Reviews (137)

Marigold · 8 February 2008 · Chapter 9: I'll Wager It's A Dragon!

I have been very remiss in not reviewing this story in a timely fashion even though I have been reading each and every one the instant that it was posted! I absolutely love this story, as you know from all of my poking and pleas for you to finish it! I am so glad that you have posted a new chapter. Once again you have Merry and Pippin's characterisations spot-on, Merry with his competitive streak and Pippin much more laidback and just wanting everyone to get along. I especially loved this: ' "Some hard work!" Merry stalked off before he could register the look of dismay, which he knew his plan would invoke in Pippin, mainly because he knew it would amuse him, and Merry did not feel like being amused right now.' It is such a wonderful example of the relationship between them! I love the way that you write the two of them. This line: 'Answers to gratuitous prayers often come in perverse and startling ways' is awfully foreboding! I can't wait for the next chapter to see what news Herbie is bringing! I hope that it will be posted very soon!

Katherine-The-Crowned · 8 February 2008 · Chapter 9: I'll Wager It's A Dragon!

Oh, I bet I know what happened. I don't think the Hobbits will be too terribly happy about it if I'm right. Update soon!

shirebound · 8 February 2008 · Chapter 9: I'll Wager It's A Dragon!

"This race was about demonstrating less hard labour, not more!" It certainly *was*, LOL!!

Dreamflower · 8 February 2008 · Chapter 9: I'll Wager It's A Dragon!

Oh my word! Merry's competitive streak is really getting out of hand. Poor Pippin, trying to be a peacemaker. And I loved Pippin's catalog of people who *did* die of hard work, sort of. And now, another cliffie--what in the world could have happened to the Green Dragon? This story is so much fun!

Larner · 15 November 2007 · Chapter 8: Please! Not Another Bloody Moot!

Oh, bother! Hobbit moots and exasperation! Destruction and frustration! Poor Frodo-lad, having to vault for his life while Merry's trying to "de-pollinate" himself! The thought of having such a thing on display in the Mathom House is such a hoot! Wonderful!

PIppinfan1988 · 11 November 2007 · Chapter 8: Please! Not Another Bloody Moot!

When I read the first paragraph, I'm thinking, I've read this before! I read it yet again tonight and enjoyed just as much as the first read. I still laughed out loud at Pippin's "secret gardening language". Too funny! Still an excellent tale!

Althea · 10 November 2007 · Chapter 8: Please! Not Another Bloody Moot!

This is a great chapter. It's a good thing Frodo lad is so fast on his feet. Pippin should not be let around machinery.

Grey Wonderer · 10 November 2007 · Chapter 8: Please! Not Another Bloody Moot!

Was on line and decided to read this one again before going over to the Challenge and getting the next part. LOL ("Merry!" Pippin shouted in exasperation. "Now you've broken my rake! That's blown it! There's no time to fetch another. I said you should let me drive!") I love the way Pippin manages to make it seem as if everyone else is at fault except him! If I were Merry had be tempted to have Pippin tossed from the challenge just so I might have a small chance of winning! hehehe

Golden · 13 August 2007 · Chapter 7: Tell Me Mr Dandelion

*LOL* Funny chapter! The interaction between Pip and Merry is just great. And Sam.. *G*...oh oh...let us not wait too long to see how it will be going on.

Larner · 10 August 2007 · Chapter 7: Tell Me Mr Dandelion

Ah--yes--now the Dandelion Clause! And Pippin falls on his head, causing no harm as there's nothing there to hurt! Lovely, lovely!

Grey Wonderer · 10 August 2007 · Chapter 7: Tell Me Mr Dandelion

Oh, I just love this part! ("Are you all right Master Merry?" Matt enquired politely. "Fire and water can be a tricky combination." "Especially when you throw the Thain into the mix!" Merry's face was a delicate shade of beetroot by now, thanks to a combination of steam and Pippin. "Just a little hot under the collar, I'll live – for the time being anyway!" He looked pointedly at Pippin. ) That is brilliant and was entirely too funny all on its own. It seems to me as if Sam and Merry are getting very serious about the entire business now. But on the other hand, Pippin's singing performance kept the mood light for while. I love the little song. It will be very hard to wait for more of this one.

PIppinfan1988 · 9 August 2007 · Chapter 7: Tell Me Mr Dandelion

Oh! I meant to tell you how much I LOVED Pippin's Dandelion Song! It was so cute!

PIppinfan1988 · 9 August 2007 · Chapter 7: Tell Me Mr Dandelion

LOL!! This was brilliant -- as usual! Merry and Pippin had me rolling on the floor laughing. And now Sam is on the war-path...it appears things are "heating up". ;-) I look forward to each update on this tale! You're another one with an exceptional gift for perfect humour.

cookiefleck · 9 August 2007 · Chapter 7: Tell Me Mr Dandelion

I think I have overlooked commenting before but wanted to let you know that I have been reading and enjoying the story. My own silver pennies are on Sam, although I'm afraid his kind-heartedness might do him in. :o)

Dreamflower · 9 August 2007 · Chapter 7: Tell Me Mr Dandelion

Ah! Ah! Ah! I had a hunch Sam had a few aces up his sleeves! I'm sure there's still more clauses Merry and Pippin neglected to notice. Poor cross Merry! I love this line: I'm not some peripatetic player performing for pennies! Such alliteration!! And Pippin's cheerful obliviousness is so funny! "Right!" Pippin, for all his flamboyance, rarely got offended when the errors of his enthusiasm were pointed out, mostly because it never occurred to him he was being criticised. "Less whistle, Merry, remember that. So can you fix it?"

