GamgeeFest's Keepsakes by GamgeeFest
Antane · 3 June 2009 · Chapter 34: Sums with Sam
I enjoyed it so much that a plot bunny came running out at me the next day and so I am writing a sequel to yours! Hope you don't mind. :) *hugs you, hobbits and bunny* Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Yay! A sequel! I'll be on the look out for it!! *hugs you as Sam feeds coneys*
Grey Wonderer · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 34: Sums with Sam
LOLOLOLOLOLO Oh, I adore this! I love the way Sam makes any and all of Frodo's examples useless. And I do think that Hobbits would enjoy doing math more if it involved food. Adorable!
Author's reply
Sam's Gamgee practicality did rather put a thorn in Frodo's analogies. Frodo will remember to go straight to the picnic hypothetical in the future. ;) Thank you, dear! I'm so glad you enjoyed this! *hugs*
julchen11 · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 34: Sums with Sam
That's soooo sweet, gamgeefest! I love how patient Frodo is and isn't Sam adorable here? Thanks a lot, my friend! *hugs you tight*
Author's reply
*hugs* Thank you again, dear heart! I'm glad you enjoyed your birthday present! Sam is utter cute, and Frodo is the picture of patience. :D
Periantari · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 34: Sums with Sam
That is so cute that Frodo taught Sam his sums. I like the examples you used because it's so hobbity! And your last line is oh so true. :)
Author's reply
Thank you Peri! Frodo is a very patient tutor and Sam is such a sweet and eager pupil. Nothing will get a hobbit's attention, especially such a young hobbit, quicker than food!
Antane · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 34: Sums with Sam
Love it, love it, love it! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane
Author's reply
:D Thank you, dear! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! *hugs*
Shelley6441 · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 34: Sums with Sam
Oh my goodness, what a delightful story! I laughed at little Sam's comments so many times. A most practical Gamgee, with a heart of gold. Thank you so much! *hugs*
Author's reply
Thank you Shelley! Sam is ever the practical hobbit, even at this early age. Frodo should have remembered that before he tried to convince Sam to divide a recipe for bread pudding! :D Thank you for reading! *hugs*
Larner · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 34: Sums with Sam
I am giggling because, as a teacher, I've had Sam in my classrooms! Sometimes he's been a girl, and he's had MANY names, but he's been there! Yes, practicality can, at times, prove daunting! Heh! Love it!
Author's reply
I'm pretty sure I've *been* Sam to some poor teacher somewhere along the line. Teaching requires so much patience, I admire you for doing it, dear! Thanks for reading!
harrowcat · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 34: Sums with Sam
His questions might drive you mad but isn't it true joy to see that light of understanding dawn?
Author's reply
Sam is a quick study - once you get him around to actually working the problem, lol! Frodo should be proud of them both for getting through that lesson!
shirebound · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 34: Sums with Sam
I'm pretty sure I had a "chart of multiples" myself, way back when. “But you’re the one who’s making it, so you can read the receipt,” Frodo said, beginning to understand why Bilbo had dispatched his pupil upon his unsuspecting heir. LOL! This is a sweet and fun story.
Author's reply
I had a multiplication chart also. Very useful it was. Bilbo is a tricksy hobbitses, yes he is. :P I'm sure Frodo will find a way to make it up to him though. :D
cookiefleck · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 34: Sums with Sam
Hah! Very fun, very funny.
Author's reply
Thank you, Cookie! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Dreamflower · 1 June 2009 · Chapter 34: Sums with Sam
This my dear, is absolutely adorable! Of course a hobbit would not see the sense in making *less* of a recipe! And I loved the part about the hypothetical picnic: “All right. Then let’s say that you and I are going for a picnic and we took three servings of bread pudding with us,” Frodo said. “We have a third one because Bilbo made bread pudding for you, me, your dad and himself, but there was an extra serving because he didn’t feel like dividing the receipt. He said we could take the extra serving on our picnic to split between us.” “That’s right kind of him,” Sam said. “He’s very generous that way,” Frodo said. “So, we have three bread puddings, but only two of us.” “I’d let you have the extra serving, Master Frodo,” Sam said. “But I know how much you love bread pudding, so I will insist on sharing,” Frodo said How sweet! I just want to squish your little Sam!
Author's reply
:D Thank you, dear! Wee!Sam is very squishable here, for all that he's exasperating poor Frodo. Frodo should have known better than to try to convince Sam to divide a recipe! He won't make that mistake again. ;)
Celeritas · 28 April 2009 · Chapter 33: Presents for Gandalf
*snerk* This was absolutely lovely! Though for some reason I imagined the rope was to keep him from falling next time he ran afoul of a Balrog's whip!
