[carton253]

how by nature they dislike change and "adventure".

I like how the Hobbits explain away anyone who likes adventure as being unduly influenced by Took blood.

[ecurbh]

I like how the Hobbits explain away anyone who likes adventure as being unduly influenced by Took blood.

And by Gandalf:

"I shan’t often be visiting the Shire openly again. I find that I have become rather unpopular. They say I am a nuisance and a disturber of the peace. Some people are actually accusing me of spiriting Bilbo away, or worse. If you want to know, there is supposed to be a plot between you and me to get hold of his wealth."

[HairOfTheDog]

Or Brandybuck! - "What about this Frodo that lives with him" "Baggins is his name, but he's more than half a Brandybuck, they say..."