Date: September 11, 2008 09:35 am Title: Chapter 6
I'm guessing Dwight's 'toy' comment was the disturbing one.
And bonus points for the Yoda quote: "Do or do not do. There is no try."
BTW -- Pam & Jim alone at WDW would still be entertaining, but they'd have to show it on HBO after dark.
Author's Response: Bingo! Yeah, I caught a lot of "WTF? Eeew" at FF.net for that line, but my warped mind stands proudly by it. ;) And yes, Jim and Pam would be fun, but I liken it to recounting a trip myself - fun, funny, but not nearly as entertaining as if, oh, Dwight was there too. ;) And HBO...what in God's name do you have planned for our Pim at the Happiest Place on Earth, Miss Lisa? :) Maybe someone can write an MA spin-off after this is through. I'll leave that to someone more capable. ;)
Date: September 10, 2008 02:45 pm Title: Chapter 5
I'm pretty sure I reviewed this before. Well not this chapter, so I just wanted to say I still really like it and I'm excited for more. :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much - more coming soon! :)
10 [Report This]Date: September 10, 2008 12:59 pm Title: Chapter 1
I was a silent fan of this story when you posted it on ff.net and I am so excited that you are bringing it over here!
I love the extras you took the time to create. And that shirt! Seriously, if they sold that shirt somewhere, I would definitely buy one.
Author's Response: Thanks for speaking up, LovesKetchup! I appreciate it! (Don't give away the end... ;) ) Glad you like the extras and I KNOW, I want that shirt too! :)
Date: September 10, 2008 11:26 am Title: Chapter 5
LC -- just wanted to check in & say how much I'm enjoying this. I love lots of Disney details -- although I haven't been in about 20 years (yikes!). I really like the 'ensemble' vibe you've got going, a little something for everyone ;o)
Author's Response: Thanks a lot, Lisahoo! The ensemble approach is fun, if not a lot of work, but it's all those zany characters that make the show great...this may be blasphemy, but just Jim and Pam at WDW? Not that exciting. :)
Date: September 09, 2008 07:29 pm Title: Chapter 1
YAY! you added the extras! once again I read this on ff.net
Author's Response: Thanks for reading it again! :)
Date: September 09, 2008 07:14 pm Title: Chapter 5
I think with Disney World, you either love it or hate it. I happen to be a Disney geek, although I haven't visited in a few years. My daughter has preferred the coasters over at Islands of Adventure. But All Ears is quite familiar to me, as is Mousesavers, Passporter, the Unofficial Guide and the DIS discussion group. So yeah, I actually used to LIKE lime green, until Karen ruined it.
I think Jim and Pam would have a blast in the Adventurer's Club, don't you?
Looking forward to more Orlando fun.
Author's Response: Well thank you, EH...and I am clearly an idiot, because I have no idea what Karen has to do with lime green. But I love your review despite my stupidity! Thanks for hanging out with this tale and geeking out Disney style with me! I think Jim and Pam would like the AC, but I have a sneaking suspicion that Dwight might have enjoyed it more. :) Thanks again!
Date: September 09, 2008 05:03 pm Title: Chapter 5
LC, I'm just grinning over here. I really appreciate the effort you've put into this baby of yours. The "deleted scene?" Adorable. You're getting me so psyched. It's especially fun reading a story when you can visualize everything so clearly--that's a tribute to you (and then there's my aforementioned Disney dorkiness). This made me chuckle: Andy Gibb’s “Shadow Dancing” is playing loudly. Way to make me feel nostalgic. I had such a huge crush on Andy Gibb back in the day : ) Oh, and don't let me forget to mention the Star Wars Legos. Awesome touch.
Author's Response: Thanks so much Nan, and I equally appreciate you reading and your kind reviews! I know, it's terrible, but that deleted scene makes me laugh...I just hear Angela when she and Andy are playing MadLibs: "It's a man eating cat food!" Too much. And Andy Gibb's "Shadow Dancing" is a classic - and perfect for a club like 8Traxx! Thanks as always! :)
Date: September 09, 2008 03:39 pm Title: Chapter 5
Who could not love a story like this? And may I say that I absolutely adore and admire you for going that extra mile for bonus features? So much fun!
Author's Response: Thanks, Mrs. LH! I just put it out there and whoever reads, reads...but I'm pleased you like it! And thanks for checking out the bonus features! Some I put real time and effort in on, so I'm happy when people like them. :) Thanks again!
