Date: March 06, 2007 09:26 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
MOXIE!!!!!!!!
You're killing me here!!! I feel like Jim, frantically trying to get home to go online!!! Only, I'm more pathetic because not only are these love lives not my own, but they are fictional.
...
But who cares???? I WANT THE NEXT PART!!!
Pins and needles.
thanks.
cheers.
--Lex
Author's Response: THEY ARE FICTIONAL?????? What kind of crack are you smoking!! ;-D
Date: March 06, 2007 08:23 pm Title: When the evening is spread out against the sky
Okay, I'm very bad at leaving reviews...I always mean to go back and do it later but then sadly the RL gets in the way....
I love this story it so creative and great, and as someone who despite really really trying but could never quite warm up to Karen, I love what your doing with her! I do think its a bit out of character, but I love it! I say give me more possesive Karen!! hehe! But yes, this story is so good. It's funny and angsty and I'm sure some fluff will appear eventually... :-)
On a larger note, I just want to say I'm a huge fan of yours! I swear I have read like all your fics at least twice and some way more than others (MTLGTM, DL, OM) to name a few. But there is one thing that bugs me slightly, Stamford, CT is north of Scranton, PA. So everytime your characters reference Stamford while in Scranton they should say up there, because its north. While Scranton is down from Stamford. (I'm a geography nerd and this probably only bugs me) but yeah I just needed to point that out.
BUT don't forget to keep up the amazing work! I can't wait for the next chapter of this!
Author's Response: Gosh,tizzy - thank you so much for kind words! As for the directions - it's a stupid habit of mine, and I wrote it without remembering the facts. (I used to live in NE PA and I always "felt" like NYC and CT were DOWN. I know that makes no sense!) I will change it because you aren't the first person to comment on it. And I appreciate you finding the time to review today!!!! Thanks again!
Date: March 06, 2007 07:10 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
I cannot tell you how excited I was to get the e-mail that a new chapter was posted. Completely made my day....and it did not disappoint. I just love so many things about this. Write more soon, please!!
Author's Response: Oh, thanks for the sweet comments! I'm so glad you are enjoying this story. More will follow soon, I promise!
Date: March 06, 2007 07:02 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Dayum! The chat rooms are hilarious. Exactly what they are like too- love it.
Psst... does this chat room really exist *ahem* I have a friend *ahem* who wanted to know ;-)
I'm loving the details that Jim is getting out of the chatroom- its awesome.
Author's Response:
LOL - no, there isn't such a place - at least that I know of! No reason one can't be started though. ;-)
Thanks for the coments
Date: March 06, 2007 06:58 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
And Karen actually had me feeling a wee bit sad for her with the crying. But now, messing with our Pam? Fuhgettaboutit!!
Congrats on the blue ribbon...this story needs to be in the Top 10!
Author's Response: Yeah, I don't hate Karen - but Jim had to do what needed done. She'll get over him and meet a nice guy someday... Thanks for reviewing (again!) I love knowing that each chapter is living up to expectations!!
9 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 06:39 pm Title: When the evening is spread out against the sky
Moxie! More! More! More! More!
Okay, fine, here's a substantive comment -- I really thought you did a great job with keeping Jim sympathetic in this chapter. Well done!
More more more more more!
Author's Response: I am working on Chapter 4 today - I'm so glad you have liked it so far! And how could we not love Jim? :-) Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Date: March 06, 2007 05:19 pm Title: When the evening is spread out against the sky
Must.....read.....gasp.......more............help.......
Author's Response: Too funny! Take a deep breath, grab a hot cocoa, and relax. We'll still be here. Thanks for reading, JimPamFan!!
10 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 05:12 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
I have turned into Kelly. OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!! This story is ah-MAZ-ing! Seriously moxie. I just read all three chapters for the first time- this is hands down my favorite fanfic. Ever. I love it I love it I love it. You are brilliant. I am as eager for Chapter 4 as I am for this damn hiatus to end.
Author's Response: lama - you can be Kelly anytime you want!! You make me feel very pleased for having written - I'm so glad you liked it!!
Date: March 06, 2007 04:45 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
This is really great. Can't wait to see how Jim gets out of the "spying" thing. Although as a Jim fan, it is really gratifying to see him get to hear how Pam really feels. Keep it coming Moxie!
Author's Response: Thanks -Jim does deserve to know he hasn't pined in vain, and Pam deserves to feel like she has the right to ask for what she wants. I think both will end up happy by the end of this story . ;-)
Date: March 06, 2007 04:26 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Well that was an explosive chapter. I loved it. Can't wait for more and for Pam to sign on and chat.
Author's Response: Oh good - then it did it's job! And Pam will certainly be coming back soon. :-)
Author's Response: Oh good - then it did it's job! And Pam will certainly be coming back soon. :-)
Author's Response: I have no idea why that's listed doubly!!
Date: March 06, 2007 04:09 pm Title: When the evening is spread out against the sky
Moxie--have I ever told you that sometimes when you put out fics like this one, you become like my drug dealer and I am just a pathetic crack-head groveling at your feet for more? No? I haven't? Well, now you know. ;)
Author's Response:
Maybe I could get you to become on of my mules and you can deliver this fiction to others and get them hooked too? I promise a good cut of the profits. ;-)
Thanks so much, Dinkin!!
Date: March 06, 2007 03:55 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
What?!
