H for Bilbo's Shire, A to Z

[blslarner]

Helping Hamfast “Here, Gaffer-let me take that!” So saying, Frodo took the barrow he’d been pushing, steering it past the lilacs toward the compost pile

Comments

[addie71]

Love this scene.

[blslarner]

Oh, but I do, too! Thanks so, Addie!

[blslarner]

I find I enjoy writing the Gaffer, so it was delightful to be able to write this one. And I'm certain Bilbo was touched by the old gardener's words. Thanks so, Mews.

[harrowcatliz]

I know I have said it before but your Hamfast just always reminds me of my dad. Loved this.

[blslarner]

Your dad sounds such a special person, Liz. Love to your parents and Jet, and drive carefully!

[gamgeefest]

Love this! Frodo, eager lad that he is, just wants to help. Of course, his intentions are the same as Bilbo's but Gaffer wouldn't see it that way.

[blslarner]

Isn't it funny how we'll willingly accept help from some but not from others, seeing it as criticism? Thanks, Gamgeefest!

[shelley6441]

I've always thought that Frodo should be allowed to help out around Bag End - not to take away the Gaffer's work, but just because it's the right thing to do.

Thank you, dear!

[blslarner]

I agree completely, Shelley. Thanks!