Farrim was shopping for Christmas decorations. Carols and festive tunes were being played, and the shop was busy with pets choosing gifts and exchanging greetings with their friends. A smell of cinnamon was all around, and samples of gingerbread biscuits were being offered from trays. Farrim sighed happily. It was his favourite time of the year!
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Lilly.
Farrim shook paws with Lilly the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Lilly gave you 1 "Signs Of Hope (Ornament)" size 10
Outside, seasonal snowfalls added to the festive atmosphere. Then Farrim heard himself being hailed and looked round to see a gaudily dressed Gnome approaching, looking worried. "Hello, Mr Nimblegripe! How are things in the workshop? Is it going mad now we're in December?" Nimblegripe stopped and surveyed the landscape. "Something rather odd has happened, Farrim," he responded. "Can you meet me at the workshop in half an hour?" "Yes, of course," said Farrim. "I'll just pop home with my shopping and I'll be right there." Picking up his carrier bags, he hurried on. "Bring a couple of friends with you!" called Nimblegripe after him.
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Marmalade.
Farrim shook paws with Marmalade the All Hallow’s Eve Kitty. They both received one silver mole!
Marmalade gave you 1 "Cheering Gnome, Purple Stripe Coat" size 7
At the appointed time, Farrim was waiting outside the workshop, accompanied by his friends, Chomp, the crocodile and Angelina Mouse. Some other pets had gathered, a couple of them daring to nibble at the iced baked structure of the workshop. They retreated when Nimblegripe appeared, but with other things on his mind, he scarcely noticed their tooth-shaped depredations on the walls of the workshop. "These are my friends, Angelina and Chomp," said Farrim. "Thank you all for coming," said Nimblegripe. "Not at all. How can we help, Mr Grimblethripe—er, Trimblegrip?" asked Chomp. The Gnome appeared too anxious to notice the mangling of his name. "My assistant gnomes have disappeared," he announced. "It's most odd. And I've received a rum postcard."
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Humphrey.
Farrim shook paws with Humphrey the Humpback Whale. They both received one silver mole!
Humphrey gave you 1 "2022 Gingerbread Duplex" size 7
Meanwhile in PnF Land, the Barbershop Baubles were getting ready to give a Christmas performance and were warming up their voices running through a few scales while pets gathered in keen anticipation of the musical treat. Afterwards, there was going to be skating on the frozen pond with hot chocolate and gingerbread to follow!
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Henry.
Farrim shook paws with Henry the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
"Your gnome helpers have gone missing? That's terrible, Mr Nimblegripe!" said Angelina. "How will all the Christmas gifts get made and delivered on Christmas Day? I suggest we reconvene later, pool all the available information we have on the missing gnomes and work out a plan. It would be a pity to miss the Baubles' concert. They sing al fresco, a cappella." "Are they from Italy, then?" queried Chomp, all at sea.
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Bill.
Farrim shook paws with Bill the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
Bill gave you 1 "Gingerbread Cookie Kid, Let’s Go" size 7
The pets later assembled at Nimblegripe's home. "My fear is that my colleagues have been taken in pursuit of a pastime known as Roaming Gnomes, where third parties kidnap a gnome, then take him to various foreign places and photograph him. Here's the postcard from Norway," said the Gnome. "Let's see what Pebblegetter says—blah, blah, blah—'Bring me gingerbread'. It's clearly something he wishes to communicate in code, and a very complex one. I wonder what he means by 'gingerbread'?"
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met DAISY.
Farrim shook paws with DAISY the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
"That's one possible theory, I suppose," remarked Farrim. "There's no reason why your fellow gnomes would just leave you in the lurch, is there, Mr Nimblegripe?" "Absolutely not," stated the Gnome firmly. "Our work ethic is of the highest. There is no way my colleagues would just up and leave with no explanation." "But who would kidnap them?" queried Chomp. "Will they send a ransom demand or something?" "No, I don't think that will happen," replied Nimblegripe. "I believe these things are done as a practical joke. However, it's a highly inconvenient one, given how close we are to Christmas!"
