Date: February 03, 2009 08:01 pm Title: Hot Toddy (Your Age is Starting to Show)
Aww I love it when Pam takes care of Jim! I'm glad to hear he's in the schools now and happier with his job. It's nice to see Pam flashing back to her past life in high school and how things have changed. They're so cute!
Author's Response: Oh, our little Pam has grown so much since her high school days. I'm glad that she realized it was for the better, and that Jim sees that, too.
Such a relief that Jim is much happier teaching and doesn't have to worry about all of that stress weighing him down. I can imagine him being very popular with his students. He can behave like a teenager himself, sometimes. But it's funny to see how they realize they've matured, while still holding on to bits of their youth. Their friends are having babies, yet they still spend hours playing Wii at home. Pam is like an old lady who can't get the stupid automatic faucets to work in the bathroom, but when Jim tells her "Lord of the Flies" is a bit like "A Bug's Life" the little 5-year-old in her is all, "Ooh- yipee!" Ha-ha.
Thank you so much for reviewing.
10 [Report This]Date: February 03, 2009 06:38 pm Title: Hot Toddy (Your Age is Starting to Show)
Aw, that was such a cute chapter! I definitely wouldn't mind taking care of a sick Jim!! This actually made me remember all the fun I had at high school football games. *sigh* Those were the days!
Another great chapter! Keep up the great work!
Author's Response: Oh, I miss those days. Hopefully I'll have the chance to do all of that again when I have children of my own. That is, if my kids aren't too embarrassed to be seen at a high school football game with their parents. Ha-ha.
I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks for the review! :)
Date: February 03, 2009 04:05 pm Title: Hot Toddy (Your Age is Starting to Show)
Awww, I think Pam AND Jim are both going to be excellent parents.
This chapter was fun, more of Playful Jim, whom I love as well as some flashbacks to both of their high school years. Very Nice work.
Random Question, does Jim still have any of his band skills?
Author's Response: Yay! I think Pam and Jim will be amazing parents, too and I'm glad you caught tiny little glimpses of both of their parental sides in this chapter- Jim with his students and Pam being all motherly and tending to a sick Jim.
I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed this chapter. I'm going to say that Jim does sill have a few skills on that trumpet. I even dare to wonder if the trumpet is still in its case, somewhere in his closet, perhaps? In storage? Haha.
10 [Report This]Date: February 03, 2009 03:31 pm Title: Dinner at Eight in the Suburbs
Great new chapter
I love teacher Jim, it reminds a little bit of the deleted scene from product recall.
Author's Response: Yes! Teacher!jim was such a treat to write. He would be a fun teacher, I think. :) I love to see him being all cute with his kiddies, while still maintaining a slight disciplinary approach. Imagine Jim sitting on a desk in a room full of students and saying, "Settle down, guys. Let's turn in our books to page 75 and discuss Shakespere." How hot is that? Ha-ha.
Date: February 03, 2009 02:09 pm Title: Hot Toddy (Your Age is Starting to Show)
Oh, the only restaurant I've ever been to in Kenosha is the Chancery, so don't think that helps too much.
Author's Response: Oh, it's all good; thank you the suggestion, though! :)
Date: February 03, 2009 02:07 pm Title: Hot Toddy (Your Age is Starting to Show)
Yea! Great chapter...loved it. The Kenosha autumn, the football field, the rivals from Muskego! Great job! My high school used to be in Kenosha Tremper's conference my freshman/sophomore years so I'm so excited by the references and accuracy. Still loving this story and am always excited by an update. Thanks!
Author's Response: Well, I'm very happy to hear that I was on point with the Kenosha references. This chapter required a bit of research, and I was very nervous as far as how accurate it would all come across, so thank you. And I'm glad that you enjoyed the chapter!
10 [Report This]Date: February 03, 2009 01:56 pm Title: Hot Toddy (Your Age is Starting to Show)
really enjoyed this chapter. I loved seeing Jim succeeding in his career, even as a sub!
Author's Response: Thank you; I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
Date: February 03, 2009 01:06 pm Title: Hot Toddy (Your Age is Starting to Show)
I liked it (:
plus, that interview kicks ass.
Date: February 03, 2009 01:05 pm Title: Hot Toddy (Your Age is Starting to Show)
I liked it (:
plus, that interview kicks ass.
Author's Response: Thank you; I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Date: February 01, 2009 12:55 am Title: Crack the Shutters (Autumnal Equinox)
Love the smutty goodness. Thank you! I hope you have a good weekend too and that you feel better. As always, I can't wait for the next part, smutty or not!
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed the short chapter. And thank you for the kind wishes- I am feeling a lot better. Darn winter weather. Bleh.
Date: January 31, 2009 05:26 pm Title: Crack the Shutters (Autumnal Equinox)
oh oh oh.
I love smut (:
Author's Response: Who wouldn't want to wake up, naked in bed, next to a one Jim Halpert? So I figured posting this on a Saturday morning (at 3 in the morning to be exact) would kind of give readers that experience. My present to you, my friends. Although writing smut makes me nervous x nervous + panicked + brain implosion - courage ...and... damn, where is the divided by symbol? A backward slash does not suffice. Anyhoo, I hope you enjoyed the chapter! More naked Jim to come soon?? maybe...
