Budgielover

I have enjoyed reading the LotRs stories so much that I had to contribute. I am awed by the talent of some of the writers that post here and want to be a part of that. LotRs makes my imagination soar, and I love its characters as deeply as if they were real. Wouldn't we all move to Middle-earth, if we could? For those of you who are interested, I am also a 48-year old woman who works at home running e-Bay auctions and doing about any sort of custom computer work. I am a full-time caregiver to my mother and sister, four budgies (parakeets) who think they're people, and spend any time left painting, cooking, growing roses and writing LotRs fanfiction and haunting LotR websites. E-MAIL: budgielover@npgcable.com.

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• Walking Near the Edge

  The Ring-bearer's improving condition is soon to result in his over-zealous caregivers discovering the ingratitude of hobbits. What was meant to be a quiet, gentle comfort-story falls afoul of bored, vengeful hobbit-folk.

  PG · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 23 August 2009 · Updated 26 November 2012 · Reviews (40)

• Dangerous Folk

  Chpt. 11 - COMPLETE. Gimli's plan succeeds, but the aftermath results in Gandalf's decision to retrace their steps rather than continue on. Frodo is subjected to Aragorn's prescriptions and Merry to Boromir's growing understanding of hobbit-behaviour.

  PG · 11 chapters · Complete · Published 9 July 2007 · Updated 20 April 2008 · Reviews (109)

• A Lesson on Hobbits

  Even Middle-earth's (self-proclaimed) authority on hobbits gets a lesson one evening. A lesson from the Ring-bearer teaches Boromir something important about hobbits… and on the freezing slopes of Caradhas, Gimli is taught a lesson from all the hobbits. Then Legolas receives a lesson of his own. And Aragorn learns something very important about hobbits, which he must teach to the other Big People of the Fellowship.

  G · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 10 December 2004 · Updated 19 March 2008 · Reviews (59)

• Shadows of a Nameless Fear

  Chapter 21 - "In a Place Silhouetted by Sunshine" - COMPLETE. All parties regroup at the inn, where one hurdle still remains to the Ring-bearer's safety and return to health.

  PG-13 · 21 chapters · Complete · Published 8 May 2006 · Updated 11 January 2007 · Reviews (316)

• Peregrins and Pendulums

  Chapter 4 added. Pre-Quest. A series of short, sweet stories in which Frodo and Merry bravely undertake the care of little Pippin, set not long after Bilbo leaves the Shire. Refusing to believe that lasses find their 11-year old cousin Pippin more adorable than himself, Merry drags Frodo back to the inn for a rematch.

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 4 January 2004 · Updated 29 March 2006 · Reviews (29)

• Getting to Know You...

  A series of gentle stories about the forming of the Fellowship; the 'getting to know you' period during which strangers become friends. I) A Moment in the Morning in Bree, in which the hobbits observe a very strange habit of Men. II) Out on the Road From Bree, in which Aragorn learns that hobbits react very differently to being carried.

  G · 2 chapters · In progress · Published 19 January 2006 · Updated 29 March 2006 · Reviews (40)

• Pride Goeth After A Fall

  A hard morning’s work is interrupted by Merry’s grandiose plans, resulting in dives into ditches, humiliation, and shouting.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 March 2006 · Updated 29 March 2006 · Reviews (4)

• Caught Between the Light and Dark

  Chapter Fifteen. Luck turns in the Fellowship's favor and provides an escape from the Ringwraith, but danger follows fast on their heels as they try to flee before the goblins can pursue them. COMPLETE.

  PG-13 · 15 chapters · Complete · Published 27 February 2005 · Updated 20 October 2005 · Reviews (150)

• Toffees, Troubles and Tooks

  Written for Marigold’s Challenge No. 13 to answer the question, When was the first time that Pippin went to visit at Brandy Hall without his family? And what happens when Merry decides that little Pippin is HIS baby? My thanks to Marigold for the beta.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 February 2005 · Updated 15 February 2005 · Reviews (6)

• What Should Not Be Forgotten

  The cost of the Quest is brought home to the Ring-bearer by a morning spent with friends and kin in a courtyard of Minis Tirith.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 November 2004 · Updated 20 November 2004 · Reviews (11)

• The Forest Has Eyes

  Chapter 8. Complete. The Fellowship seeks to reunite with their last members but finds that the forest's safe-passage fails as they move deeper into the woods. And farther on, the forest's anger turns to action as it summons the means to deal with Gimli and Pippin.

