Category Archives: Vancouver

Back in the paddle again

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The specifics of my most recent trip are coming up next, but before I get into the maps and photos and meal plans I wanted to write a long-overdue generalised post: Why I Love Ocean Kayaking. The last two summers … Continue reading →

Posted in camping, drunkenness, food glorious food, kayaking, nature, personal, Vancouver | 8 Comments

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

Riding for the cure (and for the view)

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I came across an old, old article from The Onion (6,000 Runners Fail to Discover Cure for Breast Cancer) this week. My first reaction was to giggle, and my second was to start this post about the 36 km bike … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, embarrassing fan girl, personal, Vancouver | 17 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

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

Random Bullets of Eco Smugness

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Mr E Man and I spent a couple of hours at a sustainable living expo yesterday. It was my first time at a non-scientific tradeshow, and Mr E Man’s first tradeshow ever (unless you count the time he tagged along … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, environment, food glorious food, furry friends, politics, Vancouver | 7 Comments

Nooooooo!

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

There’s fucking snow forecast for tomorrow. Sorry for the bad language, but last weekend was glorious and we’re supposed to be going to a BBQ. Bah humbug.

Posted in silliness, snow, Vancouver | 11 Comments

Cath and the city: my love affair with Vancouver

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This is Part 1; it got too long for a single post. Part 2 soon! Not necessarily next, but soon. Mr E Man and I met up with friends for brunch on Sunday, and were amused to find that together … Continue reading →

Posted in embarrassing fan girl, personal, photos, Vancouver | 18 Comments

Want!

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

A cycling jacket that tells drivers when you’re braking, accelerating or turning? Sign me up!And to people who honk at me when I turn left (from one designated bike route onto another) on that steep downhill stretch: the reason I … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, rants, Vancouver | 9 Comments

Propter Doc is awesome

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Last night was really, really fun. I hadn’t done the blogger meetup thing before, but it wasn’t weird at all – well, maybe for a minute or so. (The beer helped). Of course we already knew some of each others’ … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, cycling, drunkenness, personal, Vancouver | 13 Comments