Three Things About Pippin by Grey Wonderer
Speedy Hobbit · 5 June 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
I'm all giggles after reading this story; it is simply *too* cute! Ahhh, Pippin... I was especially amused by the comment about the fact that he could easily be sent off to Buckland as well as Pimpernel's astute observation that "He isn't twins!"
Author's reply
Thank you so much for reading and for the lovely review. Pippin must have been quite a handful as a little lad. : )
cathleen · 27 April 2007 · Chapter 0: And.....
Hi GW! An incredibly entertaining tale, as always! Oh, I do enjoy all your stories so much and it's simply awe-inspiring to see how quickly and magically you managed to come up with something like this from Sparx's challenge. When I first saw it I was thinking what a difficult one it was, and you with your usual aplomb have taken that idea and elevated it to extraordinary heights! Bravo!! BTW, I know who Sparx is - a lovely woman with a knack for coming up with tons of challenge ideas and sharing them with our various groups wherever they are welcomed. I am very pleased to say that she is currently engaged in creating a "subgroup" for my own LOTR group that I co-own/moderate. It will be filled with challenge ideas, plot bunnies, and our members' requests for stories they'd like to see written. She is a real sweetie and we're so happy to have her on board with us. Once again, this was just a very delightful tale and you are one of my favorite writers! Thanks for brightening my day so often!! Cathleen
Author's reply
I am very glad that you enjoyed this one. Sparx has some very entertaining ideas and I was so very glad that she posted this one. The minute I read the prompt I could see the action in this one. Sometimes it helps to have a challenge to get you started. I am glad to hear that Sparx is posting challenges on line. I am certain that her ideas will get lots of people to thinking and writing. Thank you for the lovely words and this lovely review! It is always nice to know that someone is out there reading.
Andrea · 21 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
Wonderful, G.W.! If I were asked to list the three best things that happened to me today, reading this story would be one of them! Frodo is clever indeed, but I hadn't thought that he would go that far. Accept for the state of his trousers everything went well, and Pearl was deeply impressed, it seems ;-) “You’ve wet your trousers and I think I sat in it. I won’t tell but someone will notice the back of me if I get up and then one of us will be in trouble. We can say it was me.” *Grins* That's our Pippin!
Author's reply
You mean I made your top three of the day? Thank you! I am very glad you enjoyed it. Frodo did go a bit over-board on this but so did Pervinca. LOL That kick to the shin was probably more than was needed. Thank you for reading and I am glad you liked the bit with Frodo's damp trousers. That was a last minute thing that almost wasn't in the story. This one nearly ended with Pearl realizing what Frodo had done but I just couldn't resist letting the lasses make up with Pippin or letting Pippin greet his dear Cousin.
harrowcat · 21 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
Hi GW. Nope I can't claim the honour of being SPARX. I only go by one username and I was so naive when I started reviewing that it isn't even linked to LOTR. I am also a dog lover rather than of cats as these barely tolerate me! The name is linked to my work as a Parish Catechist in the Catholic Church. But that doesn't stop me from kicking out the plot bunnies that try to take up residence. I am not allowed pets or overnight visitors in my tiny bed-sit!
Author's reply
Your work sounds very interesting. When you mentioned plot bunnies in your post I thought that you might be Sparx. I know several people with different sign in names depending on what group they are visiting. It is always interesting to hear about other people's on line names and how they came by them. Thank you so much for your faithful reviews and your lovely comments. It makes my little hobby of writing for fun so much more entertaining to know that folks are reading!
harrowcat · 20 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
This is brilliant GW. Sorry it has taken me a time to get around to the review. Now, three things I like about authors.... Hmmmm....... They write things I enjoy reading..... They put up with inane reviews from me and are usually totally gracious in response.... They do something with the plot bunnies that take up residence in the dust under my bed - well just occasionally any way!
Author's reply
I am very glad that you enjoyed it. Now, big question, are you Sparx from Pippinhealers? When people have more than one name I completely can't figure it all out. (I'm slow that way.LOL) If you are, I can't thank you enough for the lovely plot bunny. I enjoyed the idea the minute I read it. If you aren't Sparx then I still thank you for the lovely review and your three things about authors.
Bodkin · 20 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
Cunning work from Mr Frodo Baggins there. Which Pearl recognised and appreciated. Still, for all his good qualities, living with Pippin must have been an endurance test for his older sisters. Probably made them more than adequate opponents for any available Ruffians, though.
