Date: March 31, 2007 06:35 pm Title: I love girl talk
...and???? Oh, come on! I don't know whether to be REALLY angry with you or to applaud you for how you're keeping Pam and Jim apart. Was this one big elaborate plan to make Jim jealous???
I don't think I can take much more of this!
Snarkland
Author's Response: Hee, sorry to keep you hanging, but its at least a little more fun that way, isn't it? ;)
Date: March 31, 2007 06:34 pm Title: I think you're thinking of the Hunt for Red October
Baaaah ha ha ha ha! Their epic, epic love! That was great. And as much as I initially struggled with the Ryan/Pam thing, it was really sweet in this chapter. Obviously, there's no one like Jim, but you managed to sway me a bit. :)
Author's Response: Hehe, I love hearing that so thank you so very much!
Date: March 31, 2007 06:29 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I am joining to say that this story is like therapy to me. I have all this unresolved anger toward Jim for absolutely breaking my heart (and Pam’s) all this season, and now I’m getting this strange sadistic satisfaction at watching him suffer. I am a total Jammer, so I can’t believe you actually have me routing for Ryan!!! Pam deserves some happiness... I’m sick of watching her suffer. LoveLoveLove this story... please don’t stop.
Author's Response: I totally have unresolved anger towards him too! Its weird, I could never be mad at Pam when Jim was pining for her, but now that's its switched I get mad at Jim! haha. Thankyouthankyouthankyou for the comment!
Date: March 31, 2007 06:19 pm Title: I love girl talk
Okay, just when I'm getting on board with the Ryan/Pam lurve, you go and squeeze her and Jim in a dark closet? And yeah, he was still being a noncommital lunkhead in there, but the UST was thick enough to cut with a knife. So now I'm left betwixt and between...any chance she can do a sort of one from column A, one from column B thing?
Author's Response: Hee, well I shall see what I can do :) Thanks so much for commenting!
Date: March 31, 2007 06:10 pm Title: I love girl talk
omg you are leaving me on the edge of my seat!! i really want jim to just get so totally fed up with the ryan/pam fake flirting (cause im getting the impression that for ryan pam is convienent and that he misses kelly - am i wrong?) and just flips out. i like liek the idea of tough!jim just reaching out and claiming what he wants - but im just excited to see where you take this!
Author's Response: I won't comment on Ryan's true intentions just yet ;) But I'm so glad that you're into it! Thank you for the comment!
Date: March 31, 2007 06:03 pm Title: I love girl talk
Holy. Freaking. Hades.
I'm seriously considering starting a cult in your honor. I think it could be big. We would gather in a big circle and pray for updates.
Seriously? WOW. The dancing and the closet were so steamy! And I love Ryan's compliment about Pam's (Karen's) skirt. I really don't even care who Pam ends up with in this story, Ryan, Jim, or no one. I'm just enjoying the ride! LOVE it!
Author's Response: I love YOU! Should I pick up the kool-aid and Nike sneakers for the cult meetings? haha. You rock, seriously :)
Date: March 31, 2007 05:43 pm Title: I love girl talk
Ahhh! Great, great, great chapter. That's all I have to say. Oh and excellent music selection. :) Another update, please. hehe Good work!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! And glad you liked the music choices ;)
9 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2007 05:42 pm Title: I love girl talk
You know, I'm not usually a fan of non Jim & Pam pairings, but I find myself dying to see Pam and Ryan come together in this story!! I cannot wait to see how this "cruise to nowhere" turns out!!
Author's Response: Hehe, glad to hear it! Thanks for the comment :)
Date: March 31, 2007 05:19 pm Title: I love girl talk
AHHHHHHHHH.
okay. so. jim and pam hiding in the closet? TOTALLY hot. it sort of eclipsed the hotness of the pam/ryan dance. but that's because i can't stray too far from jim/pam for so long. but i promise i still think pam/ryan is totally hot. but. just ... oh god, stuck with jim in a closet? yes please.
Author's Response: Hehe, yay for all the hot! And don't worry, I find Jim/Pam being trapped in any enclosed space to be totally hot, so I don't blame you ;)
10 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2007 05:08 pm Title: I love girl talk
Oh, how you tease us so!! I was sure this was going to be the breakthrough moment! Please don't keep us (and by us I mean ME!) in suspense for too long!!
