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Garden Gnome Lore.... #133975 February 24th, 2006 at 11:33 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 The Land of JOY 4Ruddy OP Wild Woman
OP 4Ruddy Wild Woman Joined: Apr 2004 The Land of JOY	I got a gift from my DIL tonight...it is a miniature Garden gnome...he is about 3 inches tall...and quite adorable. He has a little book with him and I found this extremely interesting given my LOVE for Garden gnomes now.... gnomes are known around the world as diminutive magical and mysterious beings.You may think that the gnome in your yard is just hanging around, but he is up to a whole lot more when you are not looking. In addition to the popular Garden gnome, there are 5 other types of gnomes...(I'll list them if any one is interested) Some general tidbits about the fabledGnomes: * They are nocturnal * The male gnome is 7 times stronger than a human male and their brain capacity is much larger as well. * A gnomes sense of smell is 19 times as acute as a human's. They live well past the age of 400 but reach their peak around 200. gnomes do NOT have heart attacks or go bald. * gnomes rub noses to greet each other. * Babies born to gnomes are ALWAYS twins. The female gnome is quite shy. * All gnomes love a good dance, and they will find any old excuse to do so. * Owning a Garden gnome is a life long commitment... Well...I for one have now been informed. This little book has a wealth of info on the Gardnen gnome...I HAD to stop long enough to read it!!! I Love my little gnome! ~V~

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Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133976 February 24th, 2006 at 11:38 AM
Joined: Mar 2004 afgreyparrot Official Problem Child
afgreyparrot Official Problem Child Joined: Mar 2004	Cool, Vanessa! I did not know this stuff! Quote You may think that the Gnome in your yard is just hanging around, but he is up to a whole lot more when you are not looking. I kinda figured that...but I'm not saying why!

Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133977 February 24th, 2006 at 11:42 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Rockland County, NY plants 'n pots Member
plants 'n pots Member Joined: Nov 2003 Rockland County, NY	Vanessa - that is wonderful! Amy received 2 of those gnomes/books as gifts recently, as she is very "into" gnomes these days. I hope he brings you much good luck, health and happiness in your new home! He sure is a cutie! Is this the little guy? gnome

Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133978 February 24th, 2006 at 12:45 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 The Land of JOY 4Ruddy OP Wild Woman
OP 4Ruddy Wild Woman Joined: Apr 2004 The Land of JOY	Yes Lynnie...that is HIM exactly...isn't he adorable? I love him, I may carry him in my purse for good luck...well, actully if I was going to do that I would need one the size of a mountain... That may be too big a job for this little guy!!! ~V~

Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133979 February 24th, 2006 at 01:00 PM
Joined: May 2005 Nashville, TN Thornius The Bird Man
Thornius The Bird Man Joined: May 2005 Nashville, TN	I knew this already. I am 1/4 gnome myself, you know. My maternal grandmother was a full-blooded gnome.

Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133980 February 24th, 2006 at 01:31 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Cedar Hill, WA W Wild Willy Garden Gnome
Wild Willy Garden Gnome W Joined: Feb 2004 Cedar Hill, WA	Quote Some general tidbits about the fabled gnomes: * They are nocturnal Actually... gnomes are just insomniacs who can't sleep because they worry too much about the Pixies and Elves and cute lil Wood Nymphs who are wandering in our meadow.... Quote * The male Gnome is 7 times stronger than a human male and their brain capacity is much larger as well. I'll give you that one.... Quote * A Gnomes sense of smell is 19 times as acute as a human's. We smell because we work VERY hard! Quote They live well past the age of 400 but reach their peak around 200. It takes a LONG time to accomplish everything we have to do before we move on to the next world... Quote Gnomes do NOT have heart attacks or go bald. We don't have time for heart attacks or losing our hair!!! Busy, busy, busy! Quote * Gnomes rub noses to greet each other. That's not ALL we rub! Quote * Babies born to Gnomes are ALWAYS twins. Babies born to gnomes are ALWAYS AWESOME!!! Quote The female Gnome is quite shy. Now THAT'S VERY Funny!!! Quote * All Gnomes love a good dance, and they will find any old excuse to do so. gnomes just love to be loved! Quote * Owning a Garden Gnome is a life long commitment... You can't OWN a gnome... We are like cats... Pet us and we purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..... and... we will always be there when you really need us the most! Most importantly of all... never, ever ask a Gnome WHY... we have no idea of why we do what we do... we just do it! NEVER underestimate the power of a Gnome! OK?

Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133981 February 24th, 2006 at 01:46 PM
Joined: May 2005 Nashville, TN Thornius The Bird Man
Thornius The Bird Man Joined: May 2005 Nashville, TN	Wild Willy if you ever visit Nashville, TN I have the perfect home for you. Needs a little roof work, though. FOR RENT

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Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133982 February 24th, 2006 at 02:57 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Madison Heights,Va MissJamie Member
MissJamie Member Joined: Aug 2004 Madison Heights,Va	now that is neat nessa! I never did know that stuff! hey! ya learn something new everyday lol! (now all ya need is a Mr. Wonderful!! )

Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133983 February 24th, 2006 at 09:43 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Rockland County, NY plants 'n pots Member
plants 'n pots Member Joined: Nov 2003 Rockland County, NY	Thorny - I LOVE that 'SHROOM!!! How big is it? It's soooo neat! uh, Mr. Bill... Quote quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * A gnomes sense of smell is 19 times as acute as a human's. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We smell because we work VERY hard! It didn't actually say that gnomes SMELL!!! It said they have a very strong SENSE OF SMELL! Is it Friday night already???

Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133984 February 24th, 2006 at 10:26 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	'nessa, i want the rest of the facts! i would love to have that, you have been given a very nice gift!

Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133985 February 25th, 2006 at 01:57 AM
Joined: May 2005 Nashville, TN Thornius The Bird Man
Thornius The Bird Man Joined: May 2005 Nashville, TN	That 'Shroom was part of a Faery Circle that I saw this Summer in a neighbor's yard. It was about 6 inches high and the cap was about 8 inches in diameter. To get the picture I laid on the grass on my belly about 2 feet from it and used Macro function on my camera and zoomed in to the point that it completely filled the screen. Then did minimal enhancement in Photoshop 7 to bring out its better qualities.

Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133986 February 25th, 2006 at 10:24 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Arkansas comfrey Member
comfrey Member Joined: Jul 2005 Arkansas	Great 'Shroom picture Thornius!!!!!

Re: Garden Gnome Lore.... #133987 February 25th, 2006 at 01:01 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is.... Triss Member
Triss Member Joined: Aug 2004 Washington, the state that is....	That is a wonderful gift Vanessa. And love the facts you shared and the facts behind the facts that Wild Willy shared with us as well. Great Pic Thorny!