Author Archives: Cath@VWXYNot?

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"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

My definition of a bombastic project management style, Part II: Meetings

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

In my last post, I explained how my funding source (and therefore my job description) has changed in the last couple of months, specifically to include more project management. Still undecided about pursuing formal PM training and qualifications, I’m currently … Continue reading →

Posted in career, science | 7 Comments

My definition of a bombastic project management style, Part I: Background

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Salary support sources and their impact on my job description As I mentioned in an earlier post, my job (originally a two year position ending in November 2009) has been extended “indefinitely” (i.e. for as long as funding is available). My … Continue reading →

Posted in career, grant wrangling, science | 14 Comments

Hockey pool, weeks 13 and 14

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

That Damn Alyssa kicks off the new year by consolidating her lead…

Posted in hockey pool 2009-2010 | 3 Comments

We have a winner!

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Congratulations to Massimo for winning the First Annual VWXYNot? Readers’ Choice Comment of the Year Award! Here’s your virtual trophy that you may display on your blog if you choose: and please let me know what you want from Amazon … Continue reading →

Posted in career, competition, meta, sport, the 2009 baby boom, travel | 8 Comments

Merry Fucking Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Right, I’m off – just a five hour drive through treacherous snowy mountain passes, and we’ll be at my sister-in-law’s place for a festive family get-together (six adults, four kids (aged seven, seven, nine and fifteen), and three cats (not … Continue reading →

Posted in music, silliness, videos | 12 Comments

PUPPIES!!!

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I know, I’m shameless. Some friends of mine make a little extra money by breeding their pedigree Giant Schnauzers every couple of years or so. They’re absolutely gorgeous, friendly dogs, and I wish we had the space and the lifestyle … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 16 Comments

It’s too quiet around here

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Some of us are still at work, and need our blog buddies to help break up the day! So let’s discuss what we want / are getting for Christmas! I gave my husband a few suggestions, and wasn’t supposed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Competition updates

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I can hardly believe this, but I won the Nature Network poll for best blog post in 2008! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Thank you to everyone who went over and voted for me! Since I’m so awesome, I’ve come up with the following … Continue reading →

Posted in competition, meta, silliness | 10 Comments

"But the thing you don’t realize is that there’s good naked and bad naked"

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I came home from work last night to find Mr E Man watching one of those survival shows on the Discovery Channel. Some testosterony chap was striding around the Namibian desert killing snakes and being condescending in a way that … Continue reading →

Posted in bad people, nature, rants, television | 37 Comments

Hockey pool: week 12

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The “holy crap, look at Chall go!” edition. Well done Chall, and That Damn Alyssa, who had another good week. ScientistMother, you and I need to represent the West Coast a bit better than we’ve been managing lately! I’d like … Continue reading →

Posted in hockey pool 2009-2010, sport | 8 Comments