Date: March 29, 2007 06:47 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I could not wait for Chapter 3 to come out... I printed it at work... hopefully they won't fire me from my OFFICE job...
I love seeing Pam be flirty, Ryan is being so cute and Jim is being jealous... as he should be...
Author's Response: Oh that's so awesome that you printed it out at work! That makes me all warm and fuzzy inside :) Thank you!
Date: March 29, 2007 06:41 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
There are about a bazillion things I love about this story. 1) Jim admiting he's jealous. 2) Pam knowing he's jealous. 3) Pam & Karen being friends 4) The fact that it's on a cruise. 5) It is just pure awesomeness. Just wonderful. Seriously...just wonderful.
Author's Response: Heehee, glad you're enjoying it! Thank you so so much!
Date: March 29, 2007 06:00 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I love this fic! I've read a lot of road-trippy fics, and this one so far is the best.
Author's Response: Oh thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying it :)
Date: March 29, 2007 05:29 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I HATE KAREN. That's irrational, I know. But god, Pam and Jim have just....so much, the 'you know I'm jealous of anyone who gets to touch you like that.' God that's like the hottest thing I've ever read. If I was Pam I would have jumped him right there, then again if I was Pam I probably would have self combusted some time ago. PS. I don't really see a lot of Ryan/Pam chemistry, this is no way an insult to your masterful story. It's more how you interact with a great, flirty guy friend, not one who makes your knees literally go weak though. Oh and Fuck Karen for suddenly being nice to Pam. that blows.
Author's Response: Haha, well hating Karen is okay too. I think in terms of the Pam/Ryan flirtation I'm trying to have it come across as just new friends being flirty and having a good time with it, so I'm glad you said that! Also, maybe Karen's being nice to get Pam out of the way and with Ryan? Who knows? Oh wait, I do. Nevermind, hehe. Thanks for the comment!
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2007 05:12 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
I adore Pam and Karen being all girly together and Karen kind of nudging Pam towards Ryan. Oh, Ryan in his Weezer t-shirt! And Pam playing with his hair! I'm officially dead on the floor.
And Jim, why are you such a buzzkill? Seriously, let Pam have fun. I do like the tension between them and I think you've written that extremely well. Oh, boy. I can't wait to read more of this!
Author's Response: Yes, I had to throw in some Weezer love (Ryan seems like a Weezer kind of guy, no?) Thanks so much!
Date: March 29, 2007 04:47 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
I just can't get over how much I love this new fic! At first I wasn't sure about the Ryan flirtation, but I am REALLY enjoying it! Perfect way to ensure Jim jealousy!
I hope you update soon!
Author's Response: Hehe, glad you're enjoying some fun flirting! Thanks!
Date: March 29, 2007 04:29 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
Ryan has the best hair everrr. And where is this Blades of Glory premiere pic of him you mentioned in your author's note?
Author's Response:
I'm so excited with all these responses about Ryan's great hair, hehe ;) Here's a link to the picture, glad to be of service!:
http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t257/mozartsfriend/?action=view¤t=bog08.jpg
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2007 04:28 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
ah - so nice for more, but so hard to watch Pam still playing frackin' games. Just tell him how you feel, idiot girl!! *sigh*
I wish you needed another beta...! ;-) But I guess I shall be patient. This is fun stuff though - seriously fun!
Author's Response: Yes those two are the King and Queen of playing games it seems like! And you have no time to beta! Because you should be hard at work on more Squirrel ;)
Date: March 29, 2007 03:21 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Yeah go Ryan!!!!!!
Really good :D
Author's Response: Hee, go Ryan indeed! Thank you!
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2007 03:20 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Oh dear. It's weird because everything is so comfortable between everyone yet so incredibly uncomfortable at the same time. I can't wait to see what happens next. The suspense really is exciting. I'm going to take a nap anyway though.
Author's Response: Haha, I'm jealous, I could use a nap. Once again, you are awesome... just had to say it again. Thanks for commenting!
