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FarNorth Thu 28-Sept-17 10:16:42

Yes, I always feel bad about abandoning a car, especially one that was completely falling apart, as it had served us so well. It's engine was still good, though, so it would live on!

Horatia Thu 28-Sept-17 10:12:16

lovebeigecardigans1955 I don't think you're daft. We do get fond of these items that are so handy and useful. When my husband used to collect cars, often women would take pictures and wave their cars off in tears.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Thu 28-Sept-17 10:04:50

I've got an old knife in the kitchen drawer which I never use to cut things - it comes in handy for getting batteries out and scraping things.
Going off-piste a bit - one little thing I used to have was a small butter knife with the handle in the shape of a mallard which I was quite fond of. It was bought cheap in a sale as it was part of a set. We must have accidentally thrown it out with the peelings and I've never seen it since. I sort of hanker after it a bit. Daft or what? It's only a knife.

CaroleAnne Thu 28-Sept-17 10:03:12

I have a garlic press that was given to us as a wedding present almost 50 years ago. I use it almost every day and would not part with it.
This is my first post so hello everyone.

paddyann Thu 28-Sept-17 10:01:15

I use my moulinex blender every day and have since we got it as a wedding present over 42 years ago.I blend soups and pates,make milk shakes in it and used it for baby foods for my own children and GC .I have bought a new one but couldn't get on with it so passed it on to my daughter .I dread it dying ..lol

Anniebach Thu 28-Sept-17 09:58:50

My iPad

Singlegrannie Thu 28-Sept-17 09:56:46

My Kindle Fire. I live alone and it keeps me company with books, games, radio and contact with friends via emails and messages. Much more portable and user friendly than a laptop.

minimo Thu 28-Sept-17 09:37:41

My magimix, still going strong 15 years later! Use it almost everyday.

BBbevan Wed 27-Sept-17 14:32:57

Yes, a small pair of pointed tweezers. Excellent for removing the odd chin hair.

grannysue05 Wed 27-Sept-17 14:13:20

I have a very ancient small kitchen knife/peeler.
I bought it 52 years ago as part of my trouseau (do they still have these?).
I can honestly say that I have used it every single day since then except when away on holiday or in hospital having the babies.
I peel with it, slice, chop, open parcels, dig out batteries from GC's toys...the list is truly endless.
DH puts it through the sharpener once in a blue moon.
It is utterly indispensible. I could not live without it.
Does anyone else have anything they just cannot live without?