With
the approach of summer in the Northern Hemisphere gnomes are especially
concerned with forest fires.Motto: "We Care About Nature"
With
the approach of summer in the Northern Hemisphere gnomes are especially
concerned with forest fires.
Although some forest fires are the result of carelessness others are caused by acts of nature; like lightening.
In Mushroom Lane the gnomes have constructed their very own Fire Station. There is no fire truck however the station is equipped with some very scientific equipment which the gnomes use not only to detect fires but also weather changes. There is also a conservatory at the top where gnomes come to study the stars.
The Gnomes of Mushroom lane are very concerned with the effects of global warming; which is happening at an alarming rate. A special group of gnomes from all over the world have organized themselves to study and prepare for the effects.
We too as inhabitants of Earth can take part in looking after it. Simple acts such as disposing of all garbage properly - something everyone can do - will benefit. Get involved with a local group, or even create your own group to study more about what you can do to help keep Mother Earth healthy.
I hope you enjoyed this episode from the Mushroom Lane series. Mushroom Lane© is a registered trademark of Cornish Heritage Farms. The mushroom homes used throughout this series are part of a set marketed as rubber stamps. Each stamp is approximately 4 x 5 inches and can be ordered by contacting liz@cornishheritagefarms.com or by visiting the Cornish Heritage Farms' website at www.cornishheritagefarms.com
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Wow, book three in the trilogy by author Ken Ramirez is now available. Don't
miss out on getting your copy so that you can discover what happens to our
little heroes as they come to the end of their exciting journey.
The Hidden Forest, final segment of the Naida’s Quest Trilogy finds Naida, the young gnome with incredible healing powers, Randin, her good friend, and the elf princess, Hayden, enjoying a much needed rest in Silverwood. Silverwood is Hayden’s home, safe haven for the three travelers. But war between the humans and trolls is eminent and now that spring has arrived, they must continue their quest.
Naida desperately wants to find her parents and she truly believes they are being held captive by the evil Celina. That means just one thing, they must venture into the human world in search of the healing gnomes that have been long been the subject of rumors throughout the kingdoms. The dangers these brave, young characters have previously faced are nothing compared to what they must now confront. But they will have the help of many throughout the elfin world, for the many kingdoms must come together to stop the trolls from doing Celina’s bidding.
Author, Ken Ramirez, has again filled the pages of this last book of his trilogy, with incredible characters, excitement, fear and joy. He continues to write with such vibrant detail that the reader becomes one with the travelers, creeping silently though the troll caverns, crossing swift flowing rivers on rotting tree trunks or marching along sun dappled forest paths. This story will capture the imagination of all the young readers who open the cover and venture inside.
I am pleased to recommend the complete trilogy, including book three, The Hidden Forest to all fantasy enthusiasts both young and young at heart.
For more information and to read reviews for the first two books, The Gift of the Ancient Grove, and Beyond the Red Mountains, log onto http://www.publishedauthors.net/KenRamirez/index.html
Ken Ramirez is a loyal member of the World Wide Gnome Association. Let's all support him by purchasing his books or requesting that your local schools and/or libraries order copies!
If you would like to send Ken (aka Bristo) your comments on this Trilogy email him at: kramirez@nuhsd.k12.ca.us
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This month all readers of this newsletter are entitled to submit entries to win a copy of Ken Ramirez's first book the Gift of the Ancient Grove! To enter it's simple just forward an email to QueenGnome before May 15th listing the titles of the three books in Ken Ramirez's, Naida's Quest trilogy!
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| May 1 | National Gnome Chanting Day (Australia) |
| Early May | Be Kind to Animals Week |
| May 10 | Annual Gnome Council Meeting - Global Warming Conference |
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If you have some left over blocks just look what you can do with them! This is from the latest catalogue from The Winfield Collection. You can find more information on these concrete gnomes on their web site. www.winfieldcollection.com They are called patio paver pals item number W1112yd $12.95 U.S. for the patterns.
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Do check out the Travelocity Store as they have some new items available for purchase.
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Gnomes & Sizes of Their Animal Friends
A friend's children asked about Gnomes helping animals that grow to be larger than Gnomes.
Of course, Gnomes make immediate friends with baby animals in the woodland areas where Gnomes live. Making friends early in life gives woodland animals a special confidence that Gnomes will help them in the days ahead. In turn, animals help Gnomes, too.
