The Flight of the Saltire

[Pour1Malt]

What a brilliant idea! That "certan kilted gentleman in West Sussex" will be not only pleased but proud to play a part in this epic voyage.

I am reminded of a recent item on our TV News: an ornamental garden gnome was stolen from a woman's front garden about 18 months ago and, very recently, she found the gnome on her doorstep with a parcel which contained a photo album. The images, all absolutely genuine, in the album were all of the gnome in various locations around the world: Sydney Harbour Bridge, atop the Empire State Building in NYC, at Edinburgh Castle, the Tower of London, etc., etc. The owner has no idea whatsoever of who did this - but what a wheeze!

Take care,
Ham.

this 'traveling gnome' idea came frae the French film Amelie

[Dirk Skene]

this 'traveling gnome' idea came frae the French film Amelie

I love that movie. It is worth watching again.

[Colin]

this 'traveling gnome' idea came frae the French film Amelie

Actually it started in Australia in 1986. Something tells me some libations may have been involved.

From Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travelling_gnome_prank

The tradition was first recorded in Australia in the 1980s. Although not definitive, the following blurb appeared in the Regular Shorts feature of the Sydney Morning Herald of September 24, 1986: 'AN EASTERN suburbs gnome-owner was distressed when she discovered her gnome had been stolen at the weekend. A note was found in its place: "Dear mum, couldn't stand the solitude any longer. Gone off to see the world. Don't be worried, I'll be back soon. Love Bilbo xxx."'

I remember hearing about these in the 1990's while still in school. I think Amelie added the idea to the masses.