Postcards From the Shire by SlightlyTookish
Pearl Took · 9 November 2006 · Chapter 73: All in the Research
Thank you for the smile :-) The Fiddler's Elbow, eh! I think I have a case of that myself . . . LOL! Well done, ST :-)
Author's reply
I'm so glad it made you smile! I once saw a pub called The Fiddler's Elbow and I thought it was such a hobbity name. I'm sorry to hear that you have a case of it though! Thanks for reading, Pearl!
Andrea · 26 October 2006 · Chapter 72: Cool Sunlight and Green Grass
Pippin takes another deep breath and the joy bubbling deep in his chest suddenly escapes in the sound of clear, delighted laughter. *Applause* That was beautifully written. Thank you very much :)
Author's reply
Thanks so much, Andrea! I'm very glad you enjoyed it, especially that line. I thought it was Pippinish :)
Bodkin · 26 October 2006 · Chapter 72: Cool Sunlight and Green Grass
It's over - what could be more convincing than cool sunlight and green grass? Pippin might still be a long way from recovering fully - but he has all his greatest hopes confirmed!
Author's reply
I wrote this because I wanted to see Pippin's wish coming true! :) Thanks for reading, Bodkin!
periantari · 26 October 2006 · Chapter 72: Cool Sunlight and Green Grass
I love your description in this, dear~ what a great peaceful moment for Pippin. :) Also love the fact that you got inspired from what he said at the Black Gate. Love it when there's a gap-filler to a great line like that. :)
Author's reply
Thank you, dear. I'm so glad you enjoyed! "The Black Gate Opens" chapter is the most heartbreaking one for me and I would not be able to read it if I didn't know that Pippin is all right in the end. I wanted to show Pippin's wish coming true with this ficlet. :D
harrowcat · 25 October 2006 · Chapter 72: Cool Sunlight and Green Grass
Oh I like this a lot ST. I love the way it is written in the present. And I know he adores being outside but I think Merry should tell him that running might be just a LEEEETLE premature! *g*
Author's reply
Thanks, harrowcat! I'm so glad you enjoyed. And don't worry about Pippin, he's in very good hands with Merry and Aragorn. Although when you think about it, Gimli says after the feast honoring Frodo and Sam that Pippin has been out of bed "only a day yet." Depending on what his tasks were at the feast (he did some serving, but was he on his feet all night?) it's pretty remarkable that someone who had been in bed for so long and suffering from being crushed by a troll could be up to that much activity so soon! :)
Larner · 25 October 2006 · Chapter 72: Cool Sunlight and Green Grass
A dearly held desire granted by a loving universe, and Pippin begins to know he can indeed live.
Author's reply
It's something I wish we would have seen in the book...but then perhaps I wouldn't have had the opportunity to write this! :) Thanks, Larner!
Pearl Took · 25 October 2006 · Chapter 72: Cool Sunlight and Green Grass
*applause* Wonderfull! Refreshing!! "Oh, yes," Pippin says. He takes one step, and then another, and grins broadly. "Why Merry, I think I could run." Thank you, ST :-)
Author's reply
Thank you so much, Pearl! I'm so glad you enjoyed this. I really enjoyed writing a happy moment for Pippin after he has gone through so much :)
pebbles66 · 14 October 2006 · Chapter 48: A Bath-time Song
So cute! Bilbo really must have been much-loved by all his younger cousins. He has a wonderful way of handling them!
Author's reply
Thanks so much, Pebbles! I envision Bilbo as being really great with the children because even though he is so old he relates to them so well. I agree with you, he must have been quite popular with them! :)
Bodkin · 14 October 2006 · Chapter 71: A Thoughtful Gift
Clever Merimac. Primula will be a very happy mother - both to have her little one back safely and to have such a thoughtful little lad.
Author's reply
Thanks, Bodkin! :)
Elemmírë · 10 October 2006 · Chapter 71: A Thoughtful Gift
Awww. Wee Frodo is just too darn cute here! I'm glad Mac could help set everything to rights again. How very sweet of Frodo to give his mother a bouquet of flowers ... very sound advice from Mac indeed. :D ~Elemmírë~
Author's reply
I'm sure Mac has some experience with staying on a mother's good side :) I'm very glad you enjoyed. Thank you Elemmírë!
Larner · 9 October 2006 · Chapter 71: A Thoughtful Gift
Older cousins can teach a number of lessons, and it appears Mac has taught Frodo his share and more. Lovely moment.
Author's reply
It was nice to write Frodo as the young hobbit learning from an older cousin for a change. Usually in my stories he is the older one teaching Merry or Pippin. I'm very glad you enjoyed, Larner. Thank you!
harrowcat · 9 October 2006 · Chapter 71: A Thoughtful Gift
Wise Merimac and oh so serious Frodo! Lovely ST.
Author's reply
Thanks harrowcat! Lily loves those characters and it was fun to write them for her, for a change :)
Grey Wonderer · 7 October 2006 · Chapter 70: Five Things I Like About You
Awww, sleepy Pippin and patient Frodo riding out the storm. I loved it!
