Pearl Took
· 5 January 2004
· Chapter 1: An Unexpected Visit
Thank you for a fun, happy, smile making story!!
Pearl Took
Author's reply
Hi Pearl. Thanks so much for the review. That New Year's mathom exchange was great, wasn't it? I hope we do it next year - more of us. It birthed so many wonderful fics (though I selflishly think that Elwen's "Frodo of the Nine Fingers" for me was the best). I'm glad you said this story made you smile - that's what Red Autumn asked for and I doubted my ability, after OOAK and "Riding the Nightmare." Thanks.
Pervinca
· 5 January 2004
· Chapter 1: An Unexpected Visit
How cute! Gorgeous story, especially liked the idea of making the swing (and the glorious failure of the first swing!). Just one thing (and please don't think I'm nit-picking), at the time you're setting this fic, Paladin wouldn't be Thain yet. Still about 14 years before he gets to be the boss! Just thought I'd let you know :)
Author's reply
Hi, Pervinca. Thank you for the review. And thank you for catching a mistake! I will check with my beta and sneakily fix it if she gives me the nod. I appreciate you letting me know, and I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
Author Reply: Hullo again, Pervinca. I did check with my beta, Marigold (who knows everything about anything LotRs), and thought you might enjoy her answer. Again, thanks for bringing this up - it would make a super short story, one of these days...
Ferumbras III was the previous Thain and died in 1415, when Pippin was 25 years old. It is commonly thought though, through hints by Tolkien, that for some reason Ferumbras III became incapacitated and unable or unwilling to carry out his duties for quite some years before he died...he may even have simply abdicated upon the death of his loathsome and tyranical mother (killed by Pearl in a freak accident, and she was later rewarded with a beautiful string of pearls I believe!) who was The Took and so head of the family, and may as well have taken the title of Thain for all that she let poor Ferumbras do anything : )
That is why you will read different fics that have completely different takes on whether or not Paladin is Thain while Pip is growing up...it's one of those points that is up to individual interpretation, and those that have background on Tolkien's thought processes have no problem removing Ferumbras from the scene early because of Tolkien's hints...
Zebra Wallpaper
· 5 January 2004
· Chapter 1: An Unexpected Visit
This was adorabley sweet, Budgie. I loved every word of it.
My favorite line, though:
"...That should get us through tomorrow morning, until I can do some real stocking up.”
Too funny and so cute.
Author's reply
Hi, Zebra! I'm glad you enjoyed the story. "Sweet" (and short) is rather a stretch for me, so I was doubly glad to be a part of the Frodo New Year's Mathom challenge. Be looking for more of little Pippin's visit to Bag End in an upcoming chapter of "Out of All Knowledge." Thanks for the review!
Grey Wonderer
· 4 January 2004
· Chapter 1: An Unexpected Visit
A wonderful story. I love how fast Paladin managed to exit Bag End. Get out before they change their minds! As always, this was a terrific story.
Author's reply
Hullo, Grey Wonderer! Thank you for the review on "Peregrins and Pendulums." I got rather a kick out of how quickly Pip's da made a run for it, too. I think this story is going to be expanded ... too many plot bunnies crowding around not to. Have to clear the plot bunny hutch a little...