Now, I hope you’re not getting sick of the ABC Wednesday posts. I’ve never been one for formula posts, but firstly I’m quite enjoying this one, and secondly, I’m just plain sick. To be accurate, I have a stinky virus thing I picked up on one of my therapy visits with The Princess. As they say, no good deed goes unpunished!
So today we’re up to the letter ‘K‘, and fortunately, there are plenty of things in my house beginning with ‘K‘, so I haven’t had to stir myself very much. And some of my favourite things are represented by this letter.
And, to be fair, one of my less favourite things. Up there, you’ll see the first picture which is a little plaque I keep on the shelf between my kitchen and the lounge. It illustrates perfectly how I feel about kitchens. We don’t have chairs in ours, or a dining table, or I might feel differently. No, ours is a working kitchen. You go there to wash clothes or dishes, prepare food, or - perish the thought - actually cook!! I used to cook a lot, of course, for my growing family, but I’m well and truly disenchanted, which may have something to do with the fact that I can’t eat any of the fun stuff anymore, or I balloon.
Now, I’m sure some of you will remember that I like knives. Alright, I love knives.  This one is my latest acquisition, a sweet little Sabatier, less than six inches long and sharp as a razor. There’s no problem with the perspective in that picture, the blade really is that short, less than two inches, I’d say. Beautiful! But, as you see by the dings and scratches it’s already managed to pick up, it’s a knife that I use quite frequently.
Staying in the kitchen, my next favourite thing is fruit. In this case, kiwi fruit. This one has its own special, one-free-with-every-pack, kiwi fruit spoon. It’s an odd looking thing, isn’t it? I haven’t actually tried it yet, because I tend to just cut them in half with a knife, then eat the flesh with … a … spoon …
Oh.
Um … yeah. That’s what the ’spoon’ is for, right? Maybe I’ll try that sometime!
In the dining room, we have a large, custom built piece of pine furniture with shelves for books, and drawers for videos and DVDs. Naturally, the drawers are at the bottom, and when we first got The Princess, her bed was in here. Did I ever tell you that she was a chewer? No? Well, there’s the evidence. She chewed about six of the lower drawer knobs till we realised what she was doing and moved her bed away. She’s such a lazy hound, you see, that she will only gnaw on things she can reach without getting up.
And there is a drawer where we keep our keys. This is one of my keys - it has a recycled circuit board tag, which I rather like, and - oh look! Guess who it is in that film cell inside the other tag? Yep, it’s Johnny Depp, in his role as the deliciously sombre and opium-addled Inspector Fred Abberline in the movie ‘From Hell’. It’s not really a horror movie, but it is a slasher, because it’s a fictionalised account of the Jack the Ripper murders which took place in Victorian London, and which were never solved.
Another favourite thing of mine is jewellery, and this is a piece of homemade thong jewellery. Yes, I know that ‘J’ was last week, but look closely, and you’ll see that this necklace is made to be adjustable by means of two knots. Clever, huh? I thought so! And look closely again, and you’ll see a tiny knife.
You all know that one of my most favourite things is my dogs, don’t you? Well, dogs have to eat, and this is a bag of their usual kibble. It’s not the most expensive, but it’s not the cheapest either, and it seems to suit them, so this is what I mostly buy.
Last, but not least, here’s a movie from my Johnny Depp collection. What’s that? Yes, I know. The movie title doesn’t begin with a ‘K‘, does it? Nor does Johnny Depp. No, I know. But what you may not know is that Johnny plays Jack Kerouac in this movie! There. Quite legitimate.
Told you I was enjoying this one! How about you?
Good work, although I though you were clutching at straws slightly nearing the end …. I also would have put knives into the ‘n’ !!! also, was was hoping for knickers too !!!
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I love your pirate thing necklace! I make my own beaded jewelry and have trouble with those knotted adjustable thongs. Where’d you get the pirate charms? So cute!
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Oooooh what a cool “kiwi fruit spoon”…I am such a sucker for kitchen gadgets and utensils, it’s not even funny.
