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Burnley Gnomes

Post by ClaretsPadiham » Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:38 am

Anybody got any ?

What are the ones from the club shop like ?

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by 4midable » Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:25 am

Few of em work int club shop

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by bobinho » Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:43 am

In my limited experience, only gnome types have them…. You know the sort, jigsaw do’ers 🤔🤣

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by bfcjg » Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:52 am

I had 2 in the garden, both looked like Brian Flynn.

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by Leisure » Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:35 pm

bfcjg wrote:
Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:52 am
I had 2 in the garden, both looked like Brian Flynn.
Same height? ;)
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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by Xianclaret » Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:58 pm

Mine, keeping the wife’s B############ one at it’s [img]feet
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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by Clovius Boofus » Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:27 pm

Gnomes? Destroy them all with fire.

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Post by Jimmymaccer » Sat Jun 17, 2023 2:26 pm

“at gnome” on The Isle of Man
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Post by bfcjg » Sat Jun 17, 2023 3:08 pm

Leisure wrote:
Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:35 pm
Same height? ;)
Bit taller 😁
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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by turbo5 » Sat Jun 17, 2023 3:11 pm

I am scuba diver and put one in Capernwray. had to drill holes in the base as they float. Its in the Gnome garden about 15 meters down near the head of one of the giant gnomes
The instructor (B'stard season ticket holder) who I dived with took it back out at a later date and painted a B'stard's shirt on it and my name on the back.
Took me a year to realise what he had done it. I couldn't find my Burnley gnome and I spotted it :shock: The banter and prank was brilliant I couldn't remove it after that, always makes me laugh when I see it
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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by Lakester_2023 » Sat Jun 17, 2023 3:17 pm

I have 4. I've noticed this year's are noticeably smaller than previously [263mm against 300mm]. However, this year's smaller gnome is carrying a flag which brings the piece up to 293mm. It's not a problem, it's not a moan. If I were to moan [a bit], I would offer up that the paint they use isn't as UV stable as I 'd like and the gnomes require a re-coat each year, which I thoroughly enjoy. In short [😉], I love them, wish I had the full set. Anybody who doesn't have at least one Burnley garden gnome....well, I can't take them seriously as true Clarets.

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by Clovius Boofus » Sat Jun 17, 2023 5:28 pm

Under my anti-kitsch legislation, people caught with gnomes on public display in their front gardens will have them confiscated. Repeat offenders will have their homes confiscated.

I know decent people would like to go further, maybe life imprisonment, but that's way too harsh for a second offence. Rendering repeat offenders homeless should serve as a deterrent. So think on.
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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by bfccrazy » Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:06 pm

Got 3 in the front garden ….. keep em out of the sunshine or they’ll fade quite quick :lol:

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by ClaretsPadiham » Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:10 pm

Ended up getting one at 1pm lasted 15 mins in my garden before my Staffordshire bull terrier wrapped it round my neighbours head, she’s now in intensive care.

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by Bosscat » Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:24 pm

ClaretsPadiham wrote:
Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:10 pm
Ended up getting one at 1pm lasted 15 mins in my garden before my Staffordshire bull terrier wrapped it round my neighbours head, she’s now in intensive care.
The bull terrier or your neighbour 🤔

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by ŽižkovClaret » Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:48 pm

Got 5 on my balcony and one extra now lives on my desk at work (he arrived with a broken elbow so they sent a replacement)

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by Cirrus_Minor » Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:57 pm

I have a couple in the garden. Gifts from relatives. They are both in claret and blue because they are playing in gnome shirts.


I'll get my coat.
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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by JohnMac » Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:58 pm

We have one our neighbour bought for us in appreciation as we watered his plants when he was ill.

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by Clovius Boofus » Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:59 pm

A timely reminder, folks. This is the internet, not the confessional. People throughout the whole world can see your posts.

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by Volvoclaret » Sat Jun 17, 2023 9:37 pm

When did he sign?
Sorry misread, thought it said Burnley GOMEZ. 😉

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by strayclaret » Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:01 am

Now Bertie,  mower cable decapitated Sean the gnome last year.<br />Bertie was promoted to the front garden.
Now Bertie, mower cable decapitated Sean the gnome last year.
Bertie was promoted to the front garden.
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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by strayclaret » Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:15 am

Sean the gnome before his accident
Sean the gnome before his accident
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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by No Ney Never » Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:16 am

There are gnome gnomes; there are things we gnome we gnome.
We also gnome there are gnome ungnomes; that is to say we gnome there are some things we do not gnome. But there are also ungnome ungnomes — the ones we don’t gnome we don’t gnome.

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by durhamclaret » Sun Jun 18, 2023 11:09 am

I’ve got one that I call Vinny who comes out from the office for every game for luck, sad I know.

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Re: Burnley Gnomes

Post by Bosscat » Sun Jun 18, 2023 11:47 am

Volvoclaret wrote:
Sat Jun 17, 2023 9:37 pm
When did he sign?
Sorry misread, thought it said Burnley GOMEZ. 😉
Me too
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