Gnorm Again

Then we spotted an R2D2 mail box.
And next, we went to the Old Post Office building. Here Gnorm became a bit of a star, attracting the attention of some friendly women and a cute little boy.

Our next stop was the Navy Memorial. (Yes we are quite fond of statues and fountains downtown. Gnorm and I just hit a few.)



Gnorm took another peak at the Washington Monument.

More Gnorm in the City

Then we walked over to Freedom Plaza. Here a concerned gentleman stopped to make sure that Gnorm had not been kidnapped. Gnorm was able to assure the gentleman that he was a guest not a hostage.

You can see the Capitol building in the distance. I would have taken Gnorm on a tour, but tours are typically arranged by your Senator and I am a DC resident. Ah well, we had a busy day anyway.
We also passed by the Wilson building, home of the DC government.

Gnorm in the City

Saturday, Gnorm and I went to downtown DC. We took the bus.

The bus runs down Sixteenth Street so Gnorm got to see the sights along the way. There are quite a few churches, embassies and other interesting buildings.
Our first stop was President's Park, where we took a peak at the White House.

And then a closer look.

And then we went to Pershing Park where Gnorm sat and looked at the Washington Monument.

Pershing Park also has great fountains.

Gnorm goes to Rockville

I will probably break this up into a few posts since Gnorm and I went a bit picture crazy.
Thursday, by some strange coincidence, I found my knit discount card for one of the LYS's. It was a convergence of events since I had to head to Rockville, MD for a hair appointment that afternoon anyway. So, Gnorm came to the yarn shop with me. He drove for a little, then I took over.

Gnorm took a little break before we went inside.

Gnorm helped me pick out some great stuff.

Gnorm - Stuck Inside

Well, what with work and the weather Gnorm didn't get to see a lot of the city today. But here's what did happen.
First, Gnorm met my cat. (Since Gnorm, as I typically do, sported some animal fur himself, I felt confident this meeting would be successful.)

There was some minor, yet polite, sniffing on the part of my cat, but the meeting went well.
I telecommute now, so today Gnorm helped me work a bit.

He thinks I use too many post-its.
Gnorm wanted to go play outside, but the weather was a bit rainy.

So, then Gnorm went up to the fitness center. I told him, unfortunately the center didn't really have gnome sized equipment, but he seemed to make it work.

Gnuman Views Purdue

My day was most interesting again as Kelli showed me around Purdue. Here I am at the original gate to Purdue. It was donated by the class of 1897 and has been moved and widened several times. Kelli told me that Purdue was founded in 1869 and named after a man who donated land to start the University, John Purdue. Straight through this walkway is the University building which is the oldest building in continuous use on campus.
Here I am at the Hello Walk. The Hello Walk used to be right by State Street, but to protect it, it was moved to the center of the Memorial Mall.
Apparently they have some strange people in Indiana. This is the grave of John Purdue. He is buried right on the Memorial Mall and his grave site was part of the promise the University board made when accepting his land donation.
This is the famous Lion's fountain. It was donated by the class of 1903 and there is a legend that says the Lion's roar when a virgin walks past. Supposedly the Lion hasn't roared in 40 years.
I was mightily taken by the Purdue University welcome sign, but a bit confused as to why it is in the center of campus instead of on the edge.
My trip wouldn't have been complete without viewing the 4-H flag that had been in space.
Hovde Hall is where the students go to register and pay for their classes. I tried to convince the desk clerk that I was a student, but she didn't believe me. I'm sitting above the plaque on the left.
After a long day of sightseeing and touring, it was time to go to one of Purdue's greatest institutions, Pappy's! The staff there were very nice about taking a picture and even posed with me. I blushed quite a bit as two of the ladies kept telling me I was handsome. Next time I come to visit, I'm going to enjoy a big milkshake from Pappy's, I was just too tired to have one this time.

For more of Gnuman's adventure at Purdue click here.

Gnorm is in DC

Well, Gnorm arrived yesterday, but the Post Office wanted me to wait until today to retrieve him. After one trip that was aborted due to severe weather, I made it to the post office, which fortunately for Gnorm, was freezing cold. The rain had cooled down the weather, so I opened up the box in the Post Office, so Gnorm could see the post office. No, really, it was so he could appreciate the ride home.
We stopped and took a peak at Rock Creek Park.

And I showed Gnorm the lions on the bridge on 16th Street. A passerby called Gnorm a muppet, but I told Gnorm that gnome appreciation was something we are all working on. And really, muppets are nice. Anyway Gnorm thought they looked more like tigers, so we looked it up - and he was right - they are tigers, not lions.

Well, then we came home and I unpacked the goodies that Gnorm brought with him from Heather.

Wow, yarn, a hat pattern, yummy fine fabric wash - which may have been what helped Gnorm smell so great, and Mallo Cups!
Stay tuned for more adventures!