"Gnome
Chomsky" once held the Guinness World Record for Largest Garden
Gnome, standing at 13 feet 6 inches tall. This garden gnome, Chomsky,
stands sentry at the entrance to Kelder's Farm. He
stands invitingly on the hill facing the highway, challenging one
and all to come enjoy the scenery, visit the farm, and play a round
or two of mini golf. Kelder's Farm has been operating in New York's
Rondout Valley since 1836.
*As of August 2011, Chomsky no longer holds the Guinness World
Record. Reiman Gardens in Iowa is home to a Gnome that stands 15 feet
tall. There is also a Gnome in Poland who towers at 18 feet, but unlike
Chomsky and the Reiman Gardens' gnome, theirs is made of fiberglass."
Quote from http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/worlds-largest-garden-gnome |
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The inscription on his
pedestal reads: "The World's Largest Garden Gnome" |
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The two RV Gypsies tried
to go see The World's Largest Kaleidoscope in Mount Tremper, New York,
but after a 45 minute drive, they got there too late. The Kaleidoscope
is inside of a store that closed at 5 P.M. for the day. It is reported
to be a 60-foot tall $250,000 Kaatskill Kaleidoscope.
NOTE: However, the two RV Gypsies returned here in 2014 and did get
to see the kaleidoscope movie. A small portion of the movie can be
found by using the TOC button above and choosing Movies. |
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Below: This carving was in front of
the
Emerson Country Store in Mt. Tremper. |
Below: A wild rabbit |
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Below: An odd shaped building in
the Mohawk Preserve Foothills.
The gate was closed and the two RV Gypsies could not get any closer. |
Below: A formation on a cliff
in the distance |
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Below: Highway to The
Gunks sign - but the road was marked "Private - Do Not Enter". |
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