Reviews (283)

Grey Wonderer · 21 October 2007 · Chapter 44: Wabbit

That's so cute. I love it.

harrowcat · 21 October 2007 · Chapter 45: Pippin and the Empty Bottle

I sort of feel sorry for Delphie - but not very!

harrowcat · 21 October 2007 · Chapter 44: Wabbit

Poor Pippin! Fwodo obviously hasn't been listening to 'Nanny 911' Sitting in on the naughty spot should be 1 minute for each of a child's age! *g* But perhaps it is longer because Frodo needs that much quiet to work his furry magic on the book.

Dreamflower · 20 October 2007 · Chapter 45: Pippin and the Empty Bottle

Oh, an excellent answer to the challenge! In some ways it reminds me of my story "The Dare" in that it is dealing with drinking and adolescent peer pressure--but by having it be females instead of males, and having Pippin's sister in the mix, you changed the whole dynamic of it! It would have been a lot harder for Pippin to turn away from a dare from the lasses--first of all, his innate politeness would make him reluctant to argue too forcefully, and second of all, he'd feel even more embarrassed to fail to take the dare from a lass. And having his sister there would, of course, goad him even more. Then there is the matter of the peer pressure on Pervinca, who finds herself reluctantly betraying her younger brother, whom she knows deep inside that she should be protecting instead. You portrayed her ambivalent feelings and mixed motives very well indeed! And the sexual nature of Delphinium's motives also bring something else into it. Of course, we often hear of boys taking advantage of girls--but as the mother of a son, I can say with some sad experience, a predatory girl can be just as bad for a boy! A very interesting story! Good job!

Dreamflower · 20 October 2007 · Chapter 44: Wabbit

Very cute! *poof*blows fluff out of eyes* I could just see Pip in the corner, having his "punishment", LOL! Frodo's too soft-hearted by half! *chuckle*

Tigger · 20 October 2007 · Chapter 44: Wabbit

But whhhhhy, would you want to scribble out a Waaaaaaabbit? I saw the Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd version of The Barber of Seville yesterday and it was screaming to be let out in this review. ;o) Poor Pippin and the wisdom of a little one. I got a very warm bum many moons ago for doing something very much like this to a book. He is right though. Wabbits don't wear clothes. So perfectly fluffy for a cool October night. Thanks Pearl!!

shirebound · 20 October 2007 · Chapter 44: Wabbit

Awwww. Soft wabbit fur. *wibbles*

Golden · 12 October 2007 · Chapter 17: "Elements"

Very poetic and excellent little story! And also here I spied a wee bit Pippin. *grin*

Golden · 12 October 2007 · Chapter 5: "The Remains of Power"

*g* Alright, it IS a good story, nicely written AND you do have a wee bit Pip inside..I mean who else did look in the Palantir. Hehe.

Larner · 12 October 2007 · Chapter 43: Dirty Jobs

Ah, how marvelous! I love our Pippin, and his father!

Larner · 12 October 2007 · Chapter 42: Took Broth

Fascinating! And lovely turn of the old adage! Will have to try that one day.

Agape4Gondor · 11 October 2007 · Chapter 2: "A Tale To Tell"

That was beautifully written and very touching. I lived the remembrances! So many there and all kind of lost in their own moment and I loved Pip.....

Andrea · 11 October 2007 · Chapter 43: Dirty Jobs

Once again, wonderful story, Pearl! I had to chuckle when I read about Paladin getting breathless while just listening to Pippin talking ;-) I never heard of that particular adage before, but it proved to be true! And Paladin is the best father one could wish for!

Andrea · 11 October 2007 · Chapter 42: Took Broth

LOL!!! Great story, Pearl! I actually read in the middle part of your story "The Cook and Thain", but when I tried to find it again it was gone! It must have been my imagination ;-) I can very well imagine Sam's horror when he learned about the ingredients of Took Broth. On the other hand I know of similar creations that tasted just great! Thank you, Pearl! This story was really funny. And to use this nice expression again- MEWD!!!

