Moments in Time by Larner
Raksha The Demon · 14 November 2009 · Chapter 97: Greed
Awwwwwww! I can just see little Frodo; sweet and cute and just full of mischief (not to mention purloined berries). Great little piece.
Author's reply
It was fun to just write fluff and cuteness this time. Heh! Thanks so, Raksha!
Raksha The Demon · 14 November 2009 · Chapter 96: “History Becomes Legend, and Legend Fades into Myth...”
History Becomes Legend and Legend Fades into Myth - also tall tales and gossip. Poor Frodo Gardner, who knew the truth of the matter, I imagine he was biting his tongue the whole time. Nicely done and very hobbity!
Author's reply
Oh, I'm certain he spent a good deal of time, at least that day, biting his tongue, Raksha! Am glad you feel it is Hobbity. Thanks so!
Kitty · 14 November 2009 · Chapter 97: Greed
Now what did Primula expect? Frodo is a Hobbit, after all, and Hobbits need lots of food *grin* And particularly fast growing little Hobbit children.
Author's reply
But of course, Kitty. That's why we love them, after all! Thanks so!
Kitty · 1 November 2009 · Chapter 96: “History Becomes Legend, and Legend Fades into Myth...”
*lol* That Dedoro is as bad as Ioreth, isn't he? What a monologue! And quite dense, if you ask me. Really, did it ever occur to him to compare what he heard or knows about the Travellers to what he heard about these legends? He's talking about Lord Iorhael losing his finger and in the next moment about Frodo returning with only nine fingers - and didn't stop one moment to think about such an odd coincidence? *shakes head* And of course, the fact that he was talking to Sam's eldest at the moment was the icing on the cake.
Author's reply
Oh yes! And as blockheaded a Bracegirdle as one can be! Given the theme of "myth" to write to, once I'd finally figured out how to include apricots this seemed to write itself, as one thinks on how fact fades into legend and myth. And this one is one who helps in the process, I fear. Thanks so very much, Kitty!
Baggins Babe · 30 October 2009 · Chapter 96: “History Becomes Legend, and Legend Fades into Myth...”
Dedoro really is being a block-headed Bracegirdle, isn't he? Not capable of putting two and two together, even though he knows Frodo lost a finger during his time away. Poor Frodo Gardner - he managed to keep his opinions to himself with great restraint. It just goes to show how quickly history can be turned into myth.
Author's reply
Oh, yes, I'd say among the most blockheaded of Bracegirdles indeed! And he is refusing to even consider what he was told might be true! As for Frodo-lad, he is being long-suffering, at least at the moment. When one doesn't quite believe what one is being told, it's easy for the stories to pass into legend and myth, I suppose. Thanks so, Baggins Babe.
Andrea · 29 October 2009 · Chapter 96: “History Becomes Legend, and Legend Fades into Myth...”
Wow! That hobbit was even more talkative than Barliman Butterburr ;-) "History becomes legend, and legend fades into myth", indeed! But at a frightening speed! Although Sam, Merry and Pippin are still around, most of the hobbits refer to Bilbo and Frodo only as the Mad Bagginses. They would never ever come to the conclusion that these two are "The Esteemed Burglar" and "The Mysterious Lord Iorhael". And that's really a shame! But I very much enjoyed the end of this story! Frodo Gardner gave his "uncle" justice, for he must have known very well the meaning of the name Iorhael! Thank you very much!
Author's reply
Oh, yes, I do believe that Dedoro can rival even Ioreth! And I do not believe Sam's son would have been raised in ignorance of his name either in Westron or in Sindarin. And you are so welcome, Andrea. Thank you so for the feedback!
Antane · 28 October 2009 · Chapter 96: “History Becomes Legend, and Legend Fades into Myth...”
Well, if that wasn't a well-titled story! Indeed this is how it all comes out in great legends that may be true - King Arthur and such, and one cannot tell which is which at all. Love Frodo-lad's words about Frodo being a hero to Sam and even more that Sam was a hero to Frodo. Love the whole thing. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Yes, this is indeed how such legends began--and begin today. And Frodo would indeed think of Sam as a great hero, as Sam and the others think of Frodo! Am so glad you like it! Thank you so!
Armariel · 27 October 2009 · Chapter 96: “History Becomes Legend, and Legend Fades into Myth...”
Wow! Frodo Gardner got stuck with a very talkative companion, did he not? LOLOL
Author's reply
That he did. We were to address myths in this story, and once I figured out how to include apricots I had to use that as the title! Thanks for the feedback, Armariel.
Linda Hoyland · 26 October 2009 · Chapter 95: The Gaffer's Watchdog
I loved this delightfully amusing tale!
Author's reply
Ah, but this one was a joy to write!
Linda Hoyland · 26 October 2009 · Chapter 94: Shared Grief for a Fallen Brother
What a lovely story. I loved faramir's concern and protectiveness of Frodo.I have no head for heights!
Author's reply
I suspect Faramir and Frodo both enjoyed one another, and that Faramir was glad to find Frodo had good memories of his brother. And both would have enjoyed that day atop the tower. Again Linda, thank you.
Linda Hoyland · 26 October 2009 · Chapter 93: Questions of a Young Hobbit
What a lovely moment for Frodo and Bilbo .I can just imagine this scene.
Author's reply
Ah, yes, and so can I! Thanks, Linda.
Kitty · 29 September 2009 · Chapter 95: The Gaffer's Watchdog
*ROFL* Now that is an idea to keep the S-B's out of Bag End! That was fun! And such a great way to celebrate the Baggins Birthday!
