shirebound
· 1 July 2008
· Chapter 8: "Moonshadow"
Oh Pearl, I never ever gave those lyrics a second thought! Thank you for opening my eyes to this.
you have to have a good clear moonshadow, and it has to be following you, so you have to be facing the moon. Then you dance about on the feet of your moonshadow., and as you are dancing your moonshadow is dancing and you can see happier ways of looking at life.
What a beautiful, hopeful, magical story.
Author's reply
Thank you so much, shireboud, and you are welcome :-) I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it magical, I was hoping it would have that feel to it.
Garnet Took
· 1 July 2008
· Chapter 8: "Moonshadow"
I remember that song.:) As soon as I saw the title of your story I figured it was based in some way on "Moonshadow".
Pippin really would be the person to see the positive in even the most horrible situation. I'm glad he convinced Merry that life, even at it's darkest, can be bright and beautiful.
Very nice story.
Author's reply
Thank you, Garnet! I figured a lot of us would remember the song (hehehe). Pippin is an optimist indeed!
Dreamflower
· 1 July 2008
· Chapter 8: "Moonshadow"
Oh Pearl! That's our bright Tookish optimist, isn't it? How delightful--you know how I love Pippin playing music!
Thank you for such a lovely little story! (((((((massive hugs))))))))
Author's reply
You are most welcome! I'm so glad you liked it, Dreamflower :-) The "vision" of Pippin dancing with his moonshadow has been in my head for a while and it chose your birthday to become a story.
(((((massive hugs back))))))
Lindelea
· 1 July 2008
· Chapter 8: "Moonshadow"
“I’ll be fine as long as you go with me, Merry.”
“Yes, Pippin,” Merry said, finally giving himself over to the music in their heads. “We’ll go together.”
Oh, lovely!
(Today is DF's birthday??? I must get on the stick and finish the story I started a birthday or three ago...)
Author's reply
Thank you, Lin! Glad you liked it :-)
Golden
· 1 July 2008
· Chapter 8: "Moonshadow"
I enjoyed reading the story very much Pearl. Wonderful story! :)
Happy Birthday Dreamflower! I hope you have a great day! *lots of hugs*
Golden
Author's reply
Thank you, Golden :) I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Larner
· 1 July 2008
· Chapter 8: "Moonshadow"
I found "Moonshadow" running through my mind once I'd read the title, and recognized the themes. Ah, trust our beloved Took and Brandybuck to find a means of communicating and finding joy in all in spite of any barriers thrown in their way!
Author's reply
Thank you, Larner :-) It is something I need to get better at myself :)
pippinsgirl
· 23 June 2008
· Chapter 7: The Lesson
That sly little child!! Oh I'd have to kick my sibs or anyone for that! so cute tho
Author's reply
Thank you pippinsgirl :-) Yes, I'm sure Frodo will be very irked when he finds out.
Dreamflower
· 21 June 2008
· Chapter 7: The Lesson
Oh, Pippin! LOL! What a little stinker! Poor Frodo, trying so hard to convey good manners to his little cousin. *snerk*
Author's reply
I think Frodo often met his match in his younger cousins, hehehe. Thank you, Dreamflower :-)
Antane
· 21 June 2008
· Chapter 7: The Lesson
Pippin smiled a mischievous smile at his slumbering cousin. Then he cut himself a nice tidy piece of ham and popped it into his mouth.
Gotta love that Took! Cute. :)
Namarie, God bless, Antane
Author's reply
Thank you, Antane :-) I'm glad you love him!
Neilia
· 21 June 2008
· Chapter 6: "Self Discovery"
It is wonderful to have 'serendipity' about yourself and your life's work. Dear Pip is getting the picture nicely what it means to be 'the Took'. Hope I got that right. Hugs, Neilia
Author's reply
Hi Neilia,
Sorry for the delay in response, I haven't been getting review notices.
Yes, you got it right :-) It is a load off his mind to know he didn't lie.
Thanks so much!
Neilia
· 21 June 2008
· Chapter 7: The Lesson
Oh, Pip! You little rascal! Love that little Hobbit...he's too precious. Hugs, Neilia
Author's reply
Thank you, Neilia :-) That's why we all love the lad ;-)
Andrea
· 21 June 2008
· Chapter 7: The Lesson
What a little rascal!
He did it all on purpose, I'm sure. But I love him for beeing like that :)
Author's reply
Yes, he found it amusing that Frodo thought he still didn't know how to do it himself. Thank you, Andrea :-)
harrowcat
· 20 June 2008
· Chapter 7: The Lesson
This is a great giggle Pearl. I am glad that I caught on to Pippin's trcksiness quicker than patient Frodo!
