A Letter from Home by shirebound

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PSW · 15 November 2015 · Chapter 1

Cute ... :-) And who doesn't like a packet of cookies??

Author's reply

Strider will enjoy his gift, and the love that came with it. :)

Eirinn Leigh · 18 June 2015 · Chapter 1

And let me tell you about- about what? What did they get into? Do tell! Fluff isn't usually my cuppa tea but you write it so well I find myself - hesitantly - making a request! It would be lovely to see some Quarantined-verse fics detailing the more ordinary (or otherwise :) ) adventures the hobbits get into when Strider's not visiting (not that I don't love Estel). I'd especially love to read about what trouble Mer and Pip get into in the rambling halls of the Brandybucks and Tooks.

Author's reply

Thanks, Eirinn, I'll put your request in my plot bunny file! I've been challenged with tendonitis of my wrists and hands for the past few years and so my writing has slowed down very much (and my tales have become shorter). But I still love writing about hobbits, and enjoy thinking about new tales. :)

LisaG · 6 July 2010 · Chapter 1

Very cute! Nice to see Butterbur treating Aragorn civilly at Yule time. :)

Author's reply

Thank you! Our weary Ranger deserves respect, at least on special occasions. :)

Elizabeth Wherry · 3 September 2009 · Chapter 1

I was just re-reading this!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had forgotten how much I love this story!!!! Thanks for your wonderful writing. God Bless, Elizabeth Wherry

Author's reply

You're so sweet to review again! I'm delighted that you get so much enjoyment from this story. I had a wonderful time writing it. :)

Eliazbeth Wherry · 22 December 2008 · Chapter 1

Dear shirebound, I loved this short letter. It was a WONDERFUL, quick and most of all, enjoyable read. Thanks! God Bless, Elizabeth Anne Lucy Wherry

Author's reply

Thank you very much, I appreciate your lovely comments!

nancylea57 · 1 September 2008 · Chapter 1

well, tchncly its a holiday, happy holiday. just love your stuff. think of that as a squeeze. n.

Author's reply

Happy Holiday! This was a very peaceful and restful weekend. :)

Tigger · 15 April 2006 · Chapter 1

I'm not feeling all that great, waiting for pain meds to kick in and when I'm feeling like this, your name is one of three here at SoA I do a author search on. Baggins Babe and Larner are the other two BTW, anyway... How in the name of everything hobbity did I miss *this* at Christmas time!?! Or when I've been surfing for stories!?! Yikes...I must really be slipping or I'm losing it. Don't answer that one... ;o) This so sweet and fluffy!! I especially loved this... “A letter from your family?” Butterbur asked, warmed to see a rare smile on the Ranger’s face. “Yes,” Aragorn said softly. “It’s good to hear from our loved ones at Yule, if we can’t be with them,” Butterbur said, setting down a plate of hot, savory stew, fresh bread, and a mug of ale in front of the Ranger. “Will you be seeing them soon?” “I very much hope so,” Aragorn smiled. He re-folded the letter, and slipped it into his pocket to read more fully later that evening. “I miss them very much, and my visits are always... quite eventful!” He laughed and reached for the bread. “Thank you, my friend. Happy Yule.” “Happy Yule, Strider.” I certainly hope to see another visit to this lovely universe and soon. Maybe a combined visit of the honourary Baggins and honourary Brandybucks w/a lot of wee Pip mixed in. Hmmm? Please!?! Meanwhile...This was lovely and so right for a Yuletide story. BTW, I also owe you a review of your Halloween story. That was priceless as well. In my own defence, my birthday is the day before Halloween, so I was slightly busy at the time, but I have read it since. Just haven't sent the review and it's not happening tonight either. Can't wait for the next installment of Shelter. This was a fantastic little story Shirebound. Thanks for the belated Yuletide present. :oD

Author's reply

Oh Tigger, it's always so lovely to hear from you. I know you have a lot going on in RL, and if anything I write can bring a smile or some happiness to you, it just makes me glow with joy. I've actually had an idea for another story in the Quarantined 'universe' for quite awhile, but I just can't get it to come together. What I've really needed is just time to think and plan and get the plot to make sense in my head, but time is such a precious and rare commodity in the spring, due to work pressures. I promise to do my best to get started on it! *hugs you*

Mysterious Jedi · 16 December 2005 · Chapter 1

Merry Christmas and a happy Yule to you as well. <>< Saved from sin through Christ, mj

Author's reply

Thank you very much. :D

pipspebble · 12 December 2005 · Chapter 1

*happy sigh* This was just lovely. And perfect! Happy Hollidays!

Author's reply

Thank you, Pips! :D

Queen Galadriel · 12 December 2005 · Chapter 1

Awww! So cute, Shirebound! I love this universe and I'm always eager to see more! God bless, Galadriel

Author's reply

Thank you! I love this warm and fuzzy world, too. :D

Antane · 11 December 2005 · Chapter 1

A letter from your family? Yes. Very sweet letter! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

Author's reply

Glad you enjoyed it, Antane! Thank you for reading. :D

Andrea · 11 December 2005 · Chapter 1

“A letter from your family?” Butterbur asked, warmed to see a rare smile on the Ranger’s face. “Yes,” Aragorn said softly. That was such a sweet story! Thank you, Shirebound, and a happy Yule to you and your family!

Author's reply

And to you, Andrea! Thank you for reading. :D

puppypersonLOTR · 10 December 2005 · Chapter 1

awww.....so sweet! I always enjoy your writing, and this is no exception! Happy Yule to you too!

Author's reply

Thank you, puppyperson! (What an adorable name) :D

Larner · 10 December 2005 · Chapter 1

A nice letter from his adopted "family," and so glad to see Butterbur being civil and even warm to him. Nice Yule gift!

Author's reply

Thank you, Larner! Happy Yule to you!

harrowcat · 10 December 2005 · Chapter 1

This definitely deserves an 'Ah!' Wonderful moment for Yule and I am glad to see that Butterbut is more mellow towards Rangers in your universe.

Author's reply

Thank you! Yes, even Butterbur is sweet and fluffy in this universe! :D

Pearl Took · 10 December 2005 · Chapter 1

*applause applause* I so needed a sweet story this morning :) :) Merry teaching Strider tracking :) Pip with happy "p"s in his name :) Frodo wanting to get back to going for walks with Scamp :) *SIGH :)* Happy Yule dearest shirebound :) :)

Author's reply

Thank you, Pearl! May fluff and happiness adorn our Yule, New Year, and many years to come. *hugs*

PIppinfan1988 · 10 December 2005 · Chapter 1

Oh, I *love* fluff! PPPPIPPPP!!! is too cute--with all the "trimmings" a wee one is able to concoct. A very warm and sweet tale. Happy Yule! :-) Pippinfan

Author's reply

Flufff!!!! :D Thank you, and happy Yule to you.

Baggins Babe · 10 December 2005 · Chapter 1

Oh squeeeee!!!!! I'm all warm and fuzzy now, thinking of dear Strider with a letter and some cookies from the Shire. Thank you for this, Shirebound. Loved that Pip's biscuits look like ducks (!) and the Merry has been reading maps. And how touching that they worry about Strider out there in the wild. Glad he's spending yule in Bree with a warm bed and some decent food.

Author's reply

Thank you! I can't bear the thought of Strider out there with no family, duck-cookies, or hobbits worrying about him. Warm fuzzies! :D

Elwen · 10 December 2005 · Chapter 1

Awwwwwwwwww!! So sweet.

Author's reply

"Family" is wherever the love is. *hugs*