shirebound · 15 March 2011 · Chapter 99: Traveller's Tales
Thank you for reminding me of this scene! It was a pleasure to read it again.
Author's reply
You are very welcome, dear!
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Reviews (860)
white gull · 20 April 2010 · Chapter 10: Yule in Hollin
This is very sweet. I don't remember reading it before, just wanted to let your know I've enjoyed it very much. White Gull
Author's reply
Thank you! It is always such a delightful surprise to get a review for a story that's been up a while! I appreciate it very much!
Raksha The Demon · 7 October 2009 · Chapter 87: Eucatastrophe III: Yuletide in Minas Anor
Forgot all the extra jollity and the return of Celebrian to M-e etc., I'm still grinning like an idiot over the image of Faramir with the little hobbit snuggled in his arm.
Author's reply
Faramir with a little hobbit? Yes, that was a lot of fun-- and I have a feeling he and Eowyn were only half-joking about keeping her, LOL!
nancylea57 · 10 December 2008 · Chapter 87: Eucatastrophe III: Yuletide in Minas Anor
irreverent thought: if we looked into the history of great generals how many of them would be in charge of the kids tables?
Author's reply
*snerk* I never thought of it that way!
Socrates399 · 14 October 2008 · Chapter 83: Tom Cotton
Oh! I almost cried...
Author's reply
Thank you, dear! It's most gratifying and unexpected to get a comment on a story that's been up for a while. Thank you for taking the time to tell me.
Linda Hoyland · 30 August 2008 · Chapter 13: One of the Lads
This was just lovely.I like the idea of Aragorn as an honouary Hobbit very much!
Author's reply
Thank you very much! I like the idea, as well!
Linda Hoyland · 11 August 2008 · Chapter 47: Heart's Desire
This was lovely,so very true.
Longcleeve · 25 April 2008 · Chapter 100: Spring Quickening
Aw how sweet! I loved this one!
Longcleeve · 25 April 2008 · Chapter 40: The Pact
Oh what a lovely story! I hate drinking in real life, but someone the hobbits and their ale just seem so innocent ^_^
GamgeeFest · 4 February 2008 · Chapter 91: A Long and Weary Night
I’m still catching up on these. I like the tone of this one, Pippin’s restless thoughts as his brain kicks into overdrive when he’s supposed to be sleeping. I’ve known many sleepless nights like this myself, but none under such dire conditions. Poor Pippin, thinking himself useless and a burden, thinking it better that he had died. When the war is over and he at last hears the full story, he’ll understand what a crucial role he played, yes, even in getting captured by orcs. But for now, he’ll have many more long and weary nights ahead of him.
Author's reply
Indeed, his mind is working overtime, and making it worse is the Shadow looming over the City, being completely seperated for the first time from every other being of his kind, and filled with guilt for the palantir. A very long night for sure, and not the last one, poor hobbit.
Halrohir · 20 December 2007 · Chapter 36: A Thorny Problem
Greetings, Dreamflower: I had the chance to read more than several of your Mathoms, and I was particularly moved to comment on this one. You created a very authentic conversation between the members of the Fellowship, in a humorous situation. Humorous, in that the hobbits can maintain their optimism and cheerful nature in even the most awkward and embarassing things - as Boromir found to his surprise. Thank you so much - I go now, to read the rest! HALROHIR
Author's reply
Oh, thank you for letting me know! It is always delightful to get a review for a story that has been around a while. Your comments are much appreciated--especially saying that the conversation sounded authentic. I do try very hard for a "book-verse voice" for the characters, and I'm glad to know you think I succeeded. Thank you again for coming by to comment!
peri an · 21 September 2007 · Chapter 7: Sam's Mistake
i love to reread this. :) Sam h/c is just oh too rare. I loved how everyone's attention on my dear Sam. :) ♥
Author's reply
I'm sorry that I didn't see this comment sooner, dear! Thank you so much. I love Sam as well!
periantari · 17 February 2007 · Chapter 26: Proposal
aww that's sweet. :)
Author's reply
Thank you! (Sorry about the delay in answering!)
Lily · 16 January 2007 · Chapter 30: The Stubborness of Tooks
*giggles madly* Oh, this was hilarious!!! But I can so understand him. I'd rather take a fever than go to the dentist myself. (I could cry just at the thought of having to make an appointment.) The giant pink rabbits almost had me fall from my chair. Oh, poor, stubborn Took!
Author's reply
This was in part inspired by my husband, who felt exactly as you feel (and Paladin) about dentists until he had all his teeth pulled. (In the hospital, under general anesthesia!) Just so he'd *never* have to go to a dentist again! The same for the giant pink rabbits--that's an exact hallucination he gets if he has a high temperature: pink rabbits trying to steal the roof!
Antane · 31 December 2006 · Chapter 10: Yule in Hollin
I wondered what Yule would like on the Quest - thanks for showing me - very nice - I love the gifts given and the feast and the tale telling - all done to make the day as special as possible. Happy Yule! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Well, this is more or less what I envisioned--the hobbits would have been dreadfully homesick, but the others would have tried to cheer them up! Happy Yule and a Blessed New Year to you, dear!
White Gull · 29 December 2006 · Chapter 11: Wedding Night
What a GREAT last line! Well done. :)
Author's reply
Thanks! And a Merry Yule to you!
julchen11 · 29 December 2006 · Chapter 11: Wedding Night
Very lovely, my dear! So sweet and gorgeous *happy sigh*
Author's reply
I like the idea of a Yule wedding for Merry; it just seems to suit his personality. I'm glad you liked it!
julchen11 · 24 December 2006 · Chapter 10: Yule in Hollin
That's so lovely and sweet. Thank you, my dear, for this wonderful gift! *hugs you tight*
Author's reply
Thank *you* for your lovely feedback! ((returns hugs))
Grey Wonderer · 24 December 2006 · Chapter 10: Yule in Hollin
A lovely Yule fiction! Dear Bilbo and his handkerchiefs! I just loved that part.
Author's reply
Somehow, Bilbo and handkerchiefs just seem to go together.
Pearl Took · 12 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Brandy Hall, Hearthside at Yule, S.R. 1349
Lovely! Young Drogo and Primula in love. Charming! And I love all the little ones, who we know more as adults, all warm, cozy and falling asleep.
Author's reply
I thought it would be fun to go back in time and show the earlier generation! After all, There were nearly fifty years between The Hobbit and FotR! I'm sure Bilbo had already told his stories numerous times!
PIppinfan1988 · 9 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Brandy Hall, Hearthside at Yule, S.R. 1349
That was beautiful! A nice, wee glimpse into Primula and Drogo pre-courtship. You do "moment in time" stories so wonderfully. :-) Here I sit with an empty mug of egg-nog (it didn't last long!), but I enjoyed this sweet tale nonetheless. :-) On to more Yule stories! Pippinfan
Author's reply
I'm ever so glad you enjoyed it! No, egg nog never seems to last very long at all!
Obelia medusa · 6 December 2006 · Chapter 58: Waiting for Bilbo
Delightful! Ah, how I love your baby hobbits. :P
Author's reply
Wee!hobbits are adorable, aren't they?
Lily · 2 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Brandy Hall, Hearthside at Yule, S.R. 1349
I couldn't resist reading this when I saw the date. *eeee* Wee Merimac, Saradoc, Paladan AND Esmeralda!!! And to make things even better Primula AND Drogo! Thank you so much for linking this or I would definitely have missed it.
Author's reply
*grin* I should have known you'd like it, with little Merimac in there, LOL!
Pearl Took · 21 November 2006 · Chapter 64: At Crickhollow
This is beautiful, Dreamflower! Very soothing :-)
Author's reply
Thanks. I wanted to convey peaceful coziness.
Lily · 6 September 2006 · Chapter 82: Sweet Memories
How bittersweet! I love your stories about young!Frodo and wee!Merry and this one, like many others, had me in tears. And Poor Merimac with Berilac emberassing him so. :)
Author's reply
Aww...(hands you virtual hankie) I am very fond of them myself, and always find them a little bittersweet, when we know what their future holds and how they will one day be torn asunder. Yes, poor Merimac! I am certain that Beri would not have been the first five-year-old to do that! LOL!