Date: July 19, 2009 08:43 pm Title: Chapter 1
I love love this story! Such suspense, I can't wait for new chapters.
Now is Frida based off of Marjorie Main? Her character Lucy was so funny in the The Woman. Very plain talking. Plus they had a marathon of her movies on the other night on TCM "Ma and Pa Kettle"
Author's Response:
Volleyball Pam....can you keep a secret? I'll whisper this so only you and I will hear...I think bkwrm is still trying real hard to find the answer. But....YES! You are absolutely correct! Marjorie Main, and specifically the character of 'Lucy' in The Women was my inspiration for 'Frida'. As I started to write Frida's part, 'Lucy' just sort of came into my head.
And thanks so much for reading my story. I'm glad you like it.
Date: July 19, 2009 08:14 pm Title: Chapter 38
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Author's Response: ;)
Date: July 19, 2009 06:59 pm Title: Chapter 36
I feel like my mouse is going to wear out from checking my e-mail for updates on your story. You are continuing to dangle the carrot and I am following it blindly! This is so fun to read.
Here is my favourite moment from this chapter, and possibly the story so far:
“You wanna know something, Jim?” Steve interrupted, looking him straight in the eye.
“Yeah...what?”
“You're full of shit!”
I think I may have shouted that at Jim a few times during Season 3 ;-) Spot on, my friend, spot on. I also loved the description of Jim's reaction to Steve's joke. It's just all gold.
Author's Response:
Disclaimer: I will not be responsible for worn out or malfunctioning equipment whilest (?) searching for updates! But to ward off potential anxiety, I intend to post new chapters daily for the remainder of the story.
Yes, even with my fictional characters like Steve and Rachel....Jim and Pam can sometimes get a bit frustrating. But who knows, maybe it's one of those "kick in the pants" moments that Jim really needs. Stay tuned!
Date: July 19, 2009 06:13 pm Title: Chapter 38
Loving this story! Looking forward to more!
Author's Response: Big thanks...and more coming soon!
Date: July 19, 2009 04:20 pm Title: Chapter 34
Hee...Rachel is even less subtle than Frida. The kids, Jason and Tina are becoming more adorable.
It's a bit odd to read four chapters without any Jim/Pam interaction but I kind of like it because of the way you're building the plot. I'm usually a pretty horrible reader since I always try to guess what's going to happen but in this story, I just can't and the surprising thing is...I really like it!
Other things that I like:
- the game that Pam thought of for the kids (what a fun idea!)
- Jim becoming more accepting of the possibility of him and Pam (love the way his thoughts of her are sprinkled throughout)
- Pam using her art to express what she cannot say (another great idea!)
- the fact that everyone at the motel is on Team Pam! Because she's clearly awesome!
Oh yeah...when's the movie coming out? Will it star Jenna Fischer? Who's playing you? ;o)
20 Questions: I'm stumped because my first thought was "The Thin Man" series. This actress was in "The Women?" Was she one of the main characters? What other movies was she in? Clearly, I suck that this game :D
Okay...thanks for putting up w/ my ramblings.
Author's Response:
Yeah...Frida, Rachel...they're all onto the JAM! As far as a string of chapters without any real interaction between Jim and Pam...sort of reminds you of...oh, what season was that! We got through that...glad you got through this.
My movie...the silver screen isn't big enough for all that snow!
20 Questions....I said "character" actress. And no....the "Thin Man" series is definitely going off in the wrong direction. New clue: Did you...or anyone you know even remotely, happen to check the TCM schedule yesterday? The coincidences were just sort of piling up, one after the other...now that's a kettle of fish for ya!
And, I think my spelling was better this time around!
9 [Report This]Date: July 18, 2009 11:02 pm Title: Chapter 34
Ohhh can't wait to see what's next!
Author's Response: I don't think you'll have to wait too long!
9 [Report This]Date: July 18, 2009 10:39 pm Title: Chapter 31
I can totally see Pam doing something that cute =)
Author's Response: Glad you liked it. Maybe Pam has a thing about robots...first, killer nano-robot infections and now, robot crayons. Who knew?
Date: July 18, 2009 11:11 am Title: Chapter 34
love it. can't wait for more =]
Author's Response: Love your enthusiasm...it's contagious! Thank's again!
Date: July 18, 2009 08:46 am Title: Chapter 34
Another winner. I like how others are very subtle in their words to get Jim and Pam thinking. I am looking forward to Jims reaction to the drawing. Hopefully that will get the ball rolling on them finally communicating.
Author's Response: Thank you. And, it seems that just maybe, things are starting to happen...with a nudge and a wink for sure...but nevertheless!
Date: July 16, 2009 09:00 pm Title: Chapter 30
so cute =] and it made me want to sled real bad.haha
Author's Response: Thanks so much. Glad you could get into the "feeling" of it like that.
