Category Archives: Vancouver

Pimp my ride

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

There’s been a sudden proliferation of car flags in the last few days, and I was feeling a bit left out. Duct tape FTW! People are also displaying flags in their windows and front gardens – mostly maple leafs, but … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Olympics, cycling, photos, silliness, Vancouver | 9 Comments

One week to go!

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Excitement is building in the lead-up to the Olympics. I don’t want to bore those readers with no interest in winter sports, but inevitably I am going to be blogging about the Games a LOT. I’ll be focusing on the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Olympics, competition, meta, sport, Vancouver | 23 Comments

I don’t always hit cyclists…

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

…but when I do, I prefer the 600 block of West 10th Avenue. It is… the Most Dangerous Block In The World. Here’s an annotated map of my immediate surroundings. The compass points are where you’d expect them to be. … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, rants, Vancouver | 17 Comments

Perogies good, proroguing bad

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Well, we couldn’t have picked a nicer day for my first protest rally! Looking all patriotic at the Olympic countdown clock (hockey is too patriotism) It all started off a bit chaotic; lots of signs, a carnival band, an underpowered … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, bad people, Canada, current affairs, photos, politics, Vancouver, videos | 6 Comments

Well, this is a good sign…

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

From my stats page: Canadian flag? Check! Team Canada hockey jersey? Check! Stills camera? Check! Video camera? Check! iPhone (back-up camera and for organisation/meet-up purposes)? Check! Angry mob? Check! Wish us luck!

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Anti-prorogue rally: Vancouver details

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Just a quick note for local readers about tomorrow’s anti-prorogue rally. The rally starts at 1pm at the Vancouver Art Gallery, and I’m going to be meeting Kyrsten and other friends at 12.50pm outside Future Shop (the entrance on Robson, … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, bad people, current affairs, politics, Vancouver | 11 Comments

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

Just sayin’

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

9 days to go. Don’t get flu, don’t get flu, don’t get flu…

Posted in silliness, travel, Vancouver | 15 Comments

Tuesday Pet Peeve: common garden variety

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

It’s a beautiful day today. After days of rain the sun is shining on the snow-capped mountains, and the trees are resplendent in yellows, oranges, and reds. So are the roads. Yup, the leaves are falling and winter is on … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, gardening, nature, photos, plagues, rants, silliness, Vancouver | 17 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