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6336 · 10 November 2014 · Chapter 91: Finrod Behind the Wheel

Ah, reminds me of the joke about the bald man who had rabbits tattooed on his head, because they looked like hares from a distance! Tell Finrod he is not the only one to dislike his I.D. photo, working retail, I have seen some really scary ones, ones not even a mother could love, even on pay day. Sounds like Finrods driving lesson went about as well as most, he does seem to be getting the hang of it though, now all he needs is lots and lots of practice. Well one down, now he only has 23 more to go! I wonder how well the Three Amigos and Nell will do? Hope the cold snap is not too bad, it is down to 50% here, brrr! Checks fuel supplies for Cliff House, picks up weather stripping and snuggly blankets. Have a good week, stay warm. Huggs, Lynda

Dreamflower · 10 November 2014 · Chapter 91: Finrod Behind the Wheel

That chapter was just adorable. Learning to drive can be nerve-wracking for both student and teacher. I took driver's ed in high school back in the day when it was actually a required class. It wasn't too bad, though I had my share of moments along with everyone else. But all the cars we had to learn on were automatics, and the car my mother owned was a stick shift. Having enough sense not to try teaching me herself, she asked a cousin to do the job. He took me out on some back dirt roads, and I thought I was doing OK until we came to a fork in the road and he failed to tell me "right" or "left". So I got flustered, and kept going straight--right into a tree. That was the end of stick shift lessons. I never did learn. Finrod definitely has a point about horses. The Elves might also want to look into some alternative sources of energy for the cars as well. The "gray hares" joke was so cute! I love that they were useful for TWO jokes. And now Della and Amroth can pick out a few to keep, and donate the rest to a children's hospital or something like that. A very funny and practical joke (in both senses of the word "practical", LOL!)

Anonymous · 10 November 2014 · Chapter 91: Finrod Behind the Wheel

Yeah, that's what I meant: JACOB got caught at his own game. Sorry. Now you bring horses in the story. That's great because I love them so much. I haven't the age required yet to learn how to drive but I think that Finrod's reaction is exactly that of someone who is learning. The only thing that's bugging me about this lesson is when Glorfindel tells Finrod that the speed signs are just indications. My parents always told me that I had to carefully respect them and if children are reading your story, it could go against their parents' teachings. Now I don't know how is the regulation where you live, but here, they are very serious about it. Otherwise, I loved the grey hair/hare joke. Continue, Ora.

KathyG · 10 November 2014 · Chapter 91: Finrod Behind the Wheel

Grey hairs/grey hares--cute little play on words! =)

Ellie · 10 November 2014 · Chapter 91: Finrod Behind the Wheel

Awesome! Love this chapter! Grey hares and learning to drive...Oh my!

Sunny · 10 November 2014 · Chapter 91: Finrod Behind the Wheel

Gray hares! *snickers* I guess the driving lesson went well. No injuries, and the car is still usable. ;-) It doesn't really surprise me that the Elves would like some horses around as well - they would be more used to them than they are to cars. And if they are looking into hardy breed, they might also have a look at the Icelandic Horse breed, and the Norwegian Northlands horse breed, too. :-)

Sarah · 10 November 2014 · Chapter 91: Finrod Behind the Wheel

finally getting them behind the wheel, eh? Finrod & Glorfindel both are braver than I am! I got all anxious just reading about it. I hope they all have a less harrowing time of it than I did, I've been able to get by using public transport (or what passes for it) & carpooling all these years. not sure how much of an option that would be in Wiseman :-) I've actually been wondering about the viability of four-legged transport myself, should our heroes ever have the need to go "off-grid" and become self sufficient, it might be good to have a ready-made source of fertilizer around...among other things :-)

Celeth · 10 November 2014 · Chapter 91: Finrod Behind the Wheel

hahaha! that chapter kept me laughing and chuckling. It reminds me of when I was first learning to drive and all the mishaps that went with it. My husband taught me, and not a few of the mishaps that happened was me going into a sulk because he yelled so loudly in my ear: "BRAKE!!! BRAKE!!! BRAKE!!! NO, NOT THAT PEDAL, THE OTHER OOOONNNEEE!!!" I was ready to hate him for good before our lessons ever ended, and he thought I was an absolute dunce. I can't ever imagine an Elf failing in the vision and other tests required for driving. And Finrod thinking of what his Atar would think of the Haryon to the Noldoran, waiting in line to be served, is just a bit nostalgic. And he doesn't care for his photograph? So, even the handsome perfection of an Elven prince manages to look "un-handsome" in his driver's permit hahaha! I'm relieved Glorfindel's golden hair didn't turn gray with that driving lesson. Maybe he should try teaching some of the elleth? Thanks for the story.

UTfrog · 10 November 2014 · Chapter 91: Finrod Behind the Wheel

Love the gray hares/hairs. Also sounds like you taught someone to drive! Really well done chapter. Thanks.

