To The End of His Days by GamgeeFest
Antane · 16 September 2012 · Chapter 19: Frodo
I'm glad to have this glimpse at the long missive. It's a drag that Frodo couldn't welcome his brother personally but Sam has this and I'm sure he will sense his beloved's presence everywhere. I'm looking forward to seeing him meet 'Pippin'. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Sam will have plenty of opportunities to see the places Frodo enjoyed spending his time and meet his many friends. And maybe even come across a certain deer. ;-)
Andrea · 16 September 2012 · Chapter 19: Frodo
... because I know you’ll ask and not be satisfied with any answer lest it be from me directly Frodo knows his Sam very well :-) I'm quite sure he succeeded in convincing Sam that he was fully healed. And now Sam can be at peace, too and have a good time listening to Gandalf singing and looking for the buck called Pippin.
Author's reply
He does indeed. :) Sam needed to hear that directly from Frodo, or there'd always be that doubt lingering in the back of his mind. Now he can truly enjoy his life in Tol Eressea.
Dreamflower · 16 September 2012 · Chapter 19: Frodo
*sniff* Oh Frodo! I hope someday you might give us the whole letter, but this is the important part, the part Sam needs to see, and so do we. *sniffles again*
Author's reply
Frodo certainly knows what will be foremost on Sam's mind. He wouldn't want Sam to keep wondering if Frodo was healed. Sam will be more at ease now.
shirebound · 16 September 2012 · Chapter 19: Frodo
There's so much about this letter I love, especially the phrase "as soon you get home".
Author's reply
Frodo knows how to make his Sam feel better and at home, even if he can't be there himself.
Larner · 16 September 2012 · Chapter 19: Frodo
A buck named after Peregrin Took? Now, that must be quite the story! Heh!
Author's reply
I'm sure it is! I wish I knew it, but Pippin's not sharing! ;)
harrowcat · 16 September 2012 · Chapter 19: Frodo
A stag wearing a necklace called Pippin! That made me grin.
Author's reply
I'm sure everyone on the isle is familiar with Pippin. :D
Andrea · 13 September 2012 · Chapter 18: Gandalf
Gandalf may have different looks and a different name - but what remains is his delight in pipeweed ;-) I wonder about Frodo's choice of words to welcome Sam home. And I'm even more curious about what Sam's luggage has to do with the fulfillment of his promise.
Author's reply
Gandalf has his priorities in order. ;) Knowing Frodo, he probably wrote Sam a novel!
harrowcat · 13 September 2012 · Chapter 18: Gandalf
RL is keeping me busy but I am enjoying reading this. My heart would like the happy ever after of Frodo and Sam meeting again but there is much logic in your tale too.
Author's reply
I'm so glad you're enjoying the story so far! Frodo has gone ahead of his Sam again, but Sam won't let that stop him from enjoying his retirement.
Larner · 13 September 2012 · Chapter 18: Gandalf
I am glad that at least in this manner Frodo was able to greet his Sam. Gandalf with black hair is almost hard to imagine for me, at least.
Author's reply
Well, it's smoky black hair, so still greyish, just a darker shade of grey than he was sporting before. ;) And I do believe Frodo would have made sure to leave some sort of personal message for Sam, just in case.
shirebound · 13 September 2012 · Chapter 18: Gandalf
I'm so happy Gandalf is there for Sam. Ooooh, the suspense of the letter!
Author's reply
Gandalf wouldn't leave knowing that Sam might be coming. There is the pipeweed to consider after all. ;)
Dreamflower · 13 September 2012 · Chapter 18: Gandalf
A delightful conversation! I like how you've made sure that Olorin/Gandalf retains his Gandalf personality in spite of the changes in his appearance! I find myself curious as to what he meant by "sent on ahead" about Sam's luggage!
Author's reply
Gandalf may be less grumpy, but he's still Gandalf. lol! We'll find out what he meant soon enough. ;)
Larner · 11 September 2012 · Chapter 17: Friends
I love Gildor's recognition that he'd been in the company of great folk then. Yes, great individuals hidden inside those who appear small and ordinary.