Author's reply
You're good! Are you a mom by any chance? LOL Thank you, harrowcat :-)
Larner
· 20 June 2008
· Chapter 7: The Lesson
Why, the ornery little cuss! I love Frodo's exhaustion after dealing with Pippin here! Heh!
Author's reply
Frustration is very wearying ;-) Glad you enjoyed it, Larner!
eiluj
· 20 June 2008
· Chapter 6: "Self Discovery"
A wonderful answer to the question of Why Pippin Said That -- and the only one I've ever seen.
Author's reply
Sorry I'm late in replying, eiluj, I've not been getting review notices.
I'm so glad you liked my solution :-)
shirebound
· 20 June 2008
· Chapter 7: The Lesson
The slice of ham slid merrily back and forth while the knife seemed to stay in one place
That rascal! What fun, Pearl. :)
Author's reply
Thank you, shirebound :-) He is a wee rascal indeed.
cathleen
· 20 June 2008
· Chapter 7: The Lesson
He's such a little dickens, isn't he?! I remember reading this a little while ago, and it was fun to read again. Your Pip comes up with some delightful little notions, hee!
Author's reply
Thank you for re-reading this! Pippin is good at odd ways of doing things ;-)
Larner
· 19 June 2008
· Chapter 6: "Self Discovery"
Pippin grows so very much through the story! Bless him as he accepts that his father remains the farmer at heart he ever was.
Author's reply
Thank you so much, Larner. I really do think that Tolkien showed Pippin growing up a lot and I like to follow that lead :-)
PIppinfan1988
· 9 June 2008
· Chapter 5: "Tulip's Egg"
This was a sweet story. :-) And as you know, I do love your hobbits! Hope you had a nice birthday, Cathleen. :-)
Author's reply
Thank you so much, Pippinfan - I know you do :-)
Andrea
· 4 June 2008
· Chapter 5: "Tulip's Egg"
Great story, Pearl!
I'm glad I found this website again ;-) And this story made it perfect!
Of course, Gandalf had to do with it that the egg really hatched. But still, Tulip is a VERY special piglet...
Happy birthday, Cathleen :)
Author's reply
Thank you so much, Andrea :-) She is a special piglet indeed ;-)
Glad you found your way to the site!
Golden
· 4 June 2008
· Chapter 5: "Tulip's Egg"
:P I can think of maaaany, maaaaaany, maaaaany fluffy bunnies! I just happen to like ANGST!
Pearl I love what you made with the bunny!
And Happy Birthday Cathleen! *Hugs* Your next Birthday with should celebrate Hobbit like in the Took(scott)lands, don´t you think?
Author's reply
Better start writing them all down, Golden! LOL
Thank you, I'm glad you liked what the wee bunny grew into. :-)
cathleen
· 4 June 2008
· Chapter 5: "Tulip's Egg"
Oh my! Pearl, this is SO adorable - I *love* it!!! Thank you so much for thinking of me. You created such a wonderful tale with dear Tulip and Pip, and I am so very flattered that you wrote a story just for me! And Golden - you actually came up with a non-angsty bunny??? What can I say, girl - WOW! There's hope for you yet! Hee!!!!
Author's reply
:-) You are so very welcome, Cathleen! It makes my day knowing you are happy with your gift.
I know, can you believe it! The first thing she said was, "Um. Should be something fluffy." hehehe
shirebound
· 4 June 2008
· Chapter 5: "Tulip's Egg"
Adorable! You can tell how much Gandalf loves 'his' hobbits, and how open and loving is the heart of our Pippin (and Tulip). What a lovely present. Happy Birthday, Cathleen!
Author's reply
Thank you so much, shirebound :-) Yes, Gandalf is a dear soul, and Pippin is a tender lad. Tulip likes to pretend she's tougher than she is ;-)
Neilia
· 4 June 2008
· Chapter 5: "Tulip's Egg"
Pearl, you've done it again! I Can't Stand It! *rolling off chair, laughing, waking up neighbors, trying to control uncontrolable giggles* I want a Tulip of my own!
Author's reply
Thank you Neilia :-) Glad to give you a good laugh!
harrowcat
· 4 June 2008
· Chapter 5: "Tulip's Egg"
'Aw' How wonderful of Gandalf to care so much that Tulip isn't disappointed.
Author's reply
Hi harrowcat.
Yes, he has a kindly heart - even for knitted piglets :-)