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A Day in the Life by GamgeeFest	25 Review(s)
Dreamflower	Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 1/13/2006
Oh dear! ROTFLMBO! This was a hoot! But I still say "poor Pippin" and "poor Sam". Sam's advice was practical, and not so bad--Frodo might have thought of it before he put a kink in the first plan, which would have been far less humiliating. Hopefully, Pippin has learned now not to let himself get caught in the crossfire again--though I doubt it--he'll still go along with most anything Merry proposes, I fear. It's a good thing Merry didn't throw his back out with that first stone, too. Still it seems that at least both cousins have learned that public humiliation is off limits, however much more ordinary pranks are not. And Sam should know, if he thinks about it, that Frodo would feed his cousins anyway, once the point was made. Hopefully now the three of them can go about having a nice visit together for the rest of the time, and not be worrying about having to "one-up" one another. I have to say, I loved the way Frodo was able to carry on his conversation at the table, and totally ignore the yells of the other two! But it's a shame that he will probably never be able to coax Tom and Jolly into joining him for dinner again. This was a delightfully funny tale--and it's definitely become one of my favorites! Author Reply: A favorite! Woot! I love to hear that! hugs Tom and Jolly certainly saw a side of Frodo they never want to see again. For Sam's sake, they'll keep quiet about it. I can only imagine the whisperings that would be going around if anyone found out about what Frodo did to his cousins. Hm, the next time they all take supper together might just be when Frodo and Sam move into the Cottons' after the Quest, lol. Pippin did get a pretty shabby deal out of this, but he knew he was going to get busted for helping Merry and he went along with it anyway. And we all know that he'll always go along with what Merry says, no matter what the consequences. ;) Once Sam gets over the shock of it all, he'll realize that Frodo would never starve his cousins overlong. It was good advice and now he'll be left in peace to work as the cousins enjoy the rest of their visit with Frodo. Merry was secretly glad his first plan was a bust. He would have gone along with it and been happy enough had Frodo not caught him out, but this one in the marketplace was the one he really wanted to do. They did learn to not publicly humiliate each other anymore, so it wasn't all for nothing, and I'm sure Merry will still be silently snickering over this for a long time to come, as Frodo still silently snickers over the frock. In time, they'll both learn to laugh at their own humiliation.

Bodkin	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/12/2006
You could feel Sam's relief when the prankster squad went off to town. Frodo is doing evasive very well - dodging both Merry and potential brides being thrown at his head. Poor lass. I don't know that a talent for making attractive paper is exactly one that will win many suitors. Merry is having definite growing pains here. Pippin will forgive him anything, though, even getting him in trouble with Frodo. I'll bet Frodo is wishing he had left picking Saradoc's present for another day - unless he is using it as part of his distraction technique, that is. I like the way Sam and Tom are dancing round mention of Rosie and Goldie which Jolly shakes his head. Author Reply: Sam would have been dancing for joy if he didn't have so much work to catch up on! And now he's got thoughts of Rosie distracting him. Tom isn't helping much, with all his hints about Marigold. They're in the "pet crush" stage right now, where they like the lasses a little more than they know they should (for them being girls and all) but not really yet to the point where they're going to be professing their love anytime soon. It's still all about hanging out and having fun, and if the girls just happen to give them a little extra attention, well, there's no harm in that. ^_^ Frodo's rather subtle in his approaches for keeping Merry distracted and away from causing trouble. He might not have intended for the gift to be part of that plan but it did rather work to his advantage, as well as his annoyance. In hindsight, he would have left the gift for another day, and just spent more time in the novelty shop, lol. Matchmaking father and homely daughter or not, that still would have been better than being peppered with endless, nagging questions all afternoon. Merry's not having such a good time himself. In between all his looking about for the opportune moment, he's having to deal with lectures and feeling sorry for himself that Frodo isn't siding with him on the Sam issue. He just doesn't get what he did wrong, even while knowing that he did mistreat Sam and just not being able to admit to it. At least he has Pippin. :) Thanks for the review!

