Monthly Archives: February 2013

Furrylittlegnome’s View of The White Cliffs of Dover (sort of)…


There are a few landmarks around the world that furrylittlegnome has built up in her mind as being magnificent spots to see. The White Cliffs of Dover was one of them. From a distance, the cliffs looked impressive, and as … Continue reading

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Furrylittlegnome’s Sweet 100th Post


For a few weeks, furrylittlegnome has been wondering what her 100th post would be. Would she let readers get to know the person behind the blog? Would she write about her favorite vacation spot? Her favorite eatery? Her favorite shops? … Continue reading

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After Nemo


A snow emergency.  A parking ban.  School closings.  Public transportation halted.  A driving ban for twenty-four hours.   It was not pretty, folks.  Nemo literally shut down Boston.  Being cooped up during such a grand storm made watching Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel … Continue reading

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Furrylittlegnome Visits the Asparagus Capital of the World


Nestled six miles (ten kilometers) southwest of Heidelberg and nine miles (fifteen kilometers) southeast of Mannheim sits Schwetzingen. Furrylittlegnome once visited this German town with a population of less than 25,000 people and was surprised at just how seriously Germans … Continue reading

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Uh-Oh


In the past twenty four hours, all of this has made its way into furrylittlegnome’s home…

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Big Ben. Parliament.


Upon exiting the Westminster tube stop, gnomes get a glimpse of the London Eye that greets you. Crossing the River Thames, you can capture this shot of Britain’s iconic Parliament building. Yes, friends, it was cold and gloomy the last … Continue reading

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