Date: April 10, 2007 06:46 am Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
OK, you totally had me nervous there for a second. Update soon!
Author's Response: Nervous for...? Haha, more soon!
Date: April 10, 2007 01:11 am Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
I want to slap Jim so badly. Which just means that your Jim is a perfect rendition of the douchebag that is, at times, s3!Jim.
I'm not a Pam/Ryan fan, but I'm interested to know where this is going. It's really funny and intriguing right now. And kudos for making Karen kick-ass and not a bitch.
Author's Response: Thank you! I really do like Karen and sometimes Jim does need a good slap ;) Maybe Dwight can handle that.
10 [Report This]Date: April 09, 2007 11:11 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
I'll admit that I was pissed off when I read several chapters of this last week. But, then I thought about it all day. And, then I thought about it the next day. I have decided to accept it as an alternate universe story. It's not Jam, but I do like how you've written things out if Pam and Ryan did ever fall for each other. It's steamy and sexy, but it's very sweet and romantic at the same time. The only complaint that I still have is that Jim still isn't very likeable. And, even in an alternate universe, Jim would still be wonderful.
Author's Response: Well, if you watched the episode last week, Jim's not always that wonderful, but maybe that's just my opinion. Thanks for... accepting it?
Date: April 09, 2007 09:29 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
Can't...take...much...more...Need...Jam...together! :) Still loving the story, though.
Author's Response: Thanks!
Date: April 09, 2007 09:28 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
I love this story so much. Sigh. Please update soon, lest I succumb to the anticipation and just die. Because I don't have anyone lined up to take care of my dog if I'm dead. So I'm afraid it's all on you--update, or I die and my dog is left all orphaned. And she's very cute, too. You don't want to doom a cute dog to orphanhood, do you?
Author's Response: Oh no! That poor cute dog... I will have to get back to work!! :)
Date: April 09, 2007 09:28 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
Ahhhhhhhhhh, PAM. RYAN IS YOUR LOBSTER.
I love the stuff about things being easy versus hard, and your Kelly is AWES - also, I love how you're not glossing over things being SUPER AWKWARD AT WORK. Haha, hooking up with a coworker on a boat has its downside.
(I want Ryan and Pam to be happy together so badly omg.)
Author's Response: Hahaha, now I'm imagining Pam and Ryan's heads photoshopped onto lobster bodies... hahahaha. You kill me sometimes, you know that? Okay, a lot of times. But only in the best way ;)
Date: April 09, 2007 09:26 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
I really like Jim/Pam but this Ryan thing is breaking my heart! I'm so torn. Do I want her to end up with Ryan or Jim? I Don't Know! You've got me all confused about my feelings.
Great story by the way! ;)
Author's Response: Hehe, I'm so excited that you are all confused! ...is that mean? This is a digital thermometer... thank you!!
Date: April 09, 2007 09:25 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
Interesting. Jim is still with Karen but wants to have lunch and plan pranks with Pam? And eat her .... jelly beans? (what? what?) Where is all that going?
And Pam had better not start anything with Jim, because Pam and Ryan are a-may-zing together! They should get married, and have babies, and an SUV.... (That's your late April Fool's Day present from Kev.)
The feeling of this chapter is so different from the entire time on the boat. This is more the characters as we know them (well, except the Pam/Ryan booty call, you know), whereas the boat was like ... who are these dark!jealous! people? Has Karen lost her jealous edge? Jim and Ryan are suddenly buddies again over the desk thing.
I'm not sure what's going on. Or what's going to happen. Right now, no dojo appointment. Still might happen, just... not... yet (/Jim).
