Reviews (25)

Fimbrethil · 15 August 2025 · Chapter 3: Book IV, Chapters 1-3

We did stop and ask directions, and the fellow said he’d go one better and show us the way himself, though I wouldn’t trust him any further than I could paddle a boat We all badly need a wash, even Mr. Frodo. I know, you always say Ponies sweat, gardeners perspire, and gentlehobbits sort of glow but to tell the truth, even gentlehobbits can be in need of a bath sometimes, though it would never do to say so. Those were the parts that were funny to me just now, the first more.

Fimbrethil · 15 August 2025 · Chapter 2: Book II

They had a grand moot today with all the visitors {Sam calling it a moot!} Master Peregrin Took wants a good deal of looking after, I'm afraid. Do you know how you taught me never to chuck things down a well? Seems as if he don't have enough sense to stuff a turnip My favorite parts from this chapter. Sam doesn’t mention Boromir tossing the pebble into the lake, but maybe he doesn’t know, and the Gaffer wouldn’t care anyway.

Anonymous · 13 September 2007 · Chapter 3: Book IV, Chapters 1-3

Very silly! I love it!

harrowcat · 13 June 2007 · Chapter 3: Book IV, Chapters 1-3

These letters are so much fun. My mum used to quote that saying at me too. I am glad that Sam got to use his rope. I always think that the stuff PJ has them using in the film is a trifle thin even for real elven rope.

Pearl Took · 9 June 2007 · Chapter 3: Book IV, Chapters 1-3

These are good fun, Lin :-) I like how he keeps talking about taters. I loved the barrow-wight - a fellow that stole the shirts off our backs! LOL I hope you finish out the trip :-)

elanor winterflowers · 8 June 2007 · Chapter 3: Book IV, Chapters 1-3

This is so charming--I love it! My favorite line, which made me laugh out loud: "They badly need a good gardener here, but I don’t think the wages would suit." :D

Dreamflower · 8 June 2007 · Chapter 3: Book IV, Chapters 1-3

*snerk* I do love Sam's style in this, LOL! The bit about asking directions was hysterical! Well, we do know Sam will get his look at an oliphaunt soon enough!

Larner · 8 June 2007 · Chapter 3: Book IV, Chapters 1-3

Big Folk and Oliphaunts--and they'll soon have their fill of both! Untrustworthy fellow indeed. And needing baths. Yes. Good thing Hamfast can't read anyway, I think.

Larner · 8 June 2007 · Chapter 2: Book II

Oh, I'm so glad he realizes Mr. Frodo wants a good deal of looking after! Wonderful, Lindelea!

Larner · 8 June 2007 · Chapter 1: Book I

Okay--the Black Riders and Wights are "shady fellows" and Aragorn is "Grubby"? Now, that's a new one! How did I manage to miss this?

shirebound · 8 June 2007 · Chapter 3: Book IV, Chapters 1-3

These letters are so dear! I especially love, " know, you always say Ponies sweat, gardeners perspire, and gentlehobbits sort of glow but to tell the truth, even gentlehobbits can be in need of a bath sometimes, though it would never do to say so." :)

harrowcat · 23 July 2006 · Chapter 2: Book II

Oh this is a fun read for a Sunday evening. I had a choice - chores such as the ironing or catch up with the reading. Well no choice really was it especially with the temperature in my little bed-sit around the high 80's (31 degrees in modern money). When you tell me the temperature where you are has dropped 10 degrees the steam came out of my ears I was so jealous! You lucky person! I liked the way you ended both chapters with Sam's nemesis - boats and water!

Andrea · 20 July 2006 · Chapter 2: Book II

LOL! Those letters are great! I'd very much like to quote everything - but that would be boring ;-) So, I've picked something out, as example: Hobbits isn't the only folk what lives under the ground. Dwarves do as well, only their smials are a deal larger than Shire-folks'. A deal larger? Haha! Your Sam is wonderful! ... and Mr. Frodo wants looking after, no doubt about it Well, that's how Sam puts it. I think, Mr. Frodo would have much more liked to sneak away ;-) Don't forget to mention the incident with Gollum and the taters: "You wouldn't believe it, Dad, but that sneaky Gollum creature doesn't know what taters are!" I'm looking forward to reading more.

Pearl Took · 20 July 2006 · Chapter 2: Book II

Bravo!! MEWD, Lindelea!! These are so casual . . . and yet, there is a tension to them as well. Wonderfully written :)

Dreamflower · 20 July 2006 · Chapter 2: Book II

Samwise Gamgee, Master of Understatement! LOL! This is funny--I love the way he skirts around the "bad parts".

shirebound · 20 July 2006 · Chapter 2: Book II

Master Peregrin Took wants a good deal of looking after, I'm afraid. Do you know how you taught me never to chuck things down a well? Seems as if he don't have enough sense to stuff a turnip. *giggles* I do love these matter-of-fact letters!

eiluj · 20 July 2006 · Chapter 1: Book I

"some shady characters who stole the shirts off our backs." Wonderful. "Cannot tell you where we are going but it is someplace with elves." And that is all he needs to know!

Elf Friend · 9 February 2005 · Chapter 1: Book I

LOL!! I laughed so hard when Sam kept calling Aragorn "Grubby." Thanks for giving me a laugh. ^^

Kitt of Lindon · 6 February 2004 · Chapter 1: Book I

Heh-heh. Clever and very uh...Sammy like. Here's my favorite quote- "Seems clear to me they don’t have the sense to sew their valuables into their underwear as they ought." I don't supose the Gaffer ever got these letters, did he?

Lyta Padfoot · 6 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Book I

ROTFLOL! I especially loved the "afctnatly".

Hobbit Lily Baggins · 6 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Book I

How funny! "Grubby is travelling partway with us." A perfect start into a new day (or rather... afternoon)

Grey Wonderer · 6 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Book I

I can see Sam writing these! It's perfect and I think this story will turn out to be quite a bit of fun. Can't wait for more.

Budgielover · 5 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Book I

You absolutely slay me. How do you come up with these wonderful ideas? I loved Samwise's "voice," and his spelling. According to canon, as much as hobbits write letters to each other, I am sure that our hobbits would have at least tried to send letters home. Circumspect letters, but still, they surely would have tried. Of course, the Gaffer would have to have someone read him Sam's letters! ANOTHER incredibly inventive and delightful Lindelea story.

shirebound · 5 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Book I

Love it!!! I hope this is just the beginning of many missives from Sam (or from the others). "Mr Frodo disappeared. Can’t say I blame him." *snicker* More! Soon!

websterans · 5 December 2003 · Chapter 1: Book I

Cute. A little confusing, but very funny once you think about it.