Category Archives: photos

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 #2

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The best wedding card we got Thank you Michael! Although you really should stop being so smug now that you have the right to get married too. p.s. check out Sarah Palin’s Facebook page – hilarious!

Posted in photos, politics, silliness | 7 Comments

Signs of the times

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

With just one week to go before the Canadian general election, Vancouver lawns are bearing fresh crops of political signs. My ride to work is flanked with splashes of red, blue*, orange, and occasionally green. One house down our street … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, photos, politics, silliness, Vancouver | 13 Comments

NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The soup recipes are up. All three recipes look amazing, but Dr Isis gets my vote this week for having two fabulous recipes, introducing the soup swap idea, and making me splurt out my tea as I laughed at the … Continue reading →

Posted in blog wars, exercise, food glorious food, photos, silliness | 5 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

OMG guys

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I am sooooo hungover. It was a party of such awesomeness that we didn’t get home until 3, then crashed out on the sofa before waking up and going to bed at 6. I really am too old for such … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, food glorious food, music, photos, silliness, technology, Vancouver | 11 Comments

One year ago today…

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I can hardly believe a year has passed so quickly! As Mr E Man said on Friday night, as we had dinner on a patio next to the wedding venue, “it’s been a wonderful year, and may there be five … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, photos | 24 Comments

Well done, beautiful boy

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This is Alexandre Despatie. Isn’t he beautiful? Photo credit He also just won a silver medal for Canada in the 3 metre springboard. Go Alex! I developed a sudden interest in diving when I saw Despatie, aged just 19, at … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, photos, science, silliness, sport | 13 Comments

CurlyLocks and the Six Bear Stories

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Or: If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise… As I’ve mentioned before, I am terrified of bears. I am not alone – I know at least one other female European import who feels … Continue reading →

Posted in camping, Canada, nature, personal, photos, silliness | 19 Comments

First APLS Carnival Post!

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Gaah! Deadlines come around quickly. When Ruchi (aka Arduous) first announced this exciting new carnival about APLS (Affluent People Living Sustainably) I thought I had weeks to write something, but suddenly it’s the 12th already! Luckily I’ve had a post … Continue reading →

Posted in Carnivals, cycling, environment, food glorious food, gardening, photos | 20 Comments