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Old 02-04-2012, 10:05 PM
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I made a “pharmacy” gnome for my daughter to have when she worked at a pharmacy in college. Her friends liked it and one requested a trucker gnome, since he worked for a trucking company. I didn’t think he was serious, but he has mentioned it since then, so this is what I made for him as a gift. I had to think a bit on what might distinguish it as a truck driver and decided he had to have the iconic chrome mud-flap girl, a decorative element on many trucks!. I added the cowboy boots, since he is in Texas, and gave him a dangling cigarette. The recipient was quite excited! Thanks for looking!
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Old 02-04-2012, 10:12 PM
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Super looking little Gnome Mike, I like him
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Old 02-04-2012, 10:19 PM
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Wow he is outstanding! The coloring is perfect! Love his face and boots! great carving.
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Old 02-04-2012, 10:35 PM
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Speakin' as a Texas boy, myself, gotta love them boots!
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Old 02-05-2012, 12:17 AM
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that's one bad gnome!! as a rule gnome's and clowns i'm real sketchy on (it's a personal creepy thing) BUT this one is cool love it!
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Old 02-05-2012, 06:48 AM
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Mike, That's a trucker Gnome alright. Well done.

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Old 02-05-2012, 08:38 AM
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Drove trucks for close to 30 yrs and I can say that your gnome fits the bill perfectly! Great carving.
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He is neat, Mike. A super face, coolest boots, and girly icon all make him a special little gnome. The recipient is a lucky dude.
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:11 AM
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Very cool Mike, he looks like a trucker to me.
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Good one Mike - thanks for the chuckle.
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