Where did Gandalf live?

[Sardy]

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

The only thing that I wonder (and I am suprised Boro hasn't thought about this ) is where did he make his fireworks ....

I was always under the impression (though I can't back it up with any passages) that the Dwarves, specifically those of the lonely mountain, created the fireworks and other trinkets, which Gandalf eagerly collected in his travel. I would assume that his fireworks were often augmented with elven magic and charms of his own

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

that isn't really something you can do on the road ....

Why not? I can easily see Gandalf, resting by his campfire while on the long road, sitting back and meditating on the "bigger picture" while tinkering with his fireworks...