Author's reply
Ruffian training! LOL Now that is a good idea. They could have rented the child out to others so they would be prepared. Even Frodo didn't suggest that! Thanks for the review!
Lindelea · 19 February 2007 · Chapter 0: And.....
No time to read, only just enough time to add the link to my "wish" list, but I could hardly pass up a GW prologue!
Author's reply
Well, now I feel as if the story is complete. I have my prologue review from Lindelea! Thank you. I know how very busy RL can be. I have that problem right now myself.
elanor winterflowers · 19 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
Well, as always, I am enchanted! I love wee Pippin here; his dialogue is wonderful, as is his blissfully muddy little self! The girls are highly entertaining and Frodo is an inspired peacemaker. Another triumph! Here's to snow days in perpetuity!
Author's reply
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. I love your idea about snow days as well. That would be wonderful! Thank you for reading.
Larner · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
Very, very sweet indeed! Ah, Pippin, and dear Frodo and his trick, his tea-stained trousers, and the lists he was able to shake loose from the lasses!
Author's reply
Thank you. I think Frodo had his hands full with these lasses but I did think he managed to come out of it reasonable unharmed. LOL Thanks for reading.
Larner · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 0: And.....
A most interesting challenge indeed. Now, to see it answered.
Author's reply
I hope you enjoy it.
Baggins Babe · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
I think Frodo is very clever - or he's been reading psychology books in Bilbo's study again! the surest way to make the girls defend Pip was to criticise him! I'm sorry about the trousers though - and Pervinca went a bit far to kick his shin! Pippin was adorable and Eglantine sounds a sensible Mum. Thanks for this, GW.
Author's reply
If Bilbo has psychology books then I am certain Frodo has read them all at least twice! LOL Pervinca was rather wicked wasnt she? Frodo may have regretted helping them slightly after that, but when Pippin greeted him I do think Frodo would have believed it was all worth while. Thank you for the lovely review!
Armariel · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
ROFLMAO!!! Absolutely...delicious.....the characterizations are just perfect! Pippin is so adorable I could eat him up alive and his sisters...why do they remind me of the Brady girls somehow...lolol Frodo was just too clever! Thanks for a most delightful story....... ~~~{~@~~~{~@~~~{~@~~~{~@~~~{~@
Author's reply
Thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed it. I like allowing Frodo to save the day. Thank you so much for the review! The Brady girls, uh? That works. I hadnt thought of them that way but it makes sense. LOL
Dreamflower · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
You know, this is the Frodo I adore! You have shown just how wise he is, and how patient. Although I am very sorry for his trousers and his shin, LOL! *chuckle* Can you imagine what Bilbo would have said to the notion that he was terribly strict, and didn't think it proper not to know all the right words to a song? The only thing wrong with this story is that it was too short! *sigh* I wish I could get back on PippinHealers, but Yahoo! doesn't like me right now.
Author's reply
This is the sort of role I like Frodo in also. I like him as the peace maker and the wise older cousin with the answers. I believe one of his biggest strengths was the fact that he could reason things out that others might fail to see. Bilbo would have been amused by the entire business and very proud of Frodo for being so clever. I almost let Bilbo do the honors in this one. I had another plan of action in which both Frodo and Bilbo turned up together and I had Frodo being very embarrassed that Bilbo was insulting Pippin. In the end I decided that gave me too many characters to deal with and I left dear Bilbo in Tuckborough. LOL This got long enough that I was afraid to post it in one link to Pippinhealers. LOL Thank you though. I am glad that you could have read more if I had written it! That is a very nice thing for you to say. I do hope you can get back onto the site soon. I worry that interest in that site is dying a bit. They dont seem to be posting much other than announcements about the doings on other boards. There was something about the round robin the other day but no real response to that post. I am not even certain who was next on that.
Pearl Took · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
Bravo! Bravo!! Bravisimo!!! I love how Frodo handled that. The Terrible Tooks Sisters can complain about their wee brother all they want - but anyone else doing it faces their wrath!! MEWD GW :-)
Author's reply
No one can say anything bad about your family. LOL You can complain about them but they are yours and you have to protect them from others. Clever Frodo knew exactly what would work. He may not have counted on the kick in the shin or the tea on the trousers, but he was pretty certain that the sisters would realize how fond they really are of Pippin. Glad you liked it and thank you so much for reviewing!
