Another Moment of your Time by Larner
KathyG · 12 March 2015 · Chapter 76: Fish to Fry
What wonderful TLC Frodo is giving Sam. Too bad Bilbo's off in Michel Delving--Sam would have received double the care! =)
Author's reply
I agree--Bilbo and Frodo both would have done well at caring for Sam.
Andrea · 12 March 2015 · Chapter 76: Fish to Fry
He found he didn’t mind being ill, not with Master Frodo caring for him. Oh yes! The bestest care there is, and no mistake :-)
Author's reply
Indeed the bestest of care as there is! No mistake at all!
Antane · 10 March 2015 · Chapter 76: Fish to Fry
Love it, so sweet - Frodo taking care of Sam, and Sam loves it too. :) I was actually sorry to see the story end. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
But each new ending is also a new beginning, you know. Thanks so, Antane.
Andrea · 6 March 2015 · Chapter 75: The Call Heard
And I’ve heard them, too, blowing for me, he thought. Only it’s not time for me to sail, not yet. But one day I probably shall, and find him again, afore I go on. Great last sentence! I think Sam should take this as a promise, a promise from Ulmo himself that the road is free for him to take whenever he wants to. But he also made a promise to Frodo and is determined to fulfil it. It will not be easy to wait, but it will be worth it!
Author's reply
I so agree, Andrea. Sam will live as fully as he can while he can, and bring those memories to share with Frodo when he is free to answer that call.
Tari · 27 February 2015 · Chapter 75: The Call Heard
The last sentence brought tears to my eyes. As always, I love your writings.
Author's reply
It is always so wonderful to realize something I wrote has managed to touch others emotionally. Thank you so, Tari!
Antane · 26 February 2015 · Chapter 75: The Call Heard
Le hannon, my dear! I love the thought of Ulmo blowing the horn for Frodo's soul to hearken to. The Valar loved this dear child of Iluvatar in so many ways. Bless him and them and Sam and you!! Namarie, hugs, Antane :)
Author's reply
And you are most welcome. I love wandering through the Encyclopedia of Arda now and then--it gives the most interesting inspirations!
Lindelea · 26 February 2015 · Chapter 75: The Call Heard
A lovely few moments in time. I can just see that shell, a family heirloom of sorts, on the mantel.
Author's reply
I can imagine it there, too. Am heading your way for Easter and my birthday. Will see you and the family sometime in between.
Dreamflower · 26 February 2015 · Chapter 75: The Call Heard
So nicely bittersweet, Cyclamen is the perfect person to draw Sam out.
Author's reply
It's wonderful to find I'm reflecting the tone of "The Grey Havens." And I do like Cyclamen and am glad when she finds her way into a story.
shirebound · 26 February 2015 · Chapter 75: The Call Heard
That's a lovely, poignant scene. Cyclamen will never forget this conversation, I'm sure.
Author's reply
Thanks so, Shirebound. And I also doubt the lass will forget this and the sight of the shell and the images it now evokes in her.
Periantari · 1 February 2015 · Chapter 3: Realization
Love your Rosie voice and accent-- that is a very good way to write it. I also enjoyed reading this- how others observe Frodo when he is receding from the Shire and also having his anniversary illnesses bother him. Nice interaction between Rosie and Sam. They both really worry for Frodo!
Author's reply
Thank you so, Periantari. I love Rosie so, and suspect that having been brought up on a working farm she'd have grown up with and even more rustic accent even than Sam. And I think they have reason to worry for their beloved Master.
Periantari · 1 February 2015 · Chapter 2: Grief Comforted
Lovely and poignant moment of comfort and tears between Merimac and Merry...it's always interesting to me to see how every hobbit reacts to Frodo leaving Middle-earth.
Author's reply
For both these characters Frodo was definitely part of the family, and they both would have had to know great sorrow at his choice to leave not only the Shire but Middle Earth altogether. And I'm so glad you appreciate the poignancy of the moment. Thank you so!
Andrea · 18 January 2015 · Chapter 74: Uncertainty regarding Lordliness
The problem of Hatto Hornblower is that he speaks before he thinks! Otherwise he never would have spoken in such a manner about Frodo, Merry and Pippin to their RELATIVES. But I think he has changed his mind after all he heard from Fredegar about what really happened. In that respect he is not like some other hobbits who simply ignore the outside world. What Saruman did to Hatto's fields is unbelievable! A "fertilizer" to experiment with, but without instructions how to use it. Without the help of Galadriel's gift Hatto's fields would have stayed poisoned for who knows how long.
Author's reply
And I am certain you are right. We know from the Master's own writing that once he took over from Lotho, Saruman was deliberately pumping out poisons into the atmosphere and water in hopes of destroying the Shire hopefully before Frodo could arrive to see things reversed. That he might already offering "advice" that in the long run would cause long-term damage is likely, I think. And you are certainly right that he speaks before engaging his brain! It's fun to imagine how some people began realizing that their ideas aren't exactly right, much less charitable. Heh!
shirebound · 17 January 2015 · Chapter 74: Uncertainty regarding Lordliness
How painful it must be for Freddy to know what he does, and hear the Travellers dismissed so lightly by those who know so little. His explanations were just wonderful.
Author's reply
I so agree, Shirebound. Thank you!
Dreamflower · 15 January 2015 · Chapter 74: Uncertainty regarding Lordliness
Once more another thoughtless hobbit learns the truth about the ones he's disdained. It always amazes me that there are those who will feel free to put someone down in front of their close friends and kin. I can just imagine the look Esme gave that presumptuous Hornblower!
Author's reply
It's not easy giving up old perceptions, I fear, and Hatto has a good deal to learn still. And I bet that the reactions of the Brandybucks did make him feel small! Thanks so, Dreamflower.
