Japanese Grand Prix 2007: Massa vs Kubica: BRING THE RUCKUS !

haven't seen action like this outside the playstation domain since turbos and sideburns ruled F1.

So happy right now 2: electric boogaloo

Carthology will return to the big issues shortly (climate change/Iran/is Wheels still in jail?). Our attention (and somewhat patchy sleep patterns) is being directed to the wonder that is the newest edition to the editorial team. A random selection beneath of Carthette goodness for those in need.



Aunt Nic




Its a bald off

coming home

shoe contract in place early

Uncle Chops

Mrs Carthology and Carthette



'kin stoked


madonna and child.

Carthology: The next generation

Born September 10. So happy right now.

The Iraq

I know this is everywhere, but like, you know, US Americans can be proud.
Oh to be a smug balding 30 something!

Good to see everyones 5th favourite Saved by the Beller Mario 'Sweet-M-Lo' Lopez has found his true calling. Wonder if any of those AC Slater Bayside High lines still do the business all but 20 years on. I'm sure he still helps out good friend (and home movie star) Dustin "Screech" Diamond aka Mike D.

More of a Hholden man myself.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Paean to a paragon among tearooms
To Barbara Allatt, owner of the Paragon Cafe in Katoomba, Jasper Fforde was just a quiet man who enjoyed her tea and chocolates.


"She had no idea he was an internationally famous writer of speculative fiction until this column told her yesterday that her cafe had starred in his latest novel, First Among Sequels. She had stopped by his table to chat when he visited a few times last year, but thought nothing of their conversations.

Yesterday this column was able to read her this acknowledgment: "The Paragon tearooms exist in the same or greater splendour as that described in the pages of this novel. They can be found on the main street of Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains region of NSW, Australia, and no visit to the area would be complete without your attendance.

Who knows - you may even see a giant hedgehog and a tyrannical leader of the known universe sharing a booth and discussing irritable vowel syndrome in hushed tones."

First Among Sequels is the fifth book in the popular Thursday Next series. The detective hero describes the Katoomba icon as "the most perfect 1920s tearoom", filled with "the most sumptuous home-made cakes and pastries". Inside, an evil sci-fi tyrant sips afternoon tea with Beatrix Potter's petticoated hedgehog Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and a cast of other characters from books gone by.

"To tell you the truth, I was a little bit shocked, but really it's completely fabulous," Ms Allatt said. Jasper Fforde can expect a decent Devonshire tea next time he drops in."

Thanks to Arabella for this easily missed bit from the SMH. The Paragon is a long time personal favourite, with many a milkshake consumed as a young lad. It is directly across from the previous carthology generations family business. The decor is superb and the dining room out the back a must see.

As Katoomba continues its descent into grubby decrepitude it is good to see a tourist such as Mr "too good for one F" could find and enjoy one of its remaining joys. Whats next, Jason Bourne and the Jenolan Caves? Or Harry Potter and the mystery of the North Kat bogans?

Best.Fun.Ever

Thanks to New York Dave for this one. www.simpsonizeme.com
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