The Great Hobbiton Race of 1435 by Llinos
shirebound · 20 June 2007 · Chapter 6: Vinegar and Onions Were Brought
Yes, this is a wonderfully good show! Frodo and Gandalf were so wise to slip off to the West for some peace and quiet. And I do love passages like, The fire billowed smoke that Smaug would have been proud to own. *grins*
Golden · 20 June 2007 · Chapter 6: Vinegar and Onions Were Brought
*grin* Pippin really has a hang to find trouble, hasn´t he? Glad he has a Merry ( and now also Diamond) to avoid the worst!!!! Very nice Chapter! :) And I really wanna know now, what Sam and Frodo-lad are doing! And don´t worry, I offer lifts to no one... and no one would borrow me a car anyway...or is brave enough to get inside there...not even I. Imagine an automatic car, a parking space and a tree. Car is rolling inside the space, but it is not easy to step on the right pedal you know. ;) Well so when you step down the gas instead of the break, the car is able to do a big jump into the tree with a loud BANG and you can scare the hell out of innocent passengers, that just walk behind the tree and the friend that sits next to you. Quite funny! ;) Another nice way is to loose the way of the street and drive into a cornfield, because the stars shining like diamonds and are much more interessting than the road. Thats to undertsand isnt it? Well but not everyone was amused. etc.
Andrea · 20 June 2007 · Chapter 5: The Shortest Thainship Ever?
ROTFL!!! Well, sometimes the clutch is very important! "Best get on lad. I should know better than to worry about your Uncle Pippin – he always seems to bounce!" Sam is right, as always. But that "infernal" machine could have hurt the Thain badly! So, let's see how long it takes Pippin to hurt the machine ;-)
Pearl Took · 18 June 2007 · Chapter 5: The Shortest Thainship Ever?
"Most were satisfied that he just fell off." Marvelous!!!! Hilarious as always :-) :-) "And Merry, I don't think I'll stop it. I think it will just run over me." Duh! Ya think so, Pippin? LOL LOL "I should know better than to worry about your Uncle Pippin – he always seems to bounce!" A very good quality to possess :-) I'm loving this, Llinos!!
cookiefleck · 18 June 2007 · Chapter 5: The Shortest Thainship Ever?
I am so glad to have found this story as it really gave me a good laugh. Love Sam's thoughtful and clever demeanor contrasted with the impetuous enthusiasm of Merry and Pippin. My favorite line so far, I think, among many: "...they had both grown rather too accustomed to late nights and rising, as Pippin put it, 'at the crack of lunch!..." Thank you!
Dreamflower · 18 June 2007 · Chapter 5: The Shortest Thainship Ever?
Golly Moses, Llinos!! This chapter needs a beverage warning!! *carefully wipes ginger ale off screen and dabs at keyboard*
MarigoldG · 18 June 2007 · Chapter 5: The Shortest Thainship Ever?
I still maintain that this is one of the funniest things that I have ever read! I'd quote my favourite bits at you here but that would mean quoting the entire chapter! I especially liked Pippin's Olympic calibre flip over the engine, Merry's saving his cousin from being chopped into mulch, Faramir's pride in his father's athletic ability, all of the dialogue...all right, I especially liked every bit of it! I am really looking forward to the rest of the story!
Grey Wonderer · 18 June 2007 · Chapter 5: The Shortest Thainship Ever?
(he always seems to bounce!") LOL He does, doesn't he? Bravo! Poor Merry running after the machine and trying to save Pippin from himself. This was entirely too funny. (Later reports claimed that the Thain had merely been showing off by executing a double backwards somersault from 10 feet up over the top of the mighty engine.) How very like the Hobbits to turn Pippin's accident into something impressive. I do love they way they tell a story and I love the way that you are telling this one!
pippinsgirl · 17 June 2007 · Chapter 5: The Shortest Thainship Ever?
I like this story, it's quiet funny but I have one question (not to sound rude) but isn't this story aginst the rules? I have read loads of stuff on this website and loads of it is stuff that I might write, but none of my stuff never gets submitted (alright I get it I suck at puncuitaion, but Im working on it)
Larner · 17 June 2007 · Chapter 5: The Shortest Thainship Ever?
You definitely have me giggling full-time, Llinos. Poor Pippin--but Sam's right--the Thain does appear to bounce well! The race, I fear, is becoming ever more a rout. I wonder when they'll manage to destroy the poor engine? Thanks for today's laugh!
Golden · 17 June 2007 · Chapter 5: The Shortest Thainship Ever?