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Daisy.
Farrim shook paws with Daisy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Daisy and you found 5 "Sunflower ‘N' Bees Plush Squirrel" size 4.
In the gnomes' absence, Farrim, Angelina and Chomp went to help in the Christmas workshop. Chomp gazed around him and announced, "In the Workhouse: Christmas Day." He struck an attitude and declaimed: "It is Christmas Day in the Workhouse, And the cold bare walls are bright With garlands of green and holly, And the place is a pleasant sight—" Angelina interrupted. "Workshop, Chomp. It's workshop." "Of course it is," replied the crocodile innocently. "Why, what did I say?" "C'mon, there's all these gifts to wrap," said Farrim. "Chop-chop." "You mean chomp-chomp," said the crocodile quietly, but seized a gift and started wrapping.
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Bellat.
Farrim shook paws with Bellat the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
Bellat and you found 5 "Cross-stitch Butterfly" size 4.
Nimblegripe had received another postcard! He emerged from his house in search of his team of investigators and bumped into the Barbershop Baubles, just setting off for their next gig. "We'll spread the word about the missing gnomes and see if we can uncover anything," said Fuchsia Diva, about to climb into her sports car.
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met BoBo.
Farrim shook paws with BoBo the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
Nimblegripe met the other pets at the gingerbread house and displayed the card he had received. "This is from Silvergrasper," he announced. "And look what he's written!" Angelina studied the communication. " 'Bring me gingerbread.' Hmm. Paris. Not a quick journey, by any means. How did he get there from here so fast?"
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met George.
Farrim shook paws with George the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Chomp stood decisively up on his back paws. "Have no fear, Mr Thimbleknife—um, Trimblegrief—er—tell you what, I'm going to search the house for vital clues." He hastily covered his confusion by marching into the gingerbread house and looking around. "Hmm. I like the floor. You're never short of a snack!" He gathered up a few samples and put them on a handy plate. "Now, where do these doors lead to?" he mused. He chose a door at random, opened it and passed over the threshold, still clutching his plate of biscuits.
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Hampton.
Farrim shook paws with Hampton the Dwarf Hamster. They both received one silver mole!
As Chomp went through the door he suddenly found himself in a cold and snowy place. Pets bundled up in coats and scarves were trotting hither and thither, speaking some strange, outlandish language. One of them approached him and said, "Cor blimey, guv, lemme just take a butcher's at your fine set of Hampsteads!" "I beg your pardon?" ventured Chomp. "Hampsteads. Hampstead Heath. Teeth! Never mind, me old china, must dash, just off for some Becks and Posh." Shivering, Chomp selected a biscuit. Perhaps a little something to eat would warm him up! But no sooner had he swallowed the first bite when he found himself instantly transported back to the gingerbread workshop! "Hey, everyone! It’s the gingerbread house! It’s magic!"
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met seema.
Farrim shook paws with seema the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
seema gave you 1 "Rainy Crocodile (Waiting)" size 7
In the short time that Chomp had been away, there had been a further development. Nimblegripe was brandishing another postcard, this time from Turkey! "Send me gingerbread!" ended the card, as usual.
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Waddles.
Farrim shook paws with Waddles the Black Happy Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
"This is from Fossilmender," remarked Nimblegripe. "How can you tell what town he's in just from a shop interior?" asked Chomp interestedly, examining the picture and the text and forgetting for a moment his exciting news. The Gnome's glares brought him to his senses. "Oh—you—you mean that's his name. Yes, of course. Sorry, Mr Crimblepipe—um—I mean—" Despite themselves, Angelina and Farrim collapsed on the floor, howling with laughter. Even Nimblegripe was struggling keeping hilarity in check. "That's the closest you've got yet, young Chomp," he remarked heavily. "Now, what was it you wanted to tell us?"
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Lulu.