Agape4Gondor · 11 October 2007 · Chapter 1: "Confession"

Well, I'm glad it ended the way it did. You gave me a small scare there! But dreams can be horrigying and glimpses into things that SHOULD NOT be. Glad Merry was able to accept Pip's reason for the note.... Nice job.

Tigger · 11 October 2007 · Chapter 43: Dirty Jobs

I love watching "Dirty Jobs" too, but never did the saying about the nastiest jobs are always well paid by those who don't want to do them have as much of an impact as when Mike went down to New Orleans to work w/the recovery crews tearing down the condemned houses. Mike was walking out towards an enviromental hazard container w/a casserole bowl filled w/water and in it, all you could see was mosquito larve. One of the other guys on the team as he walked past Mike glanced inside the bowl and said, "There goes another bowl of malaria out of a house." I alwasys had the greatest of respect for the men and women who are working down there trying do what they can and often encountering things we'd never even dreamed off in our worst nightmares. It skyrocketed by the factor of 100 after seeing that episode though. This was such a wonderful and sweet little story. Pippin w/more than his heart in the right place and then finding out that he wouldn't get scolded for getting dirty. That it was just simply what would end up happening as he did whatever job for that day... Yes, I can see how a Tween would see that as fun. :oD I so loved how he kept the secret going for so long. W/the cunning sweetie hiding his grubby gear in the lane, then heading straight for the pond once home and then the bathing rooms...It really was brillant and nobody knew a thing. Until people started, as they will do, to talk and Paladin got word of Pippin's doings for the summer. And all for just a because I love you Mom present...That was the last straw. After that, I succumbed to the temptation and disappeared into the pile of fluffy goodness that had been calling to me. :oD What a wonderfully sweet and lovely little story this is. Thanks Pearl!! :o)

harrowcat · 10 October 2007 · Chapter 43: Dirty Jobs

Good for Pip! And I loved this bit... Paladin was smiling, though feeling breathless as he often did with his youngest. It often seemed his lad did not need to breathe like most hobbits. You catch his voice just beautifully!

harrowcat · 10 October 2007 · Chapter 42: Took Broth

Beautifully done Pearl. I have, indeed, tasted similar creative collaborations. Mostly tasty!

Lindelea · 10 October 2007 · Chapter 43: Dirty Jobs

What a delightful story! I love Pippin's work ethic, his cleverness, the neighbours' concern, and Paladin's understanding. My goodness, if my Paladin had only known this secret that Pippin learned in this story, why, he'd never have become so sour and liverish as Thain (in my Muse's world, that is).

Lindelea · 10 October 2007 · Chapter 42: Took Broth

LOL! Very clever! Reminds me of my mum's stock pot. She kept a couple of containers in the freezer, and in one went all the vegetable cooking water, leftover broth, and the like, and in the other went all the leftover scraps of meat and vegetables, and at the end of the week she'd throw it all together in a pot and simmer it into soup. It was never quite the same, week to week, and always delicious.

Hai Took · 3 October 2007 · Chapter 41: Chasing Blackie

lol That was so cute! Thank you for the laugh it was more than welcome after a long day! An imaginary kitten? That would certainly get you into a lot of scraps! It was a lovely story!

PIppinfan1988 · 2 October 2007 · Chapter 41: Chasing Blackie

This was so sweet!!! Pippin is so adorably cute -- chasing after his imaginary kitten and thinking his loving mum could be so daft. Is this the same Blackie that Merry gave Pippin in an earlier story? If you ask me, dear friend, I can't see where you're in a funk of sorts -- you're still going strong in my humble opinion. :-) Very well done! PF

harrowcat · 2 October 2007 · Chapter 41: Chasing Blackie

Poor Eglantine! But he really is an endearing imp!

Dreamflower · 2 October 2007 · Chapter 41: Chasing Blackie

That was adorable. Yep, only Pippin could trip over an imaginary kitten, and run face first into a tree chasing it! Perhaps he'd be in less trouble if he had a real one... ...or perhaps not! 8-)

Larner · 2 October 2007 · Chapter 41: Chasing Blackie

Ah, bless children and their imaginary friends, brothers, and pets! Blackie has quite the adventurous bent, and has led poor Pippin into so many scrapes in the space of such a short time! Heh!