Author's Response: Oh wait wait wait, I'm teasing you?? Oh my dear Moxie, have you not read your latest chapter of Squirrel?? Here I was, all ready for the hot cybersex between McPants and WD and I'm left all dressed up with nowhere to go :) Hee, I kid! I kid! I love it all the same ;)
Date: March 31, 2007 05:07 pm Title: I love girl talk
Ok, so the more you write, the more I want to see a little action between Ryan and Pam... The tension keeps building and now with the dancing... oi. I'm a little conflicted though, because Ryan has unresolved feelings for Kelly, and Pam has the same for Jim, and I don't want them to get together briefly and then have everything get all messy, mostly because I so enjoy the dynamic you have built between them. Of course, I like everything to be neat and tidy, and for nobody's feelings to be hurt (which obviously is not possible in this story, or you know, in real life), so I will take whatever you decide to give me :)
The extent to which I feel bad for Jim has been steadily decreasing as the story continues, based on the fact that he is acting like an ass towards Ryan and trying to string Pam along. That scene with Jim and Pam during the hide and seek... all I could think was good for her for not putting up with Jim's crap.
Anyway,I just wanted you to know that I'm still digging this story, and I really enjoy your writing. Thanks!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm actually kind of glad that you're conflicted over it because those are the times I really enjoy reading stuff :) There are definitely a lot of complications to be considered. Thanks again!
Date: March 31, 2007 05:06 pm Title: I love girl talk
Ok, first of all...RICKY GERVAIS? I adore that man...he's my weird little british boyfriend. And his stand-up is some of the best stuff ever ever ever.
I'm thinking the t-shirts will be blue. For obvious (and very hot) reasons. And yes, we really should make them. For realsies.
And now on to the good stuff...good Lord. Everything you added was perfect perfect perfect and I love you.
She grips his shoulders more tightly, her fingers digging into him like she needs to hold on to him just to help her stay afloat. She’s not sure why she does it, but it helps somehow and his arms clasp tighter around her waist. She feels safe and sure for the first time in months. Maybe even years.
STOP KILLING ME WITH YOUR WORDS. Once again, this is just...yes and Pam and Ryan and of course that's how she would feel after all of the previous events and he is this life raft on what would have been the most awkward and depressing weekend ever for her.
And the closet! The closet! Jim is an ass, and so...immature and conflicted and she's found maybe that she doesn't need to rely on everything he says and does and maybe, just maybe, she can be her own person and then be with the person that she wants to.
Oh, and also: please feel free to send me the next chapter at any time. :)
You rock so hard, it's uncalculable.
Author's Response:
Hee, yes! Ricky Gervais!! I am freaking out excited! And then I realized... OMFG, what if some of the Office cast comes out for this event?? (And by Office cast, I of course mean BJ!) Maybe I should wear the t-shirt just in case... Oh yes, they should definitely be blue, and maybe include this picture ! Hahaha.
I'm so glad you liked the things I added! I definitely like the idea of Ryan being like her life raft since she's been floating along so aimlessly these past few months just waiting for Jim to come around. And Jim in the closet just still can't get it right! I so want Pam to be her own person and not have her entire happiness depend on Jim.
You are the greatest ever and I am working on the next chapter, but I may email you to bounce some plot ideas around if that's alright ;)
Author's Response: OH! And I consider my weird British boyfriend to be Stephen Merchant :) We should totally go on double-dates.
Date: March 31, 2007 05:02 pm Title: I love girl talk
awww! I'm so torn. Jim. Ryan. Jim. Ryan. Jim or Ryan?!!
Jim wasn't as much of a tool in this chapter.
You did a very good job on making this realistic.
I've been in a similar sitution as Pam is.
I hope it ends better for her. ;-)
Author's Response: Oh yes, I've definitely been there too. I think its kind of interesting to work with Pam in this situation because she's really only been with one guy EVER, and then she has been pining over Jim for months now, so imagine how she must feel having this completely new person taking such an interest in her? That would be a hard thing to sort out if I was her :) Plus, Ryan's freakin hot... just sayin. Thank you once again! Love your comments :)
Date: March 31, 2007 05:01 pm Title: I love girl talk
Really, Jim? Was the never have I ever cheated really necessary? I've got a finger designated for that little statement right here, buddy. Okay, I'm calm now. Another great chapter. I'm looooving the Ryan and Pam continued flirtation although I kind of just want them to make out already. Can't wait to see what happens next!!
Author's Response: Hee! I love love love that when I began this story every comment was like "Boo Ryan and Pam! Go JAM!" and now they're more leaning towards "Ryan and Pam need to make out!" That is incredibly awesome :) And what you said about having a finger for that statement cracked me up! Thanks!
Date: March 31, 2007 04:54 pm Title: I love girl talk
Oh, man. Pam just can't handle all the action she's almost getting. :) God, I love this story. It makes me giggle, it makes me all breathless with anticipation... Those are the best kinds really. I loved the bit with Pam and Karen going Mission Impossible on the boys. I laughed out loud. :)
Also, Fuck or Chuck is one of my favorite pass the time games. We play it a little differently though: who would you chuck off a cliff? who would you fuck for the rest of forever, but were never able to talk to? and who would you just talk to for forever, without anything ever coming of it? Figuring out who to chuck off a cliff seems to come easiest for people... :)
Author's Response: Hee! There are so many great ways to play that game, its the perfect time waster! I love that the story makes you laugh because I definitely don't want to weigh it down too much with angst and make it less enjoyable to read. Thank you so much! :)
Date: March 31, 2007 04:44 pm Title: I love girl talk
Aaaah! You're driving me crazy with all this sexual tension between pam and ryan, and pam and jim. And the pouting Jim...? It's almost too much to handle! I think I jump a little every time I see that you've updated...and I mean, you got me to officially join here so I could leave you a comment professing my love to your story!
