G90 Rocky from Northglenn, Colorado (see picture below) G91 Wedge from Littleton, Colorado (see picture below) G92 Winky from Chino Hills, California G93 Idgit from Papillion, Nebraska G94 Allison from New York, New York G95 Susie from Paris, Illinois In January's Newsletter member G87 was noted as being from Arkansas when he is residing way up north in 
Alaska!
Welcome back to gnome member G19 Redmond. Our prayers are extended to you for a speedy recovery from your recent stroke. February Birthdays G21, Magnus, February 1 G40, Bliss, February 9 G52, Crystlehart, February 14 G62, Dayglow, February 15 G03, Rainshadows, February 16 G61, Sunee, February 19  Book Review: The
Ghost of Black Lake Castle story adaptation by Alison AinsworthISBN No. 0-7214-1262-9 Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd., Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK & Ladybird Books Inc., Auburn, Maine, 04210, USA The trolls have stolen some gold from the king of the gnomes - and he wants it back. David promises to help, but first he must face the ghost of Black Lake Castle. Will he succeed? This is a 28 page 4-3/4 x 7 inch book. It is well presented with a lot of color. The characters are from the David the Gnome series. Ask for it at your local library. Or write to Ladybird Books Inc., Auburn, Maine 04210, USA for a free illustrated booklet showing the full range of their books. This is one of a series. The second is, The Special Present.
February's Craft Ideas - another item from the book, Gnome Sweet Gnome by DeLane Lange. 
This little fellow would make a wonderful gift for someone special. You can cut it out from wood and hang it on your fence or make it into a card to send to friends. Add a hook or two and use it in your pantry! Click on image for line drawing to print of this special wee gnome. The pattern can be increased in size to whatever size you want to make it. Next month there will be a feature on "painting gnomes". 2001 Gnome Calendars can be ordered from gnomexing@naspa.net cost will be approximately $20.00 U.S. funds.Next month we will have gnome buttons featured thanks to member GnomeNut. Two New Members - Gnome Police...love those caps fellows! Perhaps you will share with us your secret method for creating them so that they stand so tall! Below is a picture of Wedge and Rocky taken
at an end of season celebration last November of the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado.
Wedge and Rocky are very active with the VOC in the summer working on hiking trail
projects, with assistance from the forest gnomes in the mountains of Colorado. Wedge is on
the left and Rocky is on the right; the gentleman in the middle is an unbeliever, but
we're working on him.
Gnome Cradle Wanted: This lady is 28 years old and newly married. She wants to have a human size gnome cradle (the one that is a cradle and rocking chair in one). If you have any suggestions where she can obtain one or get one made email her at ericandgena@dellnet.com Another great site for purchasing Rien Poortvliet style gnomes www.frogmoreantiques.com this shop is located in Solvang, California.  www.bergquistimports.com are selling beautiful
Norwegian Nisse Tiles.
These are 6 inch squares and have cork on the back along with a hanger for display. They can be used as wall decorations or trivets. These have been selling on ebay for over $10 each. This is one of the designs available. My information source tells me that you can purchase them direct at $6 each! Shipping is an additional $3.20 in the USA. Click pic for larger image.
Here is a shop run by Fred & Laura specializing in TL design gnomes from Scioto. They call it The Gnome Shop. You can email them at Thegnomeshop@cs.com if you are interested in any of their gnomes.
CORRECTION : Link change for UK gnome shop noted in the January Newsletter: www.langardirect.com will take you to their new home page. Select the search button. Type in the word gnome.I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's  day.
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