Author's Response: ahahah, well, don't lose that number! And thanks for the April Fools Day gift, it brought a tear of joy to my Ryan-loving eye ;)
Date: April 09, 2007 09:11 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
I'm a lousy reviewer...but I just wanted to say I am loving this story. Thanks for what you have written so far...and please keep going as long as you can! (twss)
Author's Response: Thank you for saying that!! (And for TWSS'ing yourself ;) )
Date: April 09, 2007 08:37 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
Wow...Jim's finally coming after her (sorta) and Pam leading Ryan on? I never thought I'd be a little bit sad at Pam having to turn down Ryan. How do you do it???
Author's Response: Hee! Just spreading the good ol Ryan love ;)
Date: April 09, 2007 08:17 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
Ok, so I'm thinking that Pam and Ryan used each other as rebounds. Is that right? Deep down, he still loves Kelly and Pam still loves Jim? Even if it's not, I still totally love this! Keep it going!
Author's Response: Heheh, well of course I can't TELL you ;) But thanks!!
Date: April 09, 2007 08:10 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
I love this, and you know that, but but but it's just...so yes and wonderful and tying my stomach up in knots. I can feel Pam here, just...her conflicted everything and unable to give anyone what they really want b/c she's not sure what SHE wants yet. Or needs.
And RYAN. Oh GOD. Calling in the middle of the night, he's not Jim but does he really need to be? And they've got that effortless thing together, it's ineffable...but at the same time Pam has to find out whatever she needs to with Jim and herself.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh stop owning my soul, STORY.
Author's Response: You should just marry me, let's get it over with and THEN we'll kidnap BJ (Ben-Jo!!!) and marry him too. Actually, Mindy can join us too because I'd love to have her around. So there you have it, our futures. Oh, and I think I may have something for you by tonight ;)
Date: April 09, 2007 07:52 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
Oh no. How could you? I need Ryan and Pam to be okay and this is making me sad and I don't want to be sad when it comes to Ryan and Pam! But seriously; this is perfectly in character with Pam being undecisive and having rash amounts of super hot sex with Ryan. Seriously, girl, just go for it.
Amazing, as always. :D
Author's Response: Heheh, you are so great, have I told you that lately? You keep me so flippin (yes, flippin) entertained over on LJ AND have me freaking out over the BJ/Mindy RPF possibilities!!
Date: April 09, 2007 07:37 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
This is so weird, but I feel really bad for Ryan! I am a total JAM shipper, but I am somehow heartbroken for Ryan. How do you do it, Dinkin?? Great chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you! I love that the Ryan love is spreading... :)
10 [Report This]Date: April 09, 2007 07:17 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
Nooooo!! Pam, don't push Ryan away!!! Jim's a jerk!!! Ryan's the one you want! Bad, Pam, bad! :-((
Author's Response: Hee! I love the Ryan love :) It makes me happy.
Date: April 09, 2007 07:16 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
I think the only thing that will solve all their problems is an orgy and a lifetime of polygamy. They just need to relocate to Utah.
Author's Response: Dammit, you've figured out the ending! Now I'm going to have to go change it...
10 [Report This]Date: April 09, 2007 07:15 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I'll keep this short. I know everyone's saying it, but it's true: You rock! And BJ Novac should hire you or something. I have become a total fan of his because of this fabulous story. (I fee like I am sounding like Kelly? Am I sounding like Kelly?)
Author's Response: Yes, BJ Novak SHOULD hire me! (If that means that we'll make out eventually, because that's one of my life goals) Thanks!
Date: April 09, 2007 06:50 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I just caught up on this story over the weekend, and absolutely devoured it -- I love seeing the characters and their relationships shaken up, and the cruise ship scenes were such a great mix of hilarious and dramatic. (And HOT.) I'm definitely pulling for Ryan/Pam at this point, though there are a lot of loose ends to be resolved first, of course, just the way I like it.
The only quibble I have is that in the last few chapters, I feel like Pam's characterization is getting somewhat opaque -- I'm not sure what's going on in her head, how she feels about Ryan or Jim's renewed attentions, etc. I know she's confused, but I feel like I'm not getting much at all, especially since the last two sex scenes with Ryan were skipped over pretty quickly, so I'm not quite sure what Pam's (or Ryan's) emotional reactions were. Not that I'm demanding more porn, just hoping for some more insight on what the characters are thinking and feeling so I can get into the story more deeply, like in the earlier chapters.
