dictated

[bronwe]

Well, I say that should put me off pies for quite awhile, mushroom or not!

But stories are always in short supply, at least in my reckoning, and I thought others might like to join me in sharing a few tales over a cup of tea --and mushroom pies, if those are to your taste. I would tell you of Tom Bombadil the Eldest, who once went boating down the Brandywine to meet the Little Folk, and Goldberry singing her rain-song to usher in the new season.

To spring, I hope.

Comments

[findatree]

I'd love to hear the story!

[bronwe]

Splendid! But you must share one of your own too.

[findatree]

I can do that! I know some really good ones!

[bronwe]

I can hardly wait!

Would you like mushroom pies or should I get biscuits instead?

/dictated for now

[theabjectauthor]

Stories are always to my taste, Frodo, and I have some cheese that might go quite well with your pies and tea. Where can I meet you?

yay

[bronwe]

The library should do. I'm afraid the ceiling is rather low in my room and I wouldn't want to see any accidents.

[theabjectauthor]

The castle really is quite accommodating for its residents, when it isn't turning us into the elderly, taking our memories and abilities, or ripping us from the places and people we know, isn't it?

I'll be with you shortly. Which floor of the library shall we meet on? The third has good light this time of day ...

[bronwe]

[ He just laughs. Not going to talk about the elderly part now if Lemony doesn't mind. ]

The third floor it will be. I will tell our young companions to join us there.

[theabjectauthor]

[he doesn't mind at all, honestly! there are other stories to be told, today.]

I'll see you there soon.

dictated;

[storiestotell]

A story sounds wonderful!

[findatree]

I've never had mushroom pie before. What's it taste like?

[bronwe]

Mushrooms and a generous dash of pepper.

dictated forever; and perfect username is perfect!

[bronwe]

Might we hear one of your own too?

[findatree]

Okay, I'll try it.

[bronwe]

Though I could tell you in great detail the consequence of eating too much of it, so consider yourself warned!

[findatree]

I learned my lesson after that pie day.

[bronwe]

Which ones did you eat?

[bronwe]

I can't wait! I will tell them we will have an esteemed storyteller present too.

[theabjectauthor]

Not one, but two. Please, do not forget to count yourself.

[bronwe]

Maybe some day, when my own story is done being written.

[theabjectauthor]

A story does not need to be complete to be valid, you know. Some of Charles Dickens' most famous tales were those he began and did not have a chance to complete.

[findatree]

The green eggs and ham pie was pretty interesting.

[bronwe]

...green eggs? Are you sure they were still for eating?

[bronwe]

Is he your friend? One of your storytelling companions?

[findatree]

Sure. There used to be green eggs and ham in my world. My grammy told me about it.