08/05/18: Abandoned football sticker

Totteridge. Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur.

04/05/18: Abandoned car #6

Totteridge.

30/04/18: Abandoned octopus #2

Whetstone. Possibly related to the one HERE.

28/04/18: Abandoned man #6

Left in a puddle in Chipping Barnet. Possibly a helicopter pilot.

28/04/18: Abandoned superhero #2

What was Batman doing in the Boots and Waitrose car park, Whetstone?

26/04/18: Abandoned car #5 (another update)

Totteridge. This car is in worse shape every time I see it. First it was merely abandoned (see HERE), then it was painted and roughed up a bit (see HERE). Now it's upside down.

24/04/18: Abandoned supernatural thriller

In a skip in Whetstone. An online summary of Old Magic by Marianne Curley reads: "Sensing that her new classmate, Jarrod, has supernatural powers similar to her own, Kate Warren tries to inform Jarrod of the gift he possesses since he fails to recognize it himself, but when his power reaches a dangerous level, Jarrod's disbelief ends and he soon turns to Kate for help in controlling it."

21/04/18: Abandoned car #5 (update)

Totteridge. The car abandoned about 10 days ago (see HERE) has been moved off the field to the car park of the Barnet Table Tennis Centre. It has also been graffitied and smashed up.

11/04/18: Abandoned car #5

Totteridge.

29/03/18: Abandoned dollies

Dangling dollies – hanging from a tree in Totteridge.

25/03/18: Abandoned playing card #14: nine of spades

Whetstone. What does the internet say about the nine of spades? Well, it claims that: "The Nine of Spades has the strongest calling to let go of attachments in life and move toward giving to others. Answering the call of a spiritual life and trust in a benign universe is the life task of the Nine of Spades person. Influenced heavily by kingly energy, a certain amount of dignity accompanies this card. Their King of Hearts card in Venus suggests strong parental values and deep commitment to their children. They take their role as head of household quite seriously. This card also provides them a certain charm with the public and an ability to control their emotions. Being out in front of others provides them an opportunity to use their innate gifts for the benefit of others. Blessed with charisma and charm, they can excel in public positions."

10/03/18: Abandoned plectrum

Whetstone plectrum. Probably not safe to stick it in your ear.

09/03/18: Abandoned war book / abandoned hat #4

The Long Shadow: The Great War and the Twentieth Century by David Reynolds, on one of the benches at Bank DLR station platform. Amazon reviews range from "A great book for feeble minded Daily Mail readers" to "Excellent and clearly written. I learnt a lot". Also abandoned: a bobble hat.

05/03/18: Abandoned lion

Whetstone.

05/03/18: Abandoned sheep

A poor little lost lamb gazing across the empty Boots and Waitrose car park in Whetstone.

21/02/18: Abandoned elephant #2

South Quay DLR station.

19/02/18: Abandoned toilet roll

Whetstone.

11/02/18: Abandoned scissors

Totteridge – in the middle of the road.

11/02/18: Abandoned knickers #4

Totteridge.

10/02/18: Abandoned man #5

Boots and Waitrose car park, Whetstone. Red hair. Blue skin. Half of one arm missing.

10/02/18: Abandoned balloons (four tied together)

North Finchley. Yet more plastic for birds to choke on. I put them in a wheelie-bin. See also HERE.

08/02/18: Abandoned number balloons

Millwall Dock, E14. These were in the shape of numbers – possibly a "2" and a "5" – although I doubt that the swans who live there appreciated this. More balloons HERE.

07/02/18: Abandoned baby bottle

Totteridge. A teeny bottle. More bottles HERE.

28/01/18: Abandoned bridge books

North Finchley. A woman was already rummaging through them when I got there, and she said that most of the books were about the game of bridge.

28/01/18: Abandoned lady, cat and rabbit

North Finchley.

28/01/18: Abandoned car #4

North Finchley. Written on the side: "Prowler".

14/01/18: Abandoned beer

Totteridge, by the river.

13/01/18: Abandoned Christmas trees 2018

Totteridge. The annual walk to spot abandoned Christmas trees produced 26 sightings – slightly down on the 37 from last year in Finchley (see HERE). It's fascinating to observe the different ways people dump their trees – for example, left in the gutter, leaning at a nice angle, upside down in a wheelie bin or as a shaved stick propped against a fence.

13/01/18: Abandoned fluff ball

Whetstone. I already have one fluff ball in my life (see HERE or HERE), but was pleased to find another.

11/01/18: Abandoned 3

Whetstone.

07/01/18: Abandoned art

Whetstone. A pile of building materials? Or an entry for the next Turner Prize?

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.