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

Lund Day 5-6: Pootling Around

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

We’ve just got back from yet another night under canvas. (In fact I’m at that stage of a hangover where all I want to do is eat and eat and eat, and I’m trying to resist). As fun as the … Continue reading →

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Lund Day 4: The Copeland Islands

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

You know how I said I’m not a big fan of open water crossings? Well, Day 4 contained a doozy. We haven’t measured our journey properly yet, but we’re pretty sure it was our longest paddling day ever (at least … Continue reading →

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Lund Day 3: Camp Life

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

We loved our Savary Island campsite and decided to just hang out and enjoy it for a full day. Here’s a little spinarama video – the sand fleas were indeed jumping all over the place, but only in one localised … Continue reading →

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Lund Day 1-2: Savary Island

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

While there are some amazing kayak destinations close to Vancouver, this five day trip was our longest to date and we decided to go a little further afield. The trip up to Rockfish Kayaks in Lund involves a drive, a … Continue reading →

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I was DEEPLY offended by PZ Myers today

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

His actions were truly reprehensible. Dude, recycle that paper! And do you not have a compost bin for the banana skin and coffee grounds? Show some fucking respect!

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Back in the paddle again

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The specifics of my most recent trip are coming up next, but before I get into the maps and photos and meal plans I wanted to write a long-overdue generalised post: Why I Love Ocean Kayaking. The last two summers … Continue reading →

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Catching up

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

How is it possible to get so many emails in so few days? Ah well, until I get home, organise all the camping gear, find my camera, recharge its batteries and upload some kayaking photos, here’s a gem from the … Continue reading →

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To the bat links!

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Busy busy busy. This is what happens when you try to fit a full week’s worth of work into three days and you’ve promised to write posts for two other blogs. So here’s a nice lazy post before I head … Continue reading →

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Puppy Power

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Featuring various cuddly camping canines I love my cats. I do. They’re cute and pretty and goofy and fun. But they’re a compromise. You see, I wanted a dog. ‘Twas ever thus. When I was a kid I was desperate … Continue reading →

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Osoyoos: The R&R

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

So… we arrived, found our site, and survived the storm. What did we do next? Very little! Hurrah! It was a beautifully relaxing trip, which I sorely needed. It’s difficult for us to get much time off together, so it … Continue reading →

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