6336 · 27 June 2016 · Chapter 3: An Elf Out of Legend
Wow, Mahtan, Nerdanels atto, Gimli is going to be one very happy and busy dwarf! Lynda
Author's reply
*grins* I hope so! I love digging up obscure canon characters to spice things up.
Healing the Blessed Isle by shirebound
Reviews (81)
UTfrof · 27 June 2016 · Chapter 3: An Elf Out of Legend
Lovely
Author's reply
Thank you. :)
Dreamflower · 18 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Oh yay! I'm so glad I finally got to read this.it's just lovely to have a new tale from you! I am very curious about Gandalf's little conspiracy--but he's right, no one could set the bait like hobbits!
Author's reply
Awwww, thank you. The hobbits definitely enjoyed that little tease. Shiremom is proofreading chapter 3 as I type this! I'm delighted that you're enjoying this new tale. :)
PSW · 18 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Ha! No quicker way to get a Dwarf's interest than crystal and gold... It's true, though, that Gimli is alone in a way the others aren't. Even surrounded by friends and loved ones, to be unique among them as he is could be very lonely. Glad they're working on finding something 'dwarvish' for him -- show him that he doesn't have to change who he is to fit in in his new home....
Author's reply
I'm so glad you like the premise of this story! I just five minutes ago finished writing the rough version of chapter 3, and hope to polish it in the next few days. :)
layne · 15 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Hehe so cute, the way Frodo and Sam told Gimli how they got that gold!!
Author's reply
Why tell a story quickly when it can be enjoyed and drawn out (while giving Gimli a chance to eat a good breakfast)? :)
layne · 13 June 2016 · Chapter 1: Conferring With the Wise
Yay! A new story from you!! \o/ I wonder very much what plans they'll have for Gimli :)
Author's reply
Yay! I'm happy to be writing again. Thank you so much for reading. *beams*
MikoNoNyte · 12 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Oh Shirebound, this is sweet! The beginnings of the Gandalf/Hobbit plot takes shape; haha I love Sam and Frodo working together here, all with a "good" in mind. And the heart clinches it does, at Gimli asking for the berries and the second helping of Hobbity eggs. It may take a while, but I think Gimli will find more than gold and crystals on his quest. Thanks for a great little read. I look forward to the rest of it.
Author's reply
I think Gimli will find more than gold and crystals on his quest. I think so, too. :) Thank you again. I'm roughing out chapter 3 little by little, but this week is going to be busier than the past weeks have been.
MikoNoNyte · 12 June 2016 · Chapter 1: Conferring With the Wise
Well seems I've stumbled upon another of your wonderful stories, Shirebound! I like how this reads so far. Thrust right into whatever is going on, there's little exposition and just plain hobbitiness to catch up with. One sentence caught my eye however: “What purpose to a Dwarf’s life, in his own mind, without stone to cleave, gems to cut, caverns to explore or excavate, a means to forge or craft whatever they might desire for themeselves or others?” I swear, reading this, you either sat and watched the Lotr movies a million times or read all Tolkien's works regarding Gandalf. You captured his sound, his verbal communication and yes, wit!, with just a few words. Could almost hear McKellen speaking them! Not only that, the sheer spirit of that sentence, capturing the heart of what a Dwarf truly IS. All I can say is WELL DONE!
Author's reply
Oh my, thank you! What lovely comments. And I certainly appreciate knowing that, after all these years, my feel for 'just plain hobbitiness' is still going strong. *happy*
Andrea · 12 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Getting to the Point... Eventually LOL!!! If there ever was a perfect title - this is it :-) I love it how Frodo and Sam kept chattering on about unimportant details and how Gimli became more and more curious. He was about to burst! And what a relief to find out that he would be able to inspect that tunnel himself just the next day! I'm looking forward to reading more!
Author's reply
Thank you, Andrea. Frodo and Sam have been through so many somber and serious experiences, I think it would be a pleasure for them to simply 'chatter', especially for such a good cause. :)
Periantari · 11 June 2016 · Chapter 1: Conferring With the Wise
Really like this story so far- enjoyed how the hobbits Gandalf and legolas are all concerned about gimli and how Gandalf wants hobbits to start to make gimli feel better Your dialogue is on point and great beginning so far !
Author's reply
Thank you! I enjoy writing dialogue more than anything else.