SashaHoneypalm · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 90: The Auction

So what's the advantage to Jacob if he's only unofficially the owner? And the disadvantage to everyone else? Sorry I keep asking questions, I just really don't understand what's going on or why everyone would be mad at him.

SashaHoneypalm · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 90: The Auction

I still don't understand- what exactly did Jacob try to do?

Kitty · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 75: Gareth

Quite the strange situation for Gareth to be in. He and his family have been the ancient ones for so long, and now he's suddenly barely out of his childhood in comparison. Hadn't thought about the different dialects even in Middle-earth before, but you are right, it only makes sense. Besides, why should it be different than here? Alphwen's quote was something I am reminded of frequently, among other occasions when the dratted autocorrect that's so annoyingly omnipresent on so many websites keeps changing my British English into American English without as much as a 'by your leave' or I am arguing with American friends which spelling is weirder. Hm, if the brother's parents came from the same area as Gilvegil and the others, maybe they actually knew each other, once upon a time? Or Gilvegil knew their parents or grandparents – not sure how old they are. Now you have me curious. Finrod did a great job in consoling Gareth, helping him over his awe of the great Finrod Felagund, and raising his sense of self-worth. ROFL – now that's a memorable first meeting! Seems Gareth has found his match, though they could at least have said a bit more than 'hi' before kissing! Btw, sorry for swamping you with so many reviews yet again, but I wanted to use the fact I had a bit of time this weekend to catch up. Who knows how long that lasts, after all, before RL interferes again.

Kitty · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 74: Dinner at Edhellond

I am so glad Alex finally confessed to the Elves and Derek. Of course they didn't judge him; it would have been a bit hypocritical, no doubt. The warriors have all killed themselves, after all, and even if it was not necessarily cold-blooded murder, they still have enough blood on their hands that they would understand. *snort* Of course, the Elves don't take prisoners. Save they might be 13 dwarves, right? Yes, I know, it's a figure of speech, but I just had to object ;) Somehow I am glad Finlay is now up to date and with them in the game. The fact he still has his contacts is good to know; from how things went during the last months, it is important to have more than just Maddy, I think. And he's going to be a dad, yay!

Kitty · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 73: Confession

*grin* Nice way of making Gareth less shy around Finrod by poking fun at him and Glorfindel. Of course our golden-haired Adonis is way too perfect to don his clothes the same way as other mortals and immortals ;) Pity that Alex at the last moment backed away from telling Valandur, but I hope he will do it in the end. Derek really is good for Alex; he cares so much for him, and Alex knows that and caves in more easily than with the Elves, I think. Anyway, I have to agree, Alex shouldn't be alone too much over the next time. Not sure if Alex isn't just working himself up in a panic about confessing deadline and all that, but I am glad he finally found someone to unburden to. An Father Waverly is probably right that he needs to tell his friends, too, so he doesn't have to worry any longer about how it will influence their relationship if they find out.

Kitty · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 72: Recovery

Alex hasn't changed. Barely awake and already demanding to get out of the hospital – yeah, he sounds as if he's back to normal already. It's good to see him being better. He didn't lose any time after seeing Felicity again, did he? *grin* At least something good came out of that whole disaster, then. This was a nice, quiet, sweet chapter, good to unwind from all the excitement earlier.

Kitty · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 71: Awakenings

It's good to have everyone back home. Gwyn and Gareth will be glad to have their own beds back, Amroth and the others to be home, and Derek and Zach need to see Alex and convince themselves with their own eyes that he's all right – or as much as he can be right now. True, in a way it might be preferable that Farrell never wakes up. As much as I want him punished for everything he did, I can see the problems any trial would cause for the Elves. But I'd not wish living like that for years and years on anyone. Nice to learn a bit more what happens with these who have finished at the Academy and how they stay in contact. Glorfindel and Daeron have a good point. The Elves who stayed behind and lived among Mortals are so much more flexible and more able to deal with anything thrown at them, while the Valinórean Elves are so stuck in their ways they will not be able to change and adapt, or at least not easily. The ones who came to Wiseman have enough problems, and they were at least willing to come. I suspect the ones who would have no interest in coming would be much worse. It was good that Glorfindel explained all that to Gareth. The poor guy feels so inferior just for his age, though he should not have to. In surviving in their current environment, he could give these ages old other Elves lessons. Sounds good to have the Mortals set up the whole SCA thing and let some Elves join later, that's less suspicious. Yay, Alex is finally awake! Good!

Kitty · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 70: Aftermath

Glad to know Felicity is unharmed and safe at home. I hope she won't have too much of a trauma from what happened. Even if they didn't do anything bad, it's still a horrible experience, after all. LOL – well done, Dave, telling them off in Quenya and Sindarin! Sounds like Felicity is in love with Alex as much as he is with her. He ran off to rescue her, risking his own life, and she has no other concern than to see him. Good :) The bit about Ms. Colson left me snickering. Intimidating warrior elves would be pretty impossible, and her looks won't do anything to them, either, they outshine her anyway. And mushed her brain enough for her to forget her orders, from the looks of it. Good idea to take Felicity to see Alex, regardless of 'family only' rules. It helped a lot, too, and it will comfort her that he woke up long enough to recognise her.