Author's reply
Am so glad to give some chuckles. I find I like Watchdog the tortoise! Heh!
Kitty · 29 September 2009 · Chapter 94: Shared Grief for a Fallen Brother
Lovely, Larner! It's good to see Faramir and Frodo enjoying time together after the war. And I think it was important for both of them to talk about Boromir and what happened. And Faramir's explanation about water splashing down from the upper landings left me grinning. Oh yes, I can see some people doing that, among them the sons of a certain Steward :D
Author's reply
I like to think Frodo and Faramir were able to do some informal talking during the Hobbits' stay in Minas Tirith. And who could resist dropping something from the top of the tower at leastnow and then, eh? Heh! Thank you so!
Tigger · 26 September 2009 · Chapter 95: The Gaffer's Watchdog
ROTFLOL!!! That is priceless!! There Sam is worried the Gaffer won't let Frodo keep the turtle (Can't seem to spell the other word right tonight) and then it proves to be the perfect gift after all!! I needed a laugh tonight. Thanks Larner!! :o)
Author's reply
Am so glad it gave you one, Tigger. This one was fun to write!
Armariel · 23 September 2009 · Chapter 95: The Gaffer's Watchdog
Heheh.......very cute! ~~~~~{~@
Author's reply
Glad you think so. Watchdog will have a fairly pleasant time on the gardens of Bag End, I suppose! Heh! Thanks, Armariel.
Andrea · 23 September 2009 · Chapter 95: The Gaffer's Watchdog
Great! So, the tortoise proved itself the perfect birthday present for Gaffer Gamgee! What a timing :-)
Author's reply
Oh, yes, perfect timing in this case! Heh! Thanks, Armariel. Author Reply: I mean Andrea. I NEED to get to bed!
FantasyFan · 23 September 2009 · Chapter 95: The Gaffer's Watchdog
Cute! And the Gaffer is really and old softie. We always knew it.
Author's reply
So glad you enjoyed it, FantasyFan. And of course I agree! Heh!
eiluj · 22 September 2009 · Chapter 95: The Gaffer's Watchdog
Ah -- I didn't quite understand the timing, and when Lobelia showed up in the garden, I expected the turtle was already in residence. Then Lobelia's spying would have put her toes within range of the turtle's mouth.... Perhaps on a subsequent visit!
Author's reply
Oh, yes, perhaps in the future Lobelia might well find her toes mistaken for small eggplants, perhaps! Heh! Thanks, Eiluj!
Antane · 13 September 2009 · Chapter 94: Shared Grief for a Fallen Brother
I'm glad that Frodo heard Boromir begging for forgiveness, which I'm sure he gave. He would know then that Boromir had repented. Good. Love the last sentence too. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Yes, I do believe Frodo heard Boromir. And they both needed that moment, even if they were no longer face to face. Thanks so much, Antane.
harrowcat · 13 September 2009 · Chapter 91: Time Wasted?
have left. It is time, Freddy--time to finally test me to see whether or not it was a mistake I was even created to walk Middle Earth.” Such words made the Bolger shiver. Such words make me shiver too. And I can empathise with Frodo too. With only 3 years and a month to go before I too reach the magic Tolkien age of 50 I am asking myself the very same questions. And not reaching very positive conclusions.
Author's reply
Here I am, seven months from turning sixty, and at times I wonder what I've accomplished.... Yet I know I have managed to touch some lives for the better, and hope I'll have left this world at least a bit better for me having been here! Thank you so very much!
harrowcat · 13 September 2009 · Chapter 92: Visitation
I don't know why I hadn't left you a review for this one Larner. Perhaps because the first time I read it I was sniffling too hard with a happy/sad/proud feeling. I do love the way that you draw the two realms of life and beyond close and allow them to touch and be felt at times. It rings so true to my own experience.
Author's reply
And with my own, Harrowcat! Thanks so much for the comments at all!
harrowcat · 13 September 2009 · Chapter 94: Shared Grief for a Fallen Brother
I am glad that you have Frodo hearing Boromir's return to himself. It must have helped, just a little, to know that in taking IT and himself away from the Fellowship Boromir could remain strong and honourable. I do love Frodo/Faramir moments.
Author's reply
I so hope Frodo realized that Boromir had indeed come back to himself and was appalled by what the Ring had had him do! And I, too, love Frodo/Faramir moments, when I can manage them!
Dreamflower · 12 September 2009 · Chapter 94: Shared Grief for a Fallen Brother
What a beautiful moment for the two of them to share! And I had to giggle at the thought of the brothers 'Mir dropping water balloons from the Tower!
Author's reply
Thank you. And can't you just imagine such things happening with Boromir as the older brother? Heh! Bombs away!
shirebound · 12 September 2009 · Chapter 94: Shared Grief for a Fallen Brother
This is a very wonderful and intimate sharing between these two like souls. And I love the details, such as the water stations, and Faramir so attentive to Frodo's needs and emotions.
Author's reply
Thank you so, Shirebound. I suspect that knowing how he himself feels would help Faramir appreciate Frodo's own feelings.
Lindelea · 12 September 2009 · Chapter 94: Shared Grief for a Fallen Brother
Oh, this is very well done. Your descriptions clearly paint the scene to my mind's eye, and the emotions are true and evocative. Thanks!
Author's reply
Thank you so very much! I am so glad you feel this way, Lindelea!