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Bye Bye Torrentspy

Originally uploaded by Snowbadger

I once heard about these torrent type sites.

This one, which was quite popular, has chosen to close on their own accord. It hasn’t been shut down, but in the message it’s clear they can’t afford to continue the battle and paying the court fees.

It also appears that the Court tried to impose some privacy policy conditions on Torrentspy which they simply weren’t prepared to assume.

New Piccadilly Cafe London

Originally uploaded by Gee Bee

RIP New Piccadilly Cafe, which closed in September 2007.

I was hoping to have a meeting there a few weeks ago when I soon realised that plan was a flawed one.

An awesome venue for cheap eats in an authentic 50s style surroundings. Proper caff fare was to be had for a small amount of hard-earned.

The interior was amazing, Formica lovliness and 50s streamlined styling on everything from signage to lampshades. A veritable banquet and postcard from yesteryear slap bang in the middle of horrid, touristy old ‘Lie-Cester Sqware’.

I was first introduced to this gem of a venue, just off Piccadilly in London, by my mate Fosta’s then girlfriend. It’s been closed, no doubt , to make way for some crappy chain venue where they make enough money to pay the rent.

From Classic Cafes: “Described by the Financial Times as an “orgasm of searing yellow Formica”, this is truly a cathedral amongst caffs run by the irrepressible Lorenzo (a true son of Soho) and his crack team of uniformed waiters. This is the last of the big hitters left in Soho and one of the largest original cafes left in Britain: pink Formica coffee machine, big plastic horseshoe shaped menu, wall-to-wall laminate surfaces and lots of brilliant booth seating. Even the New Piccadilly menu is a stone design classic. A place of reverence.”

I loved the way that the guys used to wear white uniforms with epaulettes on their shoulders and served a can of coke with a glass. So classy.

I love authentic Cafes. I’m going through a bit of a ‘Fry-up’ revival which contradicts my half-marathon training.

Oh well, everything in moderation…

Here are some images of the well wishing message written on the hoardings:

The internet is a funny place ta’int it? he says with a tear in the eye.

Of all the life-changing, ground-breaking innovation taking place, the stuff that puts a smile on your face is always… well, silly.

This is old, but being a Snowbadger of internet monicker, I wanted to dust it off and give it a little revival.

Enjoy

There’s also a remixed ‘Football version’:

…and a Harry Potter version:

Two words:
Oh My.

Thanks Shai,