A couple of questions for everyone

[swatkat]

It's time for another story chat! Yay! I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in it as much as I want to, but I'll do my best. *g*

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I just read this at switchknife's journal (she recs good fics, and I often drop by to check them out *g*). It's the same old topic – feedback, giving and receiving it. We've chatted about this many times in the FFMB, had a few very entertaining flamewars over the discussions (Can we have another one, msgenevieve? Pweeease?), and I'm sure we'll chat about them again. Meanwhile, switchknife's list urging the 'invisible readers' to review made me feel very guilty, because I definitely happen to be one of them. I have all the best excuses (they're listed there in the post), but they're just lame. I've made up my mind – I *am* going to send people feedback from now on, no matter how busy I am or how shy I'm feeling.

They say charity begins at home. About half my favourite authors in the LFN fandom are right here, in my flist, and I just realised that I've never really given any of you proper feedback. Yes, most of the stories *were* written before I came to the fandom, and I *am* kinda shy about sending people e-mails (even people I know, lol!) – but now that I've made up my mind, I think I should start by telling you how much I like your stories, and why.

So, what do you think? Should I do it? Would you mind receiving fangirly reviews from me? If you don't mind, then how do you think I should send them to you – mail or LJ? (LJ would be good, you know – maybe they'll inspire passers by to read your fics. Just sayin'. ) Is there any story you want me to pick? (The last question sounds like self-pimping, but please don't be shy. I asked – it's not tacky when you're asked.)

I know this sounds crazy, but I'm really serious. What do you say?

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What is the right age for a kitten to be separated from it's mum? Any ideas?

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[swatkat24.livejournal.com]

That shouldn't ever be a problem. :-) But you should keep her inside for about 4-6 weeks until she gets used to thinking of your house/apartment as home so that she doesn't run away.

Thanks, that's what I was worried about. *g* If I do adopt one of these kittens (*crosses fingers*), I certainly won't take the risk of keeping a 8 week old kitty - used to the companionship of her siblings and mum - locked up inside the house, because that's what will happen. I'll not be there all day to look after her, and I'm not sure it's healthy for a kitty that small to stay alone like that. I'd rather wait till she's old enough to take care of herself.

And yes, the whole situation was a bit "dodgy," but our cat has been fine. Despite not always covering her poo, she's one of the least neurotic and most well-behaved cats I know.

Heh. I've never had the problem of neurotic cats. I had all of them either when they were old enough to handle themselves, or with their mothers.

Swatkat