Frank's brother and a friend?

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  1. dooley

    dooley Super Garden Turtle

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    dr thought this gnome must be Frank's brother. He sort of looks like Frank with his black beard. He found a friend in this fellow with the pointed nose. The tag on his friend reads, "souvenir of Norway." It might be one of those troll fellows.
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    Oops! I know it's a troll now, it's found it's way to the bridge in the backyard. Anyone who has read "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" know that trolls live under bridges.
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  3. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    There is a striking resemblance between your new friend and Frank, could be cousins.

    That troll is so ugly it is cute.
     
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    Have you any little goats to join him at his bridge? ;-)
     
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    I've heard the story. Your troll has been a good find as he already found his place under the bridge. Any goats in the future?
     



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  6. dooley

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    We have had goats in the past, but I think not in the future, thank you. dooley
     
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    Wonderful little troll and already found his home and I think that must be one of Franks kin.
     
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    :smt041 That gnome must be related to Frank, I think I spot some family likeness there. The troll is indeed a typical souvenir from Norway. We've got shelf-fulls of them during the season. He looks a bit too sweet to be the billy goats' troll, though, but he seems to like it under your bridge.
     
  9. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Wow there is a resemblance isn't there? Any chance you can request a sample for DNA testing?

    Droopy I've seen those trolls many times on the shelves of tourist shops here. They have always caught my eye but none ever followed me home.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    The Three Billy Goats Gruff used to be my daughters favourite bedtime story!!! Love the idea of having a troll under your bridge Dooley.

    That gnome certainly looks a lot like Frank doesn't he? Mmmmmm methinks he may be a skeleton in the cupboard! ;) ;)
     
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    Yes, that Troll sure looks at home by that bridge Dooley. Just wait until he starts charging you a toll...
     

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