[ frodo in that moment wishes he could say all sorts of things to bilbo. like how he would have the sort of adventure frodo dreamed of having, but didn't, how there were few things in the world he loved more than just listening to his uncle tell any sort of story.

i would rather see my uncle than all the palaces in the world,. ]

Don't say such things, Uncle! I'm always of a mind to listen..
[ a pause, then a wry smile ]
Unless of course you've had a bit too much brew, and there's not so much listening as there is trying to understand a word you're saying!