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Starship  by shirebound 14 Review(s)
PSWReviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/2/2015
Of course Yavanna is checking up on him! So fantastic -- I'm sure she had a special place for him... ;-)

Author Reply: I love imagining that the Powers took a special interest in the hobbits. Just letting them sail West was quite an amazing thing.

Baggins BabeReviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/16/2010
Hello Shirebound. I've been diving in and out of SoA lately but I was determined to leave a review for this gorgeous chapter.

Everything about this made me so happy - Frodo falling asleep, Sam's resiliance, Gandalf and Elrond having breakfast together........ This is perfect and just how I like to imagine their lives on Tol Eresa.

Looking forward to the next chapter.

Author Reply: I'm always so happy to hear from you, BB. I still re-read your stories often and with love. And I'm glad you're enjoying this gentle tale. The hobbits bring something so new and unusual (and delightful) to this quiet, ancient land. :)

lbiloverReviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/14/2010
This is so lovely and healing, and a happy Frodo and Sam reunion is just what I needed right now. Thanks so much for this!! *hugs*

Author Reply: I'm very glad the hobbits and I can surround you with warm happies. *hugs you right back*

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/12/2010
Perfect! Yes, perfect! Dear Gandalf--always Gandalf to Frodo and Sam and Bilbo! And of course there would be letters.

Author Reply: Dear Gandalf. He's so fond of his hobbits, and always will be. :)

cookiefleckReviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/11/2010
What a delightful chapter, with the patented shirebound gentle comfort touch. I enjoyed Elrond carrying Sam like a precious bundle. I'm glad Sam make the trip with no ill side effects and I was pleased that Miss Kemantari ;o) appeared. The reunion with Frodo had nice echoes of Cormallen and I liked that Frodo noted the difference in Sam's demeanor and speech. Looking forward to Sam's reunion with Mister Bilbo... I've always imagined a very fond, special relationship there.

My favorite line was this one - gorgeous writing on your part. I do so cherish a well-turned phrase! "As he stood there, the plants around him seemed to rustle with joy, and the air rang in his ears as if crystalline bells were chiming."

Author Reply: I love making sure that there's plenty of 'comfort' to balance out all the 'hurt' our beloved characters go through. Thank you so much for telling me the parts you enjoyed best... and for highlighting that line. In the Professor's world, nearly everything is aware in some way. I never fail to be inspired by Middle-earth.

SiiwReviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/11/2010
This must be one of the sweetest stories I have read here. I love all of it!! :D

Author Reply: Thank you! It's important to me that our hobbits enjoy the peaceful, happy, respected, fulfilling 'retirement' that they've earned. I love writing gentle "what if's" in the Professor's world.

altheaReviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/11/2010
What a beautiful reunion. I love how Sam was treated so tenderly by all and especiallyl I loved the image of Frodo curled in sleep next to Sam.

Author Reply: Thank you, Althea. You know I love those things. too!

AndreaReviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/11/2010
“That’s not all I brought,” Sam grinned. “But we have time.”
“We do,” Frodo said. “All the time we need.” He felt as light as a feather.


How wonderful! And those two deserve every single second of that time!

I enjoyed this chapter a great deal, particularly Elrond's little "mistake" ;-)

I'm looking forward to reading more and hope that your small companion will give you enough time to write. She's really cute!



Author Reply: LOL, I realized that if there was a sleep-song floating about, Frodo wouldn't be immune to its effects!

Thank you so much, Andrea. My small companion is curled up nearby, wondering why I'm not cuddling her 24/7. In fact, she inspired a wee scene that I'll be posting as soon as I have time to polish it. :)

AntaneReviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/11/2010
Another lovely, loving, sweet chapter, my dear! Love Frodo falling back asleep by Sam's side, at last (and falling asleep because of Elrond's song) and Sam seeing his treasure for the first time with his physical eyes after so long. Glad to know that Frodo's gift of dreams allowed him some window into the lives of those he physically left behind. What a marvel that Bilbo has lasted this long. Hantanyel for this gift. *hugs you and them* And how sweet to see Yavanna there also. Looking forward to the next chapter! :)

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

Author Reply: Bless the Professor for giving Frodo that "gift of dreams"; it really opens up a window of opportunity for us. Why *should* the gift leave him when he sails West? And thank you for your loving words, which are a true gift. *hugs you*

lovethosehobbitsReviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/11/2010
How exciting for Frodo and Sam to finally be reunited! They must be near bursting their so happy.

Author Reply: I've always envisioned it as a very happy reunion, followed by many years together. :)

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