Along with the “K” theme…my favorite kitchen appliance is my Kitchenaid stand mixer!
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I absolutely love your posts,and dearly look forward to them.The best!
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Now the knife I can do without. I hate blades, they give me the willies. The knobs made me chuckle!
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Moon - Well, I thought about knickers, but since they’re all stuffed higgledy piggledy in a drawer I’d have had to iron them first and that’s far too much like hard work for me.
Knives is definitely a K, as you well Know, and as for clutching at straws, not a bit of it. I thought Kerouac was rather Klever.
JD - You make beaded jewellery too? I really enjoy it, but usually only make it with thong, so the beads have to be large-holed for me. I have made a couple of dog tag necklaces on elastic though. Does that count?
The pirate charms - the ship and the skull and crossbones and the knife were given to me while I was on holiday last year at the greyhound thing at Dewey Beach. I was wearing the ‘opium coin’ necklace at the time, so I just threaded them on to keep them safe. Then I put them on proper loops when I got home, and later added the dog whistle for practical reasons and kind of liked it there!
Angi - I don’t have a food processor. What would I do with it? I guess I could make dog food… LOL!
ChrisCandJonJ - How sweet of you, thank you!
Babs - Wash your mouth out, woman! I try to behave on ABC Wednesday! ROFL!
Terrific combo of K things. Sorry you are under the weather but Keep up the good work.
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Oh yeah, I have a few chewed up pieces of furniture, too, but not from my bullies. The last Samoyed we had chewed up EVERYTHING no matter how much attention or exercise she got. But we have hung onto the dining room set. I think the missing pieces and gnawed legs give it character (and a new one would be expensive!)
Peace - D
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Ummm…hello thanks for totally showing me up. That is a great K post. I will be needing to take some pointers for the master in the future.
Hello. I read at Baino’s that you commented on my comment. I thought I should say hello then as I was reading about you I was so thrilled that you love books and knives. I love books and knives. I have man many knives and different types for different purposes in the kitchen. I love big, long and very sharp knives. I like my F.Dick ham slicer. I have a French mezalluna, vegetable and meat cleavers, swords, machetes, fillet…etc. Okay, I don’t want to scare people. I forgot what to say, the knives distracted me.
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You had enough ‘K’s to take you through to 2050!!! When round $ comes along you’ll be scratching your head. Loved the photos, though.
Hope you feel better soon! Great collection of K’s–wondered how you’d work in Johnny Depp! : D
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Well done…especially for someone at home who is not feeling well..hope you will be feeling better soon! I also thought of taking a photo of my dog’s kibble…and keys, and then promptly forgot…!
Annie
ps Thanks for visiting my K blog today!
I worked real hard coming up with my “K” post, and you post a dozen or so. Well done!!
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I had to laugh at the chewed knob although I’m sure it wasn’t funny to you. But the image of the dog being too lazy to reach any higher just tickled me.
And everytime I read about your love of knives, I start wondering if I should get a better knife. Or two.
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Good post - I like the first photo the best and your Depp entry fooled me.
LOVE the necklace :-))))
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I love kitchen sign..
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that sure was a wonderful post ..
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I would to have some of that kiwi fruit!
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Fantastic as usual - especially the kiwi fruit spoon - wonder who thought that up. We’re trying ‘retired greyhound and lurcher kibble’ direct from the maker at the mo - Hippie loves it!
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Photowannabe - Thank you - I am improving! I’ll pop over to your blog soon, and take a look at your ‘K’s!
RiverPoet - Yes, they have character and they’re a permanent memento too. I find it impossible to get rid of the ancient pine coffee table that my lovely old Jim chewed briefly when we first got him. It has his precious teethmarks on one corner. It now serves as a suitcase stand in the guest room.
Maria - LOL! We all blog in different styles. I’m probably too wordy sometimes, but that’s me. I try to post the odd short one, just a pic and a few words, but more often they get away from me!
Ces - Aha! Another knife and book fan! Welcome aboard!