Date: July 16, 2009 01:23 pm Title: Chapter 30
Still loving this! I loved Jim and Pam sliding down the snowy hill. So cute! Excited for more :)
Author's Response: Thanks! I liked writing it, too.
Date: July 16, 2009 09:02 am Title: Chapter 30
Awww...they're finally having fun with each other once again! Now I know what you mean about Frida not being the only one who's helping our two protagonists. I like how despite his best intentions, Jim couldn't help but thinks of Pam. The way they carefully tread around each other was very well done on your part. Jim's hesitating because he didn't want to "misinterpret" things again and Pam is hesitating because Jim is still reserved.
One thing though: The part where Pam said, "Damn, that was fun!" was, in my opinion, a little out of character for her. Mostly because so far in your story, I can "hear" Jim and Pam conversations but I can't see Pam saying that in that context. Not a big thing but it took me out of the story a bit.
Oh yeah, I like the way the people stranded at the motel are forming a little community. Have you been in a situation like that because you wrote the scenario very well!
Okay...20-questions time: Is the actress Rosalind Russell? And the character Frida is based on Russell's character from the movie "Auntie Mame"? It's a lot of Wiki-detecting, lemme tell you :D
Author's Response:
Well, for me...so much about the whole Jim/Pam "thing" has been about their figuring out how to deal with their own sort of self-imposed and maybe somewhat artificial road blocks about thier feelings for one another. From Season 1, it's been pretty obvious to a number of their co-workers, Pam's mom...and to us....that there's just something "there" between these two. So, other people in this story can sense that as well.
I think what I was going for with Pam's "Damn that was fun" remark was to somehow demonstate that even though on a conscious level...she (along with Jim) are still very much dancing around hwt's really going on with them, that on a sub-conscious level we're starting to see something a bit different...some overt sign that her outlook may be changing. She tried the kiss, then she's heard from her mom and there seems to be something in the works (as yet unknown) that's beginning to move her in a different direction from the way she's previously "reacted" to what's going on with Jim. So, she truly enjoyee the slide down the hill with Jim...she had "fun with him" and she just "expressed it"...her real feelings...not filtered by ideas of what she should or should not be feeling because of what she thinks her and Jim's current situation is. Does that make sense? But I do see the point you raised...it does sort of "stick out."
My experience. I was starnded for a week in the famous "Blizzard of '78" that basically shut down much of the Northeast. The only "literal" part of my experience that is included in this story is the refernce Frida made abot the "Chemung School" being a shelter. That's the actual name of the scjhool where I spent the first night when I got stranded. Sorry, I thought I'd just have a bit of fun for myslef with that. The rest of what really happened...you'll just have to wait for the movie. Just kidding.
20 Questions. You're getting colder. "The Women"is the correct movie in which the character on which I based Frida appears, but it is not Rosalin Russell. A new hint: although she was primarily a "character" actor, she did also gain fame as the actual co-star in a series of light comedies from the 40's and 50's that featured a married couple as the two leads.
Again thanks for showing your continuing interest ...I really do appreciate it.
Date: July 16, 2009 08:46 am Title: Chapter 30
Fun in the snow - love it. It's so funny how everyone around them can see what they are just too scared to. I am anxious to see who cracks first and admits how they are feeling. This is such a well thought out story I just really wanted to thank you for the time you spent with it.
Author's Response: I'm gratified that it continues to make a positive impression. And as for fun in the snow...well, I just had to get them outside and doing something in it. And at least their talking and interacting and that can't be a bad thing, right?
Date: July 16, 2009 07:35 am Title: Chapter 30
I so enjoyed having four chaps to read today, Mr Bill, and you ended on the perfect note. I don't think there are many fics--if any at all--that feature SnowFun!JimandPam. I read the whole sliding scene with a smile on my face. I think I may have mentioned it in a prior review, but I like the characters you've created and the atmosphere of the hotel. You're also still managing to maintain the tension quite nicely. Until tomorrow...
10 [Report This]Date: July 16, 2009 01:14 am Title: Chapter 30
Very cute indeed!
Author's Response: Why....thank you very much!
Date: July 15, 2009 06:05 pm Title: Chapter 25
Well, I gave up hoping to wait until the whole thing was posted and dove in here. What a great job you've done with such a fun S3 scenario. Knowing you, there will be a happy ending after some much anticipated honesty between them. I don't mind waiting a bit, as long as it's not three years. :)
Author's Response:
It's long....but not that long! (anyone.........?) Thanks so much and I'm so glad that you're enjoying it. I think some of the emotional bubbles may be starting to break through the surface....but please keep reading to find out how it all plays out. They still have a good part of the day to get through.
