Category Archives: Canada

Blades of glory (with reader poll!)

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I went ice skating on Saturday! With people I barely know, for added adventurousness! Well, it was more of a shuffle than a skate, but not bad, considering I’ve only skated three times before: The first time was at primary … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Olympics, Canada, drunkenness, exercise, food glorious food, personal, silliness, sport | 18 Comments

Podcath Part II

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

It’s been about 18 months since I made my first forays into the world of podcasts, and I am officially hooked! Thanks to some excellent suggestions in the comments of my last podcast post, some recommendations from my hilarious new … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, Canada, current affairs, cycling, embarrassing fan girl, music, technology | 11 Comments

Environmentalist loonies

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I recently came across an environmental campaign that is so unique, so creative, and so effective, that it blew me away. This is a Canadian one dollar coin, aka loonie*, featuring an image of a common loon, and also Gavia … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, Canada, current affairs, environment, nature, photos, politics | 13 Comments

Destination: Sound!

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

It always seems to take me a while to write blog posts about my favourite trips, probably because I’m in denial about them being over. So the fact that it’s taken me almost a month to start writing this post … Continue reading →

Posted in camping, Canada, drunkenness, food glorious food, kayaking, nature, photos, travel, videos | 16 Comments

TMA: Too Many Acronyms

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

My Computer files and email inbox are awash, overflowing, drowning in the acronyms used by various funding agencies, academic institutes, media outlets, and assorted other organisations. I’m sure many of my readers have the same issue. However, my problem is … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, career, communication, English language, grant wrangling, science, silliness, travel, UK | 21 Comments

Silly moi!

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I have a talent for making born-and-bred Canadians laugh at me, especially when it comes to my accent and pronunciation. I mean, it’s obviously just ridiculous to assume that French-looking names would be pronounced according to French pronunciation norms in … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, English language, family, sport | 14 Comments

Happy Canada Day!

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(It’s actually tomorrow, but I’m posting now because I’m declaring a blog-free day tomorrow. I want to catch up with some of the real-life friends I neglected throughout the Ride training etc!).

Posted in Canada, politics, silliness | 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

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

Captions Please…

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you: Our Glorious Leader On The World Stage. AKA LOLHarper. In order of increasing LOLs: see more Political Pictures  (Source, and why it’s funny, in case you’re not familiar with the British meanings of … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, photos, politics, silliness | 10 Comments