Reviews (15)

shirebound · 2 November 2004 · Chapter 7: A Much-Expected Party

Please forgive me for taking so long to read your wonderful story! I adore it when Frodo's happy, and what a hoot that all of his Quest-colleagues are so confounded by it all. I can just see Frodo in the bloom of health, happy and glowing and delighted with his choice of bride. Just like Bilbo, he scarcely cares what the Shire thinks of him, as long as his loved ones know the truth. Yay! Happy Frodo!

RogerGamgee · 10 May 2004 · Chapter 6: The Joy of Cooking

This was absolutely priceless! To think there's such a thing as a hobbit who can't cook...it's almost unfathomable. I was really amused by Sam's careful tending of the garden - putting the dislodged stone back in place and watching to see if Poppy would kick loose another one. Well done, Hobbsy. Keep up the excellent work!

powerwriter · 10 May 2004 · Chapter 4: Amazing Creatures

I'm enjoying this story. Please keep going :)

Arwen Baggins · 10 May 2004 · Chapter 6: The Joy of Cooking

You know what, Poppy reminds me of someone: me! I can't cook to save my skin. I almost started a fire three times in as many months. One time all I had to do was take something out of the oven, the other time I just had to cook rice, and the last incident was actually yesterday when I left a hard-boiled egg in the pot on "Hi" for 2 hours while we were at church. All of these embarrassing escapades are in my LJ, Feb. 10 and May 9. It's an embarrassement, but one I take with a sense of humor, like Frodo. And yes, Frodo and Poppy really should learn from Sam and Rosie! I think they NEED it!

Antigone Q · 9 May 2004 · Chapter 6: The Joy of Cooking

I laughed at this chapter. It was very sweet, and very well done.

Arwen Baggins · 5 May 2004 · Chapter 4: Amazing Creatures

*Giggles* Ganalf should really know by now not to underestimate a Hobbit, particularily not a Baggins or a Took - and especially not one who is considered to be part of the Baggins, Took, AND Brandybuck families. Now THAT is quite a combination! Well, I guess Frodo might as well continue being deputy mayor since the mayor will be his father-in-law!

Roger Gamgee · 5 May 2004 · Chapter 4: Amazing Creatures

Resilience and durability of hobbits, indeed! This was one of the best stories I've read yet. I can picture the look of shock on Gandalf's face when he realized that Frodo was planning to marry. It's absolutely priceless. You do an excellent job with AUs, and I look forward to reading more of your work. Well done!

trishette · 2 May 2004 · Chapter 3: The Willow Grove

Aww, Frodo! *grin*

Roger · 2 May 2004 · Chapter 2: The Shire Blossoms

This is so wonderful! I love how Frodo does his best to return to the peace and quiet he craves after returning from Mordor. He has been changed not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. He prefers solitude and reflection to partying and revelry. I also enjoy the way you characterize the relationship between Frodo and Poppy. Friends, yes...but potentially something more? Time will tell, perhaps. Excellent work!

Roger · 2 May 2004 · Chapter 1: An Early Spring

This promises to be a very engaging story. I found the link to this tale courtesy of Marigold (though it was for chapter 3) and thought I would backtrack to chapter 1 to get caught up. You've done a fine portrayal of the hobbits here, and it shows. I loved how Frodo desired to have someone to talk to who understood things the way he did - someone who loved to read, who wanted to see the world outside the Shire. We can all use someone like that in our lives. I look forward to seeing how this story progresses. Well done!

Grey Wonderer · 1 May 2004 · Chapter 3: The Willow Grove

No. Wizards and elves do not know everything. And next to nothing about the durability and resilience of Hobbits. I love that line! I like Frodo's new reality very much and Poppy is a very interesting character. She seems just right for Frodo. I enjoyed Merry thinking he might be the smartest hobbit in the Shire. I sometimes, after reading LOTR, believe Merry might have been just that. I look forward to more of this one.

Grey Wonderer · 28 April 2004 · Chapter 2: The Shire Blossoms

I am enjoying Frodo's "what if" life very much so far. I think it's interesting to take these characters in different directions from time to time and see where they wind up. I am more interested in the characters staying true to their own personalities than in the canon myself. I look forward to finding out where you are going as soon as you know. LOL Loved the prologue by the way. Those are usually boring, but yours was very entertaining.

lovethosehobbits · 21 February 2004 · Chapter 1: An Early Spring

Ok, I am officially hooked....next chapter please..;D tree

Valerie · 21 February 2004 · Chapter 1: An Early Spring

Yay! I really enjoyed this chapter. I'm looking forward to a very happy hobbity story :D.

Arwen Baggins · 20 February 2004 · Chapter 1: An Early Spring

Well, you've got me intersted! I like a believable Frodo-romance every now and then. There's only other that I have liked and that was one by Sally Gardens on fanfiction.net and I think it was called "the Road Home". Keep up the good work and don't feel discouraged if it takes a long time to get going, that's how I am with my stories too!