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The Cat of Bag End  by Elanor Silmariën 6 Review(s)
AndreaReviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/4/2006
"My hobbit" ;-)

So, every cat has a hobbit of his or her own, I believe? Well, I would like to be a cat, then :)

I enjoyed reading your "Wanderer" stories very much, and I like the idea of a chess playing cat.
I certainly can understand how Wanderer feels. I remember a day when I won a game against my brother - not chess. He asked for a revenge and brought out the chess board. And he won, as he does always with chess! Very good strategy to avoid losing, though. Always play the game you're best at ;-)

Author Reply: Yes, indeed, every cat must have their own hobbit to be happy, wouldn't you say? being a cat would be fun in the Shire, plus you'd get pretty good food! I'm glad you like these! *heh* Well, chess wouldn't be my game if I were to play what I'm best at! That sounds like something my brother would do! lol!
God bless,
Ellie

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/2/2006
Having actually won games on occasion against better players who failed to look far enough ahead on days when my tendency toward ADHD was more under control, I appreciate how Frodo feels as well as Wanderer's confusion.

And Sam is bewildered, but willing to appreciate almost anything of his Master and his Master's cat.

Author Reply: Yeah! I've never won a chess game unless my opponent was distracted. I'm really bad at it! Sam is definately confused by this cat, don't you think?
God bless,
Ellie

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 10/2/2006
Yes, a cat who plays chess.

One correction--break rather than brake when referring to possibly damaging pieces with his paws and claws.

Otherwise perfect.

Author Reply: My friend has a cat who tried to play chess! Ooh, I keep mixing up words like that! Thanks for pointing it out!
God bless,
Ellie

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/2/2006
Yes, this cat appreciates what the househobbits say to him. Sam should begin realizing.

Author Reply: He understands and pays attention, smart cat! Thanks for reviewing!
God bless,
Ellie

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 2 on 10/2/2006
Wanderer is a lovely companion for Frodo... and I have no doubt he would beat *me* at chess! :D

Author Reply: I'm sure he'd beat me too! I really like chess, but I'm SOOO bad at it! :)
God bless,
Ellie

ElemmírëReviewed Chapter: 3 on 10/2/2006
My hobbit ...

Lucky cat.

I'm not a cat person, but I'm glad to see that Frodo has such a wonderful little creature to cuddle with and one that tries to take very good care of him as well.

Very endearing piece!

~Elemmírë~



Author Reply: Thank you! He is a very lucky cat, isnt' he?
God bless,
Ellie

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