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Gran hits burglar with garden gnome
Ananova ^ | 4-15-2005 | Staff

Posted on 04/15/2005 11:17:11 AM PDT by Red Badger

A grandmother knocked out a burglar by hitting him with a garden gnome.

Jean Collop, 69, woke at 5am to find an intruder clambering on her roof.

She yelled at the man, then picked up a gnome and hurled it at him, reports The Sun.

It bounced off his head, leaving him lying dazed on the roof in Wadebridge, Cornwall.

Jean dashed to fetch her rolling pin and a camera, and then took photos of the burglar as neighbours called the police.

Officers arrived to find the man still on the roof and half a dozen locals standing guard.

Jean said: "I heard a crash and rushed out in my nightdress. I politely told him not to move and grabbed the first thing that came to hand, which was a garden gnome.

"When it hit him he lay down for a while. I got my rolling pin in case. I didn't want to break another gnome."


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: bang; garden; gnome; justice
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To: MinuteGal; dighton; hoosiermama; Bahbah

Encore!


41 posted on 04/15/2005 1:20:11 PM PDT by aculeus (Ceci n'est pas une tag line.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

Yowza!


42 posted on 04/15/2005 1:22:33 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Will do laundry for food.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

I've had NO meetings today. The one I was expecting will take place on Monday.


43 posted on 04/15/2005 1:25:15 PM PDT by Laura Earl
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To: Laura Earl

Another day shot to heck


44 posted on 04/15/2005 1:26:30 PM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (Ask about free shipping !)
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To: Tax-chick

The Blues are in the story. I just get them out.


45 posted on 04/15/2005 1:27:51 PM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (Ask about free shipping !)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

But hey...it's almost done, then it's WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!


46 posted on 04/15/2005 1:28:50 PM PDT by Laura Earl
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To: Conspiracy Guy

It was brilliant.


47 posted on 04/15/2005 1:28:57 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Will do laundry for food.)
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To: Laura Earl

What is a weekend?


48 posted on 04/15/2005 1:29:26 PM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (Ask about free shipping !)
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To: Tax-chick

Here is the whole collection so far. I'm planning an album.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1382334/posts?page=60#60 Closet Guy Blues

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1382709/posts?page=21#21 Steel Fell on me Blues

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1383654/posts?page=10#10 Head Blues

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1383304/posts?page=623#623 Last Night Blues

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1383700/posts?page=52#52 Dead Frog Blues

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1383999/posts?page=52#52 Naked Blues

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1384343/posts?page=40#40 Blog Pimp Blues

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1384490/posts?page=36#36 Yard Gnome Blues


49 posted on 04/15/2005 1:30:58 PM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (Ask about free shipping !)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

When we aren't working for "the man".


50 posted on 04/15/2005 1:32:06 PM PDT by Laura Earl
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To: Conspiracy Guy

Bump for later, time to make that casserole with the beans again. Y'all may work for the man, but I work for the boys!


51 posted on 04/15/2005 1:34:13 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Will do laundry for food.)
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To: Lorianne
Ha! I KNEW those garden gnomes were good for something!

Basil Fawlty surely found a use for one. Much to Mr. O'Reilly's dismay.

52 posted on 04/15/2005 1:34:51 PM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk)
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To: Tax-chick; Conspiracy Guy

I'm trying to figure out what to have for dinner. CG won't go for any casserole with beans though. He likes things to have meat, cheese & something tomato based.


53 posted on 04/15/2005 1:40:16 PM PDT by Laura Earl
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To: Laura Earl

Ravioli casserole? Cook the ravioli until just barely softened, then layer with tomato sauce and mozzarella. If you use meat ravioli, you can use plain sauce ... if you have cheese ravioli, get sauce with meat! Also works with tortellini. A light red wine with it.


54 posted on 04/15/2005 1:42:14 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Will do laundry for food.)
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To: MinuteGal; All
Loud applause, also here.
55 posted on 04/15/2005 1:42:47 PM PDT by dighton
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To: Tax-chick

Yum! That sounds good...that may be just the ticket!


56 posted on 04/15/2005 1:43:27 PM PDT by Laura Earl
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To: Laura Earl

Glad I could help. Baby just woke up ... he can come in the kitchen and help me chop onions.


57 posted on 04/15/2005 1:47:24 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Will do laundry for food.)
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To: Laura Earl

I forgot to say, then cook the whole thing at 325 for about 1/2 hour!


58 posted on 04/15/2005 1:48:21 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Will do laundry for food.)
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To: Tax-chick

Oh good...I was about to ask. Headed to the store, then home. Enjoy your weekend!!!


59 posted on 04/15/2005 1:52:07 PM PDT by Laura Earl
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To: Laura Earl

You two, too. We've got two kids going camping with their Scout troops, so it will be pretty quiet here.


60 posted on 04/15/2005 1:55:35 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Will do laundry for food.)
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