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Samwise · 03-05-2002, 03:30 PM

This just came to my mind this morning. Hope no one minds my posting it.

The Gardener

There he is
on his knees
long-fingered hands
again in the soil.
Sweat makes greying curls
stick to his brow
but for him, this is not toil.

Daisies, primroses, many flowers surround him
for him, to represent his little girls
most are grown now, and have left home--
to seek their place in the world.

The sun is setting and the gardener stands
breathing the scented air
still keen, yet sad eyes look toward the sea
and a tear falls at the thought
of the friend who left him there.

The friend announced he would be leaving
and then the gardener cried,
"Please, master, take me with you!
I must be by your side! "

"No," his dear friend answered, smiling;
"I know you're tried and true
but this journey I must make alone
it is not yet time for you. "

As the sun disappears from the garden
the gardener picks up his tools.
Tears spill from his eyes
and fall to the ground in pools.

Yet, there's a smile
on the gardener's face
for he knows that one day
he'll be by his friends' side again
and then--neither of them would stray.

Copyright 2002 Stacey Uffelman

Starbreeze · 03-05-2002, 03:46 PM

Wow! That just "came to your head"? That is really good, quite touching - if you can make stuff like that up on the spot...wow!

Don't suppose you'd like to write verse for my current story...?

Starbreeze · 03-05-2002, 03:47 PM

Wow! That just "came to your head"? That is really good, quite touching - if you can make stuff like that up on the spot...wow!

Don't suppose you'd like to write verse for my current story...?

Samwise · 03-05-2002, 04:37 PM

Goodness...thank you, kind lady.
What sort of verse were you thinking of?

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"If I hear 'not allowed' much oftener I'm going to get angry."
Sam Gamgee

Aralaithiel · 03-05-2002, 04:50 PM

Samwise! You brought much joy to Legolas & I's hearts! That was stunning! You cultivate prose as well as your flowers! [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]
Thanks for sharing!!

Elven-Maiden · 03-05-2002, 05:13 PM

Aww.... way to make me cry! *sob, sniffle, sniffle* That's so good!

Galdor · 03-05-2002, 08:03 PM

Great poem! Is it about Samwise and Frodo?

Samwise · 03-05-2002, 09:34 PM

Much thanks, Your Highness; I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Sorry for making anyone cry. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]
And yes, it is about Master Frodo and I.

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"Eavesdropping!", cried the wizard. "To punish you properly for listening, you shall go away with Frodo."
"Me Sir!", cried Sam. "Me go and see Elves and all! Hooray! "

Samwise · 03-05-2002, 09:36 PM

Oh, for the love of....
Sorry, Sam got to the computer first.
I am glad you all like it, though. The Lord gave me a gift I enjoy, but I don't get to put it out, much. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Mayla Took · 03-05-2002, 09:49 PM

Samwise, that is a truly amazing peice! I love it. Would you mind if I put it to music? It is so lovely that I don't know if my music would be able to do it justice, but I would like to try! Wow! I am still recovering!

Samwise · 03-05-2002, 09:57 PM

Music? Whoa...now that would be interesting. Certainly, if you'd like to try. Thank you.

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'Yes, I am with you, Master,' said Sam...'And you're with me. And the journey's finished. But after coming all that way I don't want to give up yet. It's not like me, somehow, if you understand.'"

Mayla Took · 03-06-2002, 10:26 AM

Ha ha! Well thanks! Yes, it might come out to be just that....interesting! Lol. I love to write though. Wish me luck! ha ha

Gayahithwen · 03-06-2002, 11:59 AM

Samwise, this is great!! I wish I could write like that!! Keep up the good work!! ^_^ And it's not that bad wheter you or Sam gets first to the keyboard.. I have a somehow split personality myself! ^_^

Rosa Underhill · 03-06-2002, 01:01 PM

That was wonderful Samwise! Now, which one of you wrote it? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Mayla, if you put this to music, I wanna hear it!

And what story might this be, Starbreeze?

