It’s odd, finding myself walking around my house once a week, muttering to myself as I try to find interesting objects beginning with a certain letter for ABC Wednesday, but it’s still fun, so I’m still doing it!
This week, it’s the letter ‘L‘, and I was a little bit surprised at how easy it was. The first thing I found was that preposterous vehicle up there. Okay, I actually found that in my picture folder, having taken it ‘just because’ the other day when we noticed it parked opposite our house. Funny how blogging does that to you, isn’t it? Anyway, the funny thing about it was the when it pulled off and went to turn around, it hit our gatepost. No damage to the gatepost, but we’re wondering if that Limo driver still has his job.
Talking of luxurious things, which I’m sure we were, here’s a picture I took of my delightfully soft leather jacket. It’s just a piece of it, because sometimes detail makes a better picture that the whole thing, and one thing’s for sure, I am not modelling it for you. Don’t want to go frightening people…
It’s a lovely jacket, but I don’t wear it very often. I’m usually to be seen in a tatty old dog-walking jacket. Warm, waterproof, and completely unglamorous. But it’s nice to know that leather jacket is there for me, should I have a chance to wear it.
Talking of dog walking, take a look at this beautiful green velvet lead with brass fittings.
Just like my jacket, it’s far too good for walks across muddy fields. This is one of the leads I use to take The Princess visiting on her PAT dog therapy visits. It’s part of her special ‘going out’ wardrobe.
And while we’re on the subject of fancy clothing -
How about these leggings? Aren’t they something? And displayed on their own little legs, too! I found those in the brilliant sunlight of Venice Beach.
From the light to the dark … here’s an interesting object. I wonder if you can guess what it is?
It’s a tiny lamp - only about three inches or so high. It’s interesting because it’s a genuine antique Chinese opium lamp. It’s silver, and I’m sure the glass would clean up and sparkle nicely, too - but for me, the fascination with antique objects is the patina of age and use that they have on them. This has been well used, for sure, but not for some time.
That lamp has a tenuous connection with my next object, which is a letter opener.
You see, in ‘From Hell’, Johnny Depp’s character was the opium-addicted Inspector Abberline, who is seen using an opium burner similar to mine in the opening sequence of the movie.  This little letter opener is one of hundreds which were given away at the premiere.  If you look carefully, you can see the words ‘From Hell’ stamped on the handle.
These movies are all Depp movies. ‘The Libertine’, ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’, and ‘Lost in La Mancha’.
And talking of Johnny Depp -
Here he is very kindly spending some time with a young lady in a lilac wheelchair, in Leicester Square, London, at the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory premier.
There. I bet you were wondering if I’d manage to work him in somewhere this week, weren’t you?
Oh wow.. so many entries for this week’s letter L. That shot of Johnny Depp with the woman on a wheelchair is so heartwarming.
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A limo in your neighborhood? Hhmm, Prime Minister visiting or what?
L - Laughter, yup, that’s why I’ve a smiley up there!
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I never doubted you.
You know what amazes me? That we mere mortals rarely take the time to stop and visit with the nice folks in the chairs or in the cancer wards. Imagine how much better the world would be if we all Depp-ified ourselves?
Peace - D
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I love Limos Legging and Johnny Depp.
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The leggings made me chuckle. I thought for a moment that was another knife there;O) I guessed the lamp but not the opium bit.
Now, the important bit….. That last photo of….him….I decided, from that photo, that he is probably a very nice man. Not because he spoke to the girl in the wheelchair, but because he crouched down to her level. I guess you have good taste ;O)
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lol@you wandering around looking for things that start with the letter “L”
What’s with those legging maniquins? Never seen anything like that before, kinda cool, lol.
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I LOVE how you work Johnny into each post, and have an extreme LIKING for the way you find the many things to go with each letter. Although I did notice how you forgot to bold LADY in young lady.
I sincerely hope to meet him some day, not just because he is undeniably one of the best actors out there, but also as true a human being as can be found.
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Lots of Lovely ‘L’s, great post.
Thanks for visiting mine.
Gary
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Jenn - I will definitely drop by! I love seeing what everyone is doing with the letters. We all do it so differently, and there are so many creative people out there.