Andrea · 7 December 2014 · Chapter 73: Rejoice and Be Glad
“Yes, too stubborn a Baggins even here to let go afore I could come to be with you.” Great! And now that they are united once more they can take the next step. I'm quite sure they will meet Boromir there.
Author's reply
I am certain that Boromir rejoiced to be reunited with them as well! Thank you so!
Linda Hoyland · 27 November 2014 · Chapter 73: Rejoice and Be Glad
A lovely glimpse of these two enlightened souls.
Author's reply
I so agree, Linda! Thanks so!
Antane · 20 November 2014 · Chapter 73: Rejoice and Be Glad
What a sweet story! So wonderful to hear Frodo's laugh and see him smile! And love Sam's words about Boromir and Frodo's reaction to them. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
I so agree about how wonderful it is to see Frodo laugh and be joyful at that moment. To know that Sam had forgiven Boromir must have been so reassuring. Thanks so very much, Antane!
Antane · 14 November 2014 · Chapter 69: Círdan’s Gift
Finally getting around to reading some stories that have gotten lost in my inbox. I love the thought that everyone at the Havens petitioned that Arwen's greatest boon be granted to Frodo, though of course I understand his discomfort at this time too. Did you get my review of the non-fic piece you did on our dear Ring-bearer? Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Somehow I missed this one. I do believe all the Elves within Middle Earth would wish this boon for Frodo. And now you know I did get that review--or hope I responded, at least. It's been a busy time for the last year, really. Thanks for all your responses, as I do so appreciate them!
Andrea · 21 September 2014 · Chapter 72: Seeing Past the Rascal
That was very interesting! At the beginning of the conversation Frodo might have felt wary, insulted and even ashamed (for his thoughts). But when he found out the true reason for Mr. Brownloam's questions he could only feel sympathy, knowing that the Brownloams' marriage had indeed been a happy one. And Mr. Brownloam must have felt a great relief.
Author's reply
Oh, how did I miss this one, too? To realize that Polo only wanted to spare his daughters the sort of shame he still felt for his and his wife's indiscretions must have been a revelation for Frodo. But I suspect that the Brownloams' marriage began at the moment they developed such love for one another, preceding the actual ceremony. And certainly Mr. Brownloam, too, must have realized a weight had fallen from him in making his admition and realizing Frodo didn't find him wanting. Thanks so very much!
shirebound · 18 September 2014 · Chapter 72: Seeing Past the Rascal
What a lovely, satisfying ending. And this was such a compassionate thing for Frodo to say: I doubt she’d have been all that good a wife for him if she’d not seen good examples of what marriage ought to be like in her own home while growing up.
Author's reply
Not all marriages begin when the vows are said, after all. And I doubt that Frodo spoke anything but the truth in telling Polo this. I like to think that a few people changed their estimation of Frodo from what they'd thought of him as a youth. Thank you so, Shirebound!
Lindelea · 18 September 2014 · Chapter 72: Seeing Past the Rascal
Says as you growed up just fine. I should say so. Lovely story!
Author's reply
Oh, that he did most properly! Thanks so, Lindelea. Hope to see you the first of next month.
6336 · 18 September 2014 · Chapter 72: Seeing Past the Rascal
Obviously Mr Brownloam only had daughters, or did not think back to when he was a lad, and realize that while most lads will only dream of doing unchaste things with a lass, with most of them, that is all they do, dream! While Erodo was a true rascal when it came to scrumping from the Marish, he did atone for it, some thing Mr Browloam never heard of it seems! You do feel sorry for Frodo, not being able to enjoy life to the fullest because of that darn ring! (Wishes the worst case of Red Eye and no Visene on Sauron!) Huggs, Lynda
Author's reply
I suspect that it is BECAUSE Polo remembers what he did as a lad courting his wife that he tended to think ill of those who courted his daughters. Heh! As for remembering Frodo atoning for his wrongs, I doubt that Brownloam was unaware of it at the time, but that he felt that it was too little too late, or perhaps he thought that it was Rory's idea rather than Frodo's own. And I do feel that the Ring stole so much from Frodo. Love the curse! So appropriate! Heh! Thanks so very much, Lynda!
6336 · 27 August 2014 · Chapter 71: Aftermath of the Spider's Bite
I wonder how much longer Frodo would have been able to remain in the Shire if he had had the wound probed, also just how difficult it would have been to deal with the spiderling, nasty little thing. Some bites from the young are more potent than from adults and if was continually being bitten from within it is no wonder he was failing more rapidly as time went on. Makes you wonder how different things would have been otherwise. Huggs, Lynda
Author's reply
I agree, Lynda. Frodo had suffered such a unique blend of injuries, so many of them must have had long-lasting effects. How much easier it might have been for him without having suffered the spider bite we have no way of appreciating, but certainly it had to have added to the burden of his pain and personal fading. Thanks so very much!
Andrea · 23 August 2014 · Chapter 71: Aftermath of the Spider's Bite
“We are not precisely joined at the hip,” he answered. That is, of course, true. If Sam had known about Frodo's condition though, he would have been at his side. But Frodo Baggins sometimes is very stubborn. It’s not a pleasant tickle, either, and at times it feels as if I were being stung or—or bitten there. I wonder if Frodo suspects what really *is* under is skin. Elrohir, I think, might be on the right track already. But I understand Frodo's fears to become crippled. It is really a sad situation!
Author's reply
I agree. Realizing that a single move too deep could cause permanent paralysis would make anyone reluctant to do more than was absolutely necessary, I'd think Thanks so.
Lindelea · 16 August 2014 · Chapter 71: Aftermath of the Spider's Bite
Oh, how sad! Such an awful thought to contemplate.
Author's reply
I agree. And after all I've written in other stories indicating what was in there, it's especially awful! Thanks so, and love to all.