Rose Cotton · 03-06-2002, 03:03 PM

WOW! That is beautiful Samwise!
It's so touching.
It's so good it should be published!
And I'm dead serious!(get it, i'm dead)
You realy hit Sam's persinality right on the head.
Wow.
Oh and I don't mind if Sam gets to the computer first. If he does than I want to give him this mesage:
I LOVE YOU SAM!!!!!
I know I'm crazy. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]
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[ March 06, 2002: Message edited by: Rose Cotton ]

Aralaithiel · 03-06-2002, 03:05 PM

Ooohh! Music! What a cool endeavour! Yes, put me on the list to hear it when you get it set to music, Mayla!
Samwise, every time I read it, I get all happy inside! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Wow!!!!

Gorothlammothiel · 03-06-2002, 03:13 PM

Diola ile, Arwenamin, Oio naa elealla alasse' Samwise [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Alkanoonion · 03-06-2002, 03:29 PM

Bravo Samwise
Can we have more?

[img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Starbreeze · 03-06-2002, 03:53 PM

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What sort of verse were you thinking of?

Not sure yet, I haven't the talent to write it myself so I didn't think about it, but I will maybe send you some of my book, and some of my lame verse, so you can see what you think...?

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And what story might this be, Starbreeze?

I'm an author - or trying to be, if any one actually wants to read my stories...! I write fantasy, I'm part way through my third book but no one has got back to me yet [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] . I will persist though! I will not give up! If anyone want to help me proof read what I've done so far and give me their opinion, help would be very VERY gratefully received! Just let me know! Please......? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Elvenglass · 03-06-2002, 04:08 PM

Wow that is really incredible! I love it. God has definately given you a talent! Keep writing...and keep posting your poems on here. I love reading poetry, especially about LotR. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Luineglin · 03-06-2002, 06:53 PM

Are u still hangin out here samwise i thought u would have worn out your computer long ago posting here. and we all know your secret u didnt write that it was the voices in your head

Samwise · 03-06-2002, 07:00 PM

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it's not that bad wheter you or Sam gets first to the keyboard.. I have a somehow split personality myself! ^_^

Stacey:Yeah, but mine sometimes splits into three parts....
Sam: And which three parts would those be, miss?
Primrose: I think she means you and I, Papa.
Sam: *thinks a moment* but you and I are only two....
Stacey: AAAAAAGGGGGHH!

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Sam refused to leave his master. He came and sat, curled up at Frodo's feet, where at last he nodded and closed his eyes.

Samwise · 03-06-2002, 07:04 PM

Per Rosa:

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That was wonderful Samwise! Now, which one of you wrote it?

Stacey: I did, and thank you much! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Sam: But I was there.
Stacey: [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] Yeah, tell me about it. He kept reading over my arm and bursting into tears....

Alchrivëwen · 03-06-2002, 07:08 PM

Sam, could you help me with my garden? Its not going verywell although I love flowers.

Samwise · 03-06-2002, 07:10 PM

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WOW! That is beautiful Samwise!
It's so touching.
It's so good it should be published!
And I'm dead serious!(get it, i'm dead)
You realy hit Sam's persinality right on the head.
Wow.
Oh and I don't mind if Sam gets to the computer first. If he does than I want to give him this mesage:
I LOVE YOU SAM!!!!!
I know I'm crazy.

Stacey: TY much. [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img] dead serious--LOL--- [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
Sigh...sometimes I'd like to hit him in the head--though I love him too. (was somewhat perturbed at the guy who called him "stupid" the other day...
Primrose: Who said what? [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] Who was he and where's my bow!?
Stacey: Geez... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Samwise · 03-06-2002, 07:16 PM

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Samwise, every time I read it, I get all happy inside!
Wow!!!!

Stacey: I'm glad. Certain people don't even get through the second paragraph without bawling their BIG ROUND EYES OUT!