Pearl Took · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 0: And.....
oooo! An interesting challenge :-)
Author's reply
I thought it was interesting too. I had several ideas all at once for this one but what is posted here seemed to most likely to me. I hope you enjoy it.
PipMer · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
GW, it amazes me how you can write a story like this so spontaneously! I saw the beginnings of your story over at PippinHealers a couple days ago, and now it's finished already! Not only finished, but in such a fine form, too! I would have MAYBE a rough draft by now. You are a very talented writer. And this story was so adorable...I love young Pippin stories! Even when he's being a brat, he's just so irresistable! Thank you for another lovely story.
Author's reply
It is funny but if I have an idea then it just comes out all at once, line by line. If I have to think about it and plan it then I cannot write it! This was done in two nights. I could have finished the first night but I got too sleepy. LOL I am always amazed by people who do the research and plan out the chapters. I lose interest in the story if I have to do that much for each part of it. Thank you for your lovely words. They are much appreciated!
Elemmírë · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
This was GREAT, Grey Wonderer, from beginning to end! It seems that Frodo arrived for his impromptu visit just in time to set the Took sisters straight. And your little Pippin is just so utterly adorable no matter what he does. Pippin shifted again and then looked up at Frodo and whispered rather loudly. “Do you need to go to the privy, Frodo?” “Pippin!” Eglantine frowned. “If you need to go then you are perfectly able to go without Frodo’s help. You’re a big lad now.” “I don’t have to go,” Pippin said. “But I think Frodo’s already too late.” “What?” Frodo looked confused. Pippin leaned over and whispered in that loud voice again, “You’ve wet your trousers and I think I sat in it. I won’t tell but someone will notice the back of me if I get up and then one of us will be in trouble. We can say it was me.” This scene is just priceless and I laughed so hard! And the return (well mention really) of Errol! :D ~Elemmírë~
Author's reply
Thank you! That scene was one of those last minute things that just came to me as I was writing. I started to end this with the sisters realizing that they had been tricked into naming the things that they liked about Pippin. I couldnt resist letting Pippin greet Frodo though and the next thing I knew this scene popped into my head. Glad you enjoyed it. I did figure Errol might get invited to tea. He has very nice party manners for a stuffed Rabbit!
Tim the Enchanter · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
Reminds me of my sister - I could say the most awful things about her without blinking an eye but heaven help anyone else who spoke of her in terms a tenth as bad! Frodo was wonderful to provoke the sister's defense of their brother, and even with all the headaches Pippin was adorable in this story.
Author's reply
No one else can talk about your family and get away with it. I know thats true for most of us! (grin) Thank you so much for reading and reviewing!
Golden · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
What a sweet story and great characterisation of Frodo and the Tooks! Enjoyed reading it very much!
Author's reply
Thank you! I had fun with this one. Thank you for stopping by to review!
GamgeeFest · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
“He did indeed,” Pearl smiled. “He tricked us into realizing that we might not always be pleased with the things that Pippin does, but that we do love him.” “We do?” Pervinca looked surprised by this news. LOL! Frodo has some nerve attempting that trick, but it worked. The sisters might be able to insult Pippin, but don't anyone else try! And contrite!Pippin is so very adorable. And it was very polite of him to offer to let Frodo help him clean the room!
Author's reply
I am glad you enjoyed this one. Pervinca might not have been completely certain that she loved Pip but when it came right down to it, she did let Frodo have it in the shin for his troubles. Poor Frodo! No good deed goes unpunished, does it? I guess someone must have found a copy of Tom Sawyer in the Shire. hehehe Pippin made a good effort to get Frodo to do his work, didnt he? And it was polite. LOL Thanks for reviewing!
SlightlyTookish · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
Heehee, how adorable! I love how Frodo manages to trick the Took sisters. Of course Pippin is irresistable...how could anyone not think of three good things about him? :D
Author's reply
Frodo was very tricksy in this one. LOL He had to suffer a bit of pain for his efforts but with angry sisters sometimes it goes that way. I do think Pippin is irresistable though. You gotta love that little hobbit!
shirebound · 18 February 2007 · Chapter 1: Three Things About Pippin
Every last little bit of this is wonderful, GW! How could anyone resist Pippin, that loveable, adorable, irresistable rascal?
Author's reply
Thank you! I do think he would have been very hard to resist for long. Frodo just had to remind them a bit. LOL