What do you own that works since 20 yrs ago??

[Doonewanker]

A few of you may have had a DH/DP since then.

Not me, quite. But it struck me last night that my favourite fluffy Christy bath towel is now 20 yrs old.

So is a watch I wear every day that my parents bought me.

A couple of baking trays too.

They've stood the test of time.

Can you tell me what I need to add to my indestructible domestic list?

Many thanks.

When Next first opened it was upmarket and quite expensive. Yes, I remember looking at the Directory when it first came out and and not feeling able to afford anything!

A belemnite fossil that I use as a doorstop. 160 million years and counting

I have my great grandmothers meat roasting dish which must be over 100 years old, it looks it TBF, I love it and I use it often.

Ah yes, the Next directory used to have fabric swatches in. It was reet posh.

I still have my calculator that I used for my O-levels back in 1984. I don't think I've ever replaced the batteries ...

I still have my calculator that I used for my O-levels back in 1984.

Oh yes, forgot that one. I think my calculator comes from 1979, I certainly had it for my O levels in 1982. I still use it, though think I should get one the same as DD2's.

Hand held Donkey Kong game - 35 years?
M&S dressing gown - about 28 years.
Had a telly once that wouldn't die. We were the 3rd house to have it then passed it onto friends. Big old box on wheels. Probably still going somewhere!

I still have an Kookai ankle length black cardigan I got when I was 14 from Freemans catalogue. Its still in fab condition and I get loads of compliments when I wear it. Its 26 years old.

Also my auntie still has and wears a Swatch watch she was given in 1985.

Sony radio cassette recorder - 30 yrs old (have long since binned all my cassettes, sadly, but the radio works fine. I used the cassette player bit for DD's 4th b'day party 10 years ago!)

Kenwood soup blending machine - about 40 yrs old.

Duvet cover which DS now has, dating from when I was his age (16). 32 years ago.

Pink Blanket, which DSis and I used to be given when we were sick. Must be in its late 40s now.

I think my radio is over 20 years old.

Sony radio alarm 21 years and still going strong
I have a lipstick i bought 24 years ago, defo needs chucked though
Christmas tree bought from asda 17 years ago for 20 quid
Tree decs from bhs 17years ago

Yes to Christy towels.

Dualit Toaster. Dorma Bedding.

Oh and my Crocs are 13 yrs old and look brand new (used for camping/gardening) *shamer

Loads of wedding presents.
Dualit toaster

I have loads of stuff which I inherited from my grandparents house 30 years ago. Towels, tablecloths, napkins, saucepans, blankets.....

I have a pair of yellow pyjama bottoms that I bought in Primark in 2001. A bit tired-looking but still no holes. They were £3.99 for the set (lost the top half years ago).

Kenwood electric hand whisk. Got it for a wedding present 35 years ago and it’s still going strong.

Just jettisoned my late DFs ironing board. Must have been at least 30 years old too.

Pyrex bowls, also wedding present.

I bought one of these a week ago last Tuesday and I have not broken it yet.

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My slow cooker. Bought in 1981, I think. It cooks at a lower temperature than modern makes, so can quite safely be left on all night and well into the next day without overcooking the stew.

My potato peeler is decades old. Used to belong to my MIL. She was left-handed and so am I. It was only when my children were old enough to peel veg that I realised it was a left-handed one (they're both right-handed). I'd be gutted if it ever got lost or broke.

I have a Burberry raincoat I bought in a sale in 1990 before they went chavtastic. The belt buckle looks a touch worn but other than that it's fine.

Actually, we have a huge amount of old stuff. We don't usually get rid of things until they've worn out. Very depressing to think of decent stuff being binned just because it's not the latest model. Built in obsolescence is also really bad for the environment. None of our washing machines or dishwashers have lasted much more than five years. They could probably be fixed but the cost would be almost as much as getting a new one so it doesn't make sense. Ridiculous.

A rucksack that I bought at Uni. More than 20 years, nearing 30, actually.

I also have my grandmother's sowing machine. I'm guessing 80 years old or so.
I haven't checked if it works, though.

My camper van is 51 and going strong.

Dp still has his I ran the world t-shirt from 1986. He wears it every year at festivals

More than 20 years as I’m married 27 years. As I had no wedding presents nor any bridal shower (moved to UK to marry my husband, pre internet shopping etc), MIL have me get handheld mixer and electric knife. I don’t know how long she had them as she gave them to me from her kitchen cupboard. Both still going strong.

Until this past summer, I still had the first fridge/freezer we bought for our first house so it was about 25 years old. It still worked but we no longer had room for a second fridge freezer (we had it in our laundry room). Bought from London Electricity in Surrey Quays Shopping mall - don’t know if either are still around.