Sam: *sniffle* And who would that be? [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Samwise · 03-06-2002, 07:19 PM

Gracias, Alkinioon (whoop. Wrong language for this page). [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

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"What about the elves?" said Sam, too excited. "Can't we go and see them? "

Samwise · 03-06-2002, 07:22 PM

As to more, well, I don't know. It's not what I usually write, and, this one sort of popped into my head and wanted out. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

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"Elves! " exclaimed Sam. "Elves, sir!" He would have burst out of the trees and dashed off, if they had not pulled him back.

Samwise · 03-06-2002, 07:27 PM

Per Elvenglass:

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Wow that is really incredible! I love it. God has definately given you a talent! Keep writing...and keep posting your poems on here. I love reading poetry, especially about LotR.

Ty. Maybe one of these days another will come. Topaz's Poetry Board

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"You'd better be hidden, Mr. Frodo." said Sam. "We'll send this rider to the rightabouts! "

Samwise · 03-06-2002, 07:31 PM

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Are u still hangin out here samwise

I am. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Computer hasn't exploded yet. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

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"Yes, sir!" said Sam. "Begging your pardon, sir! But I meant no wrong to you, Mr. Frodo, nor to Mr. Gandalf. He has some sense, and when you said go alone, he said no! take someone as you can trust. "

Rosa Underhill · 03-06-2002, 09:24 PM

Stacy, Sam, Primrose...you have no idea how entertaining it is to see someone else fighting with their other personalities!

Razz: What, you mean I'm not amusing? At all?!
Rosa: Well, your face maybe...
Razz: *unsheaths claws* Don't make me use these...
Tiff: Hey, hey! Break it up, break it up! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Starbreeze- I'd love to read some of your work! I've got some ideas that are starting to work their way into order myself. I'm a huge fantasy reader. I hope your books get published soon-ish so I can go out and buy them! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Mayla Took · 03-06-2002, 11:04 PM

Thanks for all the support all! I will be sure to let you all hear it when I finish it!
Samwise, keep writing and so will I!

Samwise · 03-07-2002, 12:53 AM

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Thanks for all the support all! I will be sure to let you all hear it when I finish it!
Samwise, keep writing and so will I!

Not a problem, looking forward to it and absolutely! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

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"You do not understand!" said Pippin. "You must go--and therefore we must, too. Sam is an excellent fellow, and would jump down a dragon's throat to save you, if his did not trip over his own feet..... "

Samwise · 03-07-2002, 12:58 AM

Per Rosa:

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Stacy, Sam, Primrose...you have no idea how entertaining it is to see someone else fighting with their other personalities!

Stacey: LOL! I've been doing it a long time!
Sam: Yes, I can recall when.....
Stacey: Samwise, don't be telling tales out of school.
Sam: Well, I thought since we were on the subject...
Stacey: *Puts a hand over Sam's mouth and starts dragging him into another room* Excuse me, folks....

Rosa Underhill · 03-07-2002, 02:44 PM

[img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Guess living with a gardener isn't as peaceful and idylic as Mr. Tolkien would have us belive, is it? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Samwise · 03-07-2002, 02:55 PM

Stacey: Not this gardener, anyhow....

(Muffled cries come from the other room).

Quote:

LOTR Moment (III) (Second Breakfast)
Pippin stops to cook
Aragorn says there's no time
Apple hits a head.

Copyright 2002 S. Uffelman

03-05-2002, 03:30 PM	#1
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Um...just sharing..... This just came to my mind this morning. Hope no one minds my posting it. The Gardener There he is on his knees long-fingered hands again in the soil. Sweat makes greying curls stick to his brow but for him, this is not toil. Daisies, primroses, many flowers surround him for him, to represent his little girls most are grown now, and have left home-- to seek their place in the world. The sun is setting and the gardener stands breathing the scented air still keen, yet sad eyes look toward the sea and a tear falls at the thought of the friend who left him there. The friend announced he would be leaving and then the gardener cried, "Please, master, take me with you! I must be by your side! " "No," his dear friend answered, smiling; "I know you're tried and true but this journey I must make alone it is not yet time for you. " As the sun disappears from the garden the gardener picks up his tools. Tears spill from his eyes and fall to the ground in pools. Yet, there's a smile on the gardener's face for he knows that one day he'll be by his friends' side again and then--neither of them would stray. Copyright 2002 Stacey Uffelman __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

