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| Moments in Time by Larner | 24 Review(s) |
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| vampfan30 | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 8/28/2006 |
| Oh, the peacock... what a lovely bird.... to look at. I lived next door to two mated pairs; good gods, they are so loud! But, they are gorgeous. Lovely story. Author Reply: You probably empathize with Frodo's distress when one of them screams, then. One we met in York in England influenced the way the male acts here, for he chose my husband (who was blind) to display to. And I could so see Frodo being enthralled by their appearance and distressed by their cries.... So glad you found this one and enjoyed it. | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/18/2006 |
| This is as lovely as the peacocks themselves! A wonderful, gentle story. Author Reply: Oh, am so glad you appreciate it, Pearl Took. And I like to do a gentle one now and then. Thanks so much for letting me know how you liked it. | |
| Lyn | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/27/2006 |
| What a pleasant surprise! Thank you. Author Reply: Thank YOU for appreciating it, Lyn. | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/26/2006 |
| "But wherever Sam cultivates his garden, that’s home and full beauty for me.” Sweet! Like the petting of the peacocks, too. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Am trying to get caught up on reviews that were left after the computer system all decided to fail at the same time. Yes, I do think that for Frodo Sam would be a symbol of home. He doesn't expect now to return to Bag End, and must wonder where he'll end up. But with Sam there, at least he knows he won't be alone. And all coming to know him would, I think, wish to see him surrounded by great beauty. And I think even the peacocks would be drawn to him--obviously! | |
| Armariel | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/26/2006 |
| heheh....actually it was I who saw to it Frodo got a pet peacock...in "Bear Me Away" he ends up with the palace peacock since Gandalf finds it obnoxious, and at the last he says something like, "Shirefolk have roosters to wake them in the morning; I had a peacock." Yeah, guess it would have made a good watchdog too, if he'd had need of one...... But hey, if the bunny bites...well, Easter IS coming up! *g* ~~~{~@ Author Reply: Oh, I'd forgotten about the peacock in "Bear Me Away"--you're so right! I like the birds, but can't imagine keeping one, although Tony's aunt and Uncle had a few. I can't imagine, however, that in the Undying Lands Frodo would need a watchdog, or in this case a watch bird. Certainly Jean's peacocks would let all know when we got out of the motorhome in the morning. Very much watch birds. | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/25/2006 |
| I was *sure* I had reviewed this, but apparently not! This is a delightful look at something that could easily have happened when the hobbits were in the White City! I can see Pippin's curiousity and eagerness being aroused by such strange birds--and yes, he would have hurried to share his discovery with his friends! I love this--I love peacocks. I have a cousin who keeps them, and she gifted me once with a huge bundle of really long feathers, most of them five feet or more in length, at least two dozen of them. I keep them in a vase, and they are lovely. That said, they are aptly named, for their brains must be about the size of a pea--they seem to be even stupider than most birds, LOL! The nursing home where my mother lives is home to a number of them, and the males are fond of standing right in the driveway to display their plumage, and once a mother led her chicks halfway across the drive, and as a car was coming, turned around and led them the other way. Most folk know to drive about 5 miles an hour around there--but still, they are not really wired for intelligence! *grin* And you are right about that scream. To me it sounds like either a cat being tortured or an infant in the throes of a tantrum. But their beautiful appearance really makes up for it! Author Reply: I have loved the peacocks I've met, but can't imagine keeping them myself. I think our local coyotes would love them, though, for they'd be perfect prey for them, I suspect. As for their intelligence--Jean told us much the same. Not the brightest of birds, but definitely prone to preening themselves. Sorry to be so late responding--the system has been giving me fits for two months and seems intent on self-destruction at the moment. | |
| Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/25/2006 | |
| Hi Larner! Being quite a bird enthusiast, I was quite delighted with Iridescence! I have a large vase in my front room filled with peacock feathers, and now I shall always think of you whenever I look at it!! I wonder how Frodo and the other hobbits would react to meeting an African Grey parrot...one of the most prolific talking parrots...and the conversations the hobbits could have with it...LOL!! As always, thanks for sharing your story!!.........Q Author Reply: Yes, an African Grey would be quite a one to meet and would probably thrill Pippin, as loquacious as both are capable of being. I have a mustached parakeet myself, who has one indistinguishable phrase he utters before ringing like a telephone. We often threaten to answer the bird. So glad that you enjoyed seeing the Hobbits make the acquaintance of some peacocks. And that your vase full of tail feathers will now bring this story to mind is flattering. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/25/2006 |
| Peacocks are truly beautiful birds! I remember how fascinated I was as a child when I saw some for the first time in a public park, where they were allowed to walk freely around. I always looked around in the hope to find lost feathers, intrigued by their length and colour. I think that was a very pleasant hour in Minas Tirith for our four hobbits, being invited in this estate and getting to know this nice woman and her children. Not to mention the peacocks and the little ones! That was cute! And I’m sure Elisien and her children enjoyed this visit and the storytelling as well. Thank you for another wonderful little story! Author Reply: Thank you for reading and enjoying it, Kitty. I've always liked peacocks, myself, but wouldn't enjoy listening to their calls all that long at a time. | |
| Frodo Baggins | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/24/2006 |
| Oh, Larner! This is very beautiful. Hannon le for this gift. :) Keep up the good work! Namarie, mellon nin! God Bless, Frodo Baggins Author Reply: So very glad you appreciate it, FB. Hannon le for your thanks. | |
| grumpy | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/24/2006 |
| Oh, peacocks, what a great story on the hobbits first meeting with peacocks. I loved how Pippin discribes the sound they make. I also loved your discripton of the family. What a nice gift a pair of peacock for the king and queen. Author Reply: Peacocks and formal gardens seem to go together in England, we found during our visits there. Now that I've had Frodo describe Aragorn as becoming a peacock, I had to explore just how Hobbits of the Shire would have become aware of such birds to begin with. And their cries are rather unnerving if you aren't expecting them. And so glad you like the description of the family. Rather inspired by the Nesbitt Bastable stories, I think. | |