Althea
· 29 January 2007
· Chapter 11: Computer Problems
It's wonderful that Frodo can communicate with those he loves in Middle Earth. I can certainly share his frustration with his computer, though. Gandalf was correct when he said they can be as surprising as hobbits. I'm glad the problem was corrected and Frodo could see the newest Gamgee.
Author's reply
It would have been wonderful indeed if such could have happened. Thanks for reviewing. The Internet was down at work today and I felt just like Frodo - so cut off!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner
· 29 January 2007
· Chapter 10: Hope
Oh, yes--definitely the thoughts of the two of them, one seeking to protect, the other to preserve and strengthen, each as he was made.
Author's reply
Indeed - two halves of the same whole. Thanks for reviewing!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner
· 29 January 2007
· Chapter 11: Computer Problems
Ah, yes--how well we all identify! But to at last see the newest of Sam's children must be wonderful.
And, Aragorn has a Blackberry rather than a more standard operating system? Hehehehehe!
Author's reply
Well, of course, nothing but the best for the future King and don't you think a Ranger would need something more than just your normal cell phone? :) Wouldn't it have been wonderful to have them be able to communicate this way.
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Frodo Baggins
· 29 January 2007
· Chapter 10: Hope
OH my goodness! How do you strike that cord in the heart that just makes me want to weep? THat was such a beautiful depiction of the struggle Frodo has, and Sam's unfailing love. It's like the love of Our Father, isn't it? Never ending, never fading and indelible. I just learned that word. I love it! It's so much fun to say. Indelible. Indelible. Indelible. :) Sorry. WOrds just bring me such joy. Guess that's why they say I'm cracked.
Namarie,
Your Frodo
Author's reply
Hantanyel, dearest! I don't write much LOTR poetry - their expressions of love come out better in prose I've found - but that's one of the very things I wrote when I started doing LOTR fic. Glad you enjoyed! Sam's love is indeed God's love.
Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, Antane :)
Author Reply: Sorry I meant to say this poem is one of the very *first* things I wrote.
Oh Antane!! Hantanyel! For the story and for the Quenya. ;) Oh my goodness! That was simply hysterical! Don't we all know Frodo's frustration? But he's lucky he gets to have a laptop. I've got ten good reasons why I need one, and still my parents don't get it. I would cherish it, glitches and all. :) Hantanyel again for such a beautiful story! Namarie, meldanya.
God Bless,
Frodo Baggins
Author's reply
So glad you enjoyed, dearest Frodo! So nice to get a review from you! I didn't get a laptop for a long time because I thought why pay all the same money you would for a desktop, the battery only last a couple hours but I just love it and hardly ever use my desktop anymore. I know Frodo doesn't really have email, but I hope to hear from him soon anyway! :)
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
shirebound
· 29 January 2007
· Chapter 11: Computer Problems
"My dear Frodo, computers can be just as surprising as hobbits. You never know what they are going to do next sometimes. I told you before there were some things stronger than me. Not even wizards can fix all the computer glitches in the world. Maybe you’ll get in later."
LOL!! *grins*
Author's reply
I was hoping my silliness would attract you - hantanyel!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
harrowcat
· 29 January 2007
· Chapter 11: Computer Problems
Oh, great stuff Antane. And we can all relate to this!
Author's reply
Hantanyel, dear harrowcat!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Armariel
· 29 January 2007
· Chapter 11: Computer Problems
Cuuuuuuuuttttteeeeee!!! Just hope the voice chat thingy doesn't go kerflooey! hehehe! A great change of pace, you do humor very well LOLOL
~~~{~@
Author's reply
I usually avoid reading humor - it can be so objective and I'm extremely easy to offend - and I've certainly never wrote it, but this just came to me Sunday evening and I just had to try my hand at it. So glad it's been so warmly received, maybe I'll try it again sometime. Hantanyel for your support!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
I know, I know, but I just had to come back and tell you everything I love about this!
