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

How’s this for a headline?

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

“Cancun kidnapping, crocodile attack a hoax: RCMP” From the article: “The RCMP says a story about a young man from B.C. on holiday in Cancun, Mexico, who was kidnapped outside a bar, forced to fight two other tourists, shot in … Continue reading →

Posted in current affairs, drunkenness, nature, silliness | 3 Comments

Bragging Rights Archive III

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Dates represent date of archiving – it’s just easier that way. VWXYNot? Comment(s) of the week: Oct 2 2009: Anonymous for “I currently live in Hawaii. Our street names alone can break anyone who hasn’t lived here for a while. … Continue reading →

Posted in meta | 4 Comments

Divangelising

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Yes folks, it’s another post full of TMI. Especially for the guys. I know that at least one of my readers will be happy, but others among you may wish to go and read something else instead. Why not join … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, environment, personal, TMI | 26 Comments

Another blogger meet-up!

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This was the first meet-up to which I brought a chaperone. After all, that ScientistMother is scary. KIDDING! We were actually at a Cafe Scientifique event about the “convenience” barriers that prevent people from choosing more sustainable options (e.g. remembering to bring … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, communication, environment | 8 Comments

Summer lovin’, had me a blast

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Tell me more, tell me more, was it love at first sight? When I think back to the day I first met you, I can’t help but feel ashamed. With all those more handsome specimens around (surely even you would admit this!), … Continue reading →

Posted in silliness | 14 Comments

CBC: Crazy Broadcasting Comments

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I do enjoy the reader comments on the CBC News site. As with many (most?) similar sites, the comment threads are populated chiefly by people who harbour opinions on the more extreme ends of whatever spectrum is at issue. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 11 Comments

UPDATED Blogger Fantasy Hockey League is a go!

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Yay! To join, you’ll first need to register for the game here. You can definitely use a pseudonym – I’m playing under username VWXYNot. After you’ve entered your picks, go to the Group Membership page. The group name is VWXYNot … Continue reading →

Posted in blog wars, competition, hockey pool 2009-2010, sport | 6 Comments

UPDATED Blogger hockey pool, anyone?

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Last night’s game reminded me why I love hockey. It had everything: a penalty shot, a 3-0 lead to the good guys, a come-back by the bad guys, the home team going 4-3 down, what looked like a perfectly good … Continue reading →

Posted in blog wars, sport | 7 Comments

Tuesday pet peeve: for fax sake!

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I really, really, really hate fax machines. Seriously, why is anyone still using them now that we have scanners and email? I’m sure they came in very useful in that brief period between their invention and the internet becoming mainstream, but they’re vastly … Continue reading →

Posted in career, plagues, rants, technology | 10 Comments

Britain’s Got Talent Confusing Place Names

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Do you ever find yourself cycling/walking/driving along, thinking of this and that or maybe just on autopilot, and then suddenly, for no apparent reason, chuckling over an incident or anecdote from years ago? I did just that this morning. I … Continue reading →

Posted in English language, silliness, UK | 24 Comments