Bombur's Diet by Primsong
Larner · 20 July 2008 · Chapter 8: Turnabout
Ah, MOST satisfying, Primsong. Bombur, the King of the Table, eating his sceptre, shall remain with me delightedly! Wonderful! Yes, wonderful! And bless our Bilbo as well for his plain Hobbit sense! Thanks for a delightful read!
Dreamflower · 8 July 2008 · Chapter 8: Turnabout
*grin* What a perfectly hobbity ending for this! Good old Bilbo, helped Bombur to put everything into perspective! I loved the Dwarves' shocked reaction to "hang the expense!", LOL! Live and let live really is a hobbit philosophy, and now that Bombur and his relatives have learned it, perhaps things will be a bit more peaceable. And the feast at the end was wonderful!
Kitt Otter · 8 July 2008 · Chapter 8: Turnabout
So the tables turn on Bifur and Bofur but their faces are still saved amiably by Bombur and Bilbo; Bilbo gives most excellent and hobbity advice; and Bombur thinks for himself... hang the expense! The gaping and mutterings of the Companions were witty and giggle-kindling. And I love that this finished with a good meal – it couldn't have a more perfect ending. I enjoyed this a lot. Thanks! : ) -Kitt
Agape4Gondor · 8 July 2008 · Chapter 8: Turnabout
This was a delightfully funny story from front to back, beginning to end, alpha to omega, bacon to buns. I loved Bilbo's part in it - as always - he was the one blamed. I shouldn't have been the least bit surprised. Thanks ofr sharing this, Prim, it was fun!
Larner · 29 June 2008 · Chapter 7: Lunch Revisited
Ah--a Hobbit plot! Am looking forward to this!
Neilia · 28 June 2008 · Chapter 7: Lunch Revisited
uh, oh. I'm afraid Bombur's Diet is going to come to a screeching halt...and he really needs to lose some weight! Well, I guess I have to wait to see what Bilbo has in mind. Hugs, Neilia
Dreamflower · 27 June 2008 · Chapter 7: Lunch Revisited
Aha! A hobbity solution for a Dwarf's problem! I can't wait to see what our clever Mr. Baggins has come up with!
Kitt Otter · 27 June 2008 · Chapter 7: Lunch Revisited
Poor miserable Bombur! At least he has Bilbo, who is actually compassionate. Indeed, his cousins had better not have eaten all his food - what hypocrites they'd be. (Tsk, and Bombur shouldn't talk with his mouth full.) So what is Mr. Baggins' plan here? I'm eager to find out...
Dreamflower · 21 June 2008 · Chapter 6: Exercise
Oh dear! Poor Bombur--he's forgotten, hasn't he, that he asked his cousins to help him with his fitness program. And talk about Grumpy! *tsk-tsk-tsk!* I wonder--will the others persist? Will Bombur succeed? Or will dealing with his grouchiness just get to be too much for them! I do love the way Bilbo is just quietly observing everything--I was quite tickled at his fascination with Bombur's fat, LOL!
Neilia · 21 June 2008 · Chapter 6: Exercise
Poor Bombur. Dieting is such a necessary nuisance. He is fortunate to have so many 'helpers' and 'minders'. :D Hugs, Neilia
6336 · 21 June 2008 · Chapter 6: Exercise
Ah, poor Bombur, I quite like raw cabbage! Lynda
Larner · 21 June 2008 · Chapter 6: Exercise
Now, this is insulting--slaw as a snack! And after all that work! Poor Bombur--love the description of him as a jelly in a bag--a worthy comparison for a Hobbit! Heh! Nah, no need for these Dwarves to make it to the inn for their evening pint, perhaps; but Bombur has achieved dimensions to impress even a Hobbit! Heh!
