JUNE 2003
WWGA NEWZLETTER

Welcome new members...
234. Diane aka Happy Heart from California, USA ddkay@sbcglobal.net

Birthday Greetings
Happy birthday to all WWGA Members born during the month of June!
View the birthday list at:
http://www.faeriebelievers.com/members/_admin/birthdays.htm

Professor S.E.M. needs a scribe or he'll have to go into retirement. He wishes to thank scribe Lady Indigo Fae who has retired. If you wish to become his scribe contact:

QueenGnome@foundus.com

I am the Gnome Enchantress of plant life.

My scribe Lady Indigo Fae is retiring and I'll need a new scribe, if interested contact:

QueenGnome@foundus.com

SCRIBE WANTED

We will miss you Lady Indigofae! Thanks for all the wonderful articles of enlightment!

Now for our lesson about the Gnome Tarot,
I present Madam Gemini and her companion Poo

Poo consults Madam Gemini, whom she calls GiGi Madam GiGi and Poo discuss Four Kings

GiGi & Poo

Poo: GiGi there are many cards in a Tarot deck. I want to learn more about them.

GiGi: Ok Poo. But, let's keep it simple. We will start with the four Kings.

Poo: Four Kings! Wow, that's just like a deck of ordinary playing cards.

GiGi: That's right Poo. There are the same 56 cards you find in decks of ordinary playing cards (which in a deck of Tarot cards are called Minor Arcana) and in addition there are 22 special cards that they call the Major Arcana cards.

Poo: Tell me about the four Kings.

GiGi: Each King usually represents a mature male figure in your life and each one has a special trait as follows:

King of Cups - Family

King of Wands - Power

King of Coins - Success

King of Swords - The Conscience

Poo, study the four Kings pictured in these cards. Now tell me what comes into your mind when you look at each one. They are all Kings but see how each one brings you different feelings. This is a very basic method of learning how to study Tarot cards.

GiGi: Poo on your next visit we will review the four Queens!

Tarot of the Gnomes

Poo can be seen in her full beauty at www.bobbiesfaeriehugs.com/Poo.htm

From Professor Konsh's Class - Our Children's Corner!

Hjaya !!! I am Professor Konsh. I come from afar…….

From a land of beauty and enchantment. My homeland is " C I X E M O ".

FUMISHONGO AND FATHER'S DAY

The month of June arrives …….and a unique event is about to take place in “SHAMASTA”, a magic forest near the sacred Zapotec City of Montealbán in the state of Oaxaca, México. This sacred city was built on top of a very high mountain. Way down in the valley the city of Oaxaca can be seen.

Click here to read more

color page inside!

Civedi Piccol Amishen,

Professor Konsh

Professor Konsh’s Gnome Dictionary:

PROFESSOR KONSH´S GNOME DICTIONARY

     adelantish ( adehlantish ) go on, get started !!!

     anath ( anath ) heart

     brinkish ( breenkeesh ) jumps

     fantashtiken ( fantashteekehn ) fantastic, great

Email Professor Konsh:
professorkonsh@hotmail.com

You will receive a response directly from the Professor!

Kids Corner:

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GNOME MUSIC
Dear Gnome friends,

This is to remind you that recently I published two new compositions in my mp3.com web page, entitled "Ballerina" and "Posidonia". I hope you enjoy them.

Warmest regards

David Caballero aka GNOMUSY

http://www.mp3.com/gnomusy

*midi playing from Sarah Brightmans collection "Time to Say Goodbye"
Quite appropriate since this is my last time to edit the gnome newzletter
...Jani aka Marafae

GNOME RECIPES:

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Wow, look at the wonderful item currently available at our

Forest Emporium Shoppe.

Just in time for Father's Day!

Anyone wishing to order a fridge magnet of the gnome on the Mushroom Recliner can do so by contacting our designer, Vera at vhecker@jps.net

Sarah's Crafty Corner

Let's make a Gnome and Mushroom doll! - Here is a picture of a very simple gnome doll holding a mushroom that is featured in the Gnomes Book of Christmas Crafts by Carol Sterbenz. This simple doll pattern can be proportionately increased to make larger gnomes!

If you would like the pattern and instructions email QueenGnome@foundus.com

I had a lot of fun creating a Beryl-the-Gnome soft doll using the basic pattern above - with a couple of feminine changes. I made 3 noses... I even painted a belly button (she managed to slip out on me last night and have her belly button pierced with a little gold ring! Oh, what will her parents think? I was even able to capture this little gnome's unique smile.

I have not told Bill and Lynette that I did this so it is to be a surprise. Just my way of saying thanks to our UK friends for jumping in and helping us with the club.

DADDY'S HANDS

"Walk a little slower, Daddy"
Said a little child so small.
"I'm following in your footsteps,
And I don't want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast,
Sometimes they're hard to see;
So walk a little slower, Daddy,
For you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up,
You're what I want to be;
Then I will have a little child
Who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right,
And know that I was true;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy,
For I must follow you."
author unknown

June celebrates Father's Day click here to read more

Father's day site with history, poems, quotes,

& coloring pages for kids.

