Date: September 17, 2007 05:55 pm Title: I am very special
Aw, Granny and Gramps Jim and Pam. And he still wants to...well, like the shirt says. Gives a girl hope for the golden years, lol. You really created a sense of them having lived a real life together - adorable and sexy and funny and I love how they still love each other.
Author's Response:
Thank you! I hope that love and friendship like theirs can last and grow through life, even if it is just in fic. Your comments are always so generous and kind- thank you for sticking with me on this one! Thanks again.
10 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2007 04:40 pm Title: I changed for me
wow. that was genius. just, wow.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Genius, really? That makes my day!
Date: September 17, 2007 04:31 pm Title: I am very special
I just actually recently had to explain what that meant to my mom and my grandmother, so this is especially funny.
Author's Response:
Oh, heee. I'm sure that wasn't awkward at all! Well, I'm glad to make you smile- thanks for reading!!
Date: September 17, 2007 03:52 pm Title: I am very special
I am clapping my hands right now like a fat kid with a Happy Meal! So wonderful to think that all that time hasn't dulled their humor, affection, and tenderness for one another. Man, that's a love story. I've enjoyed this whole story, but I think this is my favorite.
Author's Response: Thank you! Once these two get their acts together (which will be this season, right? Please?), I think they are definitely in for the realistic version of "happily ever after"- lots of curveballs and tears, but even more love and laughter. I'm so glad you're still enjoying these later chapters...I am, too! Thank you, thank you!
Date: September 17, 2007 12:24 pm Title: I am very special
Niiiiiice. Have you been hanging out in the Man Thread? Hee!
Author's Response:
Wow, no. Not even a little! Hee. I'm glad you enjoyed this- I'm having sooo much fun with it, and I think they'd still be fun as grandparents, don't you?
10 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2007 11:37 am Title: I am very special
Niiice. [/Kevin]
What?? You expected anything less?
Jim and Pam as grandparents? I feel old. (but good job!)
Author's Response:
Heh heh heh. Perfect.
C'mon, they're hot, frisky grandparents! That's OK, right? Right? (Thank you!)
Date: September 04, 2007 04:37 pm Title: I trust you not to leave me
I just read this and I loved all of it but I had to comment on this chapter. I just loved Pam's cover story and Dwight's reaction. And of course my Phillies! I saw the Phils beat the Braves in person once. It was very fun :-)
Author's Response: I'm so glad I could bring back a good memory! Thanks for reading- I'm having a great time writing this series. Glad you enjoyed it!
Date: September 04, 2007 08:15 am Title: I am an adult
Hee! It was everything I ever dreamed it could be when I suggested this particular change! Oh and I giggled at the nod to the future in the GPS discussion. Nice bit o' sci-fi there. "I mean, that's why we have ceremonies, right? To mark change." I loved this; it's so sage.
Author's Response:
I think Pam has a lot of hidden wisdom. You can't be that kind and compassionate and not know a thing or two about life, I think.
Just a tiny touch of Sci-fi. My geek side shows every so often! Thank you again, as usual!!
Date: September 03, 2007 09:36 pm Title: I know what I am
omg i loved the dobby reference. really made me laugh. really good story. very cute.
Author's Response: Thank you very much! I've had a fabulous time writing it.
10 [Report This]Date: September 03, 2007 06:21 pm Title: I am an adult
Very cute! I love how you think of these great little clothing vignettes for Jim and Pam. Can't wait to read more.
Author's Response: Thank you! My beta and the birthday giftee of this story, belsum, and I brainstormed the list of clothing "events" back when I started. I'm so glad you're enjoying them!
Date: September 03, 2007 06:07 pm Title: I am an adult
This chapter was great. And can I tell you how much I love the fact that Jim still calls her Beesly? Makes me smile.
Author's Response: Thank you! I try not to overdo that little fic cliche, but I just think it is so fundamentally them. Glad you're still enjoying this!
Date: September 03, 2007 01:14 pm Title: I am an adult
Late to the wedding? Wow, that is bad. However, I was late to a cousins wedding (stupid plane), so I shouldn't talk. But at least it wasn't my daughter's wedding!
HAHA! So what it was like when we were late. We finally lad (only like 6 hours late), and we are in t shirts and jeans (which are gross because we were on a plane for like 11 hours), oh and our luggage was lost, and we have no idea where we are. It was so much fun! Well, in the no fun way of fun.
I don't want to get married in a church. Okay, technically, right now my dream wedding is .... eloping or something. But I don't think I want to get married in a church.
Aww, they found it and little Lucy got married, and yes, I did a great big aww at the end of it. Yay!
Author's Response: Thank you! I have nothing personal against non-church weddings, but I decided to let Jim be a little bit cranky (after all, he's lost on the day of his little girl's wedding!). Sorry you had a bad late-wedding experience- my sister's wedding was delayed for over half an hour while we tried to guide our mom to the church via cell-phone. It was also "fun". Thank you as usual- glad to be able to give you an "aww" moment!
Date: September 03, 2007 12:36 pm Title: I am an adult
Note to self -- do not do anything embarrassing around fanfic authors -- you may have it immortalized in a story....
I can totally relate to Pam -- it is a milestone (and my oldest is only three! Gah!!!)
Daddy Jim walking his daughter down the aisle is delicious. As is Pam and her MOB gown as her 'new clothes' and the reasons for wearing them.
Author's Response: Aww, you have plenty of time for lots of milestones! No one in my family knows about the fic writing, so hopefully mom will never know about this. So, shhh! Hee. Thank you very much for your consistent support. I love writing this for you!