Larner	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/11/2006
I worry for Frodo. Loved the matchmaking father and the poor, homely daughter, and extraordinarily bored cousins. Now, to see what it is that Merry is getting poor Pip to take part in. This is hilarious! Author Reply: You are wise to fear for Frodo. Things are not going as well as he thinks they are. Merry's getting his plan in order and Frodo's running out of things to distract them with. LOL, it seems that someone is always trying to play matchmaker for Frodo. If it's not Esmeralda, it's an old stationer with dreams of grandchildren. But that's the danger of being a bachelor amongst hobbits. :D Poor Lilah isn't any happier about her father's efforts than Frodo is. She'd rather just be ignored than be humored (even if it's meant politely) by a dashing gentlehobbit who has no interest in her. Pippin always goes along with Merry's crazy schemes, and he's at the age where bypassing mischief is just unthinkable, even if he does know it will result in nothing but grief for him later. Thanks for the review!

Andrea	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/10/2006
"Mum said she’d sooner kiss a toad than do that again. … Is kissing toads supposed to be a gross thing?" Merry and Frodo looked at the teen sideways. “Yes,” they said. “Oh.” Pippin popped the next slice in his mouth, his face blushing slightly. Merry’s mouth quirked at this. “Pippin,” he started in teasing tones, “you haven’t kissed-” LOL!!! He has, hasn't he? Oh, I like your Pippin! Frodo has a hard time with his cousins. He could change that immediately, if he showed them the tinderbox. But he doesn't and I'm wondering why? Has that box something to do with Sam's advice, maybe as a distraction? And I simply can't figure out Merry's next prank. But if I were Frodo, I would be very, very cautious! Author Reply: I've been sworn to secrecy regarding the toad, lol! Let's just say, I can fully imagine Pippin doing something like that. :) The tinder box just wasn't well-thought out. Frodo would have done better to wait until his cousins left to retrieve it. He wasn't planning on them badgering him - silly hobbit. Frodo is going to have to be on his guard though if he wants to get back home in one piece. Whatever Merry has in store for him, he's had weeks to plan it and plenty of motivation driving him toward this very moment. Thanks for the review!

Dreamflower	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/10/2006
I love this. Merry as devious as ever; Pippin game for whatever Merry wants; Frodo frustrated with Merry; and Sam just getting on with his work. I love all the details you are putting in about their activities. The description of the marketplace was wonderful. I got such a kick out of Merry's and Pippin's persistance in the matter of Saradoc's gift, LOL! Poor Frodo. And the stationer, trying to get Frodo interested in his daughter, poor thing. I really like seeing Sam with the Cottons. We know that they were good friends, so I wish that more fic would explore that. It's quite clear that both Sam and Tom have already gone in the deep end over Rosie and Marigold! And I loved Sam singing "Errantry" at the end of the chapter. That's one of my favorites from AoTB. I am almost as curious as Merry: I am dying to know what that Brandybuck's plan is, and I would love to know what Sam's advice to Frodo was. Frodo's lecture to Merry, I am afraid did not make the right impression. Merry is still too conflicted about his own feelings and motives to be able to take such advice to heart. And I loved the way you showed Pippin--falling asleep on Merry in the stationer's shop, and playing with his food. That was delightful. Author Reply: Pippin always goes along with Merry, no matter what, and it is often his downfall. But he can't help it. He loves his Merry and wants to do everything his older cousin does. He wants to prove that he's as grown up, though he can't help playing with his food! Merry's bound and determined - a dangerous combination for that Brandybuck! Frodo better be on his guard, even more than he was before. Merry can be rather one-track minded when it comes to things of this nature, protecting his dignity and all that. ~_^ That does, unfortunately mean that Frodo's lecture went in one ear and right out the other, but we know that Frodo gets through to him eventually. Poor Frodo! As if having Merry wasn't enough to contend with, he then has to deal with the stationer. Let's hope the stationer and Esmeralda never join forces or Frodo won't stand a chance! And then there's that dratted tinder box. It's such a kid thing to do and it's something every adult has to put up with at one point or another. Sam must have breathed a huge sigh of relief to see his master leave and he doesn't waste time getting caught up. Good thing too, because he wasn't counting on Rosie showing up. That's plenty of distraction right there! He and Tom won't get much accomplished if they get chin-wagging like that, though Jolly will have plenty to tease them about. Whatever Sam's advice to Frodo was, you can bet it was something sensible. Thanks for reading! I'm so glad you're enjoying this!

