Gnorman in New Plymouth

2/4/07 Gnorman was welcomed to New Plymouth city this morning and was delighted that Fastways depot was thoughtfully situated in Norma Lane.
With John Sutcliffe and Andy Gowland-Douglas of the New Plymouth branch of the cancer society he was welcomed by the mayor, Peter Tennant, at the civic centre and given honorary citizenship.
The press from the midweek interviewed him; he couldn't wipe that smile off his face!

He then toured the city, meeting our local M.P. the Honourable Harry Duynhoven at the windwand for a photo shoot, , before seeing Nodding Neddy at the port, (there could be a "spot Gnorman on the oil pump" competition) Paritutu rock, (the last vestige of a massive ancient volcano)Poets Bridge at Pukekura Park and Bashful, a neighbourhood gnome.
Mount Taranaki was also bashful behind a cloud, but Gnorman hopes to view him later today, his last chance before visiting Tauranga for an overdose of Easter goodies.

Thanks to local businesses and Taranaki artists for their support as well.




Gnorman dwarfed..(excuse the pun) by Paritutu, the cone remnant of a massive, ancient volcano.

Gnorman buddying up with Bashful Collins, a local Taranaki identity
Gnorman.

Harry Duynhoven MP showing Gnorman a closer view of the windwand orb.

The Honourable Harry Duynhoven, local M.P. and Gnorman below the windwand.

Andy Gowland-Douglas holding Gnorman, and John Sutcliffe of the cancer society with Ana Souto on the beautiful coastal walkway.

Gnorman decided to cheat with a photo of Mt. Taranaki behind him, the actual mountain feeling bashful today.

Gnorman relaxing against his journal at Pukekura Park, the Poets Bridge in the background across the lake.

Mayor Pete Tennant bestowing honorary citizenship on Gnorman.

Contributed by hezwez

A HUGE THANK YOU TO NEW PLYMOUTH BUSINESSES!!!

You guys are just amazing... All the stuff you have given to hezwez is amazing and wonderful... we are looking forward to fantastic and exciting auctions.

To vickyanne, what can I say??? Your paintings are devastatingly lovely!!!! You are a wonderful and generous artist.

Have a fantastic Easter New Plymouth... New Plymouth ROCKS!!!!

Joy Z Clark

Team Gnorman

Gnorman in Christchurch

Thursday night we attended a NZ film called Ruby and Rata, a special screening for Simon Barnett of More FM’s birthday.We were warned it would be a cheesy movie seeing as it stared Simon Barnett and Gary McCormick
Afterwards we got the journal signed by Simon…Gary snuck out the back, away from the crowds and lines.



Tuesday took him into More FM for photos with Si and Gary so Gary could sign the log book.




Took photos by the Avon and am sending Gnorman in the morning to New Plymouth

Sat 24th: Went on a tram ride through centre of the city and saw sites such as the Cathedral, the Challace and trams

Gnorman...better hide that goblet!

Contributed by toodley

Gnorman meets Tim Shadbolt!

Doggitt and I had a good time, to meet and take Gnorman out to jalmac traders on Saturday where Janis let him feed out on lollies. I sent him to his bed afterwards with a sore tummy.

On Monday I took him up to prominent business and have obtained a promise of voucher from one.

Today I get pre meeting jitters, but once I got there, I was quite calm. Anusha and I chatted and took pictures of Gnorman in front of the council buildings, then we went inside and met up with Janis from Cancer Society. Had a short interview with her before we were called upstairs to the chambers.



Tim was his usual chatty comedy self and wrote a message in the book about missing Gnorma Jean, and aussies get everything from pavlova to Phar Lap.

He then donated a memorabilia book on the Worlds Fastest Indian booklet and then we placed Gnorman for a ride.

This will screen on Cue TV tonight 5.30pm and 9pm.
I have also included in emails several snapshots taken by hubby.

I’m now sending Gnorman on to toodley tomorrow morning and then he is going on to hezwez.

Overall I don't think it went too bad.

Contributed by angelcutee

Gnorman has been sugar coated by Jalmac_Traders!