Date: July 15, 2009 09:07 am Title: Chapter 25
Before I start on the "review" of the story, I just want to let you know how appreciative I am that you're updating this regularly. Thank you so much for the time you've spend on writing this as well as taking the time to reply to the reviews. I've really enjoyed the additional details provided in the author's response :o)
I really liked the fact that Pam called her mom and talked. In the episodes, we've got a glimpse that Pam must be pretty close with her mother so I really like reading further evidence of that fact. Also, that's good advice, Mama Beesly!
Frida is not exactly subtle in getting the info out of Jim, is she? I mentioned before that I really liked this new character that you introduced and I hope to see more from her because I have a feeling that Jim and Pam need some prodding and the perfect person for that is...Frida!
I'm getting used to the pace of the story now so I'm just going to sit back, relax and enjoy as the Jim and Pam (hopefully) find their way to each other once again.
Okay, back to the 20 questions: Is the movie "The Women"? I haven't seen it but remembered a review mentioned that it's a remake. If so...then is the actress Norma Shearer?
Author's Response:
Thanks so much for the kind words. As I've said,..or at least inferred (?)...I really don't want to have those of you who are interested in what is happening in this story wait a long time to see how things are developing for our hero an heroine. That is why I waited until I was completely finished writing the story before I began posting it. And believe me...I started on this some time ago. I'm not going to promise that you will see new chapters every day (my original idea was to post every other day) but the response I've receievd has been so positive that it's gotten my adrenalin going...so I haven't really stuck with that. But if real life stuff gets in the way...well so be it. But, I vow to try to keep any delays to no no more than one day as there are still many chapters to go and I don't want to be posting his after Season 6 starts (don't worry...just joking...it's not that long).
And, as far as my responses, I am genuinely appreciative and respectful of the time and effort everyone has taken to leave their comments and I just want to reciprocate in kind. I think you all deserve that.
Frida. You are righjt....she's not very subtle....I think she's very comfortable just sort of speaking her mind. I'm glad you and others like her. I think she and maybe some of the other characters Jim and Pam encounter on this trip may all contrribute, in some way or another to helping to open Jim's and Pam's eyes. We'll just have to see, won't we?
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As far as the "20 Questions"....50 Schrute Bucks for the correct movie....but wrong actress. Keep trying...you're doing good!
Date: July 15, 2009 08:19 am Title: Chapter 25
There's nothing better than seeing you have updated. I like that just maybe we will get some headway with these two. They both sure are afraid of letting their feelings out. Another great job.
Author's Response: I tend to think that part of it is that they both thought they were doing the right thing by the other. Jim held off saying anything about his feelings when Pam was with Roy and conversely, Pam did the same when Jim was with Karen. Their "timing" was off for such a long time.
Date: July 15, 2009 06:21 am Title: Chapter 25
Ending today's fun on a happy note. *sigh* I'll have you know that this story actually crossed my mind earlier this morning. It's a nice treat to look forward to--just like a nice hot breakfast buffet ; )
Author's Response: Hey...if it helps you get through the day...
Date: July 15, 2009 06:06 am Title: Chapter 24
“Seems I remember Jim as being a guy who not all that long ago was willing to risk it all on a girl who happened to be with someone else!” Way to hit the nail on the head, Mom Beesly! Now you're talking! I'm excited :)
Author's Response: I love Pam's mom and figured she always had more than just an inkling about Pam's feelings for Jim. She knows her daughter too well. And I'm getting excited, too!
Date: July 14, 2009 07:50 pm Title: Chapter 25
Guh update this irght now please =)
Author's Response: Patience is a virtue!
Date: July 14, 2009 07:43 pm Title: Chapter 25
Two updates in one day? Is it Christmas morn? ;-)
I do just want to lock these two in their motel room and have them cage match it out, but I must respect how you are staying true to the characters. I can see how they are both building up the courage to confront the truth. What a beautiful mess!
I can't wait for the next gift of chapters!
Author's Response: Thanks, Bees...you're so right, that is so much how many of us felt in Season 3, isn't it? I'm so glad you're enjoying my take on their story. And, please don't tell anyone, but when I posted the new chapters last night....I didn't think they'd actually show up until this morning.
9 [Report This]Date: July 14, 2009 07:28 pm Title: Chapter 25
i'm going to be completely serious, i spent the better part of the afternoon refreshing the Most Recent page in hopes of another update.
and i REALLY hope there's another one in the morning.
the tension is driving me crazy! but it's delicious!
Author's Response: I know a good 12-step program....but really, thanks so much for reading and I think you'll be happy in the morning. But please don't throw garbage at me if I miss a day here or there.
10 [Report This]Date: July 14, 2009 04:56 pm Title: Chapter 2
Very cute. I hope they start opening up to talk aw
Author's Response: Just keep reading....I'm sure you'll find out! Thanks for checking in.
10 [Report This]Date: July 14, 2009 04:49 pm Title: Chapter 1
LMAO I can so see Michael saying you can't blame him for the weather lol!!!
Author's Response: Well...he's right....right?