Looking forward to what happens next!
Author's Response: Hmm, this definitely gave me a lot to think about, so thank you! I think I've been writing Pam deliberately at least somewhat opaque because (in my head) she's avoiding thinking about the entire situation, like she's just trying to get through it because she's afraid of how she'll feel if she actually stops and thinks about what's happening, so that's kind of the feel I was going for, but I didn't think about how that might come across as confusing. Thanks!
Date: April 09, 2007 06:31 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
I like this chapter a lot. Well first I should say that I got all giddy when I saw an update! *squee* Ok, back to the review. I liked that Pam was able to put into perspective the fling with Ryan, though I felt bad for him after being rejected by Kelly and Pam. Poor guy.
But...Jim at his old desk, hatching prank plans, catching Pam's eye throughout the day...it feels like old times, good times, but Karen is still in the mix. And even *I* feel bad about that. Well, not bad enough to want Jim to stay with her... let's not get crazy here.
Great update to a really original fic. More, please!
Author's Response: Thank you! I know, poor Ryan, right? There will be more soon, I promise! :)
Date: April 09, 2007 06:19 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
This a great story ... I love that Ryan totally understands and "gets" Pam. You have brainwashed me into seeing Ryan in a different light. And the picture of the three was priceless.
I can't wait for next chapter.... Hopefully I will not have to wait very long.
Author's Response: Hee! Glad to hear that I didn't have to resort to strapping you to a chair and forcing you to watch hours and hours of Ryan footage in order to brainwash you ;) Thank you!!
Date: April 09, 2007 06:05 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
I'm so happy you posted! I love how when I think I know where you're going in this story you pull me in another and it toys with my emotions! And it's great!
I am really conflicted now if I want Ryan/Pam or Jim/Pam. Or neither! Maybe she's better off with no boy drama in her life. Ahh! You are making me question where my loyalties lie DF and I love it! :) I already can't wait to see where you're headed! Lovely, awesome, amazing job.
Just stop breaking my poor little heart already! :)
Author's Response: Heheh, I love that I've got you all confused! :) Its kind of fun, no? Thank you so so much, and there will be more soon!
Date: April 09, 2007 05:33 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I can't believe I'm saying this, but DAMN, I want Pam and Ryan to get together, too! I felt so bad for Ryan-- next chapter can't come quick enough (TWSS). You've definitely made me into a BJ Novak fan :)
Author's Response: YES! On board with the BJ love :) That guy is just... sigh. So great ;) Thank you!
Date: April 09, 2007 05:18 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
OWWWW. *cries*
That was so heartbreakingly good. SO GOOD. Poor Ryan, and yay for honest Pam, but OWW.
Also? Glad to see that Pam's sexy game removed the stick from Halpert's ass. Just shows how much this fic got into my brain. I was thisclose to rooting for Ryan. Actually, I didn't realize I wasn't until Pam let him down. Heh. SO GOOD.
Also, there's more, right??? At least one more?
Author's Response: Hee! Yes, there will be two more chapters ;) Can't wait to hear what you think!
Date: April 09, 2007 04:44 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
Love it. Need more. Had the WORST week EVER. cheer me up.
By the way, I LOVE Deep Creek Lake! It's so pretty!
Author's Response: Yes! Deep Creek rocks :) I should have more up really soon, once I write it!
10 [Report This]Date: April 09, 2007 04:36 pm Title: It's been a really rough couple of days... this helps a little.
Very interesting! This chapter definitely has me pondering... (and scratching my head a little bit as to what is going to happen during this talk!)
As always, I was soooo happy to see a new chapter posted!
Author's Response: I'm glad I've intrigued you then ;) Thank you!