I have never been to the sea before. It is beautiful . . . I've been walking along the shore every day, and I can't see ever tiring of it. I wonder if the sea to the west of Lindon looks much like the sea here in Dol Amroth. I wonder if she is up and about yet. Elanor that is. Hmm ( Read more... )

I arrived at Elanor's smial in Undertowers a couple of days ago. We've been getting to know each other, but I'm worried. I know she's carrying a heavy heart, but today she seems to be the saddest yet, and I don't know why. Perhaps it is the anniversary of some event she shared with her lover at one time? I do not know. And I'm not sure if I ( Read more... )

Well, it hasn't exactly been high traffic season in Buckland. I've set up my smithy and have been doing some work, but I don't feel terribly needed at Brandy Hall right now. I could keep an eye on Retiemas, but that might interfere with his getting in trouble, and I wouldn't want to do that, it being his element ( Read more... )

Ugh! We kicked Saruman out of the Shire, but the harassment doesn't end there. Now he's claiming that he's selling drinks and snacks he said are made out of hobbit, when all hobbits are accounted for. And Ulv, his extremely annoying lackey is claiming he's cloned hobbits to farm with technology he can't possibly have. Apparently every dumb ass ( Read more... )

Just in case Saruman changes his mind and decides dealing with us was easier than dealing with the Elves, I just want to make certain he has nothing to come back to. So, here goes . . . .

Sporting a T-shirt with the quote, "First they came for the hobbits . . . . " printed on the front and the logo for Esmeralda's brainchild, BITEME, on the back ( Read more... )

It's quiet . . . too quiet. We must not become complacent. He's out there. And when he makes his move, we'll be ready! Right? Are you with me Buckland? Tookland? Hobbition? Frogmorton? Sarn Ford? Shire dwellers everywhere? Check in please ( Read more... )

Esmerelda and I went to the "as yet undisclosed location" in the Shire of massive industrial construction by the foul Saruman just in time to see the peaceful protesters being bulldozed. But being nearby, we saw an interesting thing happen. As the bulldozer bore down upon them, the earth gave way under their feet, and the bulldozer passed ( Read more... )

Theo B~ and Esmeralda seemed to be getting antsy about getting Retiemas back, so I offered to ride out to Gamgee Hall to retrieve him. Frankly, for me, it's really a chance to reacquaint myself with another part of the Shire I haven't seen in several years. And this Gamgee Hall is impressive. Hmm, the Gamgees must be moving up in the world ( Read more... )

Brandy Hall was practically empty when I arrived, but I'm doing a good job of filling it. Go me! Dwarves always move in groups, so the place is feeling more homelike to me now. And I used to be such an independent hobbit too! Ah well.

I brought Esmeralda Took back here with me yesterday, as she was terribly hung-over from Bilbo's Birthday and ( Read more... )

So here I am, back in the Shire. I have to admit it's a bit disconcerting after having been away so long. Getting used to being around my own kind again. I wonder if I'll seem uncouth and Dwarvish to them now? No matter what they think. When they find out the metal work I can do for them now, I'll have a fine living sure enough. "Celly ( Read more... )