I tend to go for the small and sweet knives. I’m a sucker for pocket knives, folding knives, miniature (but still sharp) knives. I guess that’s why I like that little Sabatier so much!
RinklyRimes - I’m sure I’ll think of something! Even if I have to do a different version of the same thing!
Kim - Thanks, Kim! Well, you know, I have a reputation to maintain. I’m sure I’m get to a letter soon when I won’t be able to work him in, and then everyone will be reading the post over and over trying to find him and he won’t be there! LOL!
Annie - Thanks! I’m not at death’s door, just kind of bleagh. But I certainly didn’t want to go out taking pics!
Ritchie - I shall pop over and see your kettle! I bet it’s a great kettle. Probably better than mine, which is just a plain old stainless steel jug kettle. And I didn’t even think of that!!
Ruth - The walls were less funny. We’ve pretty much solved her little problem now, but there was a time when we couldn’t leave her bed against anything for fear she’d gnaw into it! Chewing the knobs on that nice piece of furniture was definitely a *sigh* moment, but she was new, and she was anxious. What can you do?
Suzanne - Well … I had to get Johnny in there somewhere, didn’t I?
Somnambulist - Thank you - I make quite a lot of that type of jewellery, and using charms it can be customised to the person you want to give it to. Made most of my friends’ Christmas gifts one year!
Cathy - It’s one of my favourites! I have another which says ‘Housework won’t kill you - but why take the chance?’ Tee hee.
Magiceye - Thank you! I’ll be over to see yours soon!
ShutterHappyJenn - Come on over! I have plenty - but not as many as when we were in NZ and they’d be selling them at ridiculous prices at the height of the season!
Kate - Thanks! We used to use Judge’s Choice Greyhound Maintenance, and our old Jim loved it, but we can’t seem to find it around here anymore. No worries, they both like this one, and I can get it delivered from my local, small pet shop. I like to support the little guys.
Firstly I hope your are feeling better and the virus is going..
I liked all your ‘k’ pictures, and the Kiwi spoon you just have to give ago.. ;o)
Tom
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Still wanted Knickers !!!
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I have never seen a kiwi spoon before. So opposite to our kitchen. I am sitting in it right now. A cold day, but it is the warmest room in the house.
Dxx
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Ah, Jay, you have a real knack on how to artfully weave Johnny into any post…
Brill.
BTW, you may want to check out my latest post…
Oh my gosh, it’s a Johnny Depp movie I haven’t seen! How did THAT happen?!
Love the necklace. Ahoy and arrrgh!
And the knob…too, too funny. The Princess must have been getting quite a bit of extra roughage in her diet from the wood.
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Haha…I don’t have a food processor either. I have a stand mixer - you know, to mix bread dough, or cakes, or brownies or cookies or anything else under the sun that needs mixing…
The Source, and Johnny, and your post are bloody brilliant, Jay! Have been fascinated with The Beats and Greenwich Village since a teenager! Luckily, I’ve always lived close enough to visit, and often! THE most bohemian scene in Manhattan.
Jay, I wanted to ask? Your recent post with your wishlist of special guests for dinner has never left my mind. I was wondering if I could write a mini-script based on that premise? Could we talk about it?
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Of course KIWI fruit for K.
My husband’s favourite fruit.
And KIBBLE is another wonderful choice for the letter K.
Hope you get better KWICKLY (sorry couldn’t resist)from your illness.
Bear((( )))
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LOL LOL LOL
That sign ALONE killed me. I do NOT belong in a Kitchen whatsoever
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Wow! You have a lot! I never thought about those ones because whenever I think, I could only think of one thing. LOL! You have a nice ABC post.
Tom - Thanks, Tom! Yes, I’ll have to try that strange looking thing, huh?
Moon - You are a very naughty boy! LOL!
Denise - I used to have a kitchen like that, when we had a townhouse with three stories. The kitchen and lounge and one bedroom were on the second level, and the kitchen was large, so we had a big table and chairs in there, it was warm, and the kids would do their crafts and their work there. I loved that house!