Piggyback technique can be useful to transport an injured animal like a rabbit, etc. Keep in mind that a male Gnome can be seven times stronger than a human man. Gnome hearts are very large in relation to body size, and that allows for considerable strength. Naturally, a few Gnomes would be needed to quickly make a litter for transporting an injured animal the size of a deer.
Because Gnomes are so gifted, their doctors usually treat patients on site. Medicinal formulas have been passed down for hundreds of years, and no chemicals are used. They have anesthetics and special implements, home-made salves and bandages -- and they don't make mistakes in their surgeries or with careless diagnoses. (We humans should be so lucky !)
If a Gnome happens upon an injured animal, he can always find a bird or swift fox to take a message back to his home in order to pick up his medical bag. If extra Gnomes are needed, the messenger animal can pass the word around and start helpers in the right direction.
The bunny above is getting his paw bandaged. Gnomes are so inventive, they will always find a way to help an animal of any size.
Animals help Gnomes in many ways, too. Take hats as a perfect example. Deer fur is warm and easy to work with. Many Gnomes layer it onto their hats by smoothing the fur 'round and 'round. Gnome boots often have fur attached to the soles, which helps assure Gnomes that they leave no obvious footprints for bad forest creatures to detect (like evil snotgurgles or trolls).
GNOME DEVOTEE G9
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This beautiful gnome hair comb was recently spotted for sale on the Ebay auction site. Remember when searching the auction sites that typing in the singular version of a word will bring different results. Also, don't forget the other versions for the word "Gnome" such as "Kabouter" or "Nisse"!
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Check out the Moore web site to read their interesting newsletters: http://www.moore-stuff.com/moore%20news.htm
Don't forget to submit a name for their gnome of the month http://www.moore-stuff.com/name%20the%20Gnome.htm
April: Adorable 10" blonde female gnome!
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Hi QueenGnome! I wanted to share with you my latest gnome crafts posted on my blog. I have several more in process on my work table, too! Just wanted to share! Have a blessed day. -- Else
Blog: Else's Bellas Artes Post: Gnome Crafts! Link: http://bellasartes.blogspot.com/2007/04/gnome-crafts.html
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A recent email received by QueenGnome and permission was granted to this organization to use our coloring book images as long as they promoted our club! If you know of any worthy organizations that may benefit from any of the materials on our web site just have them contact QueenGnome.
"We have discovered a colony of gnomes in our community. There has been a website developed and we would like to include your coloring pages. Would we have your permission to do so as long as we provide a credit and link back to you? Many thanks in advance. You have a very informative site for those looking to know more about the gnomes in their homes.
Committed to your success,
Jennifer Tebedo, CAE, IOM, President/CEO, Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and
Convention & Visitors Bureau, 635 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI
48734
Phone: (989) 652-6106 ext. 21 Fax: (989) 652-3841 Email: ceo@frankenmuth.org
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10 lights 12.95 – two or more sets 11.95 each. “Wee bit of light” Gnomes are snapped on white lights.
1-800-843-1881 from Casual Living USA.com
I got them elsewhere, but these are the same. Lovely items; beautifully done. Gnome Devotee, G9
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Here is an email from a gentleman who has a number of ceramic molds for sale. Anyone interested can email him to see if he has any gnome or other fantasy molds.
I have dozens of Duncan, Garrard and Kimple molds stored that are not being used. I am trying to find out the value and find a market for them. Do you have any information that might be helpful? Thank you,
Michael L. Steinberg, Co-Chairman, The Prestige Group
2233 NW 41st Street, Suite 100, Gainesville, Florida 32606
Email: MichaelSteinberg@prestigegrp.com
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www.theparagon.com at
1-800-657-3934 … has a cute … GNOME SWEET GNOME MAT for 14.99 …
and statue GIVE A GNOME A HOME for 24.99 and a cute new shirt GNOME ON THE RANGE
TEE 17.99.
Also – they have 3 cute Gnomes – each 24.99 called ROAMIN’ GNOMES – on a
snail, a frog, and a turtle. Nicely done.
GNOME EARRINGS as a 24.99 exclusive. Cute guys for pierced ears, and they’re metal with red hats
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Design Toscano, Inc. www.DesignToscano.com 1-800-525-0733 has a cute HOME OF THE GNOME TREE SCULPTURE for 19.95. It has a Gnome looking out a window and attaches to tree. The Gnome has a turquoise hat that could be changed to red … but he’s an adorable Gnome with a great face and yellow jacket.
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Gnomes have arrived in Quebec, Canada! Check out this
site....and they're FRENCH
Have a nice day www.decornains.com
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