About Me

My name is Gene, I am a Gnome.  I love to venture and travel whether it’s ’round the world or in my own town.  I am loathed by some, but loved by others.  You have seen me and my kind in movies, ad campaigns, gardens and yards in most every community.   In fact, you may think that we are in your yard is just hanging around, but we are up to a whole lot more when you’re not looking.  

We are not always safe in our own yards.  While it’s hard to imagine that anyone can have ill-will toward any gnome, there exists several types that we try to avoid…at all cost.  I list them now:

1. Drunken College Students: As a general rule, this type should be avoid altogether, but we are especially susceptible to their antics. Gnomes usually relocate to the backyard or another neighborhood altogether if we find ourselves near a college campus…lest we find ourselves stuffed in a mailbox six blocks from our home. 

2. Mischievous Pranksters: Many gnome-nappers have best intentions.  They want to “borrow” us, and give us a chance to see the world. Unfortunately, some gnomes never get returned to our homes. We can only hope they have been given a good home.

3.  Wealthy Neighborhoods: I like to think of us gnomes as a status symbol.  However, I know that we are looked down upon in some areas.  I mean, considered akin to the pink flamingo or the plastic deer, these neighborhoods fail to see the charm of garden gnomes.  

I am much more worldly than my ancestors.  I enjoy being indoors, at home, work, just as much as I love being outdoors.  I tend to be more of a roaming gnome.  I keep in touch as I travel by sending back photos of my journey.  Even though, I would love to be nomadic, I end up returning home to resume my day-to-day existence as a pillar to my community.