Maureen - I do my poor best. Tee hee!
Jenn - You should get that movie. If you haven’t heard Johnny reading Kerouac, well, I’m sorry for you.
Angi - I’m so jealous. I just dare not eat cakes and cookies and biscuits, scones, desserts … etc etc. Darn it!
Petra - Why, thank you! I’m blushing! Drop me an email and tell me more about your idea! Sounds interesting.
BearNaked - I certainly hope I shake this bug off Kwickly! LOL! It’s Kno fun at all!
Meleah - When I saw that sign in the shop I simply HAD to have it! It’s perfect for me!
Aisha - I find that once I start thinking of things, I can’t stop. I have to hold myself back. In fact, you’re jolly lucky you didn’t get a photo of OH’s knee! ROFL!
I just walked around the house naming things to myself, and finding all sorts of ‘k’s lurking.
A kiwi spoon? Now, why didn’t I ever think of that? I could’ve made millions!
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Mac calls my sweet little knives Sabateurs because they cut three ways…long, deep and forever! I’ve got to get that plaque “I have a Kitchen because it came with the house” for Kari for Christmas….she’ll love it lol!
Great post as usual Jay…loved it!
Sandi
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First of all, get well soon.
Now about your great post: you outdid yourself. What fun to read!
And Johnny D. as Jack Kerouac, not a stretch. I haven’t seen it but will now. Thanks.
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Lots of K’s around your house I hope you recover soon.
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Hahaha! I can’t stop chuckling at what I said! It was very late (or early morning) and I honestly didn’t realize what I wrote, on both points!
I am sorry for lowering the tone ;O)
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Wow, you totally rocked the K’s : ) I hope you feel better soon! God bless you!
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Very cool. I need to get one of those Kiwi spoons.
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JT - It is ever thus. I’m always inventing things just after someone else has done so!
Sandi - Mac is very witty! LOL!
I’ve bought several of those plaques for friends. They come with various different sayings, so you can find one for anyone.
Nonizamboni - Ah, you should see The Source. He’s very good at being Kerouac! Thanks for the get-well wishes!
Starniteski - Thanks! I still haven’t been out much, so I’m now amusing myself looking for ‘L’s!
Babs - No worries, Babsie, it gave me a chuckle! LOL!
Becky - Thanks! I’m improving, it’s just slow. Just a bug *Sigh*
Dee - I didn’t intend to get a kiwi spoon, it just came free with the pack!
I too like knives….in fact have a knife rack which my Dad put up in the kitchen on his last visit. The knives are held in place by strips of magnets and I have to constantly repress the urge to hurl knives at it to see if they’ll stick from a distance…. doesn’t work with kiwi fruit.
T x
Great post!
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I enjoyed reading about the K and you did a great job with the photos.
Every time I see JD, I think of you. Including him is legit because you say so, K?
I have a little something for you on my blog.
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I haven’t heard of the ABC Wednesday thing before, but you seem to be doing quite well with it. You got some pretty cool stuff there, too. That little knife really grabs me; also the pirate necklace looking…thong! Whatever you call it. I also like the way you reach to get a ‘K’ out of stuff.;-) Which brings me to the JD movie at bottom, which I didn’t even know existed, but which I now gotta see! Depp as Kerouac! And John Turturro, too! I’ll be lookin’ for that.
Good pics, too.
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Chimera - I’ve been looking at those magnetic knife racks, but maybe I’d better not get one if it gives you the urge to hurl them! My kids think I’m dangerous enough already! LOL!
Valerie - Thanks! Including Johnny is definitely legit because I say so. Include away! All the time!! Yay!
Babs - Ooh! Something for me!! *Runs off to see*
A Decker - Thank you!
The necklace is on a leather cord, or thong, that’s why I call it thong jewellery. Nothing to do with knickers, honest!
Yeah, the movie is good. It can be hard to find, but it’s worth it, especially for a die hard Johnny Depp fan. And John Turturro is always worth watching, too!
bril Sandy
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