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| Much Ado about Mushrooms by Kara's Aunty | 31 Review(s) |
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| Baggins Babe | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/16/2008 |
| I've been meaning to review this story - poor Farlibar and wise Sam, Faramir and Aragorn. I can't wait to see what their punishment is for those two rascals. They really did overstep the mark with the poor cook, who is obviously not very sociable and not used to their mischief. I'm sure Frodo would have disapproved of such behaviour in two gentlehobbits. Looking forward to the next chapter. Author Reply: Hello Baggins Babe, You're right: Frodo would have disapproved of their behaviour. But worry not, he would also approve of Sam's punishment for them... Thank you so much for reviewing, it really does make my day when people take a few moments to tell me what they thought. M :) | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/15/2008 |
| Ah, another chapter! Cute descriptions of the growing stomachs of Merry and Pippin. :) And the order of good company and good food and how to change the order of that. As for their punishments, hey, if you do the crime, you do the time. They'll think twice before they try to do anything like this again, and then they'll do it anyways!! All this in a plot to get a few extra mushrooms! And Sam will be forgiven, right? Of course he will be. Namarie, God bless, Aunty Anne :) Author Reply: Hello Aunty! They certainly will think twice about being so naughty again - and at their ages too! Shame on them! But they are good folk at heart and know when they've done wrong. So the next time they err (and they probably will - they are Merry and Pippin, after all), it won't be to quite the same extent. As for Sam being forgiven, who knows... Of coures, Sam would just roll his eyes at Merry 'downgrading' him to mortal enemy - and then tell him to behave himself. So don't feel to worried for our favourite gardener! All the best. Aunty M :) | |
| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/15/2008 |
| The amusion started at the title and didn't leave off. It's good that Merry and Pippin are starting to feel remorse for their actions, but I have a feeling it's going to go right back to Railing Against the Cruelty of the World once whatever the hideous punishment is starts. Pippin's rather less-than-decorous remark made me laugh--that sounds like one of those tales that'll get told when Faramir's a tween for the express purpose of embarrassing him. I do hope that Merry and Pippin won't be put off by any increase in girth. That's respectable for a hobbit, that is! ...Is there a level of enemy worse than mortal? I'll have to stay tuned to find out! ^_^ Author Reply: Hello Celeritas, Merry and Pippin can't help but eventually feel remorse - when the gravity of the result of their 'joke' is pointed out to them. They are very good hobbits at heart, as you know, just a little....well, you know THAT too! Cheeky Pippin! But Merry does ask for it sometimes and it's so enjoyable to plan their dialogue, really I can't tell you how much I enjoy that! But they won't be put off by spreading waistlines, they are hobbits after all. I blame Pip's remark & Merry's reaction on te influence of the Quest and the company of Big Folk currently camped across the Brandywine. My poor Sam, being steadily downgraded in friendship status (that was also fun to write). Thankfully he's blissfully unaware of it. I have absolutely no idea though if there's a level of enemy worse than 'mortal' - yet! I'm glad you enjoyed it. M :) | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 11/15/2008 |
| Dear, dear, dear! Merry is just beset on all sides isn't he? (And Pippin too, for that matter--though somehow I don't think he seems to be taking it all quite so hard as Merry is...) Sam, Faramir *AND* Aragorn--all of them in league to give them a lesson! I just adore all the hints that little Faramir is a little rascal himself! Like father like son... “…is that we all had a small, erm, misunderstanding.” “A small misunderstanding!” snorted Sam. “And I have a small family.” Merry thought this was very unfair. Sam had the largest family on Bagshot Row - everyone knew that. And it was still growing. Of course, Pippin just had to say: “Well, technically, yes. Most of them are very small, what with being under ten years old…” Four sets of eyes now glared at the Took and he wisely discontinued uttering his particular brand of nonsense., *cackles madly* You know, you really should have put a Beverage Warning on this chapter. Fortunately for my monitor, I had just finished my tea! But...you still didn't tell us what Sam's going to do to them... Author Reply: Hello Dreamflower, Pippin isn't taking it as hard as Merry, you're quite right. That's because he knows they were both wrong to behave so foolishly (even though he didn't quite realise the depths of fear Farlibar had been exploring when they were having their little joke on him). Faramir-lad - indeed, like father like son. So naturally, his favourite Gamgee ladss are Merry & Pippin! A Beverage Warning? I take that as a great compliment!! (I actually DID briefly but a Drink Warning on the home page story summary when I posted chapter 3, but it made me look like an arrogant twat and I was embarrased to see it there, so I took it off again). The reason I still haven't told you what their punishment is going to be is because I'm still thinking up things suitable enough for the naughty rascalls to do, but be assured - I will see to it that they are properly punished, or my name's not Kara's Aunty! Well, actually, that's not my real name...but you know what I meaan. Thanks for the detailed review and your show of appreciation. It makes writing each chapter most worthwhile! M :) | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/15/2008 |
