Category Archives: family

No out-laws here!

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(With apologies to Mermaid…) Have I mentioned that my in-laws are awesome? Mr E Man’s cousin and his family are visiting from England; they’ve stayed with us, with my mother-in-law (MIL), and with both of my sisters-in-law (SILs). They’re flying … Continue reading →

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Fun, rabbit, fun!

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I got to be the Easter Bunny this year, and if I do say so myself, I think I did a stellar job of making the eggs just hard enough to find. My mother-in-law has an amazing property. She has … Continue reading →

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Much better news today

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Vancouver is getting a Major League “Soccer” team! It ain’t no English Premier League, but it’s the highest standard of football available in North America! My Dad took me to my first ever Newcastle United game when I was ten. … Continue reading →

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Cushions!

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Here’s my addition to the baby photos meme that Professor in Training started. The only photo I could get my hands on was the one my oldest cushion* posted on Facebook last year: From left to right: Cushion 1, Sister, … Continue reading →

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Mumspeak: like lolspeak, only weirder

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(Background: I had my citizenship test on Tuesday morning. More on that later. But for now, just enjoy these emails!) From: MumMonday morningHAPPY BIRTHDAY !! good luck for tomorrow. lol Mum and Dad xxxxxx From: MeMonday afternoon Thank you! (Did … Continue reading →

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Meet MacTavish

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

New morning ritual chez moi: It’s very meta to post a photo of the draft version of this post Yep, turns out the iPhone is a pretty powerful gateway drug. I’d already pretty much decided to get a Mac “at … Continue reading →

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The Five Question Interview

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Crystal from “Chances Are I’m Going To Hell For This” was recently interviewed by her friend – and posted the results on her blog. She also chose to perpetuate the meme by asking for willing interview victims subjects in the … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, camping, drunkenness, education, embarrassing fan girl, family, kayaking, meme, nature, personal, science | 21 Comments

APLS Carnival

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The MIND GAMES edition. As I outlined in my own contribution to this month’s carnival, I have a very bad habit of offsetting the things I’m doing well against some of my less sustainable behaviour. In need of a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Carnivals, cycling, environment, family, food glorious food | 12 Comments

2009 sucks

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

So far this year, and in no particular order: My mother-in-law slipped on some ice and broke her arm – both bones, just above the wrist. She didn’t need any surgery, and seems in good spirits, but 2 months in … Continue reading →

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Snowed under…

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’m back! Ever so slightly hungover, but the jet lag has gone. Staying out until after 2 am on our first full day back seemed to reset my system. This is what happens when you leave your car outside for … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, family, personal, photos, snow, Vancouver, virology | 21 Comments