Category Archives: photos

Osoyoos: The Journey (Part 1)

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’m back! And I finally found my camera amongst our piles of camping gear! I have tons of great photos so I’m going to break them down into a few separate posts. Apologies to those of you who aren’t into … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, photos, Vancouver | 10 Comments

Gratuitous Kitty Post

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

No, not this kitty post. Although this one is good too. And it matches the decor, such as it is. Double decker krazy kitties Saba (left) has grown nicely in the few months we’ve had her, and looks like a … Continue reading →

Posted in furry friends, photos | 9 Comments

Happy Canada Day!

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

In truly appropriate fashion, I am spending today finalising and signing my citizenship application. I will blog about the whole immigration process AFTER I get the certificate and passport… Here’s the photo that will forever be associated with my Canadian … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, personal, photos, silliness | 13 Comments

And this one is for Mermaid*

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The figs are coming along nicely, thank you! Ficus carica, aka Desert King Fig Tree, aka The Scrotum TreeRipening plum in background You can has figs! You will be notified when they are ready for om nom nom. Kyrsten, same … Continue reading →

Posted in food glorious food, gardening, photos | 6 Comments

Trevor is a gentleman, part III

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I found this photo while uploading the image for the last post. Here’s Trevor Linden letting the tiniest tot in the kids’ race beat him at the finish line. Sorry ladies, I don’t have any photos of Linden taken from … Continue reading →

Posted in embarrassing fan girl, photos | 2 Comments

Cath and the City Part 2

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The end of Part 1 saw me sitting on Jericho Beach and congratulating myself on fulfilling my dream of moving to Vancouver. Here’s what happened next… My first year in Vancouver was great. Hard at times, but great. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in kayaking, personal, photos, snow, sport, Vancouver | 7 Comments

Fancy a cuppa?

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Here’s a little something that a grad student in my post-doc lab made for me back in 2003. I had a kidney infection and was banned from drinking tea for two whole weeks. I don’t know if you can read … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, food glorious food, personal, photos, silliness | 36 Comments

Unnatural disaster

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

As seen hidden away at the bottom of a post on Passive Aggressive Notes. Says it all really. I honestly don’t care much whether Clinton or Obama gets the nomination, although I have been edging towards Obama lately. Please, for … Continue reading →

Posted in photos, politics, silliness | 4 Comments

OMG OMG

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I just met Trevor Linden, Vancouver Canuck and genuine local hero. I shook his hand and he signed an autograph for my friend’s son, who is called… Linden. (Yes, his dad named him after a hockey player). TL: “How do … Continue reading →

Posted in embarrassing fan girl, personal, photos, sport, Vancouver | 12 Comments

First music night: by the numbers

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Yes, I finally managed to get a music night going. Busker catz will play for katnip – Instruments: 1 classical guitar(me), 1 flute (brother-in-law’s hilarious new girlfriend)– Bottles of beer: 1– Bottles of wine: 1 (no, not each)– Breakdown of … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, furry friends, music, personal, photos | 20 Comments