| Oh, I do so love poor little Farlibar, who has an amazing imagination for a hobbit! Although he'd probably be shocked to hear it--he is clearly given to such flights of fancy! *giggle* I really loved *his* version of Eowyn and Merry on the Pelennor! *cackle* I really liked seeing Sam and Faramir coming to comfort him--both of them were so much in character! And I can't wait to see what Sam has in mind, soo... I guess I will hit the "next" button... Author Reply: Hello Dreamflower, When Sam & Faramir caught the two pests running from the cooks' tent covered in flour, they probably knew they were up to no good - but had no time to properly address the situation. But when they found out from Strider that they were to help in the cooks' tent as punishment - only to have them turn up at afternoon tea, then they definitely wanted to get to the bottom of things! Then Farlibar had that wee accident with the spiced loaf... so they went to find him after 'visiting' the cooks' tent themselves to speak to the other cooks. I just love Sam and Faramir. So compassionate, such an innate sense of justice. I'm delighted you like Flighty Farlibar (you're right, he is surprisingly imaginitive - certainly more than he gives himself credt for) and his version of the slaying of the Wizardking (sorry, I can't call a lad by a lass's title)! It was fun to write. Thanks for the lovely review! M :) | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/11/2008 |
| Well, apparently Farlibar and Dreamflower's Aunt Dora have one thing in common: they speak (or think) In Capitals ;-) I also love Farlibar's creativity when it comes to calling Merry and Pippin names. "The two Dark Lords" - oh my! He must have been really, really angry! How could a King be a Witch? Kings were lads and Witches were lasses. It must have been a Wizardking that Mayor Sam was talking about. ROTFL! I hope Farlibar does not take offense, but this logic is rather Tookish :) I'm looking forward to reading more about the plan of the Mayor Whose Wisdom Was Endless ! Author Reply: Hello Andrea! Dreamflower's Aunt Dora sounds interesting - I must pop over to her profile and look that story up! Farlibar was (understandably) angry with the two cheeky chappies, but I think he may warm to them in the end... I'm delighted you liked the 'Wizardking' reference because it's actually something I've always wondered about and it seemed a like very Farlibar thing to have him ask himself! The Mayor Whose Wisdom Was Endless has a thing or two up his sleeve and I'm off to investigate them so I can pinch them for Chapter 4. See you soon! Maureen :) | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/10/2008 |
| Poor Farlibar--this is turning out to be too much of a day for the poor Hobbit! But vengeance shall be his, with Strider's help! Author Reply: Hello there, yes, he may well have the last laugh! But he won't be (too) mean about it now he's heard the others tales. I think knowing certain traits of peoples characters helps one understand them better. Slightly. Thanks (always) for reviewing! Maureen :) | |
| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/10/2008 |
| Word-pinching? I'm thrilled! Farlibar as Creator of Epithets continues to amuse; I particularly liked the various puns on Merry and Pippin's names and titles! It's quite hobbity how his estimation of how good people are is how they treat him--especially since he's still quite young. And unexpected Faramir was very nice. I certainly hope that what he and Sam get up to will be enough to put Thain and Master in their places! *rubs hands together with glee* And I do hope Farlibar will get a bit of understanding for other people. I have this amusing mental picture of the him, twenty years later, knowing exactly what Merry and Pippin are like and thus dishing it out twice as much sauce (pun intended) as they do! Author Reply: Hello Celeritas, I'm thrilled you're thrilled (about the word-pinching)! It's such a deliciously descriptive word isn't it? Yes! Farlibar does have a rather blinkered view of life and (sometimes) likes/dislikes people based on his treatment at their hands. He's young and obsessed with cooking more than socialising, so doesn't have much experience with other hobbits unless it's his employer (whom he worships) or customers passing an opinion on his skills. IMHO he needs to get out more, but you know how odd artistes can be sometimes; it may take a while yet to realise there are other joys in life than work and the admiration of customers! But his epithets are priceless (cheeky hobbit!). If Merry & Pippin knew half the things he'd called them! I am sure, though, that all three will come to some sort of accord (voluntarily or otherwise). But the journey to that point in time is fun to explore and the punishment of the two Knights will be a fitting one! See you soon. Maureen :) | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 11/9/2008 |
| Okay, maybe, I will like Farlibar again. I love his reaction to Arwen's beauty - of course, he would think in terms of food! I love also his thinking of Faramir with all those fancy titles and I will make one myself since I enjoyed seeing The Hobbit in a Man's Skin. Namarie, God bless, Aunty Anne :) Author Reply: Hello again Aunty, You see? Farlibar's not a bad wee soul (just a tad defensive when it comes to his food). And I can't tell you how much fun it was to put Faramir (whom I also GREATLY admire) in this chapter along with my beloved Sam. Actually, Faramir and Sam are a good combination of friends (I've always thought): The unloved younger son of the Steward and the grieving (for his brother) gardener (Stop it Maureen! You'll make yourself cry, you idiot!) Okay, now I've composed myself, I can tell you how much I laughed at the thought of (skinny) Faramir as a Hobbit! But you're right: he does have the humility, grace and goodness of a hobbit (at least the hobbits we love), so it is a good comparison! Right, I'm off to finish my morning coffee. Thanks as always for the review! All the best (always), Maureen :) | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 11/9/2008 |
| These three hobbits really should not be in the same room together! I felt sorry for Farlibar in the first chapter, but no more, after all that revenge and now we get revenge on the revenge. Oh dear oh dear. Namarie, God bless, Aunty Anne :) Author Reply: Hello Aunty Anne, I know, they are not a good mixture - but they're not deliberately nasty to each other, emotions just tend to run high when they're in the same room... Thanks for dropping a review. All the best! Maureen :) | |