Before the story begins, I must thank some folks.

Garnet Took and Pearl Took for nudging me.  Grey Wonder is the one who pushed me for Merry's Grad., so this is part her fault, too. ;-)

Dreamflower helped with with something, but I can't say what it is yet because it will give away the story.  I'll give her the credit when the time comes. :-)

This tale takes place in Foreyule, 1403.  I'm trying to get the whole gang in here due to the holiday (in the story)...we'll see if I can do it. ;-)

I think that's it...

Oh--almost forgot!

Disclaimer:  All hobbits and Middle-earth belong to JRR Tolkien, but the rest of us like to think they belong to us. ;-)  Nobody gets paid for anything, lol.