*L* Pippin and Merry in full action! *L* Well, I wonder if Merry now stays in the drivers position or if he will be giving it back to Pippin. Would be crazy..but than you never know.
shirebound · 17 June 2007 · Chapter 5: The Shortest Thainship Ever?
Great Steam Vapour Spindle Activated Vegetation Dissection and Lubrication Apparatus That's just about the best name for any device, ever.
PIppinfan1988 · 17 June 2007 · Chapter 5: The Shortest Thainship Ever?
Pervinca fanned Diamond with her bonnet whilst Faramir, temporarily unrestrained, jumped up and down in excitement shouting, "Do it again Daddy! Jump more Daddy!" ROTFLMBO!! This scene had me rolling -- no, this entire chatper, lol. I'm sure my neighbours are wondering why someone is laughing so much at 8:30 in the morning. Yes, my dear, Pippin, the clutch is *very* important! :-) I am so enjoying this wonderful tale!
Andrea · 28 May 2007 · Chapter 4: I Knew I Shouldn't Have Let Him Drive!
Great story! I've often wondered where the English word "contraption" came from, but when I imagine that *thing*, I'd say that word suits it best ;-) And I remember many times when I tried to follow the rule "First read the manuel", but ended up with the trial-and-error method! LOL!!! It seems Sam and Frodo-lad are following some plan? I'm looking forward to reading more!
Author's reply
"Contraption" is apparently a portmanteaux word made from "contrive" and "trap" - an unnecessarily complex device that will probably go wrong. Seems to fit. Oh nobody reads past page 2 of the manual - do they? A cunning plan? Sam? Surely not!
Pearl Took · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 4: I Knew I Shouldn't Have Let Him Drive!
He drives like I do! I love that they had the blades too low and were cutting sod and not grass! Wonderful, Llinos, wonderful!!
Author's reply
Do you really drive like that Pearl? Oh dear - you don't have much luck with transportation then - cars! Trains! LOL! Glad you like it!
Pearl Took · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 3: She's Raring To Go!
Aw, dear Sam! He knows he'll win, he can afford to be generous or can he?
Pearl Took · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Are You Sure It's Not Dangerous?
This is just so Merry of a thing. I can so easily picture him starting the Industrial Age of Middle-earth. :D
Golden · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 4: I Knew I Shouldn't Have Let Him Drive!
*L* This is hilarious! Looking very much forward to the next Chapter! Wonder what Sam and Frodo-lad are up to. Pippin has the same talent of driving as I. Hope the Shire survives that. ;)
Author's reply
Oh dear, well remind me not to take a lift from you! The Shire has survived worse - I think!
Inkling · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 4: I Knew I Shouldn't Have Let Him Drive!
"Bury it in the sandpit, along with the other villains!" LOL!! This machine only confirms my opinion that the Industrial Revolution was a Very Bad Idea. But it's certainly entertaining the hobbits! Hmm, wonder what Sam and Frodo are up to?
Author's reply
Sam and Frodo-lad are just minding their own and keeping busy - you know - business as usual. Never thought of the Industrial Revolution as a form of entertainment before.
Inkling · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Are You Sure It's Not Dangerous?
Sam's a born politician, all right...when in doubt, make a speech! Loved the gammer flapping her apron...
Inkling · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 1: The Magnificent Machine
*snort!* Why do I get the feeling Merry and Pippin will be peddling snake oil next? Funny stuff, Llinos!
Larner · 26 May 2007 · Chapter 4: I Knew I Shouldn't Have Let Him Drive!
Trust Pippin! Too much or too little, that's our lad! Only a small portion of the hedge lost? A blessing, I'm certain.
Author's reply
So far, so good. It can't get worse - surely? Thanks for reading and reviewing. I'll try to be better at answering! Llinos
Larner · 26 May 2007 · Chapter 3: She's Raring To Go!
They didn't read the rules? Oh, dear; and now Sam is having to give them advice! Why am I not surprised? This is going to be fun, I think.
Larner · 26 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Are You Sure It's Not Dangerous?
A race? Seems that those that race machines against men--or Hobbits, in this case--don't always come off too well in the endeavor. Pippin getting in and doing, Merry and his technical jargon and schematics, and wise Sam and his retreat to a speech in preference to getting caught up with this--thingamabob! So wonderful!
Larner · 26 May 2007 · Chapter 1: The Magnificent Machine
Aha! A steam-driven lawnmower! Now, that's something new! Heh!