I started several years back adding a gnome a spring to my front yard. Alfie was just too cute to pass up. I was concerned what he would do in the wind but his weight is perfect and in a strong wind, he blows very little. The dogs spent some time trying to figure out what he was doing as he appears to "tease" a little. He was one of two I ordered this year as I couldn't make up my mind. He won't be my last!