Frodoll Journal, Part 13
Author: Nilramiel@aol.com aka RosieCotton
Disclaimers: This tale is true. I make no money from this story and I own no trademarked names or characters.
Author's note: Yes, I am obsessed. No, I do not wish to be cured.
~*~*~*~* Part 13 ~*~*~*~*
I had the most amazing experience last week! Rosie took me to something called a "Major League Baseball Game." This event was held in a huge structure -- indeed its interior was every bit as large as the caves of Dwarrowdelf -- and within were row upon row of seats, positioned all around the field of play. Hobbits of course, like all peoples, have games that we play, but I had never seen so many folk in attendance to observe a single game in all of my life. Rosie tells me that it is commonplace for her people to gather in such crowds, and even larger, to observe games. This, she says, is an integral part of her society.
In this game, called "Baseball," there were two opposing groups of players. One group was called the "Astros," and when this group was successful, Rosie and her companions became very excited and cheered. The other group, or "team" was called the "Pirates," and when this group was successful, Rosie and her companions were glum. Rosie says the "Astros" live in her home city, so I can understand her preference on this matter. Unfortunately, victory went to the "Pirates."
The game was similar to a game hobbit children play, in that the object seemed to be to strike a ball as far as possible with a stick or "bat." After striking the ball, the player would run as quick as may be around the field of play. The other team attempted to retrieve the ball and return it to the central area of the field, which caused the first player to cease running. It was very interesting. Also, it was very loud, and the lights were quite startlingly bright. I observed that nearly everyone attending this event was very busy both eating and talking, and although some conversations related to the game itself, many did not. In my opinion, this was in actuality a sort of social gathering, for hobbits do the same when gathered together - enjoying both conversation and victuals in abundance.
We were seated quite high up, and Rosie was loath to set me upon her lap or upon the railing, as she feared for my safety. I therefore observed from the comfort of Rosie's purse. I have found that if I stand up, I am able to lean upon the top edge of the purse and see about me quite well without fear of falling. The only time I could not see was when those seated in front of us would rise to their feet to shout. This did not happen more than once or twice for the duration of the game.
I would like to learn more of the games practiced in Rosie's world. She has shown me a channel on the Television which has many kinds of sports and games to watch. Amazingly, Rosie says that there are humans in her world who watch this channel, or others like it, for hours and hours on end. I do not think I could do this. I would much rather read, or write, or measure, or talk to Rosie.
To Be Continued....
Author: Nilramiel@aol.com aka RosieCotton
Disclaimers: This tale is true. I make no money from this story and I own no trademarked names or characters.
Author's note: Yes, I am obsessed. No, I do not wish to be cured.
~*~*~*~* Part 13 ~*~*~*~*
I had the most amazing experience last week! Rosie took me to something called a "Major League Baseball Game." This event was held in a huge structure -- indeed its interior was every bit as large as the caves of Dwarrowdelf -- and within were row upon row of seats, positioned all around the field of play. Hobbits of course, like all peoples, have games that we play, but I had never seen so many folk in attendance to observe a single game in all of my life. Rosie tells me that it is commonplace for her people to gather in such crowds, and even larger, to observe games. This, she says, is an integral part of her society.
In this game, called "Baseball," there were two opposing groups of players. One group was called the "Astros," and when this group was successful, Rosie and her companions became very excited and cheered. The other group, or "team" was called the "Pirates," and when this group was successful, Rosie and her companions were glum. Rosie says the "Astros" live in her home city, so I can understand her preference on this matter. Unfortunately, victory went to the "Pirates."
The game was similar to a game hobbit children play, in that the object seemed to be to strike a ball as far as possible with a stick or "bat." After striking the ball, the player would run as quick as may be around the field of play. The other team attempted to retrieve the ball and return it to the central area of the field, which caused the first player to cease running. It was very interesting. Also, it was very loud, and the lights were quite startlingly bright. I observed that nearly everyone attending this event was very busy both eating and talking, and although some conversations related to the game itself, many did not. In my opinion, this was in actuality a sort of social gathering, for hobbits do the same when gathered together - enjoying both conversation and victuals in abundance.
We were seated quite high up, and Rosie was loath to set me upon her lap or upon the railing, as she feared for my safety. I therefore observed from the comfort of Rosie's purse. I have found that if I stand up, I am able to lean upon the top edge of the purse and see about me quite well without fear of falling. The only time I could not see was when those seated in front of us would rise to their feet to shout. This did not happen more than once or twice for the duration of the game.
I would like to learn more of the games practiced in Rosie's world. She has shown me a channel on the Television which has many kinds of sports and games to watch. Amazingly, Rosie says that there are humans in her world who watch this channel, or others like it, for hours and hours on end. I do not think I could do this. I would much rather read, or write, or measure, or talk to Rosie.
To Be Continued....