Category Archives: family

Santa not so secret

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Yesterday was Mr E Man’s family’s pre-Christmas party. Everyone tends to spread out for the day itself, so those of us in and around Vancouver always get together for an afternoon and evening of drinks and delicious food before the … Continue reading →

Posted in family, food glorious food, furry friends, photos | 11 Comments

The Call

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Holy December Batman, this time next week I’ll be in England! Yup, a 10 hour flight, 3 hour layover, 1 hour flight and 1.5 hour train ride await, starting on Tuesday night. A total of ~7320 kilometres (~4550 miles) lie … Continue reading →

Posted in family, silliness | 22 Comments

The (baby) elephant (not) in the room

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

As promised at Ruchi’s place, a post about not having children. (Or, rather, not planning to have children; this is not always the same thing, as a couple of my friends have found out!) Mr E Man and I had … Continue reading →

Posted in environment, family, rants | 27 Comments

Mr E Man’s greatest hits

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Previous descriptions of my husband’s smooth moves and smooth talk were received rather well, so here are a few more! In a taxi, heading home after I’d met his friends for the first time: Mr E Man: “Oh, by the … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, family, personal, photos, silliness | 19 Comments

Fish, trees and brakes: guess the connection

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. (Chinese Proverb). Now here’s a shameful confession from someone who has cycled to work almost every … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, family, nature, personal, photos, Vancouver | 18 Comments

Random things that people send me #3

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

An anniversary card from my cousin: I should just be grateful that she didn’t fill the envelope with glitter like she did with my 21st birthday card… I was picking that stuff out of the carpet for months! Happy Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, family, photos, silliness | 9 Comments

Random things that people send me #1

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

My goodness, tidying your computer room certainly does bring a lot of junk to the surface! Amongst all the old bills and bank statements, I found several bits and pieces that people have sent me in the last few months, … Continue reading →

Posted in family, photos, silliness | 7 Comments

An unusual retirement plan…

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

…becoming a professional footballer. So my entire family are massive Newcastle United fans. Both sides of my family are from the region, where football is THE thing, and have supported the team since they formed in 1892. My Dad, Tom … Continue reading →

Posted in family, sport | 2 Comments