Heartwarming it was. He spent a long while with her, too. There’s never any sense of rush when he talks to children, or people who are sick. Actually, there’s never any sense of rush from him .. it’s usually the minders who are hurrying him along!
RMH - Goodness, I hope not! We don’t want the Prime Minister here! LOL! No, we think the guy who lives there has ‘Limo driver’ as his second job. He’s a postman. At least, we think that’s the house it’s parked outside.
Meleah - Thanks! I’d wear leggings in a limo with Johnny, that’s for damn sure! LOL!
River Poet and Babs - You see? That’s why he inspires such love among his fans. He’s not only incredibly good-looking and talented, but - as you say - just such a very nice man, and he makes you want to be just as nice yourself. Inspirational. That’s the Depp Effect.
DM - I did! I did wander round looking! It’s a challenge, you see!
The leggings were just so odd, I had to take a picture, didn’t I? LOL!
JT - He is, indeed. Just such a very nice guy. He always has a lot of time for people - I’ve seen him being dragged away from his fans by his people many times! He’d rather be chatting with us that going in to some stuffy function!
Gary - Thanks!
Hi!
Nice post for “L”! I really liked the legging’s. I have been looking for a pair. I wear them under my dresses in the winter. Take Care!!
Sherrie
Ah, I would have disappointed if a little Deppness were not thrown in.
Love the opium lamp– lovely workmanship on that. You have so many interesting items. I think it would be fun to go shopping with you.
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wow! you have lots of L photos. Your blog is great too!
” I’d wear leggings in a limo with Johnny, that’s for damn sure! LOL!”
HA HA HA
Me too!!
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That is one LONG LIMO in front of your house.
Did your neighbour win the LOTTERY?
Bear((( )))
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In that photo of Who Else in Leicester Square in London with the lady in the lilac wheelchair, why didn’t you mention the most obvious L element of all — the lollipops? Or maybe they’re not called that in Jolly Old Engelond?
A puzzling oversight!
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Loved your “L” Wednesday!
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Sherrie - Well, that would be the place to go! Venice Beach. The little shops along the seafront are just incredible!
Jenn T - I hate supermarket shopping, and clothes shopping, but shopping for antiques and curios is simply fascinating! Come on over and we’ll hit the second-hand shops!
Lily - Thank you! I’ll pop over and take a look at yours, too!
Meleah - Or anywhere else! LOL!
Bear Naked - Hahaha! No, my theory is that he’s the driver. Maybe he just popped home for lunch!
Bob - Well, no, there is nothing in the picture which I would call a lollipop … that would be a sweet stuck on a stick, round, square or oval, but stuck on top of a stick. Those things we call candy canes.
But I did miss the ‘lady’.
Petra - Thanks!
Wow, what a spectacular series of L shots. The leggings are so artsy. Love them and all of the shots. I have never seen a lavendar wheelchair before. Really cool.
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Love the leggings and limo
WOW! That’s a lot of lovely L. you spend a luxurious time compiling all of them in this L post. Look at that Limo, sigh I wonder when will I ride one! I love Johnny Depp! Thanks for sharing.
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Oooo… I’ve always wanted to ride in a Limo… cool.
I love it when people take everyday objects like this… it’s fun… because you’re sitting there after each picture going… “OH YEH, that’s a good one, why didn’t I think of that!” LOL….
Very nice post!!
Thanks so kindly for coming by my blog… it was very much appreciated!
~Michele~
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That was cute naked bird..lol. Anyway great collections of letter L here. Love the leather jacket and leggings. Jonny Depp is cool too! Thanks for the comment.
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photowannabe - I don’t think I’ve ever seen a lilac wheelchair before either. Plenty of red ones, or grey or black, but not lilac! I suppose, like anything else, if you’re willing to pay extra, you can them in snazzy. And why not?
Dee - Thank you - I thought those leggings were amazing! And the light there was just gorgeous that day.
Earthlingorgeous - Maybe one day you will ride in a limo! You never know what is around the corner.
Oh, and I love Johnny Depp too. LOL!
MIchele - I just love seeing the different ways people use the letters in this one. So many different ideas! So many creative people!
Thanks for visiting! Glad you’re feeling better.
Sweeta - Thanks! Always nice to see another JD fan!
A lovely long list of luscious Ls.
