Gnorm's "ransom demands"

So, I see Gnorm "hit" the computer while we were sleeping! So now the "gig" is up, we'll let him have his fun... but here's the deal!

OK Debbie, if you want Gnorm returned, here are the "demands;"

First, Gnorm gets his "position" elevated to someplace special. A place with dignity and in with all the beautiful flowers (not those tall bushes).

Second, Gnorm gets a new "wardrobe" (painting) annually.
Third, if he wants to go on another trip with us, you must gladly hand him over!
We'll wait to hear from you if you accept our terms!

If you want to see Gnorm again, you'll agree to our terms!

Dave and Pat

I thoughht i wood write my own blogg

Hi to everyone who has been follloowing mmy blogs. Dave and Pat arre sleeping so i jummped on the compooter to tell you some stufff. KKeep in mind I have this book stuckk in my left hand so typping is diffiiicultt for me.

They surprizzed me by stopping at Amissh country on the way home. I really like it here. I have made some new frends and the smells are reallly neet here! I feel like a king looking over his land. I got to get up close and frienndly with big cows. They did not pay any atttention to me. They smelle funny, and all they do is eat, poop and make milk. They do not make a very good pet.

They took me to a place where I got to eat this think called a "hot dog." I thgouht I was going to eat someones pet dog that was on fire. Once they explned what it was I wasa OK and it tasted verry good.
Then they stik me in this hole and take my pictur. I think I am in a pear. There was a lot of people walking around. There was lots of buses and cars we had to walk around.

But then they took me into this place where I meet a really nice lady called, Deb who made all this yummy fudgge. They even let me watcch her cut the "loafers" into slicess. But best of all, I got to stand on the marble table in front of some super tasting fudgge.

I wanted to fall right down on that sweet gobb of fudgge in front of me.

She was a lot of fun and very friendly to me.

Oh my goshh, the next place they took me to was just the opposite. They put me nose to nose with this pony named, Derby.

I put some foood in his bowl and he would shake it with his nose for more. Derby was funny and very hungry.

Today was a really fun day, and I get to write in my own bloggg.

We are going home in the morning and I am looking forward to getting back to my old spot in Debbie's garden. I have travvled mor than 6,000 miles, been on the top of some pretty bigg holes in the ground, almost sweaated my paint off in a place called Las Vegas, been "gnome" handled by several young showgirls, surprised a security guard at a dam, tried my luck at a slot machine and met a lot of really nice people. I even got left in the dessert! (By my own doing.)
And to top it off, my last night here in PA, I get roughed up by a pint sized dog named, "Haley."

I want to thank all of you for followwing my blog. Now I gues I will just have to return to my duties in my own yard... watching after all the snails, bugs and birsd.

Hey, this tyyping thing is easier than i thought!

So long,

Gnorm

Gnorm goes to the Grand Ole Opry!

Gnorm wasn't about to miss out on this once in a lifetime experience. We couldn't get out of the camper without him nearly jumping out of his knapsack! Well, we figured he's been very well behaved lately so, we gave in and took Gnorm along. While passing one of the stores in the Opry Mills Mall, Gnorm was surprised to see that he had a "following." We let him meet some of his "fans!"

Gnorm wasn't going to settle for just "listening" from his sack. No, he had to be up and where the action is!

Gnorm did pretty good for most of the show but he became a bit agitated trying to see the performers between the people in front of us. However, he managed to listen intently as the show progressed for as long as he could and ultimately gave in and decided he was better off "resting" in his sack. (Yeah, that's Gnorm's hat in the photo at the right.)

In all, our last night turned out very well for all of us. It is a fitting end to our long journey together. Gnorm was unusually quiet as we headed back to our home away from home. It's as if Gnorm knows his time with his "captors" is nearing an end. But, we've still got a few more days to have more fun with Gnorm!

Gnorm samples Nashville

After two days and nights in his knapsack, Gnorm got to visit downtown Nashville. We introduced him to our friends, Bob and Sally Tufts. Bob and Sally acted as our "tour guides" as we headed for the "old part of town."

The short two blocks of bars and music more than made up for his hours in his "sack!" Gnorm delighted in frolicking with one of the horses in the "Wild Horse" Saloon. He was so excited he almost knocked over this horse trying to get in the pictures with her!

Of course, you might say this horse is somewhat better looking than most horses!

For some reason, Gnorm had to have his picture taken with this guy! We don't know what the attraction is with this particular guy. There were many of these "guys" dressed in different outfits in front of the local bars up and down the street. Gnorm must've thought this guy is some kind of celebrity.

In one touching moment, Gnorm became quite interested in the Charlie

Daniels Museum, especially the "Patriotic"

display.