Now that I can think again, this was an amazing chapter. I thought Karen's parents really fit with her character. Also, since the deleted scenes were confirmed as cannon, this is really how I see Karen. Oooh, she makes me so angry! It's a good thing Jim found out what she said to Pam, but how is he going to explain knowing about it? This story just keeps getting more exciting as it goes on, I can't wait to see what happens next :)
Author's Response: Thanks for the great insights - I do believe that deleted scene just showed the tip of the iceberg that is desperate!Karen. Unfortunately we now have pissy!Jim, who won't put up with his FNB being made sad by Karen's exaggeration. Isn't love fun?
Date: March 06, 2007 03:53 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
:O.
Karen seems like such a bitch in this. Not that I mind. AT ALL. XDD.
I can't wait to find out how things work out.
Oh, and French Onion Sun Chips are love. :3
Author's Response: Yes, when it doubt, Jim should always fall back to the tried and true. They'll be serving Sun Chips at their wedding one day, mark my words!!
Date: March 06, 2007 03:39 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
I KNEW IT.
(insert irrational hatred of all things Karen here)
Great story, moremoremore, please!
Author's Response: You did? I wonder if someone would guess that Karen was behind Pam's being upset - and what in the world could she have said that would upset our Pamster?? Let's see how it all unfolds!!
Date: March 06, 2007 03:10 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
WHAT! I knew I never liked Karen. :-) Seriously, I like a cliffhanger as much as the next girl, but post soon! I'll be waiting on pens and needles.
Author's Response: hehe - I promise you won't have terribly long to wait! Thanks for reading and reviewing!
7 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 03:05 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
I love this story! (The only thing that is throwing me is, I'm assuming Karen's parents are from CT, but you keep mentioning her parents driving up to dinner, or Jim wanting to drive down to CT to see his friends, ...from PA makes no sense.)
But, other than that (and that I am a firm DENIER in the existence of Krazy!Karen) I love this story.
Author's Response: you know - it's a quirk of mine. Even though I lived in NE PA for a while, I always feel like CT, NYC, etc was down - not over. Sorry if that threw you!! Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Date: March 06, 2007 02:56 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Oh, this is very enjoyable. Now, I'm not in the clan of Karne haters at all (I find her mostly boring) but oh, that is one good cliffhanger! I am really enjoying this story. Can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: Yes, I really don't hate Karen - but I can see her reaching a point of desperation where Jim is concerned, and it coming across as harsher than she means it to be. But she can do what she wants, Jam is meant to be. Thanks for the great review, and the blue ribbon!!
Date: March 06, 2007 02:52 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Frakkin' Karen! Frakkin' Moxie! Why must you get me hooked on your stories like elicite drugs? More please. :) I'm even gonna back off the DL (for now).
Author's Response: haha - I believe you (not) - you'll be pushing DL without even realising it. It's just in your blood. ;-) But I"m glad you really like this story, too. :-) Thanks for reading and reviewing, beruco!!
10 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 02:50 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
HOLY CRAP!!! And here I was feeling sorry for Karen and kinda thinking Jim was a bit of an ass and then, BAM!! My first impression was correct: Karen's a bitch. Mox, it's kinda sad how much I love this story. I've just had the crappiest of days, and reading this has kinda made me feel like Jim did at the end of "Diversity Day": Not a bad day. More please! Don't know how long this high's gonna last!
Author's Response:
Sorry your day has been so crappy! Just imagine how bad Karen's is going to be soon. ;-) The next chapter will be coming soon, I promise!!
Date: March 06, 2007 02:45 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Ooh, the plot thickens. Damn that Karen! Loved the nod to Battlestar Galactica, by the way.
Author's Response: Frakkiin' A!!!!!! Now if Jim just had Starbuck for a friend, Karen would easily be dealt with... :-)
Date: March 06, 2007 02:45 pm Title: When the evening is spread out against the sky
Home sick today...THIS was exactly the medicine I needed. You ROCK! Karen's goin down!!! First the insinuation that dinner wouldn't be a big deal and then come to find out she flat out LIED to Pam about how big of a deal it was going to be...oh no she din'nt! I'm wondering though how Jim will pull off confronting Karen about it without giving up his IRC secret....hmmm....needless to say, can't wait for the next installment!
Author's Response: Aw, hope you are feeling better, LoveFool!! Yes, this is such a tangled web - and Jim will have to play his cards right. But have faith....
10 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 02:35 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
o0o000o0o kareeeeennn ! dieee ! lol GREAT story!! Can't wait for the next chapter!!!
Author's Response: Do I sense you're not a big Karen fan?? Well, don't worry - thinks will turn out all Jammy in the end...!!
Date: March 06, 2007 02:31 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Ahh, stupid krazy!karen!!
Author's Response: LOL - she will realise the error of her ways. You don't mess with the power of Jam. :-)
Date: March 06, 2007 02:12 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
This is awesome. I am seriously on the edge of my seat! Can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Thanks, Paper Jam! But feel free to relax and sit back - things will be okay, and I'll be posting again soon!!
Date: March 06, 2007 02:07 pm Title: And sawdust restaurants with oyster-shells
Oh hell no. I am just - damn it, that makes me so angry! (Note to self: These are fictional characters. In a fictional story.)
Seriously...you know, those deleted scenes seem to be angling Karen's characterization a bit in this direction. I will absolutely go ballistic if this happens on the show.
...Though it's kind of fun to be able to hate on her so freely in this case. :P
Excellent work, as usual -- can't wait for the next installment!
Author's Response: These are fictional characters?? What? (Wanders off in a confused daze........)