I arrived home exhausted after long week of work deadlines and a drive home in sweltering heat. There was this big package waiting at the door! Suddenly I was completely re-energized, giggling with glee like a silly kid. It must be the reddit gnome! Couldn't race up the stairs fast enough, stumbling over my 3 wiggling wagging dogs, to open it. Sorry pups-I'll walk yas later. I opened the box in a frenzy. The precious gnome cargo was well wrapped in layers of paper and bubble wrap.Excited dog noses kept nudging into the box, too. Then, there was the Gnome...I was completely Gobsmacked! Never, ever have I seen a Gmome like it. Who is this wonderful, kind, thoughtful stranger who sent this extraordinary Gnome? First thing I notice is the wonderful beard is pierced fillagree and his gnome hat is a glistening mosaic of ruby crackle - stunning! The sweet and subtle detail of the bird on the gnomes blushing fingers and the silver dusting on the garden spade... I mean, what can I say, I am enchanted. Will cherish this gnome and the memory of being delighted upon receiving him. Here are some pics.