03-05-2002, 03:46 PM	#2
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Wow! That just "came to your head"? That is really good, quite touching - if you can make stuff like that up on the spot...wow! Don't suppose you'd like to write verse for my current story...? __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

03-05-2002, 03:47 PM	#3
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Wow! That just "came to your head"? That is really good, quite touching - if you can make stuff like that up on the spot...wow! Don't suppose you'd like to write verse for my current story...? __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

03-05-2002, 04:50 PM	#5
Aralaithiel Ghost Eldaran Queen Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A remote mountain in Valinor Posts: 353	Samwise! You brought much joy to Legolas & I's hearts! That was stunning! You cultivate prose as well as your flowers! [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] Thanks for sharing!! __________________ A lelyat, wen! (Quenya Elvish for "You go, girl!"

03-05-2002, 05:13 PM	#6
Elven-Maiden Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 297	Aww.... way to make me cry! sob, sniffle, sniffle That's so good! __________________ Tout ce qui est or ne brille pas, Tous ceux qui errent ne sont pas perdus. Mobilis in Mobile

03-05-2002, 08:03 PM	#7
Galdor Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Look up. Yeah, in the big tree. No, the one to the right. Posts: 12	Great poem! Is it about Samwise and Frodo? __________________ "Now thats an eyeopener, and that's no mistake." -Samwise Gamgee

03-05-2002, 09:36 PM	#9
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Oh, for the love of.... Sorry, Sam got to the computer first. I am glad you all like it, though. The Lord gave me a gift I enjoy, but I don't get to put it out, much. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

03-05-2002, 09:49 PM	#10
Mayla Took Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 152	Samwise, that is a truly amazing peice! I love it. Would you mind if I put it to music? It is so lovely that I don't know if my music would be able to do it justice, but I would like to try! Wow! I am still recovering! __________________ Good Things Come in Small Packages. (And don't you forget it!) Pippin:"What is that?!?" Merry:"This, my friend, is a pint!" Pippin:"It comes in PINTS?!?....I'm getting one!" "Don't let your heads get too big for your hats! But if you don't finish growing up soon, you are going to find hats and clothes expensive." Bilbo to Merry and Pippin "Fool of a Took! This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!" Gandalf to Pippin in Moria E-mail me at mailto:ThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.comThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.com</A> Oh, and please rate me. THANKS!

03-06-2002, 10:26 AM	#12
Mayla Took Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 152	Ha ha! Well thanks! Yes, it might come out to be just that....interesting! Lol. I love to write though. Wish me luck! ha ha __________________ Good Things Come in Small Packages. (And don't you forget it!) Pippin:"What is that?!?" Merry:"This, my friend, is a pint!" Pippin:"It comes in PINTS?!?....I'm getting one!" "Don't let your heads get too big for your hats! But if you don't finish growing up soon, you are going to find hats and clothes expensive." Bilbo to Merry and Pippin "Fool of a Took! This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!" Gandalf to Pippin in Moria E-mail me at mailto:ThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.comThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.com</A> Oh, and please rate me. THANKS!

03-06-2002, 11:59 AM	#13
Gayahithwen Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The chat-room. Posts: 241	Samwise, this is great!! I wish I could write like that!! Keep up the good work!! ^_^ And it's not that bad wheter you or Sam gets first to the keyboard.. I have a somehow split personality myself! ^_^ __________________ Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry, he'll be a mile away - and barefoot.

03-06-2002, 01:01 PM	#14
Rosa Underhill Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Waymeet, the Shire Posts: 297	That was wonderful Samwise! Now, which one of you wrote it? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Mayla, if you put this to music, I wanna hear it! And what story might this be, Starbreeze? __________________ WWAHD? (What would a Hobbit do?)