Email me at : OneWhoFlies@foundus.com

Free Online Games
(play alone or challenge others)
http://www.gamerival.com/

OneWhoFlies@foundus.com

Gnome Travels: THE GNOME-MOBILE
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Filming Locations —
Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz County: Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
Guerneville, Sonoma County: Part of the film was shot in the redwoods here.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Humboldt County: More redwood scenes were done on the 33-mile road Avenue of the Giants, located off Highway 101 at Phillipsville and going north to Pepperwood.

Gnome-Mobile, The (1967) Plot Summary: An eccentric millionaire and his niece and nephew are embroiled in the plights of some forest gnomes who are searching for the rest of their tribe...

FEATURE ARTIST:

Magic Mushroom Lamps and Waterfalls

Magic Mushroom Lamp Co. was started in 1979 by Artist, Entrepeneur Harry Pinsent, an Englishman with a vision of a very unusual Lamp. Since the company's birth, we have flourished into a very successful business. Our lamps have been bought by collectors of all ages and are sold in the Finest " Boutiques, Galleries, Furniture Stores and Giftshops." If not in your area, you can purchase directly from the Company.

http://www.magicmushroomlamps.com/

Shopping Basket:

The Magic Forest

A place to find friendly creatures and curious gnomes that will add a bit of magic to your backyard, garden or fireplace hearth. Please feel free to browse our online store and visit again soon to find our latest additions. http://www.themagicforest.com/

Gnome Health -

Make Room for Mushrooms -

What is copper? Why a mineral of course!

Making room on your plate for mushrooms will add an extra bit of bone-friendly copper to your diet. Copper, a mineral, is necessary (along with iron) for the formation of haemoglobin. It also helps keep bones, blood vessels, and nerves healthy. Although mushrooms are not a nutritional powerhouse compared to other kinds of produce, a cup of cooked

mushrooms does contain almost a milligram of copper, a trace mineral that may play a role in guarding against osteoporosis. There is no recommended daily intake for copper, but 1.5 to 3 milligrams per day is a good goal for humans and due to gnome metabolism we too require the correct amount of copper.

Did you know that 1/2 cup of cooked mushrooms contains more copper than 1/2 cup of mushrooms served raw. Why, because a serving of cooked mushrooms weighs more.

Do you know how to prepare mushrooms to retain copper?

Copper can be lost in cooking even under the best conditions. To retain copper cook mushrooms in a minimal amount of water and for the shortest possible time.

Flak Magazine - Garden Gnomes

Article describes the popularity of ornamental garden gnomes in Austria and explains the significance of the garden gnome in Germanic culture.

2004 will mark 'The Year of the Gnome' in the city of Usti nad Labem

to learn more click here

Book Reviews:

- "Woodspirits"; Written by Ellen Fort Grissett; Illustrations by Pamela Rattray Brown; Published by Cairn Studio, Ltd., Davidson, N.C., 1987; Large 8"x 10" Coffee Table-Sized Book; 76 pages. Includes dozens of colorful illustrations of gnomes/woodspirits. Book is dedicated to Thomas F. Clark, creator of Cairn Studio Woodspirits, Davidson, N.C. Table Of Contents: Woodspirits; A Brief History Of Woodspirits; The Modern-Day Woodspirits; A Final Note About Woodspirits.

This book is very well written and will interest even those who are not collectors of this artist's works.

My copy of the book does not contain any ISBN number however at the back of the book the following appears: Library of Congress Cataloguing-in-Publication Data and the following numbers - PS3557-R5365w6 1987 813'.54 86-28357

Raven Gnome, she lives alone is a forest assisting lost Gnomes and hurt animals. 'Raven is a young forest gnome with beautiful

long dark hair. When she is not rescuing gnomes she weaves nests for squirrels...wild life from feathers and straw. she lives alone but no one knows exactly WHERE. Her family was lost to her when she was a baby and the animals sheltered her in the forest, a sad part of the forest where gnomes no longer exist because humans had overrun it. Occasionally a wandering gnome will stumble across this part of the forest and it is Ravens job to lead them back to safety. yet she will not return to the gnomes because she has her duty to perform.' Raven Loves the work of Tom Clark and in her spare time she is going to do write ups for us about his work. (It's said she met him once while he was visiting her forest).