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2007 03:17 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Ohmygod, this is absurdly addictive and I LOVE IT. Love love love the dynamic you've created here between all these characters--such a great combination of fun, awkward, and hot that we rarely get all combined.
Your characterizations are amazing. Love your fun Karen (yay for a fun Karen/Pam dynamic and for Karen actually having sex...neither happens in fic too often!), your insanely hot flirty Ryan, your at-times-agressive-at-times-uncertain Pam, confused Jim and Michael-ish Michael. All kinds of fantastic. All kinds.
I haven't felt this excited about updates to a story for ages :)
Author's Response: What a great review! Thanks so much for your helpful comments... this definitely made me smile :) I'll try and keep my pace of updating daily for you!
Date: March 29, 2007 03:13 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Okay, the chapter title sums up the entire story! I loved the conversation between Jim and Pam and I love where this is going!!
Author's Response: Hehe, so glad you are liking it! Stay tuned ;)
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2007 03:01 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
hmmm Big Turkey or Big Tuna? I think it you've made even hardcore JAMers cool with either....or both? All I can say is more please!
Build that sexual tension, build it!
Author's Response: Thank you! Don't worry there is plenty more sexual tension to come!
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2007 02:51 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
This time, however, his eyes flutter open and catch hers, the depth of their blue resonating somewhere in her chest. She remembers suddenly what Karen was saying about the panties and immediately recoils her hand.
Uhhhhh you WIN. AT EVERYTHING. This is just...so perfect, with the comfort Pam feels with Ryan, and he in his boxers with the upturned collar polo shirt and his BLUE EYES and his delicious sarcasm and I ADORE the Pam/Ryan dynamic because it could (and should) TOTALLY HAPPEN. And this is totally Stamford/ABC Karen and YES YES YES and please send me the next chapter right away pretty pretty please.
So, yeah, I liked this. :)
Author's Response: No, YOU win! Hehe, seriously, if you hadn't said to go with my gut on the Pam/Ryan stuff I may have backed off of it with all of the angry JAMmer reviews. However, these latest reviews seems like the tides are changing in the favor of our dear Ryan?? Well, either that, or JAMmers have totally stopped reading it, hee. You are such a great beta, and now off to read your latest ;)
Date: March 29, 2007 02:38 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Jim is being such a tool.
I love it.
Please continue.
Author's Response: Hehe, thank you!
Date: March 29, 2007 02:33 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
I'm really into the Ryan/Pam chemistry, so much that I'm kinda rooting for them! I love this story and I can't wait for the next update.
Author's Response: Thank you for saying that! Stay tuned for more ;)
Date: March 29, 2007 02:33 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
Wow. I'm a huge Jam fan myself but I was actually hoping for some action in Ryan's cabin ;) More please!
Author's Response: Hehe, so glad you think so ;) More tomorrow, scout's honor!
Date: March 29, 2007 02:13 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
YOU ARE KILLING ME.
I'M DED. And they haven't even done anything. This story is just completely delicious. How about getting the actors together and making this into a movie. Get on that, would ya? :)
Author's Response: Hahahaha, you are awesome. It'd be like The Office meets Titanic with Pam as Kate Winslet and Ryan (dare I say it) as Leo?? Haha, Jim can be crazy old Billy Zane. I wish I could turn this review into a movie.
Date: March 29, 2007 02:10 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
This is coming along just swimmingly! (no pun intended :) Will there be any action in the engine room later? I hear that's a very important part of a boat...
Author's Response: What about all of the workers down there that are singing their ethnic songs? Thanks for the comment! (And if you're wondering about the action potentials... check out the warnings I've listed for the story. Yeah, its a'comin.)
Date: March 29, 2007 02:09 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
“I think you know that I’m jealous of anyone who gets to touch you like that,” he says quietly.
Oh holy sh*t.
This story is great! Very well written, and I like the idea of Ryan being a marginally nice guy. That Ryan and this Pam certainly make a lot of sense together, but then again, Pam would find that her eyes would be scratched out by Kelly. And I'm just to big a Jammer for it to happen anyway. ;)
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you're sticking with it as a big Jammer (I am too, but it is fun to play around with the characters once and a while isn't it?)
