funny how the old stuff works and lasts sooooo much longer than what you buy today....I wish I still had my old toaster .......how many have we gone through now....!
I found one comparable on Ebay. The bid was up to $300.00 with five days to go, and no sentimental value! It was different back then, when they did not produce things made to last only a year so you had to buy a new one. Those were the days they spelled greed PRIDE! Great item.
I truly miss those old appliances that often outlasted marriages and houses. My parents' stove was still going strong 42 years after they bought their house and furnished it. A new stove might last a decade.
It saddens me that modern life is so ephemeral. I wish things would last longer than they do. Thank you for the timely reminder - and for the very creative twist on this week's theme!
funny how the old stuff works and lasts sooooo much longer than what you buy today....I wish I still had my old toaster .......how many have we gone through now....!
ReplyDeletethat is just too cool , what a treasure
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ReplyDeleteHello ol' long time friend to Juniper!
How cool is that....
Karen: we had her toaster too, which went on for ages!
ReplyDeleteThis mixer is so friendly - instead of coming on at high speed and throwing the stuff everywhere, it takes a while to warm up to speed ;-)
I found one comparable on Ebay. The bid was up to $300.00 with five days to go, and no sentimental value! It was different back then, when they did not produce things made to last only a year so you had to buy a new one. Those were the days they spelled greed PRIDE! Great item.
ReplyDeleteYep, hard to believe nowadays but once upon a time things were built to last. Interesting take on the theme. Well done.
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ReplyDeletethat's lovely
I truly miss those old appliances that often outlasted marriages and houses. My parents' stove was still going strong 42 years after they bought their house and furnished it. A new stove might last a decade.
ReplyDeleteIt saddens me that modern life is so ephemeral. I wish things would last longer than they do. Thank you for the timely reminder - and for the very creative twist on this week's theme!