He stared blackly at the screen of his laptop that said ‘Page not available’ and muttered
various dark imprecations under his breath. Or so it seemed, no one understood what he was saying.
Hmm, why is this familiar? How many times have I done this? :)
"Well, it’s not up now. I can’t get into my e-mail and last night I couldn’t open an attachment Merry had sent of his and Estella’s wedding. I feel so cut
off!"
Now who is spoiled? *grins* No, no more spoiled than you and I and most people living in America in the twenty-first century. It does seem so odd to think of e-mail in M-E, though! :)
"You don’t think the message went to the Halls of Mandos and we could get it back?"
The Maia smiled and hated to disappoint the desperate hope in the hobbit’s eyes. "No, I’m afraid not. The Halls house the spirits of the dead, my dear boy,
not dead messages."
Dead messages...*giggles* Where do they go, then? :)
"My dear Frodo, computers can be just as surprising as hobbits. You never know what they are going to do next sometimes. I told you before there were some
things stronger than me. Not even wizards can fix all the computer glitches in the world. Maybe you’ll get in later."
Calm, reasonable, grandfatherly Gandalf...doesn't he know we have to have the computer *now*?! LOL! Now I'm picturing Gandalf battling a giant fire-breathing computer.
"You don’t think it got a bug in it like those midges that
corrupted the message you tried to send to Aragorn’s blueberry, do you?"
"Blackberry," Gandalf corrected.
Frodo waved a hand. "Whatever."
LOL! Oh, this is rich! LOL! Blueberry! But you have a point. What logic is there to a name like 'blackberry' anyway? It's all food, right? *grins*
"Oh, meldanya Sam," he breathed. He touched the screen as though
to stroke the cheek of the lass.
Awww! :)
God bless,
Galadriel :)
Author's reply
So glad you enjoyed, ammelda! I was wondering if anyone would say I needed a laugh - I was laughing myself when I thought of Frodo saying Aragorn's blueberry but tried to keep it to myself - people wonder at people who laugh for no apparent reason you know. :)
Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, Antane :)
*ROTFL!* I...I can hardly type..for laughing! Oh, my, goodness! Antane, I would not have thought! LOL! Frodo having computer problems! LOL! Oh, I definitely want to hear about this one; there must be *something* behind it. *wipes eyes* That was great! I was just thinking tonight I needed a really good laugh, and thank you, my dear, you gave it to me...now it's hard to stop! *sighs contentedly*
God bless,
Galadriel :)
Queen Galadriel
· 8 January 2007
· Chapter 10: Hope
Oh wow, so poignant! I can see these thoughts running through their minds during the moment in TTT when Sam asks about food and how will there be enough to get home, or something to that effect, and Frodo replies that if they can "do the job" that's all they can do. Sam agrees, but with tears, and you just know he's still clinging to that bit of hope. Lovely.
God bless,
Galadriel
Author's reply
Hantanyel, ammelda! Glad you enjoyed!
Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, Antane :)
harrowcat
· 7 January 2007
· Chapter 10: Hope
Lovely Antane.
Author's reply
Hantanyel, my dear harrowcat!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Armariel
· 6 January 2007
· Chapter 10: Hope
Oooooo *wraps blanket around herself to keep down the goosebumps* lovely!!
Author's reply
Hannon le, my dear! I love the expression Frodo gives his Sam when his dear says "For the journey home." It hasn't occured to Sam that they won't be returning, though Frodo gave up that hope long ago, but he doesn't say anything, doesn't ruin Sam's hope. I think the best part in a movie chock full of best parts - the whole thing is like one big huge favorite scene - is when Sam gives the last of the water to Frodo and Frodo says "There'll be nothing left for the return journey", and Sam says "I don't there'll be a return journey," then silently offers his hand to get Frodo up and they continue on.
