I have a couple of cast iron skillets that were passed down to me from my mother. She inherited them from her mother. They're at least 67 years old because Grandma died when I was 3. They've never had soap in them - just hot water and a scrub brush when needed. Well seasoned and nothing sticks. Also two of her books of recipes. There are also pages with money she made selling butter and eggs.
The house is still there and I stopped by recently. The folks that own it now live in a modern house next door. They let me tour the old place. The rooms are a lot smaller than I remember them, but then I was a lot smaller, too. A trip back in time.
Retired and visiting as much of this beautiful country as I can.