Reviews (92)

Queen Galadriel · 16 February 2007 · Chapter 9: All Debts Re-paid

Oh, how very wonderful!! *beams* I love it, I love it, I love it!! Ivy and Tully, how perfect! And little Goldilocks has at last made her appearance. :) What a very happy end to this lovely story, BB. God bless, Galadriel P.S. I forgot to say in my review of "A New Road" that I love that Frodo-lad married Violet!

SurgicalSteel · 13 February 2007 · Chapter 9: All Debts Re-paid

*happy sniffles* Oh, just lovely, and I'm so glad Ivy will get some happiness!

Kitty · 13 February 2007 · Chapter 9: All Debts Re-paid

Wonderful conclusion to this story, BB! I had already thought Ivy should remarry, but didn't know just *whom*. Now I am happy - Tully and Ivy and their families deserve a bit of happiness. And this time poor Ivy got a *proper* wedding, with a wonderful dress (was grinning through the whole time in the shop, while they bought the silk!) and Frodo to stand up with her and all :-) Ah, I loved Frodo as 'bossy' nurse. Nice role reversal, wasn't it? And it seems he has spared Sam and Rose the long discussions about how to name their children. Useful, this foresight *grin* My only complaint is that Aragorn has to celebrate his 100. birthday without his four favourite hobbits. But here it is JRRT himself who is to blame - how inconsiderate of him to have Rosie had her sixth baby just at that time! I'm sorry to see this story end, but I trust you will have more Reunion-verse stories for me, as I think you know already how much I love them.

Dreamflower · 12 February 2007 · Chapter 9: All Debts Re-paid

What a perfectly delightful wedding!! So...now what happens *next* in Reunion-verse? *grin*

Andrea · 12 February 2007 · Chapter 9: All Debts Re-paid

Applause!!! That was a perfect ending and as Shirebound put it "a joyous and lovely conclusion". I could not have said it better. I love happy endings, especially if they involve Frodo Baggins :) And I'm also happy for Ivy and Tully! "Both have known sadness and hardship and it's a wonderful thing that they have found each other." I agree with Sam! Thank you very much for this story. I'm looking forward to reading more installments of your Reunion universe.

Bodkin · 12 February 2007 · Chapter 9: All Debts Re-paid

It's good to see a happy outcome for poor Ivy! That was a much better wedding than her first - and there is no doubt that she is under the protection of some very important hobbits. Goldilocks is a little poppet, too. (Although maybe Sam and Rosie should have stopped at three of each. They're not yet halfway through child-production!)

Tigger · 12 February 2007 · Chapter 9: All Debts Re-paid

Sigh...Only one more thing would have made this even more perfect. That would have been Aragorn, Arwen, Faramir, Eowyn and the Children being able to watch this in the palantir. :oD Then again, who's to say they didn't. :o) What a perfect way to end the story. Both Ivy and Tully have been through so much and how lovely for the both of them to have found each other. Also another good influence for the boys as well. Also loved how Ivy was worrying over the cost of the material for the dress and there's Rose *knowing* thanks to Frodo the cost was not a problem. :o) Ivy coming in to ask Frodo to stand for her...Loved that!! Sigh...And I have a feeling another visit to the Reunion universe has come to an end. Can't wait for the next one. :o)

Althea · 11 February 2007 · Chapter 9: All Debts Re-paid

I've spent a wonderful evening reading this story. I feel as if I have spent an intersting and comfortable year in Hobbiton learning more about the lives of dear Hobbits already known and making the aquaintance of new friends. I love the charming way you describe the daily goings on in the Shire. Sam and Rosie's family is large and at times rambunctious, but there is such love and peace there. I am so happy that you allowed Frodo to reamin in Middle Earth and be a part of it. It was a pleasure getting to know Ivy and her family as well. It's always a pleasure to spend time in Hobbiton and you have certainly painted a vivid and lively picture of the town and its inhabitants.

shirebound · 11 February 2007 · Chapter 9: All Debts Re-paid

What a joyous and lovely conclusion. You certainly tied up all the loose ends, and gave everyone a happily ever after. Frodo 'oversees' his extended family with such wisdom, justice, and generosity. *happy sigh*