LavenderTook · 11 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Oh there is so much love here between Gimli and the hobbits. I love how Gimli thinks about them. Fixing his braids to be presentable in their working kitchen. (-: I'm very curious about this crystal. I'm figuring Gimli is looking for mines and stones to work and make into a presentable mine? And they have found one for him maybe I"m guessing. (-:
Author's reply
Glad you're enjoying this! There's something ahead for Gimli that he doesn't guess, and hopefully the readers won't guess either. (I'm still working out the details, and having fun doing it.) :)
Antane · 11 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Such a sweet chapter, love all the banter and what Gimli said about dwarves knowing or not knowing gem from another :)
Author's reply
Thank you! I'm having a good time writing this. :)
Larner · 10 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Well, that's the way to whet a Dwarf's appetite, and no mistake! Heh! Lovely ruse being used here. Ah, our beloved Hobbits!
Author's reply
The hobbits have cut through his gloom, and whet his appetite for something new. Praise them! :)
Larner · 10 June 2016 · Chapter 1: Conferring With the Wise
Ah, indeed a useful talent for a Wizard. Heh! Love the details of the meal.
Author's reply
Thank you. I know that the hobbits would want to share whatever they had with their friends.
Linda Hoyland · 10 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
I'm like Gimli when waking up! Good to see Gimli so much happier.
Author's reply
Gimli has an interesting and (hopefully) very delightful experience ahead of him. Thank you for reading!
Grey Wonderer · 9 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Hehehe. I love how Sam kept telling the unimportant parts of the story. It was all so natural that Gimli can't possibly know it was in any way planned. I liked that Gimli wanted to please Sam by opening the windows. I'd be happier with Gimli's way of waking up. Less sunlight and more dark. : )
Author's reply
I love how Sam kept telling the unimportant parts of the story. Praise from the praiseworthy, my friend! :) It's interesting to imagine these three living together.
Mews1945 · 9 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Another wonderful chapter. Poor Gimli, you describe his depression so well, I can feel it myself. Of course he's lonely and feeling useless. A dwarf needs rocks to delve and jewels to discover and polish. So clever of Gandalf to find a place where he might discover what he needs, and the hobbits to tease him about it until they push him out of his doldrums.
Author's reply
I don't think the hobbits could resist making a game out of teasing Gimli into a frenzy of curiosity. I'm ever so glad you're enjoying this. :)
lbilover · 9 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Awwwwwwwwwwwww!! A conspiracy! I love it. Frodo and Sam manage Gimli perfectly and he has no notion at all that he's being managed. *g*
Author's reply
Tricksssy hobbitses, so often underestimated. Thank you so much!
eliza · 9 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Wonderful chapter Shire, Lol I must have some "dwarf" in me because I was close to shaking Sam and Frodo myself. My kids think I'm nuts for yelling "where, where"!! at my laptop. Gimili didn't stand a chance
Author's reply
*grins* I'm thrilled to know that you were that engaged with the chapter. Dear Gimli! Entwining your life with hobbits means that life is never dull, and your stomach is never empty. :)
6336 · 9 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
I think you could have titled this chapter 'How To Catch A Dwarf', as you are dangling the right bait! Lynda
Author's reply
LOL, I should have consulted with you! I had two or three titles in mind, none of which I like as well as yours.
addie71 · 9 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Yay!!! Those sneaksie hobbitses. It looks like their plan is off to an excellent start. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes next. You know, I'd never thought about how hard it might be for a single dwarf living on Tol Eressëa. Thanks for this. :)
Author's reply
Thank you so much. I really don't think Gimli would have thought through what life in the West might be like for him, and it took courage to undertake it. Three cheers for hobbits, who probably had a great time getting Gimli intrigued (and getting him to eat).
UTfrog · 9 June 2016 · Chapter 2: Getting to the Point... Eventually
Lovely!
Author's reply
Thanks! :)
lbilover · 7 June 2016 · Chapter 1: Conferring With the Wise
A cliffhanger! I can't wait to find out what Gandalf's idea is. :-) Frodo and Sam still alive and well when Gimli and Legolas arrive = perfect happiness! "He hadn’t wanted to mind Gimli’s business, but friends watched out for one another, and did what they could." Kind of like LJ, right?
Author's reply
*grins* Exactly like LJ. I think Gimli will greatly enjoy what's in store for him, and I hope you do too. :)
lovethosehobbits · 6 June 2016 · Chapter 1: Conferring With the Wise
YAY!!! Love it
Author's reply
Wheeee! I'm glad. *bounces*
Antane · 6 June 2016 · Chapter 1: Conferring With the Wise
I love this sweet beginning. I know all will be well and Gimli will be thrilled, along with us. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thank you, my friend. All will be well in a Shirebound story! :)