Remember Our Brave Troops Over Sea's, With Prayer:

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.  Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need."

About Earth Day Earth Day began on April 22, 1970 and has been an important day ever since.  It's a day to reflect on our planet, our environment and what we can do to help keep them healthy. From the beginning, children and schools were approached to support the formation and continuation of this special day.  And this makes sense!  Children have the most important stake in keeping our planet healthy.  They'll still be the caretakers long after their parents and grandparents have passed away.

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MEALS BY TEENS!

Okay guys.....it's time we did some cookin!

We can make a really good impression with Mom and Dad if we make a meal occasionally.  So how do we begin......easy, first we plan it.

Entrée (main course)  and dessert, choose type of  Entrée, [Mexican, Italian, American, Japanese, Chinese or other]  For my meal I'm choosing Mexican. 

* another fun way is Theme Food (Hawaiian Luau, Medieval & Renaissance, BBQ, your choice)  

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CyberFireworks.com

Create your own virtual fireworks show.

OneWhoFlies@foundus.com 

Gnome Travels:      

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THERE IS A RIEN POORTVLIET MUSEUM in Middelharnis, Netherlands. The Dutch word for “Gnomes” is “Kabouter.”

THERE IS A GNOME VILLAGE in northern Sweden (Mora) called “Tomteland” - with a display that’s hard to put into words. It has little houses, shops, and a school, all filled with Gnomes. The Swedish word for Gnome is “Tomte” -pronounced “tomb-teh” as in “tomb” with a sound of “teh” on the end like the “Te” in “Tetley” tea.

IN KALMAR, SWEDEN'S KALMAR LANS MUSEUM there is a wonderful display of Gnomes and Gnome pictures done by Sweden’s famous Gnome illustrator, Jenny Nystrom.

Shopping Basket: 

It's spring for all of us living in the northern hemisphere. Time for rain and here are two wonderful downspout helpers! Both are available from www.indianatreasures.com  for $49.99 U.S. funds.

The mushroom fellow is 19 inches tall and weights in at about 5 pounds while the snail rider is about 14 inches and weighs approximately 9 pounds.

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

 Book Reviews:  

THE VOYAGE OF THE POPPYKETTLE by Robert Ingpen, 1987 Hill of Content Publishing Co., Australia ISBN No. unknown. Another publisher: Limpsfeld: Paper Tiger, 1987, Hard Cover ISBN: 1850280541. This book has approximately 48 pages.

 

 

They came from Peru. They were a family of Gnomes called Hairy Peruvians. They lived by fishing for anchovies in the great Pacific Ocean. But when the Shining Spaniards came and plundered their land, they decided to seek another home across the sea. But how could they make the long voyage? Their little boats were too frail, and they had no way to build anything stronger. The Lazy Pelican showed them the way. They brought the Poppykettle down from the high Andes, rigged her out as a ship, and set off across the great ocean. This book tells of all their adventures before they found the new country. Beautifully illustrated in full colour and black and white throughout.

Robert Ingpen has illustrated and written many books. For his illustrations in the field of children's literature he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1986 (reproduced on the cover of this book).

There are a number of copies of this book available from used book stores. Visit www.addall.com and search under used books.

 

Did you know?: 

Spring Gnome Painting Parties

To encourage members to share good times (including lots of belly laughs) and gnome folklore, QueenGnome is offering for the month of April 2003 small (3 inch) ceramic Gare gnomes, fired and ready-to-paint (known in the ceramic trade as bisque), for $1.00 each plus postage. To order contact QueenGnome@foundus.com or visit your local ceramic shop and pick up some bisque gnomes.

 Make your gnome painting party fun include:

Gnome Cuisine 

Juicy Delight

4 cups apple juice 3  cups pineapple juice/2 cups cranberry juice/1 medium lemon, peeled

1 cinnamon stick              1/4 ground nutmeg

Mix......add ice or blend with ice in blender to make a smoothie..Yummy!

Bulletin Board

hello  I am writing in reference to your response to my original inquiry. first of all, thank you for giving it the time and attention that you did. your thoughts were interesting, so I followed that tangent as best I could.  the information i found leads me to the conclusion that the Cornish piskies would not partake in the shenanigans I had previously spoken about.  I am lead to believe that the piskies' punishment is quite harsh, as are their pranks I've read about.  i was wondering if you could provide further speculations and opinions on the topic.  since the deadline for my paper is nearing I also wondered if you had any sources available for me to contact.  I had totally forgotten to ask if you would like to receive a copy of the completed research paper.  I'm sure that, at the very least, it will entertain you. as before, I appreciate any assistance you could offer and thank you in advance for you time.
best wishes,  Scott stein

ANSWER:  

QueenGnome@foundus.com

Dear All,

 

If you've ever been keen about The Lord of the Rings then I can soon put a stop to that. My very own version of the whole work, together with a brand new unpublished sequel, is now up at www.beryl-the-gnome.co.uk  The story's my usual rubbish of course, but the graphics are quite pretty even though they take a little while to load first time. Please have a look and if you like it, please tell all your friends!

 

Best wishes to you all, Beryl

Hi, Queen! It's Ozy!

I hope you had a super week and have a great week end ahead of you.

I had my hubby work the computer so I could send a few pictures of Apple our Therapy donkey at work. 

One picture has Apple in the Retirement Center with an elderly lady in a wheel chair. Another picture has Apple in the Hospital at the ICU level. Third floor up.  Apple does NOT like elevators!  But when we entered the young fellows' room, he was in fetal position, so sick, upon him eyeing Apple, he had a few moments of pleasure as you can tell, so the elevator work  was worth it. The third picture is of my hubby, Paul, Apple and myself...Just before the elevator ride D-O-W-N! Remember, he doesn't like elevators. Come to think of it...I'm sure the elevators know that, as the door closes way toooo fast on us, on purpose...I'm sure!  We can't move our...(hut humm) donkey fast enough!    Hugs! Ozy