Date: August 15, 2020 10:36 pm Title: Christmas and The New Year
Hey, timing of holidays aside, this was lovely.
Author's Response: Well, thanks! I'm glad you liked it. It's nice to see you catching up!
Date: July 08, 2020 08:54 pm Title: Christmas and The New Year
So lovely.
Author's Response: Thank you, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Date: July 05, 2020 01:11 am Title: Christmas and The New Year
It's 11:10 on the clock, and it's already 27°C outside, so it's a perfect time to read about Christmas!
The thing I adore the most about this chapter is the coziness. It's heartwarming to watch how smooth things are both between them and their families. Pam sleeping on the phone with Jim, made me 'aww' and 'Aunty Pam' made me giggle. Just lovely!
And, of course, I'm anticipation the time when he finally asks a question... and I do hope she doesn't say 'no!'
Author's Response:
It's been 27-32C these past couple of days, with humidex in the low 40s. Suffice it to say it's what I like to call "Stupid hot," and it just saps your energy. The other day I literally came home, went downstairs and just zoned out in the chill of the air conditioning. Thank goodness for modern amenities in temperatures like these. All that to say that I'm glad you enjoy reading about Christmas right now, because boy howdy was it an ordeal to get it written!
I'm really glad the closeness/coziness rang true for you, that's what I was shooting for.
The answer... that's for me to know and you to find out ;) That's the only part of next chapter I actually haven't drafted, so I guess I'll just see where it takes me.
Thanks for dropping by to review!
Date: July 04, 2020 11:30 pm Title: Christmas and The New Year
Their banter is so very lovely. “so long as you stay within the clearly marked path” This whole exchange was a lot of fun.
I think you’re in the running for best fic pet here. I’m sure that’s a thing. I’m glad that Nikita gets to come along for the day.
I know it’s not the reason for Jim’s nerves, but sibling approval is definitely a big deal. The sisters are very cute together - I like Penny’s greeting, and enthusiasm over Nikita.
“Jim just fit right in” This makes me so happy. Especially with the comparison to Roy you snuck in there.
“Auntie Pam.” The cute is too much to handle. Nephews/nieces are seriously the best. Being in with the kids of the family says a lot about a person. It makes a huge difference.
Yeah, I didn’t notice the Thanksgiving thing at all. It’s so not a thing here. I just know that it’s Christmas adjacent. Does Canada not do Thanksgiving? Or is it at a different time?
It’s nice to have you back! I totally understand delays in posting - that’s just life! Looking forward to the next chapter, seems like it’ll be a significant one!
Author's Response:
I may have watched too many history channel docs growing up - somehow I had the mental image of those little stakes with white ribbon and it just fit as something that might be said. I'm glad you enjoyed it too.
Best pet fic participation ribbon? I'll take it. I realised it seemed like I'd forgotten about her, so I had to find a way to work her back into it.
I'm all about sneaky comparisons to Roy, especially when they put Jim in a good light ;).
Growing up I had a lot of family friends that we called aunts/uncles, so I don't see it as too far off the mark for Jim's girlfriend to be called one... but so soon? I don't know, I just really wanted the cute, so I'm glad it fit for you!
Thanksgiving is weird. In Canada we have it in October, whereas Americans celebrate in November.
Thanks for the welcome back, I am glad I got this one out, I'm really looking forward to advancing the plot, I'm sure you've intuited that somethings up.
Thanks for reviewing! I know I've told you this before, but the play-by-play really does make my day, so thanks for that.
1 [Report This]Date: July 04, 2020 09:30 am Title: Christmas and The New Year
So glad to see an update to this fic! I'm especially looking forward to reading the next update!
Author's Response:
Thank you, I am too! I'm a few paragraphs in to the next one, so hopefully it won't be as long of a wait this time.
Thanks for stopping by!
1 [Report This]Date: July 04, 2020 08:47 am Title: Christmas and The New Year
Very cute holiday chapter. It all felt very warm and comfortable. Loved that Jim made sure to take time to talk to Pam's parents. Well done you Jim, doing it right. Of course everyone loves the dog. Very cute to see. Good job on getting this chapter up. Real life tends to suck a lot of time out of writing.
Author's Response:
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! Of course everyone loves Nikita, how could you not with a face like that? Well, I've never described her face, but trust me, its a very cute german shepherd face. As far as Jim doing the right thing... well I think we've come to expect that of him at this point.
Real life does suck... time out of writing ;). I'm glad I was able to get this one done though, I've already started the next one.
Thanks for reviewing!