You asked some time ago after I sent a review of Light about whether I had any training in psychology and I keep forgetting to answer so while I'm thinking of it - no, I don't but I did many years ago do a lot of research into multiple personalities and retain some of that information, quite interesting.
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
harrowcat
· 26 October 2006
· Chapter 10: Children of Iluvatar
Lovely revision of this Antane.
Elanor Silmariën
· 17 October 2006
· Chapter 10: Children of Iluvatar
Somehow I missed this one as well... *wonders at my absentmindedness* I loved this! The conversation between Elrond and Iluvitar is wonderful! It is amazing when one hears from God that way.
God bless,
Ellie
Larner
· 13 October 2006
· Chapter 9: The Gift
Very wonderful--ordinary folk in extraordinary circumstances rising to unbelievable heights and achieving extraordinary goals, becoming extraordinary along the way.
Very movie-verse, as in the book almost all the women and children of Minas Tirith had been evacuated ahead of time.
Author's reply
Hannon le, Larner for this review and the Children one - that's going to have a sequel or two to it also in time. :) I did think it was dumb in the movie to see all those women running away from destruction - it's not they didn't know it was coming! But oh well.
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner
· 13 October 2006
· Chapter 10: Children of Iluvatar
Yes, these two are protected at the highest levels.
Queen Galadriel
· 6 October 2006
· Chapter 10: Children of Iluvatar
I don't know why, but this one makes me want to cry. Beautiful. I love the conversation between Elrond and Iluvatar and the descriptions are very poetic.
God bless,
Galadriel
Author's reply
Hantanyel, ammelda for this and all your Via reviews too - glad you got all caught up! :)
Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, Antane
harrowcat
· 6 October 2006
· Chapter 10: Children of Iluvatar
BTW Antane that story I mentioned is A Merry War by Elendiari22 here on SOA. Definitely an anti-angst fix
shirebound
· 6 October 2006
· Chapter 10: Children of Iluvatar
Though he knows not what he saw, I have already sent him a dream of what his reward for all his labors will be, for the burden will be too heavy for anyone in the end and he will sorely need rest.
Lovely, Antane.
Author's reply
Hannon le, shirebound! I am always glad to get your kind reviews! :)
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Elemmírë
· 6 October 2006
· Chapter 10: Children of Iluvatar
Wow! What another beautifully moving piece, Antane. Heartbreakingly sad, yet it holds so much hope and love in it. I really love your concept of Elrond having a conversation of the heart and soul with Iluvatar. It's very fitting.
Splendidly done!
May God shine His Light upon you.
~Elemmírë~
Author's reply
Hannon le, my dear! I am so glad you enjoyed. I keep forgetting to reply to your question about what do for the sequel to the Bag End makeover - how about that first Adventure they had, but anything would be welcome. Looking forward to it!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
harrowcat
· 6 October 2006
· Chapter 10: Children of Iluvatar
And that is all that is asked of any of us - That we do what we can and leave the rest to the loving purpose of the Creator.
Elanor Silmariën
· 24 September 2006
· Chapter 9: The Gift
Ok, I'm really late to review this, but I did read it before, and I guess I forgot to review. It was very good! Indeed, it's ordinary people doing extraordinary things, the theme of Tolkien's work! Perfect for 9/11, I think.
God bless,
Ellie
Author's reply
Thank you, my dear!
Namarie, God bless, Antane
Pearl Took
· 12 September 2006
· Chapter 9: The Gift
Well said. Well done.
and thank you.
Author's reply
Sorry for being so late in thanking you! And you're welcome!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Elemmírë
· 11 September 2006
· Chapter 9: The Gift
A very endearing, thought-provoking, and perfect tribute, Antane.
Very well done in honor of 9/11.
Namarie,
~Elemmírë~
Author's reply
Hannon le! I had to do something...in fact, I turned more of your inspiration into a 2nd tribute for Love Endures so thank you again for that!
Namarie, God bless, Antane :)