Althea · 9 August 2007 · Chapter 7: Tell Me Mr Dandelion

This is delightful. I've enjoyed a wonderful morning laughing at the antics of the wonderful Thain, Master, and Mayor. The Dandelion song was a treat for me as well as the hobbits audience. I love Pippn's enthusiasm, Merry's cool-headedness despite his exasperation, and Sam's determination, optimism, and mischievous sense of fairness. It does seem, though, that the competition is becoming a bit more heated. I'm looking forward to finding out who will win and how.

Pearl Took · 9 August 2007 · Chapter 7: Tell Me Mr Dandelion

I'm feart things won't be landing in the Master and Thain's favor. The song is adorable :-) Is it original? Good thing Matt knew about the reserve tank ;-)

harrowcat, VALAR · 25 June 2007 · Chapter 6: Vinegar and Onions Were Brought

Go, Merry go! But I am still rooting for Sam! Love the fact that Diamond holds all the keys to Pippin and that Merry makes shameless use of that.

PIppinfan1988 · 24 June 2007 · Chapter 6: Vinegar and Onions Were Brought

Then again, as Ralf Bolger pointed out, "there t'wouldn't have been half such a good show!" I couldn't have said it better, Ralf! Merry is clever and magnificent at everything -- and that, too, is entertaining, but Pippin knows how to put on a good show! This was just as hilarious as the previous chapters -- and Farmer Cotton stole the scene with setting him to rights. :-D But when it came to his darling wife, Diamond, Pippin knew he had met his match – in more ways than just matrimonially. One sunrise smile from her enchanting blue eyes and Pippin melted into abject and total obedience. Merry frequently used this cunning device quite ruthlessly to manage some of Pippin's more stubbornly destructive, albeit well-meaning, behaviour. Oh, please, please! You *must* elaborate on this passage. I'd love to read of an instance of Pippin melting like butter in Diamond's palm and Merry using this tool to get Pippin to behave himself. Will begging help?

Grey Wonderer · 22 June 2007 · Chapter 6: Vinegar and Onions Were Brought

LOL I agree with Ralf Bolger. If Pippin hadn't had a turn at driving then this wouldn't have been nearly as much fun! I'm glad to know that ale makes everything better by the way. That was a very clever idea that Pippin had there for smoothing over the troubled waters. Now, I can't wait to find out who has actually won the race!

Larner · 22 June 2007 · Chapter 6: Vinegar and Onions Were Brought

Ah, am certain it wouldn't have been anywhere as fun to watch had Merry run things from the beginning. But what a tactic to sink to! Oh, he knows Pippin's vulnerabilities, doesn't he? Heh!

Andrea · 21 June 2007 · Chapter 6: Vinegar and Onions Were Brought

"Pippin! Are you going to get down? Or do I have to go and get Diamond?" LOL!!! Poor Pippin! He did his very best, I must say ;-) Merry's method of handling that contraption is far more effective, but as Ralf Bolger pointed out "there t'wouldn't have been half such a good show!" And I agree with him!

Pearl Took · 21 June 2007 · Chapter 6: Vinegar and Onions Were Brought

"Then again, as Ralf Bolger pointed out, "there t'wouldn't have been half such a good show!" " ROFL!! Indeed not! Merry, dear as he is, is not nearly as entertaining. ;-) I love all the trouble Pippin had and I love his way of placating Farmer Cotton! Wonderful as always, Llinos!

Dreamflower · 20 June 2007 · Chapter 4: I Knew I Shouldn't Have Let Him Drive!

Well, hobbits are a lot tougher and smarter than Men. I don't think Sam and Frodo-lad will suffer John Henry's fate, though I have a very strong feeling they will still win this competition. (Of course, Merry is very determined and Pippin is very enthusiastic--perhaps they'll pull a rabbit out of their hat after all!) When John Henry was a little baby boy, sitting on the his papa's knee. Well he picked up a hammer and little piece of steel Said Hammer's gonna be the death of me, lord, lord Hammer's gonna be the death of me The captain said to John Henry I'm gonna bring that steam drill around I'm gonna bring that steam drill out on the job I'm gonna whup that steel on down John Henry told his captain Lord a man ain't nothing but a man But before I'd let your steam drill beat me down I'd die with a hammer in my hand John Henry said to his shaker Shaker why don't you sing Because I'm swinging thirty pounds from my hips on down Just listen to that cold steel ring Now the captain said to John Henry I believe that mountain's caving in John Henry said right back to the captain Ain't nothing but my hammer sucking wind Now the man that invented the steam drill He thought he was mighty fine But John Henry drove fifteen feet The steam drill only made nine John Henry hammered in the mountains His hammer was striking fire But he worked so hard, it broke his poor heart And he laid down his hammer and he died

Dreamflower · 20 June 2007 · Chapter 6: Vinegar and Onions Were Brought

*ROTFL* I love the way old Tom Cotton is making the most of this! "My dear Farmer Cotton," Pippin was all contrition. "I'm so sorry! Look I'll have someone fetch you a pint of ale, just to make up for your inconvenience." He thrust a coin into the hand of young Herbie Pottleshaw, "Go and get Farmer Cotton a mug of ale – the best mind you! Hurry now." "Not from the Ivy Bush," Farmer Cotton was set in his ways and preferred the brew from the Green Dragon. "And make sure it's proper 1420!" And then Merry with the ultimate in dire threats! *snigger* "Pippin! Are you going to get down? Or do I have to go and get Diamond?" "Oh!" Pippin knew when he was beaten and reluctantly climbed down from the bench. Uh-huh. The hero of Gondor and slayer of trolls is putty in the hands of his wife, LOL!