Category Archives: sport

Review of my coffee date with Mermaid

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(Hey, she asked for it!) Mermaid and I try to go for coffee together at least once a week. Last minute meetings sometimes get in our way, but we generally manage to pull it off, usually by pretending we’re discussing … Continue reading →

Posted in food glorious food, photos, silliness, sport, Vancouver | 12 Comments

We have a winner!

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Congratulations to Massimo for winning the First Annual VWXYNot? Readers’ Choice Comment of the Year Award! Here’s your virtual trophy that you may display on your blog if you choose: and please let me know what you want from Amazon … Continue reading →

Posted in career, competition, meta, sport, the 2009 baby boom, travel | 8 Comments

Hockey pool: week 12

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The “holy crap, look at Chall go!” edition. Well done Chall, and That Damn Alyssa, who had another good week. ScientistMother, you and I need to represent the West Coast a bit better than we’ve been managing lately! I’d like … Continue reading →

Posted in hockey pool 2009-2010, sport | 8 Comments

LOLs from my father

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

My Dad’s always a good source of entertainment, but he’s really outdone himself this week. I don’t know if it’s the Christmas spirit or some other kind of spirit, but his emails and phone calls have been full of gems … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, family, politics, science, silliness, sport | 13 Comments

Lighting a flame

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The Olympic torch has been lit, the relay has begun, and the Games are on their way to Vancouver! As I’ve mentioned before, there has been a lot of local negativity and knee-jerk NIMBYism around the Olympics. There have been … Continue reading →

Posted in current affairs, sport, Vancouver | 14 Comments

UPDATED Blogger Fantasy Hockey League is a go!

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Yay! To join, you’ll first need to register for the game here. You can definitely use a pseudonym – I’m playing under username VWXYNot. After you’ve entered your picks, go to the Group Membership page. The group name is VWXYNot … Continue reading →

Posted in blog wars, competition, hockey pool 2009-2010, sport | 6 Comments

UPDATED Blogger hockey pool, anyone?

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Last night’s game reminded me why I love hockey. It had everything: a penalty shot, a 3-0 lead to the good guys, a come-back by the bad guys, the home team going 4-3 down, what looked like a perfectly good … Continue reading →

Posted in blog wars, sport | 7 Comments

BRING IT ON!!!!!

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The pre-season Flames tickets are part of my birthday gift to Mr E Man; he’ll probably take his BFF. But I’m going to the Blues game for sure!

Posted in photos, sport | 10 Comments

Take me out to the ball game

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

When I travel, I like to immerse myself in the culture of the country I’m in. Especially if it involves yummy food and drink*, or sport. So, when I found myself in the States with my family in 1994, I … Continue reading →

Posted in photos, sport, the 2009 baby boom, travel, Vancouver | 13 Comments

Sir Bobby Robson, 1933 – 2009

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Sir Bobby Robson died today. A gentleman, a fighter*, and a true local hero in my native region. He managed Newcastle, England, and Vancouver. I’m glad he managed to hold on for the game held in his honour at the … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, sport | 5 Comments