Date: March 29, 2007 02:07 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Oh, I love this. I can't help but smile all the way through. I enjoy how you capture Pam's friendship with Karen. It's always upsetting when authors forget that they actually like each other. And Ryan is still such a little fratty. Jim's an ass to feel threatened. I am very much enjoying watching this one progress.
Author's Response: I love the Pam/Karen friendship, sooo much. I know its been strained on the show recently (but maybe not since they were friendly in BF), but I see them as getting along, especially when Karen doesn't feel threatened by Pam. Thanks for the comment!
Date: March 29, 2007 02:06 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
okay, so i know i said i was all about jim. and okay, i really am. but still. this ryan thing is hot. like, seriously. it kind of makes me want to see them together. even just once. (and then she can have lots of angry sex with jim about it, okay? okay.)
Author's Response: *Another one bites the dust*.. hehe, just kidding. I love that you are open to the Ryan possibilities ;) Love it!
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2007 02:05 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Um, word about the eyes, doll. Holy man is that kid hot or what? I'm just itching for you to let them have at it. And by "them" I mean Ryan and Pam. And by "it" I mean Soon. So. :D Wonderful job, again.
Author's Response: So. Hot. Seriously, have you seen the BoG picture?? Yum. Hehe, thank you again for a wonderful review ;) I need all the Pam/Ryan support I can get!
Date: March 29, 2007 02:01 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
SO HAPPY that you updated. Seriously. Okay, ready?
1) There have been two moments this season that I have really liked Ryan-- first was the Mufasa moment, second was the sombrero moment you mentioned in your A/N
2) Love how long this chapter was. Excellent! Should become the norm :)
3) Interesting how no one is worried about Kelly here except for Jim. Although I think it totally fits that Karen wouldn't care.
4) Fingers in Ryan's hair? *sigh* He does have great hair. Good moment.
5) Jim/Pam dialogue. Fantastic. I see Jammy promise in this fic. Although to be honest, I have nothing against the Pam/Ryan thing you have going. I wouldn't be disappointed with either direction.
I'll try to get you some T&C soon! Just promise me that there is more of this coming :)
Author's Response:
1. I love the Mufasa part! I should have added that to the Ryan!love tutorial... "Oh, it would take me about an hour and a half to tell that whole story", 2. I hope to keep the chapters about this length, its seems comfortable and I hate putting out super short chapters, those are such a tease! 3. the Kelly issue may still rear its head, but I think Karen just wants Pam focuses on a guy that's not her guy, hehe 4. Ryan's hair? Love it. 5. There is Jammy promise here, but I won't give too much away... because there's Pam/Ryan promise too ;)
6. Yay for more T&C! And I should have more up tomorrow :)
Date: March 29, 2007 01:59 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Um... I can't imaging Pam sitting in Ryan's room while he is dressing. Never gonna happen, my friend. And did he have to be buckling his belt when Jim came past? Ugh and double ugh.
Ryan telling Pam that he overheard Jim and Karen having sex was pretty funny, actually. Maybe Pam should come over to Ryan's (PLATONIC only, you evil hobbit!) tonight and overhear Jim and Karen having sex. Yikes!
I enjoyed the conversation between Jim and Pam. My favorite line of the whole chapter was "I think you know that I’m jealous of anyone who gets to touch you like that". You couldn't have Pam say something like: "Anytime you're interested, Jim...", "You name the time and place, I'll be there", or "So what's holding you back?"? Really, is that so hard? (TWSS) I mean, Pam can ruffle Ryan's hair, and watch him dress, and act generally mildly slutty with him, but can't come on to Jim? Harumph.
You and me, Flicka. Cage match. (Of course cage matches work.)
And yeah... I'll await more chapters.
Author's Response: Hehe, but don't platonic friends see each other changing sometimes?? Is Pam really being slutty? I think the girl's just enjoying some long overdue male attention ;) I love your reviews, seriously! You are like my devil's advocate! I'll meet you in the cage...