I found this little guy at the Pender Island "Nu-to-Yu", a charming cross between a thrift store and a permanent garage sale although only open 2 days a week. The keenest bargain hunters are there on Friday morning as the doors open, although I tend to be part of the Saturday mid-morning crowd, heading over after a visit to the farmers' market and before dropping by the library next door. The Nu-to-Yu never fails to hold some treasure or another, and the "fill a bag for $5" days are not to be missed! :)
The gnome is in pretty good shape although a tug of his hat reveals a badly receding hair-line and interestingly, a second face on the back of his head. This one has a rather crooked smile so I am guessing it was a first botched attempt which was quickly covered up by the hat rather than unpicked. My kids think it is cool.
I will fix up his hair line and put him up for adoption. He has a snazzy belt buckle!
C.
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