Allow me to draw your attention to the Gnome Homes add on the right side. Murray of Silent Running has pointed out that if you want a Gnome Home by Christmas you’d best order now. Perfect for the Geek who has everything or for the Gnome who has nothing.
I think these things are quite clever. Check them out:

Even if you don’t really want such a thing (or perhaps you don’t have a suitable yard) you should check out the site and see the pictures. These things aren’t stamped out in some factory in China: Murray makes these himself. Very impressive.
Give it a look.
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