Lady Telcontar · 14 July 2009 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
This was absolutely amusing! Thank you so much for this story, Baggins Babe... I'm still laughing tears...
Pipeweed and Pints by Baggins Babe
Reviews (14)
Cuthalion · 18 February 2006 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
I discovered this through the GMA's and... my, but that's absolutely hysterical. "We have dispensed with protocol and replaced it with alcohol! It's much better, you know." Abssssselludely. And absolutely brava. Would you mind if I translated this into german? I have a site with Tolkien fanfiction where I collect the best stories I can find. If you want, you can have a look here: http://www.cuthalionsbogen.de/stories.html *still giggling* Cúthalion
Author's reply
Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed the story, because I had great fun writing it. Drunken hobbits and Rangers are adorable. I'd be delighted and flattered if you wanted to translate the story, and I hope the giggles continue.
Mirkwoodmaiden · 27 December 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
My dear BB! That was delightful!! I feel as if I were eavedropping on the whole lot of them in "the White Wizard" the dialogue was that easy and flowing!! Wonderful! I loved the account of the different misdeeds of the party when growing up! Also the listing and commenting upon the varying pubs of the land. Well done!! Hmmm! The Black Swan known as the Dirty Duck!! Ah memories!! Others are wonderfully invent. I like the sound of "The Tree and stars!" Love it dear!!
Author's reply
So glad you liked it, MM. I was hoping the description of little Estel would make you laugh - it was your story which made me think of him as a 'mischievous little bundle.....' Thought you'd like the pub names! All that research paid off!
Daynawayna · 28 November 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
What a darling story, BB! I just loved it! First time back in a loooong while, and not only do I find a wonderful story, but I read the one it referenced, too! I love it when things tie together unexpectedly! How I would have loved to see this in the movie... I could totally see it in my head. Drunk Faramir and Aragorn, and the stories! Too cute! You always do just a good job with the hobbits... and the men too! :)
Author's reply
I would have loved to see this in the film! :-)) Yes, I have a much too vivid imagination sometimes. Delighted to see you back again - hope you've found the other 'Rufus stories' in Shire Sketchbook. I've done at least one more since the last time you dropped by. I think I am a hobbit - I'm short and I love the countryside and could live in a hobbit-hole quite happily. :o)
Grey Wonderer · 27 November 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
Entirely too funny! I can never resisit drunken hobbits!
Author's reply
Who can resist drunken hobbits? There will be more - and a King, two Stewards etc. - in a future chapter of 'Birthday Surprises.' I had entirely too much fun with this. Glad you had fun too.
grumpy · 24 November 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
I love the idea of Aragorn and Faramir sneaking down to lower circles to have a beer. I also love the names of the pubs, and would love to go to one called the bouncing bunny.
Author's reply
Yes, I love the 'Bouncing Bunny' and it was very kind of Dreamflower to allow me to mention this wonderful hobbity name. I like to think Aragorn and Faramir would have enjoyed sloping off to an inn occasionally.
Telpethoron · 23 November 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
This absolutely made my day - I can only imagine what Eowyn and Arwen would have to say if they could see Faramir and Aragorn staggering up the levels of Minas Tirith. "It comes in quarts?" Pippin said excitedly. "Then I'll..........." Good old Pippin - evidently his trip to the Prancing Pony didn't curb his enthusiasm for ale. He can always be counted on to liven things up. Beautiful story - I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Author's reply
Most of my stories posted here on SoA are set in my own AU - I like to give Frodo a happier ending than the book, although I know the book ending is the 'right' one. I try to keep everything else in canon except his leaving. I have written some strictly canon stories though. Yes, I wonder what Arwen and Eowyn would say if they could see their menfolk staggering home. :-)) Pip would be very taken by the sight of a quart of ale, I think. :-))
Andrea · 23 November 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
"I think we're drunk as well," Sam murmured. "Unless we've got two King Elessars." "We? You think I'm intoxi......into........intocixa...........drunk?" Frodo tried to look offended but rather spoiled the effect by staggering sideways into Pippin, giggling hysterically. LOL! Great story, Baggins Babe! A very funny drinking contest, which ended in a tie, I think :) I also loved this: "And as you can tell, Merry's waistcoats disobey every rule of good taste and colour co-ordination but no-one tells him off about it - except me." No-one, except Frodo, would have dared to say this aloud ;-)
Author's reply
Nothing better than drunken hobbits - there will be some in 'Birthday Surprises' soon too. Not to mention a King, two Stewards............. I suspect Frodo would be the only one to criticise Merry's sartorial leanings. Not that Merry will take any notice!
Kitty · 23 November 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
*ROOOFL* I shouldn't read these stories at work! Thank Godness I was alone in my office so early in the morning! I don't dare to guess what the others would've thought about my laughing fit! Honestly, that was priceless! I loved 'Protocol and pipeweed' back then (and couldn't get rid of the image of Denethor overly obesessed with ridiculous protocol ever since then!), but you've outdone yourself with this! The explanations how hobbits would react to these rules and their recounting of childhood misdeeds ... *giggles* ... 'a mischievous little bundle who was never out of mud and trouble' indeed! One of the things I loved was how Faramir was able to relax and enjoy himself. It's true he hadn't much joy in the last years, and I am so glad Aragorn decided to change that! The names of the inns were fun, too! And then the end, their conversation on the way home and Gandalf's dry comment ... *LOL* Thank you for a lot of fun!