Date: January 31, 2009 02:57 pm Title: Crack the Shutters (Autumnal Equinox)
Guh, just what I needed, some excellent Jim and Pam smut, and there is no one better to do it than you - cos you seriously makeeverything so perfectly THEM.
I worship you lol.
Author's Response: Hello there,
I'm relieved to hear that you enjoyed this chapter. Writing smut always makes me nervous5000 so, mini-yay for that. (yay) My present to you, my friend.
So I came up with this in a past review like five minutes ago- check it out...
(*sings Folgers theme song*) "The best part of waking up, is reading fanfic smut."
Is that perfect or what? Some may say it's lame and completely unoriginal, but I like to think- perfect.
10 [Report This]Date: January 31, 2009 12:34 pm Title: Crack the Shutters (Autumnal Equinox)
I have been an avid reader of both this and your other fic. I haven't given you a review prior to now (because I'm horrible at writing them!) But I just wanted to know that I am an ADDICT! I love your stories! Keep up the great work!
Author's Response: Hi, MaiaDawn. It always excites me when I hear from someone new who is reading and enjoying this story, so thank you for the wonderful review. You're awesome. And you should never be worried about writing reviews. All feedback is admired and very much appreciated. ;) So, thank you again. And enjoy the Super Bowl tomorrow! Tell everyone about The Office! Spread the word! Spread it like wildfire. Go Cowboys! (What? They didn't make it this year?! Darnit.)
Date: January 31, 2009 09:57 am Title: Crack the Shutters (Autumnal Equinox)
oh yay a whole chapter of pure smut. lol
loved it as always.
Author's Response: I thought I would sneak that up there to wake everyone up on Saturday morning. (*sings*) The best part of waking up... is reading fanfic smut. (Registered trademark of Nightswept. Just came to my head as I was writing. Genius? Maybe. Or lame. It could be one or the other. Ha-ha.)
Date: January 31, 2009 09:35 am Title: Diving a Dumpster
The quick-question game isn't supposed to be played without Phoebe's supervision! that was a nice touch. this is a great sequel!
Author's Response: Ha-ha! I'm glad you enjoyed the Friends reference. I like to throw random Friends quotes into everyday conversation. If someone picks up on the Friends quote, I will immediately respect them.
Date: January 31, 2009 06:53 am Title: Crack the Shutters (Autumnal Equinox)
I just finished reviewing chapters 5-7 and now this is newly up! I guess my chant for sexy worked. Sweet Saturday indeed.
Author's Response: Sexy Saturday, indeed. Ha-ha. And I don't believe I thanked you for the amazing review in my previous reply, so let's make it official. Thank you for the amazing review! :D
Date: January 31, 2009 06:19 am Title: Kenosha (For the Unemployed and Underpaid)
Three cheers for chapters five through seven! I am hoping that you are feeling better this weekend.
I am so sad for Jim and Pam that they lost their security cat. But excited that they have a doggy babe in their future.
Poor Jim, he has stress at work. Dealing with Michael and working in a downsizing environment. All the while trying to save to go back to school and get a job in Illinois so Pam can be closer to her family and friends. Just thinking about it makes me wanna take a four hour nap! And at night he can't sleep because Pam talks and beats him up! I am glad that Pam was able to help him get into a better situation. I love it when they take good care of each other!
So Phyllis and I think alike, I see. Dress two in the snow. Wonderful! Pam falling in love with the Nature Museum. Score! I was grinning from ear to ear when Pam was telling Jim that she doesn't need a big, fancy wedding, she wants a happy marriage with him, and Paris can wait. Awwww!!
I also love the grown up relationship Pam has with her mom. I am glad they've come the long way since her parents were not supportive and they hardly talked. I know, a girl needs her mom.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me some Holly and Michael. I really miss her on the show, and Game Nite with Michael and Holly was like Thursdays in the fall again. Nice job.
I loved game nite! Pregnant, horny Angela sounded like Kelly and made me laugh. And playful Jim is a favorite!
Okay, now {chanting begins...} sexy time, sexy time, sexy time!
Author's Response: Ah, Pam and her mom. It's so true, as you get older you begin to realize how important those family relationships are, no matter how much tension there was during Pam's childhood and late teen years. I'll admit, I wasn't really close with my mom until I entered my 20s, and it was like. "Wow. How did I not know my mom is so awesome?"
I have a feeling playful Jim is here to stay, now that he's bid goodbye to all of that stress. Time to introduce Teaching!Jim. Yay! And three cheers for Pam taking care of Jim. Way to step up, Pam.
Phyllis and you do think alike. (Hmm... weird... (; ) See, I told you, your reviews inspire me. I feel like as readers, this story is equally yours as much as it is mine. So please continue to let me know what you think and if you have any ideas (storylines, settings, etc.)... I am more than willing to give you a shout out in future chapters. Woot-woot.
