Who the heck is Zep

This blog is dedicated to the adventures of a gnome called Zep. He is a very well traveled gnome, (as most of the little people are) and has entertained crowds around the world. Zep, what a strange name you may ask... and the explanation is that Zep is German. Well, why not Hans or Gunther or Klaus? You see Zep is a Bavarian gnome. Zep is short for Joseph, and his name according to linguistics expert Erika Scheinhast is "Tipish beirish" as beirish as "beirishen kooe". Hailing from the south of Germany, as close to the Austrian Border as you can get. He was liberated not by the Garden Gnome Liberation Army, as many suppose, but by a couple of Australian tourists who thought Zep would find warmer climates more condusive to a decent suntan. Sadly, his complexion is much the same.

Zep seems to enjoy his life in Australia, as he never seems to stop smiling. Despite now living in suburban Wagga Wagga, a country town in South Western New South Wales, Zep still hankers after adventure. He recently took a cruise on a liner to the Islands of New Caledonia and Vanuatu in the South Pacific. You never know when he may visit your hometown, so be sure to be on the lookout for him.