Frodo Baggins	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/10/2006
Oh GamgeeFest! This is so funny! I can't wait to see what happens to Frodo...poor thing! TO be on the wrong side of Merry is not a pleasant thing! And to have to babysit both for a couple of weeks....wow! You're really a good author and capture the Merry and Frodo competition very well. Keep up the good work! God Bless, Frodo Baggins Author Reply: Poor Frodo indeed. He's not having a very good day so far, is he, and Merry's bound and determined to make it worse. Merry doesn't hold very many grudges, but when he does, look out! Babysit, lol. Though I imagine Frodo does rather feel like he is watching a couple of faunts just about now. Thanks for the review!

Grey Wonderer	Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/10/2006
Uh-oh. I'm a bit worried about Merry's prank. I'm afraid I may have an idea what he's planning and if I'm right, this should be a read disaster. On the other hand, I find myself wondering if Sam's project might figure into things. LOL I am having a wonderful time reading this and trying to figure the out-come. I do hope there will be more soon. Oh, and I've decided that I don't ever want to go shopping with Frodo! LOL Author Reply: I'd be interested to hear if your guess comes close to the mark once the last part is posted. It took me forever to think up something he could do to get back at Frodo, and I'm a bit worried it won't live up to expectations. No one's going to be enjoying the day they thought they were going to have. :) LOL, or at least, shopping with Frodo when he's going for stationery! Poor Merry and Pippin. They're putting up with quite a lot to get this prank played out. Thanks for reading and I'm glad you're enjoying it!

Andrea	Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/6/2006
"Which meant that Frodo now knew what was in the chest and also knew that Merry didn’t know that he knew. Unless he didn’t know. Merry groaned and rubbed his temples. This was going to take a while." LOL!!! That was great! Pippin's observations are right, his older cousins behave like children. Although, Frodo found out about Merry's first prank before anything could happen. Merry will have to come up with something brandnew, otherwise I'm quite sure that Frodo will instantly know what he's up to from a quick look at the preperations. As the "worst rascal in Buckland" he has to defend his title ;-) Author Reply: Pippin is enjoying this far more than he's letting on. He's always in the position of being the youngest, and now he gets to see his two older, sophisticated cousins acting like children. Merry has many tricks up his sleeve and he's not about to give up any time soon. He has a score to settle and once Merry gets his mind set on something, nothing can deter him. Frodo's going to have to step fast to keep ahead of this Brandybuck, but he's more than prepared for the job. I'm glad this gave you a laugh. ^_^ Thanks for reading!

Bodkin	Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/6/2006
I think this is going to be a long day for all the participants. Sam is trying to dodge all connection - he will have to stay alert. Pippin is bemused - and will probably end up in the middle of it. And Frodo and Merry are circling each other like a pair of wrestlers, each looking for the advantage. Very amusing to watch - but I'm glad I'm not there. Author Reply: This may turn out to be the longest day in Shire history, lol! Sam will have help soon in staying out of the way. Thankfully, Pippin wants to go into town. Sam will breathe a sigh of relief to see them go. It may be the first time he's actually glad to see his master leave. Not that it will help with his distractions though. ~_^ Frodo and Merry are in a battle of the minds and wits as much as anything else. Merry's trying desperately to outsmart Frodo and Frodo is doing everything he can to keep ahead of the game. I think we'll all be glad to sit this one out! Glad this gave you a chuckle. Thanks for reading!

Baggins Babe	Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/5/2006
This is hilarious! I love the way Frodo and Merry are saying one thing and thinking another. Love the way Frodo is one step ahead of Merry - after his antics in Buckland I should think there are very few tricks he doesn't know about. Love Pip's stream of consciousness chatter about the flowers, and dear patient Sam gritting his teeth and coping with the 'help'! Author Reply: Merry did learn everything he knows from Frodo, but that isn't to say that Frodo taught Merry everything he knows. ;) Frodo didn't earn his title as "worst rascal in Buckland" for nothing, but his approach tends to be more subtle than Merry's. Pippin is such a dear. So sweet and charming. How could Sam possibly tell him no? I can just picture him chattering away non-stop when he's excited about something. Wonder how many questions he had to bombard Sam with to learn all that. :) Thanks for reading! I'm glad this gave you a laugh.

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