Author's reply
Gildor had learned much about the greatness of hobbits. And that size truly doesn't matter. ;)
shirebound · 11 September 2012 · Chapter 17: Friends
Sam has so many friends, all of whom are overjoyed to see him and spend time with him. I'm glad he finds the food 'grand'!
Author's reply
Sam has more friends than he would have even thought. He'll be in good company while here. And good food makes everything better. ;)
Andrea · 11 September 2012 · Chapter 17: Friends
I am glad to see you again, elf-friend. That is what Gildor called Frodo a long time ago. Apart from being a title, it shows perfectly the relationship between Sam and the Elves of Tol Eressea: They are friends among friends!
Author's reply
If anyone deserves the title after Frodo (and Bilbo) that would be Sam. He'll carry it well and proudly.
Antane · 11 September 2012 · Chapter 17: Friends
I love Gildor's words. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Gildor knows how to sweet talk a hobbit, doesn't he! ;)
Dreamflower · 11 September 2012 · Chapter 17: Friends
Just lovely as always! And this was wonderful: “I knew only that I was in the company of great beings. How great even I could not then foresee. I am glad to see you again, elf-friend.”
Author's reply
Thank you! Gildor has learned not to underestimate hobbits. ;)
Antane · 9 September 2012 · Chapter 16: Avallónë
I'm glad he's enjoying himself! I look forward to all the sightseeing to come. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
He's certainly having quite the adventure, and many more to come. :)
Andrea · 9 September 2012 · Chapter 16: Avallónë
Oh, the Elves! So fair and tall, and joyful and humble. It's wonderful to see old Sam so happy, and eager like a hobbit child to meet all those wonderful Elves. A dream has come true :-)
Author's reply
It has indeed. Sam could never have anticipated what it would be like and he's overwhelmed and overjoyed by everything.
Dreamflower · 8 September 2012 · Chapter 16: Avallónë
I love how independent Sam is-- he doesn't wait around for someone to give him a tour or explain everything! He just goes right out and gets busy with the sightseeing! *grin*
Author's reply
That's our Sam! After all those years as Mayor, he no longer requires someone else to help him around. He'll figure it out on his own. :D
shirebound · 8 September 2012 · Chapter 16: Avallónë
It's wonderful to imagine Sam exploring a 'cheerful' city, and feeling so happy with what he's found.
Author's reply
Sam is likely walking about in a daze! He's literally on Cloud 9. ;)
Larner · 8 September 2012 · Chapter 16: Avallónë
Aha! A good welcome for him! May his heart find healing while he remains.
Author's reply
Sam is in for quite the adventure! :)
Antane · 5 September 2012 · Chapter 15: Welcome
Caught up on these last two chapters - I love that the 'you are there' continues. What a great welcome to see so many familiar faces, though not the ones that were the most beloved, and to be treated with such love, respect, honor and words of coming home. Perhaps this was close to what it was like for Frodo and Bilbo. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Sam is very good as getting all the important details. :) Sam has lots of friends, even here in Elvenhome, who are eager to greet him and make him feel at home. And yes, I imagine it's very close to the reception Frodo and Bilbo received.
Larner · 5 September 2012 · Chapter 15: Welcome
I do suspect that whatever form Olorin might take by this time, that Samwise would recognize him anyway! Home, for what time he chooses to remain.
Author's reply
I think that Gandalf would try his best to look as much like Gandalf of old as he could, but even given that, his wardrobe is bound to be different!
Andrea · 5 September 2012 · Chapter 15: Welcome
... as if I’m someone important to be getting a glimpse at. Silly hobbit! Of course he is important! It is very good that they all were there to welcome him home. But will he feel at home without Bilbo and Frodo? Maybe we'll find out more in the next chapter.
Author's reply
You know Sam - ever humble! I imagine once Sam gets settled in, he'll feel very much at home, just as Bilbo did in Rivendell all those years.
shirebound · 5 September 2012 · Chapter 15: Welcome
I step off the gangplank and into Gandalf’s arms. I didn't expect that; how wonderful.
Author's reply
Gandalf would want to be there for Sam's arrival, I'm sure, especially if Frodo wasn't going to be there. :)