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Moments in Time  by Larner 8 Review(s)
KathyGReviewed Chapter: 95 on 6/14/2014
Obviously not a box turtle! LOL! =)


Author Reply: No, not a box turtle necessarily. Heh! So glad you enjoyed it. I'm not certain what turtles, if any, might live in the Shire, but I remember bringing home new "pets" fairly frequently back when I was quite small and we lived in Tulsa, as well as the ones Mom encouraged people to bring her when the family relocated to Arkansas after I'd moved out on my own.

Sorry for the delay in answering--my shoulder has been aching abominably, and I've had to limit my time working on the computer at all for the last few months.

Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 95 on 10/26/2009
I loved this delightfully amusing tale!

Author Reply: Ah, but this one was a joy to write!

KittyReviewed Chapter: 95 on 9/29/2009
*ROFL* Now that is an idea to keep the S-B's out of Bag End! That was fun! And such a great way to celebrate the Baggins Birthday!

Author Reply: Am so glad to give some chuckles. I find I like Watchdog the tortoise! Heh!

TiggerReviewed Chapter: 95 on 9/26/2009
ROTFLOL!!! That is priceless!! There Sam is worried the Gaffer won't let Frodo keep the turtle (Can't seem to spell the other word right tonight) and then it proves to be the perfect gift after all!!

I needed a laugh tonight. Thanks Larner!! :o)

Author Reply: Am so glad it gave you one, Tigger. This one was fun to write!

ArmarielReviewed Chapter: 95 on 9/23/2009
Heheh.......very cute!

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Author Reply: Glad you think so. Watchdog will have a fairly pleasant time on the gardens of Bag End, I suppose! Heh!

Thanks, Armariel.

AndreaReviewed Chapter: 95 on 9/23/2009
Great! So, the tortoise proved itself the perfect birthday present for Gaffer Gamgee! What a timing :-)

Author Reply: Oh, yes, perfect timing in this case! Heh!

Thanks, Armariel.

Author Reply: I mean Andrea. I NEED to get to bed!

FantasyFanReviewed Chapter: 95 on 9/23/2009
Cute! And the Gaffer is really and old softie. We always knew it.

Author Reply: So glad you enjoyed it, FantasyFan. And of course I agree! Heh!

eilujReviewed Chapter: 95 on 9/22/2009
Ah -- I didn't quite understand the timing, and when Lobelia showed up in the garden, I expected the turtle was already in residence. Then Lobelia's spying would have put her toes within range of the turtle's mouth....

Perhaps on a subsequent visit!

Author Reply: Oh, yes, perhaps in the future Lobelia might well find her toes mistaken for small eggplants, perhaps! Heh!

Thanks, Eiluj!

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