Gnome Convention 2010

What a lovely day (it were a bit 'ot but that's Australia for you!) .... 500 of our cousins from Cootamundra were adopted - went home with new carers and proper adoption certificates no less! We was sad to see them go, but hey, next year in 2011 at the 7th Convention - where will they be? They'll be back here in Glenbrook to say a big 'ello to all of us and what's more, they'll be wearin' new coats an' all!!

There was nearly 1900 of us arrived on the day - we 'ad a grand time of it! We woz on the telly too - did you see us? Some photos are 'ere

We'ad a luverly garden courtsy them nice folks from Go Enviro - and a great train to ride on from Trains, Planes and Automobiles.

Eee it were grand. We's already lookin' forward to next year!

PS - Don't forget to 'ave a look-see at them Corporate gnomes! >>

Sithee

Costa- winning gnome - Heather Estival


Bruce, Costa's companion in the garden, who became quite jealous of Costa's prize and almost had his parole revoked

Do you 'ave a gnome photo? We'd love to see it and can put it up on this website if you'd like that!

THE WINNERS WERE.... Painted or decorated - senior: Penny for "Couch Potato" Painted and decorated - junior: Jack Harriot for "Crackerjack" Traditional garden gnome: Rodney Milson for his gnome on a mushroom Sporting gnome: Don Thomas: for the female weightlifter Australia Day gnome: Heather Estival for Costa (photo >>) Repaired and restored gnome: Mark Worthington for his three Cootamundra gnomes Judges Choice: awarded to Garry for his gnome sleeping in a hammock

If any of the winners have a photo of their gnome please email it to Del

(ahem - is these lady gnomes?)