Category Archives: sport

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 →

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6 word autobiography meme

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Another day, another meme! This one is from ScienceGirl, and here are the instructions: 1. Write your own six word memoir 2. Post it on your blog and include a visual illustration if you’d like 3. Link to the person … Continue reading →

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The BBC strikes again

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Here’s an excerpt from one of yesterday’s football match reports: Stand-in skipper Cristiano Ronaldo was in brilliant form, shooting home from a corner before striking a sensational free-kick that moved through the air. Erm, OK. I admit that a free-kick … Continue reading →

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Am I a walking stereotype?

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I came across an interesting site recently. It’s called “Stuff White People Like” and, well, it’s a list of things that white people are supposed to all be into. There are several different ways to approach such a list, many … Continue reading →

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IT’S KEEGAN!!!

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

And just like that, a chink of light appears at the end of the long dark tunnel. Wow. Now all we need is a role for Big Al. Oh, and for the team not to lose today’s FA Cup replay. … Continue reading →

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Toon Toon

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Black and White Army But mostly just black. As in black clouds, black arm band in mourning for the mess my beloved club has turned into. The BBC’s Newcastle United page from the weekend: As a life-long, 4th-generation-on-both-sides-of-the-family toon fan … Continue reading →

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End of the year meme

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I came across a meme at Professorial Confessions and decided to tag myself ‘cos it’s a good one! 1. Will you be looking for a new job? I very much hope not, because I’ve enjoyed my new job so far. … Continue reading →

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Bah Humbug

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I have to work today. I’m compensating by wearing jeans, a Canucks t-shirt and a Gomez t-shirt. That’ll teach ’em.

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BBC not so classy?

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Is it just me, or does this image from the BBC home page not quite match the main headline? Sigh. The BBC used to be the definition of class. Well done Liverpool though – my second favourite Premier league team!

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Beckham outshone by streaker

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Here are the highlights of last night’s game between the Vancouver Whitecaps and David Beckham. Oh, I mean the LA whatsits. Whoever he plays for. The streaker who managed a whole lap of the field before he got taken down. … Continue reading →

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