Category Archives: furry friends

Tunnel lights

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

After almost three months, we are getting our place back to ourselves in one more week! Awesome Tenant is moving out of the basement suite for the summer (at the very least), and Mr E Man’s divorcing friend is moving … Continue reading →

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Confusing bilingual packaging

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

How can this be??!! Cat food sans nom? Google and Saba were confused too: “We iz not noing Fwench, but smellz abit fishy. Erm, iz for nom?” But eventually came around: “Om nom nom nom nom nom” All is well.

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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 →

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Nature Mapping

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Cross-posted from my other blog, as it’s not getting many comments over there and it would be nice to be able to give my friend some extra feedback. Especially ‘cos it’s her birthday on Sunday! ———————– Ever wondered what’s lurking … Continue reading →

Posted in furry friends, nature, photos, Vancouver | 7 Comments

Caturday!

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Google’s Grabbing Game She can do this for hours. Usually loudly, at night. I woke up this morning to find four toy mice in the bedroom, just out of her reach… But isn’t it amazing how much fun you can … Continue reading →

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5 Things Meme

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Tagged by Dr. A 5 things I was doing 10 years ago: 1. Kicking off my PhD in Glasgow by learning l33t plasmid cloning skillz from Obiwan Kenobi my awesome PI. (Seriously. I’m good. Or rather, I was).2. Going drinking … Continue reading →

Posted in career, drunkenness, food glorious food, furry friends, meme, personal, science, silliness, technology | 17 Comments

The Cat(h) in the Hat

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Halloween! Crazy cat lady, in case you were wondering And yes, husband dear, I do appreciate the irony of dressing as a crazy cat lady and then taking photos of my cats with parts of my costume and posting them … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, furry friends, personal, silliness | 11 Comments

Reasons why today is better than yesterday

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

1) I didn’t go to the gym before work, so I was on the road later than yesterday and there were crossing guards outside the school. 2) It was raining ever so slightly, which as usual increased the average speed … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, food glorious food, furry friends, personal, silliness | 13 Comments

There’s more to this grant business than I ever imagined

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

One of the most interesting things about coming back to work in my postdoctoral institute is the different perspective I’ve gained on the inner workings of the organisation. Students, postdocs and other lowly lab rats just don’t get a chance … Continue reading →

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Is it really August?

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Conversation from lunch today: Friend 1: “I had to put the heating on today”Me: “I had to put the duvet back on the bed”Friend 2: “I had to put on a COAT!” Got back to work to find a third … Continue reading →

Posted in furry friends, rants, technology, Vancouver | 9 Comments