[HairOfTheDog]

It's hard, isn't it? To keep from jumping ahead.

I am re-reading about the party... I love the carmudgeon-nature of the hobbits...

"I hope you are all enjoying yourselves as much as I am" Deafening cheers. Cries of Yes (and No)

[carton253]

I am enjoying myself tremendously.

You are only up to the party, but when you get to Frodo giving out the "bequeaths" to Bilbo's various acquaintenances, we must discuss the spoons give to Lobila (forgive the mangling of her name). 61 years is a long time to hold a grudge, don't you think? Bilbo never got over the fact that she stole his spoons at the auction.

[Overtaxed]

I love the carmudgeon-nature of the hobbits...

Me Too! I'm an aspiring curmudgeon myself.