[Sophia M.]

General Discussion Thread 08.21.2025​

Hey, GrayViners!

I recently moved into another condo, and while unpacking, I found a few things I’ve held onto for years. It got me thinking…

What’s the longest you’ve ever owned something?

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Maybe it’s a piece of furniture, a favorite jacket, or even a kitchen gadget that’s been through decades of meals. Some items just seem to stick with us no matter how many times we move or update our lives.

So, tell me—what’s the oldest thing you still have around, and is there a story behind why you’ve kept it all this time?

Here’s to the treasures that stand the test of time,
Sophia

 

[DalCee]

Longest owned something??/ A cooking set... Back in the 50's my parents bought a stainless steel sets x2... When I got married in 1970 I got one of the sets... I still use the pieces... Darryl

 

[Toddy59]

Buffalo Bill Gone with the Wind double globe lamp. My step-mother always told me growing up that one day that would be mine. I know of it since I was 8 so 51 years been mine!

 

[tennis]

I black stuffed dog, with a bell in its tail. I have had it since I was 3 yrs old. I slept with it every night until after marriage, as I am 75 yrs old now. Blackie is quite old also.

 

[Wiseoldone]

My cedar chest it became mine in 1953 and my mothers Jewry so 70 years

 

[RoyzToyz]

I have owned a red and white 1962 Schwinn American bicycle for 63 years. To this day it hangs in my garage.View attachment 66504

 

[NanMarie49]

I still have the piggy bank I was given in 1959. He has a red cork 'nose' with a ring in it, so breaking is not necessary to empty him. So 66 years; I am 75.

 

[angib55]

My aunt whom l am named after gave me her hope chest that was purchased back in the 1920's. When they downsized, l received it from her when l was 10 yrs old and l am 70 now. So it is 100 yrs old. My mom collected china for me back in the 60's from the Kroger store each week so that china it 60ish too but it is displayed in my china cabinet

 

[NIBOR0]

My Mom saved all of my Barbies and their clothes. They look well played with so I don't think that they are worth any money. I also have a chunk of Petrified Wood I picked up off of a curb when I was 11. 64 now.

 

[Carol *]

A wagon wheel shelf that hangs on my dining room wall. I have had it for 49 years.

 

[Wheream1?]

A doll that was given as a birthday gift from my Grandmother when I was 5 yrs old. I am now 70.

 

[sadieclayladie]

One is a tiny gold and enameled heart locket with a rose bud on it that was given to me at my birth in 1956, so 69 years. Another is my Mamaw's cup and saucer collection that my mom gave to me when I was 11---she had added on to it and so have I and I love every set in it! Another is a broom I found in a shop when I was 19---made of a honeysuckle branch, the wood handle naturally curls around. Paid $20 in 1976 and have used it for indoor work and yard work and the bristles are still intact! I'm now 69. We do love and enjoy our treasures!

 

[dkleslie52]

I have a scrapbook of my younger years. Pieces of my childhood. Plus I have my baby picture from 1953.