Date: September 09, 2008 09:42 am Title: Chapter 4
I *loved* the date when I read it, and I can't wait to see what happens next!
Author's Response: Yay! Thanks a lot! :)
Date: September 08, 2008 06:25 am Title: Chapter 4
I love love LOVE this story! (question: will they be eating at raglan road? i just went there for the first time on my last trip! it was awesome.)
Author's Response: Well thanks thanks THANKS! :) And Nbyevu...I don't want to give anything away, but let's just say that query raised my brows several inches. Are you psychic? ;)
Date: September 08, 2008 06:24 am Title: Chapter 4
LC, your voices in this story are really great. I'm so enjoying this little vacation to the happiest place on earth. Two passages that stood out for me:
“’Kishy’? What kind of artsy fartsy word is that, Pam? Stop trying to impress your new BFF,” Michael scolded her. So funny and so Michael; and,
Angela: (standing at the entrance to the Dinosaur attraction) It has not been a good day. I followed Michael aimlessly for hours this morning. It’s extremely hot. Now I have to ride a ride that will no doubt contradict directly with Genesis. Nothing good has happened. (Angela listens to a word from off camera; she suddenly looks a little guilty. ) Well of course it was nice to see my…fiancé beat Dwight. From Sales. (Her eyes flit downward. ) Perfect Angela.
Author's Response: Thanks, Nan! That Michael line is one of my favorites in that chapter and you are the first ever to mention it! And I think that Angela moment is hilarious and yet sad...so I'm thrilled you liked it. :)
7 [Report This]Date: September 07, 2008 09:05 pm Title: Chapter 1
Cute idea. How sweet is it that Jim made proposal plans for each day - and how fun that Kelly is "bedazzling" her shirts!
Author's Response: Thanks! Yeah, Jim knows it's best to be prepared...and Kelly...I just imagine her with a huge bag from Michaels at her side, full of tiny packages of sequins, hot gluing away. :)
9 [Report This]Date: September 07, 2008 04:20 pm Title: Chapter 3
This is such a fun story and I really like all the additional info you have for us at the end of the chapters. I look forward to more!
Author's Response: Thanks so much - it was fun to write and produce all the extras for, too! Hope you continue to enjoy! :)
Date: September 07, 2008 03:44 pm Title: Chapter 3
I really like this a lot! Please update soon!
Author's Response: Thanks so much - I will! :)
5 [Report This]Date: September 06, 2008 07:41 pm Title: Chapter 3
Yeah for Chapter 3! Kali is my favorite ride in AK, and I visit All Ears alot. I really love how the dialogue is very true to the character's, especially Michael and Dwight. Can't wait for next chapter!
Author's Response: I gotta tell you, SS, due to some mobility issues I have I've never been on Kali, but from all I've heard it's a blast. :) Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Date: September 06, 2008 07:14 pm Title: Chapter 3
I don't usually like fics in which everyone makes a really extravagant trips together, but this works. Jim's playlists, the shirts, etc is very cool--almost interactive. I listened to the songs while reading.
Author's Response: Thanks! I know this is a bit of a stretch, but I wanted to write this so badly that I did my best to come up with a semi-plausible explanation. :) Glad you enjoy the story and the bonuses - more of both to come. :)
Date: September 06, 2008 05:26 pm Title: Chapter 3
Thoroughly enjoying this, LC. BTW, thanks for fixing the playlist link. I'm looking forward to listening to it. I really appreciate your attention to detail. My family and I are going to WDW in a couple months, so this is fun preparation : )
Author's Response: Oh, hey, um...do you have an extra spot? I'm not picky; I'll sleep on a floor. I'll travel in a trunk. I'll pay my own way. Just come pick me up too! :) Thanks for all the support and enjoy the playlist! :)
Date: September 06, 2008 04:52 pm Title: Chapter 2
Okay, so I've never been to Disney World even though I was born in Florida. There it is. But this is really cute and makes me wonder what I've missed out on!
Your voices are all very good and that's a tall order with the full ensemble. I like your detail links, too-- that playlist? Two of Us? Seriously? I love that song. And the bingo-prize bookcover was cute too.
I will admit I don't care for the use of "jim" as a verb. But that's just me. :)
So, in short: a fun read!
