Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: July 26, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Okay, so it's five months after the fact, but still better late than never, yes? I was just wandering about the archives and came across this little gem, and it blew me away! I love Pam's "original" drawings that she didn't put in the show. I wonder what would have happened if she had? Or if Jim had actually shown up?

Oh well, since we know how things turned out, I suppose it's academic at this point. :)

Anyway, I'm really glad I found this! Excellent work! 

Author's Response: late reviews are awesome little surprises! and i'm so glad you liked this little fic.. it was my angst phase, but ever since the finale, i seem to be in a fluff rut. but that's ok, i'm not a complainer. :-) anyways, thanks so much for reviewing!

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: April 05, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: The Meaning of Yes

Since you took time to review one of my stories, it's only fair to return the favor. And this one, while a little older I see, is nonetheless brilliant. I know that world gets thrown around to the point where it almost sounds cliche, but I think it applies in this case perfectly. You've captured Jim's POV wonderfully, and I'm always a sucker for "inner thoughts"-type of fics. Well done!

Author's Response: Hey thanks a lot!  Much appreciated.  I think there's a lot more to Karen that the show doesn't show us, and I for one will be sad when the inevitable crushing of her soul finally happens.  (Maybe Andy will be there to comfort her?)

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: March 30, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Betty Crocker I Ain't

I really like hearing Pam's Casino Night phone conversation from the other side. I have a feeling I'm really going to like this story! I'm off to read more.

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: March 30, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: At Least It Gets Better With Age, Unlike The Singer

That scene in the parking lot at the end of the Merger... man, I just wanted to smack the both of them. Okay, so that's not really a review of this chapter, just some venting! But this chapter is good, and I am enjoying this story thoroughly!

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: July 03, 2007 Title: Chapter 15: to follow the sweat down your spine

Sorry I haven't been reviewing this story lately. It doesn't mean that I haven't been enjoying it--because I have! I love this little scavenger hunt that Jim sent Pam on, and to end at Cugino's just seems perfect. I'm looking forward to how this will all be wrapped up! Good work. :)

Author's Response: I'm looking forward to wrapping it up. It's not that I don't love this story, I just really want to write lots of new things, but I promised myself I'd finish this first. Thanks for the review! I'm glad you liked the scavenger hunt!

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: March 29, 2007 Title: Chapter 2: Purple

I'm not one to throw garbage, so don't worry about that. I love the first chapter, with Angry New Beesly getting to say what's been building up on her mind for so long. It's about time the two of them practiced a little honesty with each other!

And I love the second chapter as well, but for different reasons. While I don't necessarily like Karen, I do find her an interested character to explore, and I appreciated that you gave her a little more depth than some of us usually do.

 In short, I am enjoying this and i look forward to seeing where you take it from here.

Author's Response: Thank you so much!!

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: March 29, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

HEY! Nice to see you made it over here as well! And such a good choice for your first posting, too. This little piece is one of my favorites that you've done, mostly because I know how close you are to it. I guess we can now harass each other on two sites now, yes?

Author's Response: Yes, thanks to the very helpful mods over here I was finally able to post.  And I'm so happy I did!  I so appreciate all your support for my stories, and am too looking forward to having not one but TWO places to share our bouts of creativity.

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: March 30, 2007 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Four Times Pam Almost Called Off Her Wedding

The second vignette here is the most painful to read, because we all know that Roy's computer is probably still loaded with porn. Both of these short stories are excellent!


Author's Response: It's true; Toby's not the only "skeevy little perv."  Thanks for giving these a second read :)

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: April 05, 2007 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

I just noticed that you'd posted this story! Wow... I should pay closer attention, yes? :) Anyway, this, like all your work, just gets better each time I read it, and I thought I'd throw a little friendly support your way! Excellent memories of this one!

Author's Response: Thanks Mose!  I always appreciate your friendly support :)

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: April 07, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Five Conversations Jim Halpert Never Had

This is a nice exploration of Jim's thoughts throughout the series. And, with the exception of the very last one--(I personally don't get everyone's fascination with Toby/Pam...worst idea ever, in my opinion...but that's my problem apparently!)--I really enjoyed these!

Then again, since you titled these "conversations Jim never had, I can accept the last conversation with Toby! :)

You should definitely write some more Office fics! 

 

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: April 26, 2007 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Retreat

*applause!* *confetti!!* *fanfare!* *screaming teenage girls tossing their delicates on stage!*

*ahem*

Sorry...things got a little out of control there. My apologies. But can you blame me? I mean, seriously--you start this final chapter with perhaps the worst pep talk in the history of pep talks and expect me to remain silent? I'll have you know I had to stop reading for a full minute and a half while I tried to compose myself--I was laughing that hard!

And somehow, even before he said it, I instinctively knew that Dwight used commemorative spoons to clean his ears. The fact that I knew that horrifies me more than you know.

I am so proud of you for taking the leap into a new genre, and thrilled that you have produced something so wonderful! You should definitely explore this new realm, because you have a real knack for comedy, as well as the sweet JAMMY stories we already love.

Bravo, I say...Bravo! 

 

Reviewer: Cousin Mose Signed
Date: April 22, 2007 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Mess Hall

Like it? How about LOVE it?!? Those opening talking heads are absolutely hysterical, especially Angela's and Creed's. And it is so perfect to have everyone miserable and then have Michael assume that everything is hunky/dory. 

And it was very nice to see Jim and Pam making some progress themselves. Maybe there's a great underlying symbol to this story that hasn't been considered yet: they're at "basic" training, getting back to the basics of their relationship. Talking, joking, being honest. 

Okay, rambling a bit. Excellent work, as usual!