Author's reply
I am picturing you in your office, giggling madly. Glad it gave you a good laugh anyway. In Britain we have some very strange pub names and I figured the Shire would be much the same. I never know why such diverse things as frogs and nightgowns are paired - the mind boggles! Poor Gandalf - persuading four tipsy hobbits to go to bed without trying to burn the house down would be one of his more difficult tasks, I think!
Armariel · 23 November 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
LOLOLOLOL.........all those names........the Pissed Peewit.....the Frog and Nightgown....the Bouncing Bunny.......gotta love it.....teeheehee..... But whoooaaa.....the monster hangovers everybody is gonna have! Owww!!! A thorough delight--thanks for the giggles!!!
Author's reply
We have very odd pub names in Britain - most, if not all, of those do exist! Yes, the hangovers will be horrendous i should think. Anyone trying to wake the King should do so very, very carefully! Glad you enjoyed the story and that it made you laugh.
Tigger · 22 November 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
"I think............," said Aragorn carefully, "..........the drinking contest was an hon............honourabibble draw!" "Except you're unable to say honourabubble, and we can," Merry pointed out, tripping over the cobbles and clinging to Pippin for support. "Thass beside the point," murmured Faramir, waving an arm and almost clipping his sovereign round the ear. "Oooops! I beg your pardon, my Lord. I almost took your ear off." "Thass quite alright," said the King breezily. "I have two!" The pair exploded with mirth. "I told you they'd all be drunk," Frodo whispered to Sam. "Hope they don't all collapse in a heap before we get there." "I think we're drunk as well," Sam murmured. "Unless we've got two King Elessars." "We? You think I'm intoxi......into........intocixa...........drunk?" Frodo tried to look offended but rather spoiled the effect by staggering sideways into Pippin, giggling hysterically. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oh....The only thing better than a group of drunken hobbits are a drunken King and Steward w/a group of drunken hobbits!! :oD BagginsBabe...This is *priceless!!* Poor Faramir...He really did know of what he did challenging our four favourite hobbits to a drinking challenge. Aragorn did, but he didn't seem too out of sorts to stop it. :oD Mom gave me her tummy bug and I've been feeling icky all day, so this was some lovely medicine. Laughter really is best medicine of all after all. Thank you for helping to make me laugh!!
Author's reply
I was wondering where you'd got to, as I'm not sure if you saw Chapter 7 of 'Birthday Surprises' last week. Glad you're alright but I'm sorry you've been feeling 'icky' - not pleasant. Glad the story made you laugh and the laughter made you feel better. :-)) Yes, tipsy hobbits - not to mention Kings, Stewards, Dwarves, Elves............. - what more can one ask for? They will be getting plastered again in a future chapter of the birthday story!
Dreamflower · 22 November 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
Oh yay! That was so fun to see The Bouncing Bunny in your list! I thought you had forgotten all about your request! LOL! I love it!! And The Pissed Peewit--what a hoot! And The Frog and Nightgown--there *has* to be a story in that one!! I loved the whole thing--what fun, BB!!
Author's reply
I've always been puzzled about pubs in England called 'The Frog & Nightgown' or 'The Goat & Nightgown' and I explored that a bit in 'Buried Memories.' I love odd pub names. Thank you so much for allowing me to use 'The Bouncing Bunny' - I love that. Glad you had fun with the tale. :-))
harrowcat · 22 November 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
Not Fair BB! This needs a giggle alert at the very least! And certainly a 'not before bed-time if you want to go to sleep' warning. Having had to try and prevent my rather sozzled best friend from making toasted cheese sandwiches at four in the morning on a camp-site last Summer I feel for Gandalf! *ggg* At least he can shut the noise and the alcohol fumes in the house. A tent is not very sound-proof! But I don't envy the heads in the morning. Is Gandalf going to let them suffer or does he have a potion or magic to hand. Personally I think he is too evil....er I mean ethical to use magic for handovers!
Author's reply
Ooops, sorry! Should have added a giggle alert. Glad you liked it though - lots of fun and silliness. Oh dear - toasted cheese sandwiches at 4am! eeeewwwwww!!!!! And on a camp-site too. It's funny how drunk people always want to cook really unsuitable stuff! :-)) No, I don't think Gandalf uses magic to cure hangovers, although he may know a revolting potion or two!
shirebound · 22 November 2005 · Chapter 1: Pipeweed and Pints
Besides, we might have to carry these two men home at the end of the evening and I'm not doing that by myself." Those are my beloved jesting hobbits! A night out with these four is just what Aragorn and Faramir needed. And I do love these sweet and insightful moments: "Esme and Sardoc were very tolerant and understanding. I think I was naughty because I was testing them to see if they would still love me no matter what I did. Thankfully they did, and so did Bilbo." Frodo drank deeply and savoured the taste of good ale.
Author's reply
Tipsy jesting hobbits - what could be more fun? I'd love a night out with the hobbits - and Aragorn and Faramir! :-)) I think a lot of Frodo's wild teen antics were due to his insecurity and the need to try and test Esme and Saradoc's love for him. Losing both parents at such a young age was bound to have an effect on his behaviour and many bereaved children go through a period of really bad behaviour. Eventually he no longer needed to test his loved ones.