Date: August 08, 2007 12:21 pm Title: I can accomplish anything
Good. Cause you totally need to make up for that bit o angst. (sounds like bad cereal). Although, no hard feelings since I like angst just as much as fluff. But in a totally different way. I just hate it when it is so well written it .... *sigh*. Yes, you must always use your powers for good. Anyways, this is something to put me in a better mood cause I just had a.... um,..... interesting day to put it lightly, and so, this will make it right.
I HATE the way I look in my graduation gown. I swear, I look horrible in my grad pictures.And plus, as my mom was adjusting my cap, she managed to scratch my forehead with her ring, so I have a bit of that showing also.
Um, just wanting to say there beter be a good payoff to this jam fight. Or else I may have to boycott you (yeah right like that would last more than a second).
Damn, Jim, manage to break my heart with that one paragraph. Its so true, I can imagine him feeling like that. There is only so muc support you can give before you feel pathetic besides them. And its like, you can't imagine wanting to spoil their day with it, but you are totally bitter and just want to get it done with and then be in bitter town by yourself. Yeah, not that I have ever felt that way (who me.... noooooo...)
Okay, so normally I would say more, and in fact today with this story i would say way to much, but because of my aforementioned (i love that word) interesting day that broke my brain, i won't.
But you totally made up for the 55 angst and the jam fight. and made my interesting day better while still making me face the interestingness. So win win win.
Author's Response: I'm sorry you had a rough day! I'm glad I could help...and that I posted happy stuff instead of something that would make it worse! It is hard to be supportive when someone else's success makes you feel bad about yourself. But these two are such a team, you know it's going to be just fine. Thank you for the very lovely review!
Date: August 08, 2007 10:43 am Title: I can accomplish anything
I know we're psychic twins and all but I still need to reiterate how much Jim's fear of holding Pam back resonated with me. Next time Mr. b gets scared in that fashion, I'm going to have to quote, "I wouldn’t have anything without you".
I love the way you've drawn the details of their comfortable domesticity. You've really done a fabulous job of extending their relationship into the future in a believable fashion.
Author's Response: I'll expect my royalty check in the mail. Heee. Seriously, though, thank you, as ever, for your feedback and encouragement. This is still your birthday gift, so I'm glad you're still enjoying it.
Date: August 08, 2007 10:39 am Title: I can accomplish anything
awwww
Author's Response: Thank you! :)
Date: August 08, 2007 08:47 am Title: I can accomplish anything
Really funny ending! Loved it. And go Pam, getting her MBA! I love that Pam can see that Jim, even with little ambition, really does make a difference in people's lives. Nice work.
Author's Response: Thank you! These two see, and bring out, the best in each other. I am glad you enjoyed my little peek into their almost-empty-nester lives!
Date: August 08, 2007 08:46 am Title: I can accomplish anything
“Jim, you are the best friend I’ve ever had. I know I can accomplish anything- because I have you in my life. I wouldn’t have this degree without you. I wouldn’t have…I wouldn’t have anything without you.”
Yup, go ahead, make me cry, but in a happy way.
Love this story. Love reading about their future together. Glad you updated.
Author's Response: Thank you! I should have updated sooner- it is so much fun to imagine a sweet future for these two! Sorry about the tears, but at least they are happy tears! Thanks again.
Date: July 06, 2007 07:55 am Title: I am beautiful
I am not sure what else to say except that it is lovely having them have normal conversations and small little moments together. They're so sweet together.
Author's Response:
Thank you! This is why I have no "shark jumping" fears about them being together on the show- there is humor and drama and sweetness inherent in their relationship, and it doesn't have to be will-they-won't-they to keep it interesting. Life is about small little moments that gather around the bigger moments, right? Thank you so much, again.
10 [Report This]Date: July 06, 2007 06:48 am Title: I am beautiful
Sweet - and unfortunately I can relate to how Pam felt.
I love it, as I tend to do with everything you write! :-)
Author's Response: Thank you! Yeah, I'm definitely at the age where I'm turning fewer heads...it's a weird thing to let go of (I hope that doesn't sound conceited!). Thank you so very much!
Date: July 06, 2007 05:53 am Title: I am beautiful
Oh lis you've outdone yourself! It was hilarious AND sweet as hell! I kept trying to pick a Jim line to quote but then the next one would be even better and the next and the next. I love their mature interactions...and "logic". Heh. Watching them be parents while still be themselves. It's such a lovely balance.
Author's Response: Oh, thank you! It wasn't as transformative for Pam as some of the chapters, but I wanted to show her as being more settled, less in need of transformation at this stage in her life. And I truly hope that people can be fully themselves as parents (you seem to manage beautifully!).
Date: July 05, 2007 08:33 pm Title: I choose you
oooh NICE touch having her wear that dress again. This chapter was a bit painful (as was apparently the dress on Pam), but I loved seeing them start to resolve things.
Author's Response: Thank you very much. Yeah, I think these two are going to get their happily ever after, but it won't be totally smooth (life never is). I think Pam, keeper of the yogurt lid, would definitely hang on to something as sentimental as The Dress.
Author's Response: Thank you very much. Yeah, I think these two are going to get their happily ever after, but it won't be totally smooth (life never is). I think Pam, keeper of the yogurt lid, would definitely hang on to something as sentimental as The Dress.
Date: July 05, 2007 08:09 pm Title: I am growing every day
::sigh:: nothing better than pregnant Pam and Jim.
Author's Response: Don't you just love them? Thank you!
Date: July 05, 2007 08:05 pm Title: I know what I am
well now! I know who Dobby is, and it cracked me up! Way to go FNB!
Author's Response: Thank you! I loved writing that chapter.
9 [Report This]Date: July 05, 2007 06:42 pm Title: I changed for me
I totally knew she'd wear that....heehee
Author's Response: Well, she did buy it for "after work clothes," right? And she looks hot in it...heh. Thanks for reading!