03-06-2002, 03:03 PM	#15
Rose Cotton Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: A place worse then Mordor........School! Posts: 1,075	WOW! That is beautiful Samwise! It's so touching. It's so good it should be published! And I'm dead serious!(get it, i'm dead) You realy hit Sam's persinality right on the head. Wow. Oh and I don't mind if Sam gets to the computer first. If he does than I want to give him this mesage: I LOVE YOU SAM!!!!! I know I'm crazy. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [ March 06, 2002: Message edited by: Rose Cotton ] __________________ "There's nothing you can do, Harry... nothing... he's gone."-Remus Lupin "The closer we are to danger, the further we are from harm."-Pippin (now how can you argue with that logic?)

03-06-2002, 03:05 PM	#16
Aralaithiel Ghost Eldaran Queen Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A remote mountain in Valinor Posts: 353	Ooohh! Music! What a cool endeavour! Yes, put me on the list to hear it when you get it set to music, Mayla! Samwise, every time I read it, I get all happy inside! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Wow!!!! __________________ A lelyat, wen! (Quenya Elvish for "You go, girl!"

03-06-2002, 03:13 PM	#17
Gorothlammothiel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sitting in front of my preferred world.... Posts: 254	Diola ile, Arwenamin, Oio naa elealla alasse' Samwise [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

03-06-2002, 03:29 PM	#18
Alkanoonion Spirit in Eriador Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 392	Bravo Samwise Can we have more? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.

03-06-2002, 04:08 PM	#20
Elvenglass Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 55	Wow that is really incredible! I love it. God has definately given you a talent! Keep writing...and keep posting your poems on here. I love reading poetry, especially about LotR. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Cormamin lindua ele lle Elen sila lumenn omentielvo

03-06-2002, 06:53 PM	#21
Luineglin Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In a terrible paradise Posts: 93	Are u still hangin out here samwise i thought u would have worn out your computer long ago posting here. and we all know your secret u didnt write that it was the voices in your head __________________ All that is gold does not glitter, Not all that wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. Bilbo Baggins Describing Aragorn Son of Arathorn Heir of Elendil,Elessar-Elfstone of his people

03-06-2002, 07:08 PM	#24
Alchrivëwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Everywhere and aywhere, look behind you! Posts: 56	Sam, could you help me with my garden? Its not going verywell although I love flowers. __________________ A Elbereth Gilthoniel!

03-06-2002, 09:24 PM	#31
Rosa Underhill Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Waymeet, the Shire Posts: 297	Stacy, Sam, Primrose...you have no idea how entertaining it is to see someone else fighting with their other personalities! Razz: What, you mean I'm not amusing? At all?! Rosa: Well, your face maybe... Razz: unsheaths claws Don't make me use these... Tiff: Hey, hey! Break it up, break it up! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Starbreeze- I'd love to read some of your work! I've got some ideas that are starting to work their way into order myself. I'm a huge fantasy reader. I hope your books get published soon-ish so I can go out and buy them! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ WWAHD? (What would a Hobbit do?)

03-06-2002, 11:04 PM	#32
Mayla Took Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 152	Thanks for all the support all! I will be sure to let you all hear it when I finish it! Samwise, keep writing and so will I! __________________ Good Things Come in Small Packages. (And don't you forget it!) Pippin:"What is that?!?" Merry:"This, my friend, is a pint!" Pippin:"It comes in PINTS?!?....I'm getting one!" "Don't let your heads get too big for your hats! But if you don't finish growing up soon, you are going to find hats and clothes expensive." Bilbo to Merry and Pippin "Fool of a Took! This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!" Gandalf to Pippin in Moria E-mail me at mailto:ThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.comThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.com</A> Oh, and please rate me. THANKS!

03-07-2002, 02:44 PM	#35
Rosa Underhill Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Waymeet, the Shire Posts: 297	[img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Guess living with a gardener isn't as peaceful and idylic as Mr. Tolkien would have us belive, is it? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ WWAHD? (What would a Hobbit do?)