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Melilot Brandybuck · 11-05-2007, 06:06 AM

Today didn't start very well. Turns out our ponies have been stolen, so now we have to WALK. Arrgggh... the bunion on my right foot is hurting already, just at the thought of it. The innkeeper managed to buy a replacement pony in the village, but it's skinny and looks a little lame. It bit me when I was pointing out those facts to Sam. I hate that pony, but Sam seems fond of it. Oh well. At least we haven't got to carry the heaviest of the baggage.

Strider is going to lead us out of Bree. I'm not sure I trust him, but Frodo's dead set on having him with us. This trip is turning into a disaster, what with those Black Riders and everything. But hey ho... guess we've got to see it through.

The highlight of the the day was when Sam lobbed an apple at the ex-owner of our new pony, and hit him in the head. WAHAHAHAHAHA, we had a good laugh over that. Better go now, Strider is shouting at me to hurry up. We've got another another 5 miles to go before sundown.

Wonder where Gandalf has got to?

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 11-08-2007, 09:56 PM

So, this Strider person said yesterday "My cuts, Short or long, don't ever go wrong", there was a lot of truth in that one... no not really but cousin Pippin was relieved apparently, and I suppose that is a good thing (although, he's not the brightest one on the block, but he does know enough in his own right, always following me around... he likes to copy me.). Strider led us into the Midgewater Marshes... Pip said that there are more midges than water, he is very right, I hate this place. The "Neekerbreekers", or the nasty loud bugs, are horrible. Tomorrow, I hope we get out of this place.

Alonna · 11-09-2007, 10:24 AM

Day 19

I swear if I have to miss second breakfast another day, I'm going to go join forces with Sauron. I'm sure he doesn't starve his minions, or else they wouldn't keep working for him. Frodo agrees with me. He said that if he didn't get more to eat, he was going to turn into a wraith. We're almost to Weathertop. Perhaps there will be a nice restaurant on top of it, if not a restaurant at least a decent bed an breakfast.

Melilot Brandybuck · 11-10-2007, 05:45 AM

Not much exciting has happened. Just endless walking, walking, walking on our way to Weathertop, wherever that may be. And I'm hungry. Dried fruit, stale bread and water just isn't cutting it. At least the pony can eat grass, which seems plentiful. I can't stop thinking about food. Visions of roast lamb, roast potatoes, thick wedges of cheese on fresh bread.... I remember one of Bilbo's specialties of the table was mushrooms cooked in a creamy garlic sauce... what I'd give for a dish of those right now...

Of course I'm not allowed to voice my hunger, everyone gets angry with me. Plus, I've felt a little strange since that night at Bree. Strider said it's the lingering effects of the Black Breath (whatever that is), and that for someone so foolish, I've got off very lightly. He's full of hints and riddles, that one.

I'll write again when we reach Weathertop.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 12-16-2007, 01:22 AM

Today Frodo got stabbed by the Witch King or something... big deal its not like it's a life or death matter or anything. Strider is getting really anxious for nothing got some strange plant. We walked some more. Frodo not doing so hot I guess, Pippin's really annoying... always doesn't know whats going on... I could kill him some days, Sam's not helping our progress very well either, always worried about Frodo... Mr. Frodo this and Mr. Frodo that. (They get very annoying after a while) Frodo feels sorry for himself, I feel no pity.

-The very impatient Merry

11-05-2007, 06:06 AM	#1
Melilot Brandybuck Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 35	Day 17 Today didn't start very well. Turns out our ponies have been stolen, so now we have to WALK. Arrgggh... the bunion on my right foot is hurting already, just at the thought of it. The innkeeper managed to buy a replacement pony in the village, but it's skinny and looks a little lame. It bit me when I was pointing out those facts to Sam. I hate that pony, but Sam seems fond of it. Oh well. At least we haven't got to carry the heaviest of the baggage. Strider is going to lead us out of Bree. I'm not sure I trust him, but Frodo's dead set on having him with us. This trip is turning into a disaster, what with those Black Riders and everything. But hey ho... guess we've got to see it through. The highlight of the the day was when Sam lobbed an apple at the ex-owner of our new pony, and hit him in the head. WAHAHAHAHAHA, we had a good laugh over that. Better go now, Strider is shouting at me to hurry up. We've got another another 5 miles to go before sundown. Wonder where Gandalf has got to? __________________ The original and best Mel B

11-08-2007, 09:56 PM	#2
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Day: 18 So, this Strider person said yesterday "My cuts, Short or long, don't ever go wrong", there was a lot of truth in that one... no not really but cousin Pippin was relieved apparently, and I suppose that is a good thing (although, he's not the brightest one on the block, but he does know enough in his own right, always following me around... he likes to copy me.). Strider led us into the Midgewater Marshes... Pip said that there are more midges than water, he is very right, I hate this place. The "Neekerbreekers", or the nasty loud bugs, are horrible. Tomorrow, I hope we get out of this place. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

11-10-2007, 05:45 AM	#4
Melilot Brandybuck Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 35	Day 21 Not much exciting has happened. Just endless walking, walking, walking on our way to Weathertop, wherever that may be. And I'm hungry. Dried fruit, stale bread and water just isn't cutting it. At least the pony can eat grass, which seems plentiful. I can't stop thinking about food. Visions of roast lamb, roast potatoes, thick wedges of cheese on fresh bread.... I remember one of Bilbo's specialties of the table was mushrooms cooked in a creamy garlic sauce... what I'd give for a dish of those right now... Of course I'm not allowed to voice my hunger, everyone gets angry with me. Plus, I've felt a little strange since that night at Bree. Strider said it's the lingering effects of the Black Breath (whatever that is), and that for someone so foolish, I've got off very lightly. He's full of hints and riddles, that one. I'll write again when we reach Weathertop. __________________ The original and best Mel B

12-16-2007, 01:22 AM	#5
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Day 22 or 23 Today Frodo got stabbed by the Witch King or something... big deal its not like it's a life or death matter or anything. Strider is getting really anxious for nothing got some strange plant. We walked some more. Frodo not doing so hot I guess, Pippin's really annoying... always doesn't know whats going on... I could kill him some days, Sam's not helping our progress very well either, always worried about Frodo... Mr. Frodo this and Mr. Frodo that. (They get very annoying after a while) Frodo feels sorry for himself, I feel no pity. -The very impatient Merry __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

11-09-2007, 10:24 AM	#3
Alonna Animated Skeleton Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 33	Day 19 I swear if I have to miss second breakfast another day, I'm going to go join forces with Sauron. I'm sure he doesn't starve his minions, or else they wouldn't keep working for him. Frodo agrees with me. He said that if he didn't get more to eat, he was going to turn into a wraith. We're almost to Weathertop. Perhaps there will be a nice restaurant on top of it, if not a restaurant at least a decent bed an breakfast.