Gnorm had a great time visiting the "well preserved" bars and sampling some of the local musical talent the town has to offer.

For his last stop, Gnorm headed into one of the typical tourist stores and knowing he has a young follower at home, he just couldn't resist this photo op! This one's for you Ian!

Gnorm has a little fun!

We let Gnorm loose at the Cherokee Indian rest stop on Rt. I-40!

Wheeeeeeeeeeee!!!

YeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaa!

What the....??

Man, who would want this in their garden?

What's with this guys smelly feet????

Wow! these "Garden Gnomes" are really gigantic! I'd like to see the garden these things are standing in. I'll have to tell Debbie to get a couple of these when I get home. But, I'm the real thing. I can look up this guys, er "loin cloth" and there's a sticker that says, "Made in China!"

Gnorm has been a very good Gnome since we had our "standoff!" He's been patiently (and quietly) waiting in his knapsack since yesterday. He didn't mind that we spent an evening in the Route 66 Casino. He had some rather unusually bright lights to check out in our absence.

We let him wonder what kind of place is this! He never asked us where he was.

So, we hit the road and headed east. Another 288 miles and we stopped at a really nice campground. The Oasis RV Resort. It's clean, nicely laid out and very up-to-date... and it's a Passport America Campground!

We figured we'd take Gnorm out for some air, now that it's cooled down to the mere 80's.

He immediately bolted what he thought would be a "friend." It took me sometime to explain to him that, NO, this is not "R2D2!"

For nearly five minutes he talked to his "friend" until I finally had to remove him from the electric post so that the other campers wouldn't think he was nuts.

Then, I brought him to get up close with something he is familiar with...

He couldn't get over the size of the grass.

Gnorm sure knows his plant life. He spent a long time getting reacquainted with his "garden friends."

We enjoyed letting Gnorm get out for a while and so did he. We're back on track! Gnorm is still a good ole' traveler. He should really enjoy the next 900 plus miles ahead of him! But, we're sure he'll like Nashville when we finally get there!

Gnorm has a "hissy" fit!

Well, it finally happened. First off, Gnorm wasn't too thrilled to be leaving Zion National Park. Then, the route we planned turned out to be nearly three hundred miles to go from Zion to Meteor Crater Campground east of Flagstaff, AZ. You'd think Gnorm would be happy, he liked Meteor Crater. It must've started about half way into the trip. "Are we there yet?" Gnorm kept it up for nearly fifty miles. Pat and I had just about had enough, we pulled over and gave Gnorm an ultimatum, "stop it or out you go!" That didn't work. We think Gnorm was showing off his "seniority." OK, you asked for it! We put him out in the desert, gave him a bottle of water and said, "are you really sure you don't want to stop whining?" He remained silent. OK, that's it, see ya!

Off we went. Defiant to beat the band! By the time we opened the door to the motor home... he gave in!

He wanted no part of this vegetation baron desert compared to his vibrant and lush garden always being cared for by his owner, Debbie. In a politely meek and melodious voice Gorm said, "I'm sorry!" (We knew he would!)

But, now that we had the upper hand we made him "swear" to be good!

Chalk one up for us!

Gnorm is awestruck by Bryce!

Yes, even after last night, we took Gnorm along with us to Bryce Canyon. Gnorm welcomed the cooler weather and actually slept most of the ride. Gnorm's only photo op was on Bryce Point.

I didn't take him to the really scary observing out crop... I had all I could do to watch out for myself! As ususal Gnorm truly appreciated the grand panorama that stretched out before his eyes.

We haven't had the heart to tell him that tomorrow we begin our journey home, but we have so many more places to see along the way!

Gnorm visits Zion Canyon

Gnorm was busting at the seams trying to get out of his knapsack! (It might have been the heat!) We gave him some "A/C" by throwing in a few cold bottles of water. He settled down and took the shuttle ride up into the Canyon just fine. He was awe struck when he got to see where we "hiked" him. He wasn't used to the red dirt of the canyon. He had to clean his boots off each time we set him down to take in a vista. Gnorm found Zion different than the Grand Canyon in that he is down at the bottom of the canyon, look up at the shear rock walls. His perspective was somewhat confused, but he adjusted to it just fine.

We let Gnorm ride in the open window of the shuttle on the return to the Visitor Center. He couldn't get enough of the wind in his face and panoramathat unfolded before his eyes.

Gnorm was a great traveler today so we let him sit outside to watch the sunset on the rock wall in front of the camper. While taking the photo of our "camper vista," something Gnorm was doing caught my attention. He had jumped out of his seat and made it toward my beer. I zoomed in on the "wise guy" to see him... well, look for yourselves... that rascal was trying to get into my beer!

He was relegated to the "sack" for an early night!