Sam the Ghastly Arriviste

[Mithalwen]

Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

Sam attempted, prior to his lucrative retirement, to ingratiate himself with his subjects and carve his name out in Middle-earth history by initiating a "legacy tour",

I hear that he was accompanied by Rosie (who persisted in using her maiden name when it suited her) and, in addition to her own tedious attempts on the lecture circuit availed herself of every opportunity to grab a freebie.

Apparently the elves definitive departure from Imladris and Lorien was hastened by the annual arrival of the entire Gamgee clan for lengthy breaks,expecting extensive hospitality in return for a bottle of "Old Winyards". Fifteen hobbits get through a lot of vittles.....