I think this is a wonderful idea. It's always the thought and emotional value that matters most.
My friends know me, I drink cawfee. So... I have about twelve coffee mugs/thermus/cups/bowls even, and I cherish every one of them.
I feel ya on the creakiness. We're having snow sticking finally in the mountain, and Flagstaff itself got hit just yesterday pretty hard. Here? no snow yet, but man I'm aching.
but then I grab one of those mugs, think back on the good times, enjoy a brew, and it warms the soul.
I may be only 31... but trust me, it's the miles.