Small Hands by shirebound
KathyG · 22 September 2017 · Chapter 4: Wax On, Wax Off
See if one of them can persuade Sam to dip his fingers into that hot, but not too hot, wax! =) I do believe that the hobbits will be going home with some new skills! I hope that Sam won't be too stubborn to learn them.
Author's reply
I just may need to ensure that Sam gets more involved. Thanks, Kathy!
Bitsay · 17 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
I am enjoying this gentle tale! Thank you. 😊
Author's reply
Thank you, Bitsay. Happy hobbits make me happy! I spent a lovely day today working on chapter 4. :)
lbilover · 10 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
Ooh, a cliffhanger! I admit I have no idea what they have planned for the candlewax to help Frodo, but I am intrigued and anxious to find out. I hope it won't be long until chapter 4!!
Author's reply
I do love fluffy cliffhangers! I *hope* to start writing chapter 4 this week, even with visitors coming to town -- five cousins, one niece, and a couple of friends!
Andrea · 9 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
“Gimli, is there anything about this camp you don’t know?” Pippin asked in admiration. Gimli just chuckled, his eyes twinkling. That was a nice first meeting. And to make it perfect it ended with a cliff-hanger, one of the good sort ;-) Now I am really curious to find out more about the wax!
Author's reply
Thank goodness some 'cliffies' are fluffier than others. I imagine Dwarves to be very resourceful and determined, and I know that Gimli would do anything for 'his hobbits'. Thank you, Andrea! :)
Erulisse · 8 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
I'm so happy you finally have time to write again and to pick up this lovely tale. I can see these two men being brought into the magic of hobbit common sense, but still able to contribute their own wisdom to the benefit of all. I'm really enjoying this tale, my friend. - Erulisse (one L)
Author's reply
What a lovely review, thank you. Being able to write again, a bit here and a bit there, is a vast improvement over the craziness of the past couple of months.
Erulisse · 8 September 2017 · Chapter 2: Resilience and Respect
Oh, and now we'll come to the beginning of the meat of it. The two stragglers meeting with the Fellowship. Fun and food - it doesn't get much better. - Erulisse (one L)
Author's reply
LOL, it surely doesn't. :)
Erulisse · 8 September 2017 · Chapter 1: The Eyes of the King
What a delight. These two new characters will give us all new eyes to revisit our old friends as they recover and resume their interrupted lives. Lovely! - Erulisse (one L)
Author's reply
Thank you! I love 'seeing' the hobbits through new eyes.
layne · 8 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
Love all of this. So much joy and warmth in it :)) My favorite part : “Pippin is a knight of Gondor, acclaimed for his deeds,” Frodo said, his eyes beaming with pride, “and King Éomer honored Merry for service to Rohan, saving Lady Éowyn's life, and aiding in killing the Dark Lord’s servant, the Witch King of Angmar. I wish I had awoken in time for the ceremonies.” And so much love!!
Author's reply
Thank you, Layne. Three cheers for hobbity love!
KathyG · 7 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
Hey, no fair leaving me curious! I want to know how this candlewax is going to help Frodo. Are Caladir and Delumir going to try to help Sam finish healing, too?
Author's reply
*grins* We'll have to wait and see! Thank you for reading, Kathy.
Larner · 7 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
Ah, yes, brushes often appear to desire to escape their duties. I have scads of them but the best of them love to hide from me. Pens are equally desirous of vacations, and scissors simply scurry away to hide under whatever they can find to hide under. Now, to see what Frodo might find therapeutic regarding candle wax!
Author's reply
LOL, Shiremom and I went on a scissors-hunt just the other day.
NenyaGalad · 7 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
Really Lovely story! Warmed my heart. Thank you very much! Looking forward anxiously to the next chapter!
Author's reply
Thank you! Happy hobbits make my heart happy.
eliza · 7 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
What a great story Shire, Now I'm bouncing around like a hobbit in suspense. I love how you are portraying the hobbits interacting with each other. I can literally picture in my mind each one's personality. You have really written them well. now what's up with the wax.
Author's reply
Thank you for your lovely words. I'm rather insatiable when it comes to imagining our hobbits during the relaxed, stress-free times of their lives. They most certainly deserve these sweet moments together. What is up with the wax? *ponders*
Linda Hoyland · 6 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
You made me hungry reading this. I'm very curious what the wax is for. Love the way the Hobbits make friends so easily.
