Author Archives: Cath@VWXYNot?

About Cath@VWXYNot?

"one of the sillier science bloggers [...] I thought I should give a warning to the more staid members of the community." - Bob O'Hara, December 2010

The only thing worse than a grant deadline…

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

…is a grant with no deadline. A little while ago, DrDrA at Blue Lab Coats wrote a post about the “total rush” of the grant writing process. As a professional grant wrangler, I have to say that parts of her … Continue reading →

Posted in grant wrangling, science | 7 Comments

The True North Strong and "CHARGE!!!!!!!"

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

So, apparently Harper thought that it would be a good idea to hold the G20 meeting in the middle of downtown Toronto. The inevitable happened. Now, let’s get one thing clear. I do not condone violence – in fact, I … Continue reading →

Posted in bad people, Canada, current affairs, politics, rants, videos | 5 Comments

"I don’t want to talk about it"

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

“now leave me alone” Football sucks. When does the hockey season start? (I joke, I joke. I’m still watching. I’m supporting Ghana, Holland, and Germany, in that order).

Posted in furry friends, photos, sport, technology | 3 Comments

The blooper reel

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Let’s see if you can guess why I decided to re-do the beginning of the “thank you” video… the video that I sent to my parents, in-laws, aunties and uncles… (Hint: don’t watch it at work). Yeah.

Posted in silliness, videos | 5 Comments

UPDATED World Cup Pool Update!!!

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The group games are over and we move on to the exciting knockout stages tomorrow! Here are the results for the first round: Hey, MadHatter, do you spot any familiar patterns? HAHAHAHA! Here’s how the scoring worked for this round: … Continue reading →

Posted in world cup pool 2010 | 21 Comments

Steepness in Seattle

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Treebeard was wrong: going South does NOT feel like going downhill. (Well, except for the bits that actually were downhill. But some of those bits were really hard, too). But let’s start at the beginning… (BTW this is a really … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, camping, cycling, drunkenness, exercise, family, fund raising, personal, science, TMI, travel, videos | 17 Comments

I did it!

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I got sunburned, soaked to the skin, and (probably) shot at, but I did it! And I wasn’t last to finish! Not even close to last! I have early meetings and late work dinners this week, but I’ll try to … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, exercise, fund raising, personal | 16 Comments

"How much have YOU done?"

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The Ride to Conquer Cancer is now just a few days away! At some ungodly time on Saturday morning I will be off and pedalling on the first of two consecutive 130 km days! Erm, yay? The last few weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, education, exercise, fund raising, personal | 16 Comments

So, only men get to propose marriage and decide when to buy property?

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

From my bank’s website: Well, straight men and lesbians. This is Canada – same-sex marriage is legal – but apparently straight women and gay men don’t get to take part in this survey. Equality FAIL!

Posted in bad people, Canada, rants | 8 Comments

First round picks!

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Now that the tournament is underway, the pool is locked in and we can see each other’s picks! Here’s a screenshot, because I’m lazy very busy and important. This is also the official trash talk thread for the first round.Have … Continue reading →

Posted in world cup pool 2010 | 21 Comments