I so miss having Holly around, and I'm glad you enjoy the addition of her character in this story. Aw, Jim and Pam are making couple friends. Too much fun.
Date: January 31, 2009 05:51 am Title: Crack the Shutters (Autumnal Equinox)
Okay, you clearly live in my music brain. I've been obsessively listening to this song! And this was some perfect usage here.
Aw, you gave us some smut all wrapped up prettily. You're too generous, girlie. But really, you painted the scene beautifully. The cloak of the yellow cover, the light streaming in, even their morning looks leading to this. I really love how they just...enjoy one another, in all senses. And it was just really sweet to see them just goofily thrilled that they would be marrying one another and this is a luxury they can take advantage of whenever they want.And it goes without saying that it was all rather hot, yes? Hee :) BUt really, smut isn't good unless you get the details right, set the scene, grab the emotion. You do this all very very well. And the music was the icing.
Have yourself a good weekend and thanks for the prezzie.
Author's Response: That is too funny! I'm so glad you enjoyed the pairing. Snow Patrol is amazing. I have yet to see them in concert, but I feel that I should find a way to go the next time they are in town.
I'm happy that you enjoyed this chapter and that you didn't think, "Holy adjective overload, Batman!" I wrote this around three in the morning, while listening to "Crack the Shutters" on constant repeat and that scene would not get out of my head. So I did the best I could at trying to relay all of that to you guys. I'm glad to hear it worked. ;)
Enjoy the Super Bowl tomorrow, although I'm far more excited for The Office than the game. (Would you expect any less? Heh.) I'm a Cowboy fan, so I'm not really siding with anyone. I think everyone should win. Woot-woot.
Date: January 30, 2009 10:14 pm Title: Kenosha (For the Unemployed and Underpaid)
haha. And if you’re not naked when I get back… I will make you naked. And you will like it.” love it. oh man I love that you've got Michael and Holly in it too now. I miss them... :(
Author's Response: Heh... heh. I'm glad you liked that line. Jim is such a dork. Holly and Michael are even bigger dorks. The rerun of Business Ethics on Thursday reminded me of just how much I miss her. :(
Date: January 30, 2009 09:56 pm Title: Six Days, Many Sleepless Nights
awwww oh no Norman is gone. :( They were turning into such a cute little family. I'm really very curious to know why Pam is talking and punching in her sleep. Quite odd hmmmm.
oh and interesting that you incorperated Phillis and Kevin in there.
Author's Response: Oh, Pam. Perhaps Jim should be her a straitjacket to sleep in. Ha-ha. I think she's just stressed knowing that Jim is stressed, but he's not exactly telling her why he is stressed, he kind of keeps all of his feelings about work to himself because he doesn't want to hassle her with all of his problems. I feel like that is just who Jim is. :/ Plus, she has the wedding on her mind, her friends so far away, and perhaps she's always been a toss and turner, and it's just now coming out now that she's living with someone and sleeping in the same bed with Jim on a regular basis. Poor Jim with the black eye. Ouchie! :P
Date: January 30, 2009 09:40 pm Title: Slightly More Domesticated, A Little More Crazy
I love them.
I like Jim's little club stunt. very cute.
sorry I haven't had a chance to read your story or a bit. gotta catch up.
Author's Response: Sorry I threw so many chapters at you at once. I was on some amazing drugs (perscribed by a doctor- I feel like I need to clear that up! I was sick and I had legal drugs. To cure me.) ... so yeah, I had a lot of free time to write. And write I did.
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing each chapter. It really means a lot that you take the time to do that, and they're so much fun to read.
Come on everybody, let's go to the Halpert Lounge! (*Throws boombox on shoulder. Cranks up the rap music. Pimp walks down the street to Halpert Lounge.... Hears crickets*)
Date: January 30, 2009 07:27 pm Title: Dinner at Eight in the Suburbs
Hi,
I just wanted to tell how much I am enjoying this story and the one before that :). I am really looking forward to see what happens next.
p.s. I am still laughing about all those weinie jokes, lol
Author's Response: Hey, I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying this story. Thank you for the wonderful review. And I'm glad you found good fun in Holly and Michael's silly jokes. Such dorks, those two. ;)
Date: January 30, 2009 01:56 pm Title: Kenosha (For the Unemployed and Underpaid)
I always review your fics, hun (:
Author's Response: You do, and I am forever grateful! Thank you so much, Mixedbreedgirl. You make me smile. :D
Date: January 29, 2009 09:43 pm Title: Kenosha (For the Unemployed and Underpaid)
I need to exercise pogonotomy to my legs right now. Hehe.
Author's Response: Ha-ha. Too funny.
You are excused. The wintertime usually keeps me from picking up a razor, too. I get lazy.
9 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2009 08:24 pm Title: Kenosha (For the Unemployed and Underpaid)
Thanks for keeping this story going. I love the natural progression of the story. I am glad you are still writing this. Thanks for the updates. I still love the story!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you are enjoying the story. Do you by chance know of any nice restaurants in Kenosha I can send Jim and Pam to? Just curious. ;)