Kitty · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 69: Rescue Operation

That sounds really dangerous, spending the night outside in that cold, with no real protection save that fire. The Elves may be more or less fine, but for Alex, Finlay and Farrell, it's another matter altogether. Glorfindel has a point, however. No use in rescuing the two Mortals only to leave them to freeze to death. Totally symphatise with Finlay. Months without chocolate, that's a big no! It's so funny when Finrod, of all people, starts using all these modern day references, confusing the other Elves :) His job is really educating. Well, at least they haven't lost their humour. Well, that's one way of getting food. The Valar are really doing their best to help them. But I was really glad when they were off the mountain and back at the resort.

Kitty · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 68: Interlude with Atar

Ouch. When Atar gets personally involved, things are really dire. So the dream was correct in that regard, as I feared. It was a somewhat understandable panic reaction, yes, but not right. No wonder he's being eaten up by guilt and having so many problems. Atar is right, he needs to talk to someone, whoever it may be, to relieve this burden. Another truth is that he needs to realise he's no longer alone and needs to trust the others more and work with them. I hope he heeds this warning. But all in all, that talk went rather well.

Kitty · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 67: Showdown at Winterdark Tarn

They really don't have much time, and I admit, I am not happy about Oromë holding them up. Besides, the way it happened, he could have caused a car crash. That poor man was brave, insisting on tickets despite Finlay waving around his gun. I had to laugh about that interlude, despite the unwanted delay. Though I shouldn't, it was not a nice thing to do to the poor guy who only did his job. Farrell's still the same, unable to let his obsession with killing Amroth go. Oh, I so totally do not like the situation! The whole setting is so creepy. Aaargh – that is evil, Fiondil! Throwing poor Alex into that damn Tarn *again*!

Kitty · 9 November 2014 · Chapter 66: Valentine’s Day

That was a horrible dream, but if that was what actually happened – up until he killed the other two, I mean, not the end – then it would explain a lot. The first may have been an accident, but the other two were murder, plain and simple. Of course, dreams aren't always accurate, so I'll wait and see how true this was. It's good to know that the anger management classes actually help the Elves to cope, and that it has inspired them to find something useful to do. I think part of their problem is that they are mostly just hanging around without much of a purpose, and these classes will help with that. They tie in nicely with the SCA idea, too, that's true. I have to admit, while I am not a big fan of dressing up in costumes, these classes would be interesting to me as well. Urgh, that was the worst Valentine's Day card ever. No wonder Alex ran off without any thought to how he's going to handle that and without telling anyone. Luckily Finlay was there. But I don't like it that they are luring Alex to Winterdark Tarn, of all places. How does Farrell know how Alex reacts to that place? It really leaves me wondering which higher power is behind all that.

Larner · 8 November 2014 · Chapter 90: The Auction

Jacob got more than he deserved, but not as much as he'd have received had he done it properly. Glad that Sanderson didn't get any more bids to go against, however! Heh! Glad that at last they have two of the perpetrators behind bars. Now to see what their defense attorney tries.

Eruherdiriel · 8 November 2014 · Chapter 90: The Auction

Edhellond-2, huh? Cute. Maybe they should come up with a name that means Elf-house in a different language. I enjoyed the description of the bidding war. It was very well done. ~Eruherdiriel

Kitty · 8 November 2014 · Chapter 65: Counseling Session

I'm feeling bad for Alex; this whole thing has to be so confusing and embarrassing for him, losing control and attacking a friend like that and not even really knowing why. Uh oh. So we finally get to at least part of the reason why Alex is having so many problems. It sounds as if he never really got over this experience of having to kill that guy in order to get away alive. Never learning what exactly happened and why wouldn't help, either, I suspect. And if there is actually more to the story, who knows how bad it actually was. And I get the feeling the Agency never helped him cope with it, either. The way Alex is tapping into what happened with Finrod and his companions, however, is a bit disturbing. Awesome that it is even possible, yes, but still ... how do you handle something like that?

Kitty · 8 November 2014 · Chapter 64: Back in the Thick of Things

That's one thing I have been wondering about as well – swords appear to be so anachronistic in our times. But the Valar should know what they are doing, so we'll have to trust them. Would you be surprised that I am wondering if Glorfindel and Finrod are going to ever spar together again? And what would happen then – somehow I can't help but imagine the Valar and Maiar going into a full-blown panic, lol. I'd really love to watch that sort of sparring, too. It must be amazing to watch Elves doing it, particularly ones who have been fighting that way for many ages of the world and an amount of practice and skill no mortal can ever achieve. And you had to throw a wrench into the fun again *sigh* Alex is really not a normal Mortal, from the looks of it, something is going on there that keeps throwing him back into the First Age.