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that limo sure looks looonnngggg! the leggings are so colorful i’d like to have my own pair. you must be one johnny depp fan. i especially like the last photo of johnny. he is just so down-to-earth there! sweet!
I stand corrected! Actually, we call them candy canes too. I lost my head.
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I had every faith you’d work Johnny in somehow!
I have a leather jacket too, but it’s much more worn and scuffed than yours, so it makes a perfect dog walking jacket.
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Brilliant set of L pics!!
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Wow! That is a limousine and a half!
Great collection of photos. Do I gather you’re a Johnny Depp fan?!
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Hey Jay. You are some terrific woman - just read your profile story. BTW - excelent ‘L’s. I’m gonna look back at J’s.
On JDepp - I owe Chocolat because of him well, also cause it’s a great movie (& I don’t own many movies). But I watched What’s eating … for Leo (I went thru a Leo phase in my late 30’s!!!) But I’ve got to find some idol that will get me to shed 20 lbs. I think he’s super just because he makes you feel good about you! Your hubby is a super cutie. Love the STRAIGHT lines bit!
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Katney and MagicEye - Thank you!
Kikamz - Yep, one Johnny Depp fan, here! Happily addicted!
I wish I’d bought a pair of those leggings now. They’d be great for the treadmill!
Bob - ROFL! Ah well, you’re allowed. And I was quite prepared to believe you called them lollipops, because that seems to mean something different wherever you go. In New Zealand ‘lollies’ means ‘any small wrapped sweets’!
Ruth - I have a worn, scuffed one too. This one is a replacement, but I still wear the other one for dog walks sometimes! The pockets are ripped at the corners but .. well, you know. The dogs don’t care, and it’s good for pushing through brambles.
Liz - Why yes, as a matter of fact I am a Johnny Depp fan. How did you guess? Tee hee.
Tash - Thank you! How nice of you to say I’m terrific!
Leo DiCaprio was amazing in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. In fact he’s pretty good all round, I think. Another very good looking guy who can actually act! Did you see him in ‘Catch Me if you Can’?
And yes, my husband is a super cutie. It’s our anniversary today - thirty-two years. Where’d it go?
A Luvverley List of L’s - you always make me smile!!!
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how rich! The one who owns that limo.
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Wow, you certainly have been busy; a great post with some great pictures.
In response to your comment on my blog I have posted houseboats on the Murray today. Please drop by.
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LINGERIE …… you really are missing a trick here, but I wonder if I am on the wrong websites !
Kate - Thanks! I aim to amuse!
Kriz Cpec - I think he’s just the driver! I don’t think we have anyone in the village that actually owns one. It belongs to a limo hire company.
Gordon - Thanks - I’ll pop over and take a look at your houseboats later!
Moon - Behave yourself! You are not seeing my lingerie! LOL!
Lovely as usual. Although the leggins would certainly make my bum look big. I’ve also often wanted to include Lily in the Pet program, she’d be perfect but it will have to wait until I work fewer hours. I love that your dog has a ‘dress up’ lead! And I’ve never seen Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, had I known the Depster was in it, I would have snapped it up right away so tonight’s DVD viewing is also sorted! Friday in the antipodes so have a great weekend!
Ah, you never fail to disappoint… lovely image of dear Johnny. (oh, and the other photos are nice too
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That letter opener is Fab!!!!
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Love those legs! Quite a unique picture for L!
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Baino - You should try to get Lily registered when you have time - it’s very rewarding! I think the dogs enjoy it too.
Fear & Loathing will possibly make you feel quite ill. I hope you have a strong stomach. LOL!
Maureen - All images of Johnny are lovely, aren’t they?
I do love the letter opener though. Like many of my little bits of movie memorabilia, it came from eBay. I felt quite lucky to snag that one.
Kml - Thanks! It’s my favourite of the non-Johnny pics, I think. The light was just perfect!
so colorful and interesting..especially the classy chassis es on the leggings
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how did you get a picture of my car? lol
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Aw. . .I knew you’d work Johnny in there somewhere!
Love the leather jacket. It does look soft.
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Sandy - Classy chassis! LOL! Very good!
Valerie - You mean you were here in my village and didn’t come to see me?
Kim - Of course!
It is soft. I’m very fond of it. It came from Marks and Spencers!