Author's Response: This got you to officially join?? That's got to be the coolest thing ever! Thank you so so so much for taking the effort and commenting!
10 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2007 04:36 pm Title: I love girl talk
Oh, I'm so in to co-produce this movie. SO TOTALLY IN. I literally squealed (again) when I got the update notification. This is truly UST at it's greatest. From both the Jam and Pryan sides. And crazily enough? I wouldn't be upset to see Pam pick Ryan in this story. Not even a little bit. I've said it a hundred times, but I LOVE this so hard it's not even funny. :D
Author's Response: I love YOU! Hehe, and I can just see it now.. "A DinkinFlicka/Starblossom Production..." Hee! We'll need to start making some calls...
10 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2007 04:34 pm Title: I love girl talk
So fantastic! I loved the dancing parallels with Phyllis' Wedding, I loved the fuck Jim/fuck Ryan bit, and oooh you minx! You put Pam and Jim in a closet! I'm in love with this story and I can't wait to see what happens next. The biggest question for me is, if Ryan eventually does try to kiss Pam, will Pam kiss him back?
Author's Response: That is the looming question isn't it? ;) I'm so glad you're enjoying the parallels to Phyllis' Wedding, I'm trying to kind of point out that Pam was in a pretty bad place when she left with Roy (really lacking in confidence, etc) and so now this is a different situation and she's not doing things based on desperation, but because she wants to.
Date: March 31, 2007 04:21 pm Title: I love girl talk
Wow.... I normally dislike fics that are any combo other than JAM... but you've got me rooting for Ryan here. Actually, Pam getting some with either one here could be a good option.... :-)
Author's Response: Hehe, thank you! That is awesome to hear, especially since you don't normally like other combos! :)
10 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2007 04:16 pm Title: I love girl talk
You're on the edge of your seat?! I am wishing that I had the will power to ignore this story all together until it's completed, but that's pretty much laughable. I can not wait for the next chapter. Can. Not. Wait. So good. So so good.
Author's Response: I AM on the edge of my seat :) I'm always so nervous about the reactions to each chapter. I'm glad you aren't ignoring this until its all posted!
Date: March 31, 2007 02:49 pm Title: I think you're thinking of the Hunt for Red October
I'm glued to this story...but please no Ryan/Pam. I NEED my Jam!
More please! And I love the whole fake crying at Titanic thing. Absolutely brilliant.
Author's Response: Hehe, I'm glad you're liking it! Thanks so much :) and... I suppose you'll have to wait and see ;) mwahhaha
Date: March 31, 2007 06:26 am Title: I think you're thinking of the Hunt for Red October
Is it terrible that I love that Jim is being such a jerk? I'd prefer Ryan to him in that case too. I get that he's insanely jealous of Ryan, but come on, just dump Karen and make a move on Pam. Otherwise, just let them be! Oh, I really love this fic.
Author's Response: I love being Jim a jerk too :) I just love writing him as someone who isn't perfect in every respect. I love that you are loving it!
Date: March 30, 2007 08:53 pm Title: I think you're thinking of the Hunt for Red October
Wow...with every chapter you make Pam & Ryan more and more believeable as a couple. I don't know how you do it. Amazing.
Author's Response: Thank you! That's great to hear :)
Date: March 30, 2007 08:37 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I feel like I am "cheating" on Jam because I am totally digging Ryan and Pam... In TV land this will never happen but here in this world I can picture it and somewhat believe it.
Author's Response: Its not cheating if its only fanfic is it? ;) So glad you're enjoying this!
Date: March 30, 2007 05:33 pm Title: I think you're thinking of the Hunt for Red October
Hmmm, I'm beginning to suspect that this is a true Ryan/Pam ship story and not a Ryan/Pam make Jim jealous and thus ultimately Jim/Pam ship story (did that make sense at all?) *looks at author suspiciously* Are you trying to trick me into being a Ryan/Pam shipper?
Honestly, at this point, I'm enjoying the story so much and enjoying the Ryan/Pam dynamic so much that I don't think I would particularly mind if they ended up together (and there's a part of me that's slinging garbage at myself for that!), but I'm just dying to know! I have no predictions for how this is going to turn out...
Author's Response: *whistles innocently* Ohh, I would never try to do that... would I? :) Hehe, I'm glad I'm keeping you guessing!