It was mid spring and time for gathering mushrooms, as this is when they are ripe, Raven summoned her "carriage" Reddy the squirrel, packed a light lunch of acorns and berries, and headed off to a deep part of the wood. As the sunlight was pouring through the trees, she was able to see something...unusual in the mushroom patch. As Raven slowly approached a rather large mushroom, she was amused to see...a fellow gnome with a big grin on his face snoozing; supported and shaded from the sun by the mushroom. "Ah-hem..." began Raven...the gnomes eyes popped open. "Ah, I was hoping someone gathering mushrooms here would stumble across me. I was out gathering my own mushrooms and had a bit of dandelion wine to wash down the mushrooms. I fear I drank a bit much and rambled to this part of the forest...where am I?" "You are in the ‘Human Wood’" replied Raven, "and it is not safe for inexperienced...and, um drunken gnomes. I will send you home on Reddy; you will be safe with him. You may join me in gathering mushroom first and we will have a light picnic - I want to make sure the wine has worn off before I send you home." "Are you from around here?" "Where do you live?" Smiley the gnome asked. Raven’s response was a smile of her own. They spent a wonderful afternoon together and then Reddy carried Smiley home.

Until the next adventure...Raven the Gnome Rescuer

Interested in acquiring this Tom Clark piece? Here is a link to a site where this retired gnome is currently available for $46.00 US:

http://pages.tias.com/7268/PictPage/1920653128.html

Raven's Scribe is Cerriwen: enchanted29@msn.com

Did you know?:

Notes from friends:

We have a 16 year old neighbor that was paralyzed from the neck down 2 months ago and we are having a silent auction/dinner fundraiser for her a week from this Friday.
I have 21 Tom Clark Gnomes ranging from 1984 to 1990 that I want to donate, but I need a value for the auction. I have tried several collectible stores and many large and small book stores but to no avail I can't find anyone who could tell me any values for these. Could you please help?
Thank You,
Cathy Zandstra
Mound Minnesota
smoknascar@aol.com

Deep in the Boubliwae Forest the 2003 Gnome Council Met.

Gnomes from many countries participated this year.

In the old tradition, the Gnomes gathered and enjoyed sharing stories for the day preceding the Council Meeting. The council met in the round room at the castle of Queen Gnome. Their ancient crystal was laid reverently, upon the great oak-plank table, to record the meeting. A candle was lit and soothing incense permeated the room.

Opening Prayers

QueenGnome, opened the meeting with prayers for all our members.

Discussions

1. Newsletters will proceed on a monthly basis.

2. Each issue will concentrate on a theme. Our June issue will feature "mushrooms". Other possible themes include: gnome origins, occupations, hobbies, education, homes, gardens, cooking, music, language, love and more!

3. Madam GiGi and Poo will explore the mysteries of the Tarot.

4. Our young forest gnome, with the beautiful long black hair, Raven will continue to provide entertaining articles on Tom Clark gnomes, or as they are often called, Woodspirits.

5. Newsletters will go on including features such as book reviews, Sarah's crafty ideas, shopping basket items and submissions from members.

6. Submit photos for special "Member Gnomes and Gardens" features.

7. The Forest Emporium Shoppe will remain open all year with fantastic sale item advertisements included in each issue for you to add to your Forest Emporium Shoppe Catalogues.

Our chief scribe for Professor SEM and the Enchantress is retiring. Any member wishing to volunteer to become new scribes for either of these characters is asked to contact QueenGnome or Marafae our Godmother.

The meeting adjourned. The candle extinguished the ancient crystal put away for another year. Attached you will find two fantastic pictures of QueenGnome's Boubliwae Castle.

Respectfully yours, QueenGnome

Bulletin Board

At the end of a shaded path stands the small round home of Whimsy and Willie Woodworker and their families. These two very talented carpenter gnome brothers are responsible for turning out much of the woodcraft for the wee folk of the Boubliwae Forest.

In addition to creating custom crafted items, for sale at the Forest Emporium Shoppe, they also repair wooden items.

Here is a rare photo of what a gnome woodworking shop looks like.

Permission to print this picture was graciously granted to us
by LeeValley www.leevalley.com

This 1:5 scale fully functional carpenter's workshop was made by Brigitte Johnson of Sonora, California. The tools shown were either made by her or purchased from Zanella, a German company specializing in miniatures.

Don’t miss the June issue of the Gnome News because a very special piece will be featured by the Forest Emporium Shoppe.

Lil'Owl's Boubliwae Adventures

Chapter

No story this month...just read about the council meeting above.

Come back next month to the world of Lil'Owl's Boubliwae Adventures.

QueenGnome@foundus.com

An ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear Gnome Friends, Due to my health I'm going to retire from the Gnome Newzletter editing and the hosting of the Gnome Club, I'll continue with the FaerieBelievers Club. I'm handing over the reins to our Queen Gnome, I'll remain a member but our Queen is going to run the show. I'll always be a special friend to the Gnomes!

I love you all and have enjoyed the numerous emails over the years, that doesn't have to stop......I'll still be here!

God Bless, Jani aka Marafae, your Faerie Godmom

marafae@faeriebelievers.com

Check out my site where I offer many gnomes for sale

http://www.foundus.com/GnoQueen/index.html

Comments? Contact QueenGnome@foundus.com