It really wasn't much of a contest

The most important work you and I will ever do will be within the wall of our own homes.

~Harold B. Lee

He drew a deep breath.
Well, I'm back," he said.

Thanks to the few folks who submitted potential captions earlier this month in this post.

But as you can see, I went with option #4.  I kinda figgered I would.  It's my site, so I feel better about it that way.  Just call it a cry for attention, I guess.

It's the very last two lines from Lord of the Rings (excluding appendices) and, since Samwise Gamgee is one of my favourite fictional characters ever, I think it sort of nicely parallels the sentiment I try to get across here sometimes.  There really is no place like home.  Especially when it's populated with the likes of my wife and child(ren).

Comments

[Paul]

Ah, I am both flattered and insulted at the same time. You just couldn't admit that I'm the clever one, could you?
"Well, I'm back," he said."

[Alec]

I always thought those words also had the advantage that, depending on exactly what tone you use, they can mean many things.

[Mark]

I can't think of a better work to quote. Very nice.

Great quote about the most important work, too. That guy spoke a huge truth when he said that.