“That’ll see me out”

Oh, nice coat. Very nice!

DH and I often used to say "That'll see us out" and laugh. Now he doesn't and scowls if I do. It's getting a bit too real. But at least neither of us are yet saying "No, I shan't buy that, I'll never get the use out of it." as my DGM would say too often!

We have bought the EV. Apparently it's not the last as OH wants one you can use to store the excess electricity from our solar panels to use in the evening. Not yet available here but in the U.S. so only a matter of time.
I'm thinking of replacing hedges with walls to make life easier in our old(er) age.

My OH recently bought a pack of 10 underpants from M&S, saying "that'll........."

I used to think the phrase very funny but now I’m 75 I think ‘how much longer do I have’. As Bette Davis said ‘getting old isn’t for sissies’.

Lovely coat by the way. ?

We've been given a quote for solar panels plus battery to store the electricity.

I need a new sofa but keep thinking is it worth it ? …

We had a new boiler installed and the chap who installed it said"Well that's you fit up for the next 25 years". We both just looked at each other.
I must admit I try never to say anything age-related, my father bought a new car and said" It will see me out", and it certainly did 18 months later. We have both passed the age that our fathers got to but our mothers were quite long-lived.

Oh, tell me about it.
I have been thinking very seriously about turning my dining room into a bedroom for me so that I am self contained on one floor but keep thinking ,is it worth it?
I turned 85 two weeks ago.
I have fairly shabby couches, again is it worth it.
It is actually a depressing situation.
Anyone who can go for anything and know they can should go for it, whether clothing, furniture of white goods.
You may well see them out and get to replace them.

It’s one of the reasons I don’t want a dog of my own - I’m worried he’d see me out! Happy to have DD2s pooches a couple of days a week and for holidays though.

We refuse to countenance anything seeing us out!!

A friend and I had new kitchens a similar amount of time ago - we are going to replace, they think theirs will see them out.

Lovely coat. We had a new car this year. Our other one was 15 years old. When we got the new (ish) one, DH said it will see us out.

annsixty if you get pleasure from it for even a day its worth it .I've always changed furnishings very regularly at a whim I'm not about to stop now .
We have friends who've been saying "this'll see me out" for the past 20 years ,since they were in their 40's ,honestly its so depressing to hear.Live in the here and now ,enjoy what you want regardless of your age ,you only live once!

Lovely coat, Maw.

I am of the opinion that you can't take it with you, so even if you have reason to expect you won't 'get the wear' out of something, you should still get it and enjoy it while you can.

Well, i was 70 this year. I'm moving house this week...where I was widowed 5 years ago.

Most of the arts & crafts furniture, including 3 sofas, are going to the British Heart Foundation. Throwing out most of the rest, apart from dear momentos.

Bought myself a 60s flat and going retro there. It's never too late to start afresh and not have to just see things out!

Paddyann54 I'm with you all the way there!

I did feel rather guilty spending so much money on my new kitchen this year (year of my 81st birthday). But, it was the first time in my life that I have ever had a brand new kitchen designed by myself, and - anyway - it will add to the ease to sell the flat when I die, etc.etc.

Twelve years ago, I was given an M&S voucher, and purchased, in their sales, a lovely, very warm winter coat. Only gets worn on a few times each winter, then washed and put away. Will definitely see me out!!!!

Nice coat Maw but it's quite a fashionable one. You're bound to want to update it in a few years!
We thought Baz was our last cat. Couldn't have been more wrong (I'm glad to say)

I once bought a pair of walking socks called "Thousand Mile Socks", and said solemnly to the sales assistant, "Mind you, I might not be good for 1000 miles of tough walks now. Will I get my money's worth?" So we decided I could leave them to a daughter, with a note saying "Still good for 380 miles" or whatever.

annsixty

Oh, tell me about it.
I have been thinking very seriously about turning my dining room into a bedroom for me so that I am self contained on one floor but keep thinking ,is it worth it?
I turned 85 two weeks ago.
I have fairly shabby couches, again is it worth it.
It is actually a depressing situation.
Anyone who can go for anything and know they can should go for it, whether clothing, furniture of white goods.
You may well see them out and get to replace them.

I'd say go for it!
Does it really matter if you don't get 'full use out if it' ?
As long as you're enjoying it and its giving you pleasure - in the moment, then its worth doing, or buying.

Lovely coat Maw and what a bargain. You can buy another with what you saved on this beaut.
I bought a year old mini hybrid recently. Definitely had the will this see me out on that one.
When I was 65, I bought a spaniel cross puppy. The idea was he’d see me into my 80’s, if I’m lucky enough to last that long. He has to be put to sleep aged 6 because of an inoperable tumour. It was desperately sad.
my current dogs are 4 and almost 2. They’re in the will - along with a bit of cash towards their keep. I try not to think about being seen out by them

A few days ago, looking for extra towels after we'd been swimming in the sea and having a hose-down in the garden, I pulled out the towels I bought in 1982 after my very first 'proper' pay check. It was John Lewis's and they cost a small fortune. They're a faded sunny yellow, much washed and no longer luxurious. For years I've been thinking I must throw them out. Now I've turned into my mum and grandparents, and have a 'they'll see me out' kind of attitude.

We had to replace our shower last week and decided we didn't need a 25 year guarantee! ?

Maw I actually looked at that coat, it's lovely and won't date. I have one of White Stuff's reversible ones, bought a few years ago and get lots of compliments, when I wear it.

It's now reduced from over £200 to £50 on the Otrium site.

Bought a hybrid car last year as our other car was too low for me, yes it is expected to see us out. Reality we thought as Mr C is coming up 80 and I am often in too much pain to drive.

We’re definitely not thinking that way about other things. A quote for a new window is on its way because it would make life easier if the opening was different, we’re looking for new chairs for the conservatory, contemplating a new carpet in the sitting room and searching for a carpenter to make a bespoke coffee table. All because it will enhance our lives. Ann if the things you are thinking about will enhance your life and the funds are there please don’t talk yourself out of them. You deserve them .

Does this include the life-span of the other half?