Farrim shook paws with Lulu the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
Chomp pulled himself together. "I say, you chaps, I rather think I've solved the mystery!" He related all that had happened to him in the land of the strange argot and how eating a gingerbread biscuit had brought him straight home again. "You mean when my colleagues write 'Bring me gingerbread', they mean it literally?" queried Nimblegripe. "Okay. So in theory we just need to go into each of these rooms to find the other gnomes and get them to eat the gingerbread. Keep together! Have plenty of gingerbread biscuits on you to bring you all safely back!"
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met miniyao.
Farrim shook paws with miniyao the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
miniyao and you found 5 "Boreal Majesty (Ornament)" size 4.
Clutching each other's paws, the pets cautiously entered the room to the right. The next moment they were in a completely different landscape! Looming 1000 feet above them was a wrought iron lattice tower and there, standing disconsolately nearby, was Silvergrasper. The pets hastily introduced themselves and Angelina held out a gingerbread biscuit to the little gnome. "Here you are, just eat this." They waited until Silvergrasper started eating, then they ate a biscuit each too.
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met PHOENIX.
Farrim shook paws with PHOENIX the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Having gone through the middle door, the pets found themselves 3600 ft above sea level on Norway's Trolltunga, or Troll's Tongue. They inched their way carefully forwards until they were able to hand over a gingerbread biscuit to Pebblegetter.
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Eros.
Farrim shook paws with Eros the Cupig. They both received one silver mole!
Eros and you found 5 "Candy Cane Christmas Tree" size 4.
Nimblegripe was hugely relieved when Pebblegetter, Fossilmender and Silvergrasper, Farrim, Angelina and Chomp landed safely back! "What's that you have there, Chomp?" he enquired. "Well," explained the crocodile. "As we were in Paris, I took the opportunity to do a little shopping in a nearby Carrefour on the way back."
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Kip.
Farrim shook paws with Kip the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Chomp unpacked his shopping. There were baguettes, lots of different cheeses, grapes and delicious drinks. They made it into a celebration picnic. Nimblegripe toasted the success of the rescue missions and thanked Chomp for the feast. "You're most welcome, Mr Nuncletripe—um, that is—" "Chomp," said the Gnome cheerfully. "I think we should all be on first name terms, don't you? Call me Schaicnar." "Oh, I say, thank you, Sh—Sku—S—sir!" responded Chomp.
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Farrim shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof and you found 5 "Scaredy Claus (Ornament)" size 4.
"That's not all," announced Chomp, producing a second bulging carrier bag. "When I finally worked out that that weird place I was in was London, I stocked up on a few items suitable for young pets' Christmas stockings." He produced some miniature TARDISes and teddy bears in national dress. "And here's some Norwegian treats, as well—and a few items from Turkey."
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Casper.
Farrim shook paws with Casper the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
They all applauded Chomp once more, and then, having eaten their fill of the delicious bread, cheese and grapes, they headed off back to the workshop where they all laboured long into the night to finish the backlog and to ensure the young pets of PnF had a very merry Christmas.
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
Farrim shook paws with get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 gave you 1 "Festive Latitudes (Ornament)" size 10
The Barbershop Baubles, having learnt of the successful rescue mission, came back to give a special carol concert. Afterwards, Angelina took a special commemorative photo of the Baubles, Nimblegripe, Chomp and Farrim.
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Cherokee.
Farrim shook paws with Cherokee the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Cherokee gave you 1 "Cheering Gnome, Purple Stripe Coat" FULL SIZE
The gingerbread house makes a magnificent prize! And have no fear—it has been shorn of its magical traits . . . or has it? There's only one way to find out . . .
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Piff.
Farrim shook paws with Piff the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
To add to the festivities, there was a special Christmas treat! Farrim has got more decorations than he can carry! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also take part!
While nibbling on ginger treats, you met Hugo.
Farrim shook paws with Hugo the Wild White Tiger Cub. They both received one silver mole!
Farrim has completed the quest of