Author's reply
Thanks, GW! I just had this image of Frodo and wee Pippin snuggled together during a storm, so glad you enjoyed it! :D
Bodkin · 7 October 2006 · Chapter 70: Five Things I Like About You
Ahh. Very sweet. Pervinca's tongue makes a bit too much impression on her little brother - but Frodo and Pippin's lists were lovely.
Author's reply
My Pervinca is a bit tempermental and I think she resented not being the youngest anymore. So glad you enjoyed the lists, I really thought hard on each one. Thanks Bodkin :)
Elemmírë · 7 October 2006 · Chapter 70: Five Things I Like About You
Awww, how cozy and cuddly. And such perfect lists ... :)
Author's reply
Thanks so much! I had fun thinking up those lists, figuring out what they would like best about each other :)
Antane · 6 October 2006 · Chapter 70: Five Things I Like About You
Sweet! How do I love hobbits, let me count the ways - their innocence, their cheer, their love, their example for all of us. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Funny, I love hobbits for the same reasons! :) Thanks for reading, Antane!
harrowcat · 6 October 2006 · Chapter 70: Five Things I Like About You
And no other reasons are needed to keep us all happily reading about them either.
Author's reply
Thanks so much, harrowcat! I'm so glad you enjoyed :D
Larner · 6 October 2006 · Chapter 70: Five Things I Like About You
Yes, and Pippin's last reason is the best of all indeed.
Author's reply
I'm glad you thought so, Larner. Thank you!
Anonymous · 6 October 2006 · Chapter 70: Five Things I Like About You
It is so wonderful to be liked just for one's own self!! This is wonderful, ST, charming and a good lesson in friendship. Wonderful!!!
Author's reply
Thank you so much! I had a wonderful time exploring Frodo and Pippin's friendship here, which I think is very interesting because of their age difference. I figured there had to be a very strong bond between them to make up for that. I'm so glad you enjoyed this :)
Bodkin · 28 September 2006 · Chapter 69: Blackberries
Merry and Berilac need to keep their ears open ... they'll doubtless come up with some very useful material to use on Merimac. And if they don't - well, doubtless Pippin will share what he knows once the blackberry tarts have run out.
Author's reply
Yes, exactly. Merimac will have to find a new distraction soon if he hopes to keep his past secret! Thanks for reading, Bodkin :)
Pearl Took · 27 September 2006 · Chapter 69: Blackberries
"Yes, Mac." Two small hands clutched at Merimac's shoulders as Pippin spoke again. "Mr. Greenhill told me all about you today." Merimac cleared his throat uncomfortably. "Did he?" "Yes," Pippin replied. "He said you used to steal berries from him all the time, lots and lots of berries, and your da didn't know what to do with you, and once-" ****************** *ROLF* Ya just gotta love it!! and Pippin ;-) This was such fun, ST!!! Wonderful!!
Author's reply
Thanks, Pearl! I'm so glad you enjoyed this. I had a lot of fun writing so many new characters :)
harrowcat · 27 September 2006 · Chapter 69: Blackberries
Hmm, the proverb that people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones comes to mind Merimac! And my mouth is watering as much as Merry's at the thought of those blackberry tarts! Blackberries are my most favourite soft fruit.
Author's reply
I think it's one of those "do as I say, not as I do" type of situations. Merimac is an adult now, and a father, and is trying to set a good example...too bad his past is nearly catching up to him in the form of a chatty Took! ;) Thanks for reading, harrowcat!
Larner · 26 September 2006 · Chapter 69: Blackberries
Like father, like son and nephew, eh? Hehehehehehe! And Mac knows how to stop wagging tongues....
Author's reply
They pick up all the bad habits, don't they? :D Thanks for reading!
Larner · 26 September 2006 · Chapter 68: The Baby and the Bathwater
Already a terror to bathe when just a wee one, eh? Dear, charming Peregrin Took! And he knows the proper way to be bathed is to bathe others while he does so! Heh! Sing hey for the bath at the end of the day....
Author's reply
Yes, of course, Pippin's splashing is just a time-saving procedure. Now Frodo won't have to bother with a bath of his own :) Thanks, Larner! :)
Andrea · 26 September 2006 · Chapter 69: Blackberries
"Mr. Greenhill told me all about you today." Merimac cleared his throat uncomfortably. "Did he?" "Yes," Pippin replied. "He said you used to steal berries from him all the time, lots and lots of berries, and your da didn't know what to do with you, and once- ROTFL!!! Ah, Mr. Greenhill's blackberries! I *knew* they would turn up again! So, first Mac, then Frodo and now three of their cousins at once - poor Mr. Greenhill ;-) But Pippin's charm never fails to impress hobbit ladies! Remarkable! Thank you Slightly Tookish, I'm sure Lily will love this :)
Author's reply
Thank you, Andrea! I had a lot of fun borrowing Lily's characters and writing them for a change. And I was very pleased that she liked it too (I acually mailed it to her first - real mail, with paper and everything! ;D). I'm so happy you enjoyed it too! :)