  PG-13 · 9 chapters · Complete · Published 11 May 2004 · Updated 3 November 2004 · Reviews (101)

• Campfire Tales

  Chapter 1 of a series of tales told 'round the campfire at the end of the day's march. Dedicated to Azaela, who wanted to know just how Aragorn knew exactly what Pippin had done in “Just A Bit of Fun.”

  G · 1 chapter · In progress · Published 18 October 2004 · Updated 18 October 2004 · Reviews (8)

• Missteps in the Night

  A forbidden midnight foray by hungry hobbits into Rivendell's kitchens takes an unexpected turn when Pippin has an accident. Takes place during the early part of "Recovery in Rivendell."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 October 2004 · Updated 17 October 2004 · Reviews (6)

• This Too Shall Pass

  The Fellowship's mood is not improved by a series of pranks perpetrated by bored young hobbits. Legolas decides to teach the suspects a lesson.

  G · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 18 August 2004 · Updated 18 August 2004 · Reviews (14)

• Sweets and Secret Ingredients

  A lovesick Pippin seeks to make amends after his poem to Lady Arwen arouses Aragorn’s ire. His well-intentioned effort is regrettably not helped by the assistance of his fellow hobbits. Takes place after “Bribery and Blackmail” and during “Recovery in Rivendell.” Chapter 2 added, "The Morning After."

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 8 May 2004 · Updated 22 June 2004 · Reviews (23)

• Riding the Nightmare

  Complete. On the banks of the Anduin, the surviving members of the Fellowship of the Ring followed their missing Ring-bearer to a terrible, tragic ages-old secret.

  PG-13 · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 30 December 2003 · Updated 15 June 2004 · Reviews (63)

• A Different Sort of Game

  Boromir’s suggestion of a different sort of game while on the road to the Redhorn Pass provides the hobbits an opportunity to show up the Big Folk. Takes place after “The Forest Has Eyes” and before “Snowball Fight.”

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 June 2004 · Updated 6 June 2004 · Reviews (10)

• Just A Bit of Fun

  Merry and Pippin experience a very bad day one morning in Rivendell, and Frodo suffers the consequences. Set after "Home Cooking Hobbit-Style" and during "Recovery in Rivendell."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 May 2004 · Updated 13 May 2004 · Reviews (8)

• Out of All Knowledge

  Chapter Fifteen. Complete. The story of what the hobbits felt and experienced those dreadful four nights and three days as a dying Frodo is brought to Rivendell.

  PG · 15 chapters · Complete · Published 28 August 2003 · Updated 19 April 2004 · Reviews (131)

• A Desperate Race

  Fearing what they might find, Aragorn, Glorfindel and the hobbits race to Frodo's aid at the Ford of Bruinen. Takes place after "Merry's Errand" and before "Out of All Knowledge." This story was written for Marigold’s second challenge for The Tales of the Red Book. These wonderful stories can be found at http://www.livejournal.com/users/talesofredbook/.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 9 March 2004 · Updated 9 March 2004 · Reviews (4)

• Home Cooking Hobbit-Style

  In a well-intentioned effort to encourage the reluctant Frodo to eat, Merry, Pippin and Sam take over Rivendell's kitchens to cook him his favorite foods.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 February 2004 · Updated 11 February 2004 · Reviews (13)

• Recovery in Rivendell

  An involved tale of the Ringbearer's recovery in Rivendell after his wounding on Weathertop, the adventures and experiences of he and his kin and friends, the forming of the Fellowship, and the preparation for the Quest to save Middle-earth. Takes place after "Out of All Knowledge" and before "The Ruin of Men and Elves."

