26/12/17: Abandoned head #4

Woodside Park. More abandoned heads HERE.

26/12/17: Abandoned keys #5

Woodside Park. Rusty old key on a nice pink ribbon.

26/12/16: Abandoned playing card #13: ace of hearts

Woodside Park. According to The Cards of Life, ace of hearts people "learn through the experience of trial and error. A life task of the Ace of Hearts♥ person is to learn gratitude and selflessness. By applying their creativity in their work they can achieve notoriety which will fulfill their deep desire for attention. Learning to truly love and accept themselves opens the door to more fulfilling relationships."

22/12/17: Abandoned keys #4

Whetstone. More abandoned keys HERE.

06/12/17: Abandoned creature #18

Totteridge. No idea what kind of creature this is, but bubblegum pink may be my favourite colour. More creatures HERE.

05/12/17: Abandoned playing card #12: six of spades

Whetstone. According to THIS site: "The Six of Spades♠ has a deep sense of purpose about their lives as their life experiences continue to require them to evolve on a spiritual and emotional level. This card symbolizes the karmic Law of Cause and Effect: for every action there is an equal reaction. When the Six of Spades♠ person gives their best, focusing on the highest and best good for all, there’s no stopping them. Living responsibly, honestly, and in truth with their work and health, fulfillment is theirs to be had." The site also states: "People of this card and suit are ultimately here to experience life and themselves through work/labor, health, death/dying, wisdom and/or spirituality."

01/12/17: Abandoned shoe #8

Millwall Dock, E14. Who doesn't love a shiny black high-heeled shoe?

25/11/17: Abandoned chair #3

Whetstone. A rather nice metal chair.

14/11/17: Abandoned flower pen

Totteridge. Large fake flower with a pen at one end.

11/11/17: Abandoned car #3

Totteridge/Whetstone. This car crashed a few days ago and was simply left at the side of the road, sticking out dangerously into the passing traffic. Then the road needed to be resurfaced, and the wreck was moved up the street and parked near the tube – a decision that has proved controversial...

05/11/17: Abandoned "You are beautiful" sticker

At Totteridge & Whetstone tube. More stickers here.

04/11/17: Abandoned workout books

Whetstone. Two workout books, including the classic Jane Fonda tome. Other abandoned books here.

02/11/17: Abandoned man #4

He was stuck on top of a "franked mail only" post box. Other abandoned men HERE.

22/10/17: Abandoned horse #2

Totteridge. This horse had sustained some damage to his back and lost one of its wings. I wondered if it was Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology, but Pegasus was white.

22/10/17: Abandoned football card #2

Chipping Barnet. Jordan Henderson, central midfielder. Defence points 76. Attack points: 72.

22/10/17: Abandoned car #2

Brook Farm Open Space, Totteridge. Very near to the site of abandoned car #1.

19/10/17: Abandoned urine

Isle of Dogs, E14. Urine sample. Personal details not completed on the label.

19/10/17: Abandoned rice

Isle of Dogs, E14. Mostly rice – a great deal of it – with some bread at the edges. Even the pigeons didn't want this.

17/10/17: Abandoned spy thriller #3 and other books

Charing Cross Road. John le Carre, Ben Aaronovitch, Isaac Asimov, etc.

17/10/17: Abandoned puzzle piece

Whetstone. Someone might be "a little saw" that they lost this.

15/10/17: Abandoned "Pure heart is all sadhana" card

Totteridge.

13/10/17: Abandoned "Welcome home Jess" balloon

Whetstone.

03/10/17: Abandoned playing card #11: seven of diamonds

Isle of Dogs, E14. According to THIS site, the "meaning" of the seven of diamonds is as follows: "As one of the alternating Semi-Fixed Cards of the deck, the Seven of Diamonds occupies the Venus/Venus position in the Master Life Script and the Saturn/Saturn position in the Master Spirit Script. This Venus influence bestows an artistic flair, a love of nature and beauty and a certain social charm like no other. The Saturn energy, however, tends more toward firm boundaries and self-discipline. An interesting and unique blend of flow and constriction is experienced by this Seven in the cards of life."

03/10/17: Abandoned mug

Isle of Dogs, E14.

02/10/17: Abandoned "Team Bride" badge

Isle of Dogs, E14. Presumably some kind of "hen night" debris.

28/09/17: Abandoned number plate #7

Totteridge. The rest of the series is HERE.

26/09/17: Abandoned hedgehog

Whetstone. Dejected? Satisfied?

21/09/17: Abandoned parking protocol

Isle of Dogs, E14.

16/09/17: Abandoned domino

Boots and Waitrose car park, Whetstone.

16/09/17: Abandoned cat head #2

Boots and Waitrose car park, Whetstone.

12/09/17: Abandoned football card

Near Millwall Dock, E14. Joe Allen, midfielder. Defence points 71. Attack points: 67.

11/09/17: Abandoned monkey

Whetstone. This monkey head was left by the curb. It could be another emoji head thing. McDonalds had something to do with it, too.

09/09/17: Abandoned dog

Whetstone. According to THIS site: "Official police data shows 1,670 dogs were reported missing last year—the equivalent of at least five dogs every day". Here's one of them.

09/09/17: Abandoned man #3

Whetstone. "Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves," said Henry David Thoreau.

09/09/17: Abandoned heads #2 and #3

Boots and Waitrose car park, Whetstone. Even more repulsive than the previous abandoned emoji head thing HERE.

02/09/17: Abandoned head

Totteridge. This emoji head thing was a squidgy ball that was unpleasant to touch.

02/09/17: Abandoned keys #3

Totteridge.

02/09/17: Abandoned pony #2

Totteridge. Small pink pony with yellow mane. I took her home and washed off the mud. Is she related to THIS little equine treasure?

29/08/17: Abandoned number plate #6

Isle of Dogs, E14. A Google search on the number above reveals that "This 2007 FORD FOCUS GHIA...was first registered on Friday 28th of December 2007 near Birmingham... This vehicle had 6 previous owners before the current keeper acquired it." Click HERE for the rest of the series.

19/08/17: Abandoned cat head with "heart" eyes

Whetstone. This abandoned feline was mere centimetres away from a sign reading "Ginger + white cat found". Putting two and two together I wondered if an emotional reunion might be in order, but the only white on the poor creature was his unattractive McDonalds label. 

17/08/17: Abandoned "Where there is tea there is hope" key ring

Holborn, WC1. Brexit shame makes me recoil somewhat at the flag, but it's impossible to disagree with the sentiment on this satisfyingly chunky metal disc.

14/08/14: Abandoned Airbrushing for Modellers

Millwall Dock, E14. Airbrushing for Modellers by Richard M. Goldman and Murray Rubenstein is a 1974 publication that can be bought for $13.95 on Amazon.com, or picked up for free on the Isle of Dogs.

04/08/17: Abandoned toilet

Isle of Dogs, E14. A teeny toilet, slightly broken.

03/08/17: Abandoned creature #17

Marsh Wall, Isle of Dogs, E14. There are a lot of strange creatures out there.

25/07/17: Abandoned creature #16

Isle of Dogs, E14. Hippo? Dinosaur? Hipposaur? More creatures HERE.

24/07/17: Abandoned "Super Daddy" balloon

Millwall Dock, E14.