On a slightly similar theme to PaulB's "These boots were made for walking", I wondered what favourite items we have had for years and can't bear to part with so we mend/repair/glue or just admire, even though they are now useless but we can't bear to part with them.
I have a clock which spends most of it's time not working, when it does it eats batteries. It will suddenly stop working after a few days and can't be relied upon but can I part with it? No! It was only a cheapie which I've had for about 15 years. I like it because it's a dinosaur (and I'm a dinosaur geek
) it roars and its eyes light up!