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Many Happy Returns  by Grey Wonderer 105 Review(s)
DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 7 on 7/4/2004
Oh that bit with the apples was just MEAN! It's a shame Pip couldn't just take Frodo's advice and laugh it off; but saving Lilac's life might have done even better.

Author Reply: Yes, it was a bit mean of them. Sometimes a joke can go way too far. At least Lilac received a bit of payment for her part in it.

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 6 on 7/4/2004
Oh man oh man! ROTFL only trying NOT to LOL! as everyone else in the house is asleep--I think I might rupture a vessel trying to keep it in! This is your funniest yet!

Author Reply: Why, thank you! I am so glad this made you laugh. This one was also a stand-alone story. At least, if I'm not helping you go to sleep, I am making you laugh.

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 5 on 7/4/2004
Oh, this is nice. I love it when Frodo goes into older cousin mode. He manages Pip so well. But I really am starting to feel very sorry for the poor lad. What a birthday!

Author Reply: it's not his best birthday, is it? I am sure Frodo will help him get through it since Merry can't.

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 4 on 7/4/2004
Oh, Poor Pippin!
I love the way he stayed under the bed, and the way Merry covered for him, without exactly telling a lie.

Author Reply: Merry is good at protecting Pippin even if he's only protecting him from embarrasing situations. Merry is also a quick thinker when he needs to be, so the oportinity to aviod a lie was easy for him to see.

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 2 on 7/4/2004
Oh, this is so sweet and adorable! Just the logic of little children, too--they see the world from such a different perspective. I love that Frodo and Merry are all ready to commiserate with him, and he comes up all excited and proud to be "first"!

Author Reply: I think Pippin's view of the world in general was always a bit different unless corrected. I figured that he might see being first as being the winner. Glad you liked it. At one point, this chapter was a stand alone story.

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/4/2004
Thought I'd give your WIP a look through, as I can't sleep tonight. Very interesting beginning.

Author Reply: Sorry you're sleepless, but thanks for reading. Maybe this will put you to sleep. LOL

PIppinfan1988Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/3/2004
Finally I know now what happened to poor Merry. It wasn't a birthday game, but the Bullroarer! Nasty glass. At least Pippin can now pocket the pennies he would have used to pay the young lad with a good arm! Thanks for a great chapter!

Pippinfan

Author Reply: Thank you for reading. I do believe that is the first time the Bullroarer has actually been in one of my stories. I may have to use him again and he was a smash this time. LOL Sorry, couldn't resist that. (At least I didn't say that it was his break-out performance.)

PIppinfan1988Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 7/3/2004
If you have three sisters, Frodo, you learn to notice frocks for your own safety," Pippin said. - GW

ROTFL!! Loved that line--and Frodo's amazement at Pippin's knowledge of fashion! And you are so spot-on with Pippin's jealousy over Estella! He and Merry had only each other to share all those years, but now... Merry, being the older would adjust better, but Pippin would need a little time. Awesome, Grey Wonderer!

Pippinfan

Author Reply: I think it took both Estella and Pippin a while to adjust to their situation where Merry was concerned. I don't envy Merry being in the middle of it. So glad you enjoyed it all.

Anso the HobbitReviewed Chapter: 11 on 7/1/2004
A new story and already so many chapters! This is so sweet and wonderful: both Pippinīs birthdays, and Merryīs joy in telling about them. Itīs good to see a happy post-quest Frodo too. Lovely as always!

Author Reply: I love a happy Frodo! I hate to write him when he's all sad and depressed. That's why the post quest stories are so hard for me at times. Thanks for reading and reviewing.

ElenarReviewed Chapter: 11 on 6/30/2004
Great chapter. I loved 'Pippin's experiment,' very cute.
'No one had time to spend with him but everyone had extra cake to give away. Funny, it was never this easy to get cake at home. '
Poor Pippin, doesn't know whats going on.
So I am assuming that Pippin did end up askig Diamond to dance and it went well, no? Can't wait for the next chapter.

Author Reply: Answers about Pippin and Diamond are coming soon. I'm working the bugs out of the next chapter later this evening. Wish me luck!

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