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

Well done, beautiful boy

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This is Alexandre Despatie. Isn’t he beautiful? Photo credit He also just won a silver medal for Canada in the 3 metre springboard. Go Alex! I developed a sudden interest in diving when I saw Despatie, aged just 19, at … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, photos, science, silliness, sport | 13 Comments

While the cat’s away…

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Mr E Man left town on Friday for a three day music festival on Vancouver Island. His friend had a spare ticket, and Mr E Man – unlike me – has the flexibility to take a couple of days off … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, food glorious food, personal | 14 Comments

A clean slate

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The English Premier League starts again tomorrow! I love how the table looks at the start of a new season: Anything could happen. We could have a season like last year’s, in which case I’ll be content with maintaining our … Continue reading →

Posted in sport | 18 Comments

I can has Nature paper?

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I have now repeated my preliminary results in triplicate, thereby validating my hypothesis (n=4). Please publish my results in Nature at the next available opportunity. I am happy to name any one of my tomatoes after Henry.

Posted in Uncategorized | 18 Comments

CurlyLocks and the Six Bear Stories

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Or: If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise… As I’ve mentioned before, I am terrified of bears. I am not alone – I know at least one other female European import who feels … Continue reading →

Posted in camping, Canada, nature, personal, photos, silliness | 19 Comments

Lame Music Meme

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

So, just what exactly are the five most embarrassing songs in my iPhone? In no particular order: Summer of ’69, Bryan Adams Bootylicious, Destiny’s Child Vogue, Madonna The Way You Make Me Feel, Michael Jackson Gin and Juice, The Gourds … Continue reading →

Posted in meme, music, silliness | 12 Comments

I just realised that I really miss one thing about industry

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Free food. I just wandered down the stairs to my nearest kitchen and found free sandwiches and black forest cake, left over from some meeting or other. I suddenly realised that this hasn’t happened to me since I left my … Continue reading →

Posted in career, food glorious food, silliness | 2 Comments

First APLS Carnival Post!

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Gaah! Deadlines come around quickly. When Ruchi (aka Arduous) first announced this exciting new carnival about APLS (Affluent People Living Sustainably) I thought I had weeks to write something, but suddenly it’s the 12th already! Luckily I’ve had a post … Continue reading →

Posted in Carnivals, cycling, environment, food glorious food, gardening, photos | 20 Comments

Yet another alternative career for me

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Voice actor. My friends have their own business and just started paying for a voicemail system with multiple options; press 1 for service and all that. And they asked me – weirdly accented me! – to be the voice on … Continue reading →

Posted in personal | 8 Comments

Official VWXYNot? Olympics Pool and Trash Talk Thread

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Everyone can play this game, not just Europeans and football fans! Bragging rights will be assigned according to the number of medals per head of your country’s population (otherwise you Americans will win waaaay too easily). 3 points for each … Continue reading →

Posted in silliness, sport | 54 Comments