Errigal Baby Face

There's so much to say about Errigal - where do we start? His name is
as good a place as any. As is the custom with gnomes in the Donegal
region of the Republic of Ireland, Errigal was not given his full name
until his 15th birthday. When his sacred naming ceremony rolled
around, the elders were taken with Errigal's still toddler-like
features: the large eyes, the tiny marble-like nose, and the
impossibly small mouth. In a rare feat of unanimous voting, the
elders quickly agreed on the name Errigal Baby Face. To this
day, despite his ivory-white beard, his baby features dominate his
gnomely profile.

We will delve deeper into Errigal's past and present in later posts
and may even touch on the incredible story of how he met his tiny
mouse friend, Egan.

Meet Devyn Dazzling Drawers!

For the last week, Devyn Dazzling Drawers has grown increasingly impatient awaiting his DurhamGnomes debut. “What’s all the fuss about Bartleby?” he was quoted as saying. “He goes arsing around for a few days, probably looking for a new molly, and you’d think the bloody world was ending. Meanwhile, I’m here, sporting the hottest trousers this side of St. Patty’s Cathedral, and not one of you bogtrotters gives a crack!”

Assured that his time in the limelight had arrived, Devyn quickly apologized for being such a “puss face.” He then shared the story of his blindingly brilliant britches: “As a young lad in Ireland, me family had nothing. All twelve of us, from the time we were squealers, were dressed in potato sacks. I swore if I ever made it out of there, I’d drop a few squid on some respectable attire.”

Devyn’s taste in flashy fashion is not the only quality that sets him apart from Durham’s more traditional gnome folk. Never one to follow the crowd, Devyn has chosen to establish his home far from the glitz and glamour of Durham’s downtown. He prefers, instead, to observe from his altitudinous abode as northbound travelers wend their way along one of the city’s largest thoroughfares.

So, fellow gnome aficionados, point your eyes toward the skies, and you can’t miss him. Congrats to DurhamGnomes reader Breanna W. for already spotting him!

An anonymous tip

We received an anonymous email (seriously) with a photo and some news. Bartleby is safe! We even hear rumors he is contemplating joining the Durham Police Force. Not surprising really, considering he enjoyed watching over the Police from his position atop the police headquarters.

We will update you all on any further Bartleby news as it comes in. Our newest Gnome find should be coming out in the next day or two - check back soon!

Bye Bye Bartleby

It looks as though Bartleby went off to find greener pastures. I suppose we should now reveal where Bartleby previously called his home.

There he is, peering over the edge of the lower building.
Just a speck in this photo.



A closer view of our good friend Bartleby



Look to the far right of the building.
Yes, you are seeing this right, Bartleby lived
on top of the Durham PD headquarters. Sneaky little bugger.

With that, we say goodbye to our beloved Bartleby. May your adventures continue to be fruitful.

Corcoran Candypants

Like a teenage girl at a slumber party, this rumor-loving gnome just can’t be brought down. Glancing coyly over his right shoulder, Corcoran Candypants giddily anticipates the next juicy morsel of adolescent gnome gossip. Will Shylah Lovely Lashes finally agree to go steady with Artie Twinkle Toes? Or will Briac Blemish Bottom overcome his dermatological demons in time to win her heart???

…As Corcoran contemplates the future of these budding bitty romances, the smells of Thickburgers and Ultimate Bacon Platters swirl around his lofty love nest. But no Fish Supreme will ever find its way into this gnome’s delicately designed diet.

“A lot of things I admire ‘bout human folk,” Corcoran explains, his Irish brogue softening his rebuke, “but the burgeoning bellies, I cannot abide. I much prefer me greens and grains!"

With a characteristic wink, he adds, "And the lady gnomes ain't complained yet!"