Author's Response: Oh Callisto, that's it - let's go today! You are missing out on...um, everything. :) Thanks for your kind review and "Two of Us" is an amazing, amazing song. :) And "jim" as a verb...sorry you don't enjoy it. I just find it's the easiest way to describe THAT face. Hope you can look past it and stick with this! Thanks again! :)
Date: September 06, 2008 04:51 pm Title: Chapter 1
I read this over at ff.net so I'm excited I get to leave a review here! I've only read this once so it's nice to go back and see all the craziness before all the other craziness. I think you really got the voice of the show down here and I appreciate all the little extras you made.
If anyone is reading the reviews to gauge whether or not you should stick with this story then you totally should, it's quite the ride.
Author's Response: What a kind review! I hope others take your advice. ;) Seriously, though, I'm so glad you liked this enough to come back and check it out again! :)
Date: September 06, 2008 04:23 pm Title: Chapter 3
Oh, I want to see Jim and Pam go on "It's a Small World After All." Dark, romantic...*wink. I think they can block out the music. : )
Author's Response: I can make a lot of strange things romantic, JimandPaminlove, but even I don't have the power to make that romantic. But I promise you that when we get to the Magic Kingdom "it's a small world" is included. Deal? :) Thanks for reviewing!
Date: September 06, 2008 04:12 pm Title: Chapter 3
OMG! I just have to say...how much do I love that Jim has both The Muppets, The Beatles, George Michael AND Tom Petty on his vacation playlist? Oh yeah, and the chapter was great! I too, am a Disney-aholic (my sister and her family are there right now) and am ejnoying this story immensely as I can "see" it all in my minds eye!
Author's Response: The playlist is pretty great...I know that sounds arrogant, but c'mon - Jim can put a list together! :) So glad you're enjoying the story! :)
9 [Report This]Date: September 06, 2008 11:54 am Title: Chapter 2
I'm loving this story! So original, and I actually laughed out loud at a couple of the talking heads.
Only one complaint: The link to Jim's Playlist doesn't work, and I'm DYING to know what songs he has on there!! Please let me know!
Author's Response: Thanks! I hope I keep you laughing...arrogant as it sounds, I crack myself with this story a lot. :) And the playlist link is fixed for Chapter Three, so do try again - I really love it and think it captures "my" Jim perfectly!
Date: September 06, 2008 07:16 am Title: Chapter 2
I really like it! You have them down solid. I feel like it could be a real episode. I do want to know what was in Dwight's bag, however. And I love Judy taking a relief smoke at the end. Oh future Judy....
Author's Response: Thanks so much! It would have to be an Office movie, because this sucker is long. (Go ahead and say it.) What was in Dwight's bag? It's best none of us know. And Judy...I envy and yet pity that girl already. :)
5 [Report This]Date: September 05, 2008 09:35 pm Title: Chapter 1
I love the premise of this story and can't wait to read more! As dorky as it sounds, I absolutely love Disney World. And I like what you've put in regarding the proposal. Most people don't know that Disney is a very romantic place. WE KNOW OUR SHEET!
Author's Response: "As dorky as it sounds, I absolutely love Disney World." Does that sound dorky? Answer: NO. Then again, I'm biased. We all need to revel in our love for WDW here - embrace it! And of COURSE Disney is romantic! Thanks so much and hope you continue to enjoy! :)
Date: September 05, 2008 06:43 pm Title: Chapter 2
Great job, LC! Heh, LC, like Lauren Conrad, right? I know that's why you chose this name, don't lie. ;)
So I've decided to reread this just for funsies. And because it's that good of course. Way to put these two chapters together; they flow really well into each other. I still really like the Pim exchange on the airplane (sidenote: your Jim's Vacation Playlist link isn't working!), and I think this time around I'll especially enjoy the interactions Dwight and Judy have, and how his opinion of her will slowly change.
I'm also going to pick out Jack-esque lines for every chapter to prove to you how good you are (sans the first chapter because I obviously started into this story late in the game). Here's the one for this chapter: "He gave me the name of the store he bought my perfume from, though, so I really hope I can get up there. I’m almost out. (Phyllis smiles more suggestively than one would’ve thought she could.) Bobby really likes that scent." So disturbingly hilarious. Nailed it.
Author's Response: Yes, DA-S...LC like the girl on The Hills. You are so very clever. *smack* I'm glad you're rereading this for funsies and not because you got confused on whether or not this was cross-posted. (IT IS.) I'll fix that darn link for next chapter. Glad you thought putting two chapters together for this one was a good choice; I like it. And thanks for the Jack-like call out...I'm flattered, he'd probably die. Of embarrassment. Okay, kiddo, you rule for reviewing this behemoth TWICE. All praise due. :)