 at 10:11 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas [img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e374/2thtek/fairys/floaties27.gif[/img][img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e374/2thtek/fairys/floaties27.gif[/img] "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149379 Nov 5th, 2007 at 10:13 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. faerywatcher Twinkle faerywatcher Twinkle Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. WOW! what a reward for being pure at heart! :ding: :ding: OUR HOME NEEDS OUR GNOME!

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, faerywatcher #149383 Nov 5th, 2007 at 10:15 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Oh wow! That is beautiful music from the rainbow!!! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149384 Nov 5th, 2007 at 10:18 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas The Music was the loveliest I've ever heard , My heart told me to Open My eyes ,, and WOW!! Do you see it?? "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149387 Nov 5th, 2007 at 10:19 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. faerywatcher Twinkle faerywatcher Twinkle Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,248 jackson county,tn. I SEE IT, I SEE IT! OUR HOME NEEDS OUR GNOME!

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149388 Nov 5th, 2007 at 10:20 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA aaawwwww!....I'm in awe! How sweet!!! Will it get to stay in your Village now, or will it have to return from where it came? "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, Shirley4 #149390 Nov 5th, 2007 at 10:23 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom OP A Gnome's Best Friend OP angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas It only one of the many secrets of the Orb The chances of us seeing it again is wellllllll up to the Spirit of the Orb,, We were honored to have seen it soo soon according to GranPooBah,,HE believes Because the Harvest went so well this year, and the Village has made many great inmprovements, "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Willy Village Continues,,, angelblossom #149396 Nov 5th, 2007 at 10:28 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA What a rare treat for them! They have been such hard workers they deserve this wonder!! Wendy, your magical Orb arrived just in time, to be a part of the celebration of a great harvest!! "I Love Virginia!"