Date: March 30, 2007 09:34 am Title: At Least It Gets Better With Age, Unlike The Singer
That scene in the parking lot at the end of the Merger... man, I just wanted to smack the both of them. Okay, so that's not really a review of this chapter, just some venting! But this chapter is good, and I am enjoying this story thoroughly!
Date: March 30, 2007 09:25 am Title: On the Lam in the Nutmeg State
Okay, I was right. I really am enjoying this story. I love stories that give background information about the characters, and telling the JAM story from the point of view of the respective mothers is a very original idea. Well done! Now, if we could just get Pam's mom to call Jim's mom... Hey, crazier things have happened! Besides, it's not like Jim and Pam are talking about things...
Date: March 30, 2007 09:22 am Title: Betty Crocker I Ain't
I really like hearing Pam's Casino Night phone conversation from the other side. I have a feeling I'm really going to like this story! I'm off to read more.
Date: March 28, 2007 06:53 pm Title: You Would Have Failed Me If It'd Used That Word
I definitely think you should keep to canon with this story - I just love how you've showed the 'motherly' perspective on the events in the show and I would love to see how they handle cocktails and everything else.
And just a question - Are you thinking of ever, like, having the moms meet? Because that would be awesome.
Author's Response: I'm trying to work out a way in my head that it would work to have the two moms meet, because that would be like the joining of two superpowers I think ;)
Date: March 28, 2007 02:15 pm Title: Betty Crocker I Ain't
This is a nice story but sticking with canon is a bit boring, personally I would branch out.
Date: March 28, 2007 11:28 am Title: You Would Have Failed Me If It'd Used That Word
You should definately keep going with this its so enjoyable!!!.
As to what direction to take it. You must have an idea of where you want it to go. Go with that. Don't skew it to your readers, it would feel forced. We are all just along for the ride :) And your own pacing on this feels so natural
Date: March 28, 2007 10:02 am Title: At Least It Gets Better With Age, Unlike The Singer
no jim! she doesn'twant to just befriends. you brought that on yourself by saying you were seeing karen! she wants more than that!
i felt sorry for Larissa, having done all that and then he didn't show!
Date: March 28, 2007 10:00 am Title: At Least It Gets Better With Age, Unlike The Singer
Oh, sad Jim! Listen to your mother. And let Karen get a drink by herself at Cooper's (and meet another guy). Go eat meatloaf at mom's house!!! Idiot! (I don't think Jim's listening to me.)
I think Jim would probably see more of his parents than you're portraying. Like, he would have come home (only 2 1/2 hours) on a weekend or two, especially since he didn't really know anyone in Stamford. Plus, he's a good guy, with cool parents. He'd visit more often!
Anyway, I'm enjoying your mom-viewpoint here.
Date: March 28, 2007 09:55 am Title: For This, Mendez Is Gonna Get Off Scot-Free
Wonderful.
Date: March 25, 2007 03:03 pm Title: On the Lam in the Nutmeg State
I really like this story! I hope you continue it...maybe with a happy fluffy ending :)
Date: March 24, 2007 09:01 am Title: On the Lam in the Nutmeg State
Oh, how I love this, let me count the ways. I *love* the contrast b/w the Beesley relationship and the Halpert relationship, and how the differences reflect the differences in Pam and Jim's personalities. I *love* seeing the similarities between the parents and their children- I can imagine Jim saying everything his father did to his own wife. I *love* the idea of Jim reverting back to a little kid for a bit and asking his mommy if you can fake a kiss; it's seems like something he would do in such a vulnerable and saddended state. Overall, really great fic and a really original idea, too. Please write more!
Author's Response:
To quote a little David Cassidy - I think I love you. Just kidding. Thank you so much! What I actually did to create the characters of Jim's parents was take my parents, add some Jam and frappe. I'm planning on posting a few more chapters this week if I can get to it.
Date: March 24, 2007 08:51 am Title: Betty Crocker I Ain't
Yes, keep going! I love fics that involve Pam's mother- she's obvsiouly very impt to Pam and I always wondered what she thought of the Jim/Pam relationship. I really love the parallels you've drawn b/w Pam and her mom. And Pam's only adjective for Jim, at first, being "tall" is just hilarious. Great start.
Date: March 23, 2007 02:28 pm Title: On the Lam in the Nutmeg State
I like it.
I'm not crazy about the "Pam's mom married her Roy" bit, mostly because it's straight out of Friends ("I married my Barry"). Not to say that YOU got it from Friends, but it was there first, so... Plus, I don't like the idea of people settling and marrying someone who's not right. I'm sure it happens, but... I'm hoping that the cool Mom we saw come into the office one afternoon was not a settler who married a Roy. Do you think I used enough "..." there?
Of course, I adore Jim's parents. How could we not? I like "Can you fake a kiss?"
What's next?
Author's Response: I actually didn't even realize I'd done that. And that's old school "Friends", too. Shame on me. I don't think Pam's mom knew he was not right for her and married him anyway. I was just interested in the idea of two people marrying and years down the road, realizing that, while you love eachother, you don't fit together the way you really should. (TWSS)
Date: March 23, 2007 02:08 pm Title: On the Lam in the Nutmeg State
Aw, it's so sad (yet believable) that Pam's mom married her Roy. It's up to Pam to break tradition! And I love the relationship you've made between Jim and his mom - close, and yet he doesn't share absolutely everything with her, which feels very real.
Date: March 23, 2007 06:02 am Title: On the Lam in the Nutmeg State
Very, very good, love the concept and execution. I really think you nailed what Pam's dad must be like-we know she respects him, but a girl who had a close, loving father would be unlikely to put up with a man like Roy. Anxious for more.
Date: March 22, 2007 03:00 pm Title: Betty Crocker I Ain't
Oooo, I like to have a story from the perspective of Jim's and Pam's moms. I am looking forward to reading more!
Date: March 22, 2007 02:19 pm Title: Betty Crocker I Ain't
Love this story. Quick Question though: In what episode does it show that picture that Jim drew of Pam? I have been trying to remember where I saw it, but can't remember. Any ideas?? Thanks!
Author's Response: I don't believe it was ever mentioned in an episode, but there was a picture from a set visit last fall in which you could see a small drawing of Pam answering the phone.
Date: March 22, 2007 10:39 am Title: On the Lam in the Nutmeg State
i don't really like jelly bellies, but i like reviews, so i leave reviews, not jellybeans. i loved this side of it also. and, larissa is right, you can't fake a kiss. specially not one like that
10 [Report This]Date: March 22, 2007 09:48 am Title: Betty Crocker I Ain't
YES PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!! *grins* I liked this point of view very much! (if it's not obvious already...:-))
Date: March 22, 2007 09:42 am Title: Betty Crocker I Ain't
i really want brownies. and i have never had them with frosting. now that that is out of the way - i loved it. i loved hearing the other side, and that pam's mommarried her roy. and the penny thing - cute!