  PG · 62 chapters · Complete · Published 5 August 2003 · Updated 5 December 2003 · Reviews (72)

• Bribery and Blackmail

  Seeking a way to thank Lord Elrond for his care of Frodo and themselves, Merry, Pippin and Sam decide to give the Master of Rivendell a unique hobbit-type gift. Story takes place between "Out of All Knowledge" and "Intruder."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 November 2003 · Updated 1 November 2003 · Reviews (11)

• Bilbo's Deep, Dark Secret

  Newly come to Bag End, young Frodo sets himself to discover his Uncle Bilbo's deep, dark secret. Written on a challenge from Cellibella. Set before "Sam's First Midsummers Faire."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 September 2003 · Updated 27 September 2003 · Reviews (7)

• Pippin's Little Experiment

  Just arrived at The Prancing Pony in Bree, the hobbits are relaxing after dinner when Frodo makes an unpleasant discovery and Pippin tries to help, but gets side-tracked by his curiosity about Men. Written as a birthday present for Kit/Kimby/Pippinswolf.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 September 2003 · Updated 22 September 2003 · Reviews (8)

• Leavetaking

  A silly little snippet written as an epilogue to my "Some Nameless Place" in which the Fellowship is prevented once again from leaving what remains of the little town.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 August 2003 · Updated 27 August 2003 · Reviews (9)

• Some Nameless Place

  In desperate need of supplies, the Fellowship makes the mistake of deciding to enter a small town of Men, and those who have been sent to hunt down the Ring-bearer find him. Takes place between "The Ruin of Men and Elves" and "Snowball Fight."

  PG · 25 chapters · Complete · Published 4 August 2003 · Updated 27 August 2003 · Reviews (29)

• Merry's Errand

  Merry’s routine firewood gathering errand turns dangerous when a band of brigands hunts the hobbits and Strider after Weathertop. Takes place before "A Desperate Race."

  PG · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 5 August 2003 · Updated 20 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• October Quickenings

  The first anniversary of Frodo's wounding on Weathertop arrives, and Sam is not there when he is needed. Takes place after "What Should Not Be Forgotten."

  PG · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 9 August 2003 · Reviews (4)

• Tale-Spinning (Poem)

  A poem in iambic meter celebrating the tradition of tale-spinning. I picture Bilbo in my mind, seated before the children at his Party, giving them the gift of imagination.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (1)

• All Evil Things

  As the Fellowship continues its journey through Moria, Merry comes to an awful realization, and sees it proved true before his eyes. Takes place after "Stars in the Dark."

  PG · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• Snowball Fight

  A gap-filler of what occured during the Fellowship's doomed attempt upon cruel Caradhras. Takes place after "The Ruin of Men and Elves" and before "Stars in the Dark." Chosen as a "Best Bet" of Week 6 by Marigold, Marigold's Recommendations Page, http://www.geocities.com/baylorsr/marigold.html. (Author is very proud!)

  PG · 18 chapters · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (7)

• The Ruin of Men and Elves

  As the Fellowship begins its journey towards Hollin, they find something dreadful in the ruins that stud the skyline. Takes place after "Recovery in Rivendell" and before "Snowball Fight." Chosen as a Marigold's "Best Bet" for Week 20, http://www.geocities.com/baylorsr/marigold.html!

  PG-13 · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• Intruder

  In Rivendell, an assassination attempt upon the recovering Ringbearer evolves into a different sort of murder, and mystery. Takes place before "Recovery in Rivendell" and after "Out of All Knowledge."

  PG · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 5 August 2003 · Updated 6 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• Stars in The Dark

  Gimli practices his own brand of healing on the injured Ringbearer after the attack of the Watcher in the Water, and the Company continues its journey through the bowels of Moria. Takes place between “Snowball Fight” and “All Evil Things.”

  PG · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 4 August 2003 · Updated 6 August 2003 · Reviews (2)

• Sam's First Midsummer Faire

  A short, sweet story in which Sam attends his first Midsummer’s Faire and has many new experiences. Takes place after "Bilbo's Deep, Dark Secret" and before "Peregrins and Pendulums."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 August 2003 · Updated 6 August 2003 · Reviews (2)