Kitt Otter · 20 June 2008 · Chapter 6: Exercise
"Every time I think about eating I eat. It's much simpler." - Too true!! I guess that the exercise did not got all according to plan. Such a whiner our round Dwarf is. Bilbo's observance of Bombur's movement was hilarious. I never thought to bring tea out on a walk; if it were not so hot I'd take a cue from Bilbo. I am chorkling myself silly over the ending. Cabbage. My, my. I just got done with a cookie myself and I feel very bad for him. Of course Bombur isn't too disgusted not to eat it.
Larner · 17 June 2008 · Chapter 5: Not Enough Breakfast
Poor Bombur--a healthy lifestyle just ISN'T for him! How delightful! Now, to see how the walk went....
Kitt Otter · 17 June 2008 · Chapter 5: Not Enough Breakfast
I chuckled pretty hard in this chapter. Bombur is sure the whiner! Frankly, this made me hungry. "Stop talking about me as if I weren't here," Bombur complained. - my favorite line. I cannot wait to see how this walk turns out. *g* Kitt
Larner · 14 June 2008 · Chapter 4: Midnight Snack
Ah--most delightful! And Bilbo is wise enough to let him have something, at least. Love the conversation with the stomach! Such wonderful comments it makes! Heh!
harrowcat · 14 June 2008 · Chapter 4: Midnight Snack
This is so much fun. And as someone who is trying not to turn into Bombur herself I do feel for him!
Dreamflower · 14 June 2008 · Chapter 4: Midnight Snack
Oh, this is the funniest chapter yet, from Bombur's conversation with his stomach to Bifur's fright at Bilbo's appearance (I splorked at the line "What do you want me to wear a wig to wake you up?" LOLOLOL!) And then catching Bombur in the act: all the time when Bifur was confronting him, I kept wonderting where Bilbo was. I should have known. And then--Bilbo's little bit of soft-heartedness at the end, just made me go "awww...." I do love your Bilbo so much!
Neilia · 13 June 2008 · Chapter 4: Midnight Snack
I have been enjoying this jolly tale immensely! Poor Bombur, it is hard to learn new eating habits...really hard...I haven't learned yet! Hugs, Neilia
Kitt Otter · 13 June 2008 · Chapter 4: Midnight Snack
Oh, bad, bad Bombur! His conversations with his stomach are wonderful... no, maybe disturbing. *g* Lucky that Bilbo woke; geesh, Bifur and Bofur do have their hands full. Bilbo really should be more careful about whose sleep he intrudes. (He has quite a bad history of it). Ha, Bilbo is too clever. His appearence in Bombur's room gave me a jump. *laughing* Very nice of the former Burgler to slip Bombur the pie. By the way, I love the chapter titles. -Kitt : )
Larner · 9 June 2008 · Chapter 3: A Meager Dinner
Oh, how I feel for the poor dwarf! This will be torture for poor Bombur, and such a delight for us!
Kitt Otter · 9 June 2008 · Chapter 3: A Meager Dinner
Oh dear, this is too funny! Hmph! Just a one fowl and just a loaf of bread. Yep, Bombur is going to wasts away pretty fast. And carrots? Carrots! Poor Bombur - that is not my idea of dessert either. Although the addition of butter does make 'em sound tasty. -Kitt
Dreamflower · 9 June 2008 · Chapter 3: A Meager Dinner
LOLOL! *grin* Poor Bombur! Of course, the Dwarves aren't going about it very scientifically. *giggle* I wonder what they'd make of all the hundreds of diet books in the world today? But I do have to agree on one thing: carrots and a pickle are not the most pleasant of desserts! And I loved how sympathetic Bilbo was: "I've never done it--voluntarily..." Oh my, this is so funny!
DrummerWench · 8 June 2008 · Chapter 2: Lunch
Yay! What fun, more Bilbo and the Dwarves! I just love the interactions among them all. Please keep it up!
Dreamflower · 7 June 2008 · Chapter 2: Lunch
*grin* I am grinning like a loon. I do so love your Bilbo--and poor Bombur! When even a hobbit thinks he's eating too much, well, it's definitely a good indicator that a small change might be in order! I loved the interactions you have between Bilbo and the Dwarves--this is so delightful!