Author's reply
Thank you. I really love reading (and writing) about food and feasts!
Antane · 6 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
I am intrigued too about these candles or whatever surprise awaits. Love all the hobbity teasing and that the men ask Pippin's permission to depart. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thank you, Antane. The men asking permission from Pippin was the last thing I thought to include in this chapter, so I'm very happy you mentioned it!
addie71 · 6 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
Delightful! I love big people being surprised by our hobbits. And I'm looking forward to what the candle wax will be used for.
Author's reply
That's one of my favorite things, too, Addie. I'm just delighted that you enjoyed this. :)
Sila Lumenn · 6 September 2017 · Chapter 3: A Most Resourceful Dwarf
This is so good! Can't wait for the next installment. What could Delumîr and Caldîr possibly do with wax to help Frodo's hand? You've roused my curiosity. :-)
Author's reply
Wheeee, I'm glad you're enjoying this! *happy*
KathyG · 20 August 2017 · Chapter 2: Resilience and Respect
I hope you can soon post another chapter to this story. I should like to see how Caladir and Delumir's visit with the hobbits goes!
Author's reply
Thanks, Kathy! I'll do my best to get back to writing as soon as possible now that the cross-country move is accomplished. I really want to continue the story!
layne · 25 July 2017 · Chapter 2: Resilience and Respect
This is sooooooo GOOD, Janet! Can't wait to read the rest of it!!! Layne
Author's reply
*beams* Thank you!
LavenderTook · 24 July 2017 · Chapter 2: Resilience and Respect
I love their inspecting of each other's clothes and that, thanks to Aragorn's characteristic sensitivity, Frodo and Sam will learn about the cleansing or Mordor. (-: More happy times you give us with our Fellowship.
Author's reply
Thank you, my friend. I don't have much time to write these days, but when I do, I try to bring out as much sweetness as possible. Goodness, I just heard about the tornado in Maryland! I hope all your friends and loved ones are okay. *tight hugs*
LavenderTook · 24 July 2017 · Chapter 1: The Eyes of the King
I loved how Aragorn created commonality between these 2 and the hobbits and thus encouraged them to offer friendship to them. (-: Sweet! Carole
Author's reply
Thank you! :)
Larner · 24 July 2017 · Chapter 2: Resilience and Respect
A blessing for these two to realize Pippin survived and thrives. And his interactions with Aragorn would be quite the shock for those accustomed to Denethor's devotion to protocol, I'd think.
Author's reply
I think so, too. Aragorn's balance of warmth and wisdom will be such a boon to Minas Tirth, and all of Middle-earth.
Andrea · 22 July 2017 · Chapter 2: Resilience and Respect
Great! They are going to be introduced to Frodo and Sam by no other than Peregrin Took. It couldn't be better :-)
Author's reply
*beams* Glad you're enjoying this.
UTfrog · 21 July 2017 · Chapter 2: Resilience and Respect
Very best wishes for your move. That is an enormous job. Enjoying the story and will look forward to more.
Author's reply
Thank you! This is a complicated move, and I appreciate your good wishes. :)
nancylea57 · 21 July 2017 · Chapter 2: Resilience and Respect
sb. sorry to interrupt but phrasing here confuses me: Peregrin. You saw it. There is no way...” “There are two ways,” Aragorn told them quietly. “The resilience of hobbits, coupled with the determination and strength of a friend to find him beneath that great carcass ’ere his breath failed, and a strong and buoyant spirit was lost to us forever.” 1 resilience of hobbits 2 deter, and strength: which would mean 'and' should be 'else' OR 1 resil, deter, and strength = hobbit returned 2 strong and bouy lost forever which makes there are two ways (that the Hobbit lives {implied}) incorrect now remember I DON'T read incompletes because so many people never finish them.
Author's reply
Yes, I meant that there are two ways that Pippin survived being crushed: (1) hobbity resilience and (2) the determination and strength of a friend. My apologies if my phrasing is confusing. In 15 years of posting, I've never left a story unfinished! Hopefully that will never happen.
Antane · 21 July 2017 · Chapter 2: Resilience and Respect
I'm enjoying this story, so nice to back among our favorite people. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thank you, Antane. There can never be enough happy hobbit tales!