Author's reply
The rope would work for that too! As Sam would say, you always need rope. ;) Thanks for reading, dear! I'm glad you enjoyed Gandalf's presents as much as he did. :D
lovethosehobbits · 21 April 2009 · Chapter 33: Presents for Gandalf
I love it! What a great birthday present for Gandalf, larner, and frolijafan54!
Author's reply
Thank you, dear! Gandalf needs those gifts more than anyone else the hobbits know! If only he'd had them a year earlier. ;) Thanks for reading!
Antane · 21 April 2009 · Chapter 33: Presents for Gandalf
Cute gifts! And Sam's remarks are cute too. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Well, Sam was just doing his part, never one to be left out of a conspiracy. ;) I'm sure he needed a lot of coaxing and encouragement for it though! Thanks for reading!
Andrea · 21 April 2009 · Chapter 33: Presents for Gandalf
LOL!!! Those presents are perfect. He might also like a small notebook to write down important passwords ;-)
Author's reply
Notebook! Of course. The cheat-sheets he had sown into his robes had clearly been damaged with time and extensive travel. ;P I'll suggest that to the hobbits for the next birthday party. :D Thanks for reading!
Grey Wonderer · 20 April 2009 · Chapter 33: Presents for Gandalf
LOL So many lovely tales from you to read tonight. I'm having a fine time of it. This was priceless!
Author's reply
Thank you, GW! I'm glad this made you laugh! The hobbits thought really hard about those gifts, and Gandalf won't be forgetting them soon! LOL!
cookiefleck · 20 April 2009 · Chapter 33: Presents for Gandalf
That's so cute!
Author's reply
Thank you, Cookie! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D
Larner · 20 April 2009 · Chapter 33: Presents for Gandalf
What a wonderful gift! Thank you so very much! I love it! And Frodo has reason to smirk at this one--no longer any excuse for being late or stuck at the top of impossible towers! Heh! I LOVE the idea! The perfect gifts for THIS wizard!
Author's reply
You're most welcome, Larner. I'm glad you enjoyed your gift, late though it was. Gandalf better take the hint and never be late again. Or come up with a really good excuse for next time! Thanks for reading!
shirebound · 20 April 2009 · Chapter 33: Presents for Gandalf
I love the idea of Gandalf attending their birthday parties for many MANY years to come. And Sam being so brave. And the gifts are adorable. I do enjoy hobbits! :)
Author's reply
And he won't be late for any of them, with his new pocketwatch. ;) Sam, no doubt, was under instructions by Frodo and Bilbo - but it still required courage to be so pert to a wizard! Hobbits are wonderful! Thanks for reading, dear!
Dreamflower · 20 April 2009 · Chapter 33: Presents for Gandalf
*grin* I loved that! Sam's brief chastisement and Bilbo and Frodo's pointed gifts are so canon!
Author's reply
:D Thanks, DF! Sam was under orders, but I'm sure he needed more than a little of that newfound courage to go toe-to-toe with Gandalf like that! And the gifts, of course, are perfectly Baggins in nature. ;) I'm glad you enjoyed this!
julchen11 · 18 April 2009 · Chapter 4: A Matter of Pervinca
LOL! Thank you for this, dear! "Or maybe Gandalf would know an antidote!" Pippin called after him. "He's up at Bag End just now, I can be there and back again before the day is out. You can survive that long surely. ... Everard?" That’s sooooo Pip! I *love* it!!!
julchen11 · 18 April 2009 · Chapter 3: Parth Galen
This makes my heart ache! It must be horrible to feel like that. It's stunning what you are creating with words, honey. This one made me weep and shiver.
Author's reply
Boromir's last hours must have been dark indeed, but he redeemed himself and so could seek his rest. He is deserving of great honor in Middle-earth.
julchen11 · 18 April 2009 · Chapter 2: Looking After
Awww, that's so sweet and lovely. Little Sam taking care of Frodo! Just wonderful, my dear. Thank you for leading me here!
Author's reply
Sam has always been looking after his Frodo - even at the expense of his breakfast. ;) You're most welcome, dear. I'm glad you're enjoying these little ficlets!
julchen11 · 18 April 2009 · Chapter 1: Samwise: Gardener, Warrior, Father
Oh my, this is so wonderful and so moving. I love Rosie's POV! Very very lovely and as she says: Everything is perfect, just as he promised.
Author's reply
Thank you, dear! This was one of the first fics I ever wrote, and certainly my first attempt at drabbles, so I always appreciate it when I get such a wonderful review for it. :) Dear Rosie, she doesn't get enough face time in fan fic.
RenaissanceGrrl · 11 February 2009 · Chapter 32: A Close Call
Oh. Oh, I like this one. =)
Author's reply
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :D