As many of you know, we have been reporting on the so-called “Grand Rebellion” in the Gnome Empire. The Empire is located on the continent of Tampa on the distant planet Florida.
Our last report from the Empire was on October 20 when we had to pull our intrepid reporting team. Ongoing violence put our heroes in mortal danger. Click here or the link above to rehash the events our team observed.
Some time later, we confirmed that the Lord Emperor Wilson, ruler of the Gnome Empire, was seen outside the Empire. He was in the far-away land of California. A short interview with him left the impression that all was well in the Empire.
Senior staff made a decision. We had no reports of further violence, and the Emperor was comfortably away from his kingdom. We decided to send our brave team back in.
First goal of the team was to locate the Lord Emperor. We were amazed to find him carrying on as usual. The next two images validate the statement.

(Ironically, the wine in the right bottle is named “Derange.”)

(Gnomes are ginormous Led Zeppelin fans; the Emperor gave the band an open invitation to perform in the Gnome Empire)
In an interview, the Emperor told us that the Rebellion had been resolved “amicably.” He mentioned that all was peaceful in the Empire. Love and happiness prevailed throughout the lands.
Needless to say, we were somewhat skeptical and asked for proof. We were given a tour of the Empire. Much to our amazement, we found the Emperor’s statements to be true.


Sidenote: The Official Tree spent last Christmas in the continent of Clearwater on planet Florida. It made a triumphant return to continental Tampa this year.
Sidenote 2 (more than you wanted to know): the Official Tree is decorated with well over 100 likenesses of Gnomes)
Sidenote 3 (way more than you wanted to know): Unique to the Gnome Empire, the Official Tree is watched over by the Official Lizard Protector Of The Tree from his perch on the wall.



Peace and Goodwill to All reign in the Gnome Empire (along with Lord Emperor Wilson)!

Here at home, we wish you and your loved ones the very best of Holidays and a Merry Christmas.

12/23/24





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