Queen Galadriel · 22 December 2006 · Chapter 8: Losses and Gains

Finally got to sit down and catch up! I guess it took me long enough, didn't it? But I've been soooo busy in these last weeks before Christmas! Oh, poor Mac! :( And only two more years for Saradoc? :( :( So sad! It's so strange how deaths come in threes sometimes. I haven't had many in the family, but if you count pets (I do) we once had three dear ones go one month after another: my dog, my grandfather, and a baby chick who had been my little anchor while Grandpa was so sick. But the Yuletide cheer and peace really balanced out the angst. I so love the greeting Frodo received on his return and the lovely little picture Sam and Rosie got to see the next morning. No, indeed Bag End isn't the same without our Frodo, and that is one reason I love this AU so much, even though, according to Tolkien, he could not have remained and survived. The little scene in the Sandyman home was wonderful! There's domestic peace! :) So wonderful to see the children laughing and teasing and chasing one another, and Ivy happy at last. Ted was truly cruel. *hugs Ivy and the children* A toy model of Minas Anor! How fun! :) That I would love to see! :) And the painting is wonderful. And what will the new year bring? :) God bless and Merry Christmas! Galadriel

Tigger · 23 November 2006 · Chapter 8: Losses and Gains

Hi BB!! First off...You have heard from me since my knee surgery in Toronto. :o) That review of mine in the last chapter happened about two weeks after the scope happened and I was back at home. Sadly, the flu nailed me the next day, so no Thanksgiving w/my Dad's side of the family for me this year. :o( Oh well...What are you going to do, right? Anyway, the knee's doing great and the surgeon is happy too, so I'm happy!! :oD Second...My provider's been working on their server on and off the last two months and due to that, there's been messages that have slipped through and/or I've never gotten. The Alert to this chapter was one of them sadly. Anyway...This was great!! I loved that scene in the Sandyman smial of how things not only are finally normal, but better than normal. There's no tension and the only tension felt in that scene would I think belong to young Teddy wondering what his brother and sister would do to him once he was caught. ;o) Loved, loved, loved the image of young hobbit lads and lasses playing w/a giant model of Minas Anor. Too adorable for words. You know, there was a group of Ringers that created a Gingerbread Edoras for Christmas a few years ago and sent in a picture of to TheOneRing.net. It's still in their scrapbook over there and I was amazed of how exact it looked. You really should see if you can find it, just to see it. Really was gorgeous!! And who can resist a Bag End Yule!?! Except the Goose that is. My parents both hunt and we've had Goose on and off over the years. I'm sure it tastes great, but just like rabbit/coney ;o) I can't get the fork past my nose. Loved the image of all the Baggins, Gamgees and Sandymans enjoying good cooking, presents of family and family of the heart and being w/each other. What a wonderful chapter to read at the start of the holiday season. Made me all fuzzy inside. :oD Can't wait to read the next one. There is a next one, right? :oD

SurgicalSteel · 9 November 2006 · Chapter 8: Losses and Gains

Well, that was warm and cozy and comforting!

Larner · 8 November 2006 · Chapter 8: Losses and Gains

Deaths and births--the constants in life; and so they are equalled out. But joy comes out of the sorrow; and Frodo is at least there to aid in the healing and to experience it for himself. The gifts are perfect, and I'm honored that the lists are there and am glad they will be short. As for the butterflies--you know I always appreciate them, especially when connected to Frodo. In many ways he is, after all, Middle Earth's answer to Psyche.... And love the final gift. That particular gift is most appropriate.

Bodkin · 8 November 2006 · Chapter 8: Losses and Gains

Sad to lose Mac - it must make Frodo begin to feel his advancing years, while as for Saradoc ... Still - nice gift from Aragorn. And the Sandymans seem to be having a happier time. No loss without some gain and all those sorts of cliches. And maybe Rose is an Elf princess - she has many of the right qualities (although not all!)

Andrea · 8 November 2006 · Chapter 8: Losses and Gains

Dear old Mac! I didn't know that Sara's little brother died so young (for a hobbit). I loved the way the hobbits comforted each other by sharing stories about Mac's "adventures" and giving the others time to mourn, never leaving them alone with their grief. That's how it should be, but in our time often isn't! I also loved how the Gamgee children welcomed their "Uncle Fro" home and how the Sandymans celebrated Yule at Bag End. "Losses and Gains" - a perfect title for this chapter!

Kitty · 8 November 2006 · Chapter 8: Losses and Gains

*sniff* I feel so sorry for Merimac's family. And I just realised it are only two more years until Saradoc's death, what is something I don't want to happen. If the hobbits weren't so interested in their family connections and would know it, I'd be tempted to say Rose must have some Took blood in her. She seems to have some foresight herself, and somehow I am reminded of the Faerie who was said to have married a Took long ago. But can it be long enough ago for them to forget *that*? I am glad to know Ivy and her family are finally able to relax and to recover from the time with Ted. It is so good to see the children teasing and chasing each other as children should do. Oh, and it is a nice idea that Lord Halboron has sent their belongings back to them, so they have their things back. How very thoughtful of him. The harmonic Yule made up for the sad beginning, even more so as the Sandyman's were invited to Bag End. Frodo, Sam and Rose have apparently dediced to make sure they are included in everything, even in their ever growing family. What a wonderful change for Ivy and the children!

harrowcat · 8 November 2006 · Chapter 8: Losses and Gains

In spite of all the sadness this is a lovely, gentle chapter BB. Just what I needed to read at present. I work for a church and we often find funerals come along in sets of three.

shirebound · 7 November 2006 · Chapter 8: Losses and Gains

"Phew! What a welcome! How lovely to come home to this," Frodo exclaimed as he was hugged and kissed by the whole family. Little Pip squealed and bounced in his chair until he had been picked up and paraded round the kitchen, Merry-lad celebrated in style by removing every scrap of clothing, and even Sooty squawked and yelled until someone paid him some attention. It was bliss to settle into the comfort of Bag End, surrounded and filled by the love of his family. The next morning, Sam went into Frodo's bedroom and found the four older children and both cats all snuggled with him Rest in peace, dear Mac. You were loved, and your dear ones in your beloved Shire are safe and well. What a lovely chapter, BB. I'm always so happy when you update.

Dreamflower · 7 November 2006 · Chapter 8: Losses and Gains

What a wonderful chapter! Yes, 1430 is the DoD given on the family tree for Merimac. And yes, 88 is pretty young for a hobbit. Your account of the gathering and grieving was very realistic and hobbity! And Yule was lovely! The gifts were marvelous, and I could just imagine that painting of Gandalf! A very nice chapter indeed!

Dreamflower · 21 October 2006 · Chapter 7: The Slate Wiped Clean

Thanks for the heads up! You are right about the computer problems, but they *seem* to be cleared up for the time being. *crosses fingers* What a lovely chapter! I am glad Pippin got to talk to the Sandymans; for all his outward confidence, I am sure that it was weighing on him until he could have a chance to speak with them. It's sure to bother him still from time to time, but at least he knows that it's good that it does. The scene with the butterflies was adorable! And now we have little Goldilocks coming along--I'm glad Frodo did not know she's to grow up and wed Farimir--it's much better that all happen naturally, and not have the families anticipating things! Very nice chapter, dear!

Queen Galadriel · 9 October 2006 · Chapter 7: The Slate Wiped Clean

I love it! I love it! The children's play, the fair, the piles of leaves, the feast, all this captures the very escence of autumn. I love this time of year, and to read about it is almost as good as stepping outside and living and breathing it. I'm so glad to see Violet and Columbine and Ellie having such a good time, and I love Ellie's protectiveness! :) "Good they can be amused so easily, lass," Sam murmured as he stood on the stoop with his arm round Rose's waist. "Frodo, the children or the cats?" She turned her face to his and grinned as he swivelled her to and fro. "All of 'em. Look at him - he looks nearly as young as he did before the Quest. And he has something carefree about him now. I always said love could work miracles." Yes, love can work unbelieveable miracles. And Goldilocks is on the way! :) :) God bless, Galadriel

SurgicalSteel · 8 October 2006 · Chapter 7: The Slate Wiped Clean

Oh, fluff! Yay! Pippin making peace with Ted Sandyman's survivng family, Ivy discovering that she has worth, the butterflies, another baby on the way for Rosie and Sam... Lovely, every bit of it.

harrowcat · 8 October 2006 · Chapter 7: The Slate Wiped Clean

Ah! *Sighs very deeply* What a nice piece of fluff and giggles to go to work on! I loved the butterflies and missus fodo and Frodo's foresight and sense of the soul and Aragorn getting hungry........ *wanders off to find breakfast listing every bit of the chapter.*

Kitty · 8 October 2006 · Chapter 7: The Slate Wiped Clean

Glad Pippin made his peace with the Sandyman's. Even if I know they're more thankful than angry, Pippin needed the reassurance. He may act very silly sometimes, but he isn't that lighthearted to forget it easily, and it must have burdened him considerably to have killed a hobbit. Loved the image of Frodo with butterflies in his hair! Cute! :) And of course, I love Ellie's protectiveness for Columbine and her adored Uncle Frodo. I can see her, probably hands in hips and glaring at everyone who dares to say anything wrong :) Ned Shortburrow's cows sported a rosette for the longest eyelashes *rofl* The competitions the hobbits come up with! Hm, Frodo has foreseen Goldilocks will be important? Maybe it is good he doesn't know she will marry the future Thain - I wonder if they would try to push the two together if they knew? Aragorn is not the only one who gets hungry at this images ... my stomach reminds me I need to have breakfast ;)

Larner · 7 October 2006 · Chapter 7: The Slate Wiped Clean

Oh, how wonderful that Aragorn is inspired to Hobbit appetites when he's been watching over those he loves! And our Frodo is always a wonder--a wonder and a delight.