Retired Rare

Betsey Johnson Black Cat necklace Retired RARE Brand new with tags BNWT
Betsey Johnson Black Cat necklace Retired RARE Brand new with tags BNWT
US $89.99
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New Authentic Pandora 790116 Retired Dice Charm Sterling Silver Rare
New Authentic Pandora 790116 Retired Dice Charm Sterling Silver Rare
US $48.75
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LARGE Jeep Collins Shadowbox pendant Birds with vining heart Rare retired
LARGE Jeep Collins Shadowbox pendant Birds with vining heart Rare retired
US $100.00
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RETIRED RARE Silpada Sterling Silver Geometric Ring GREAT CONDITION
RETIRED RARE Silpada Sterling Silver Geometric Ring GREAT CONDITION
US $69.99
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HUGE James Avery Sterling Silver Filigree Heart pin brooch Rare retired
HUGE James Avery Sterling Silver Filigree Heart pin brooch Rare retired
US $120.00
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SILPADA DESIGNS RARE VINTAGE RETIRED HAMMERED CUFF B1684
SILPADA DESIGNS RARE VINTAGE RETIRED HAMMERED CUFF B1684
US $125.00
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Silpada Bracelet B1946 White Jade Howlite quartz retired 2009 10 catalog RARE
Silpada Bracelet B1946 White Jade Howlite quartz retired 2009 10 catalog RARE
US $99.99
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Rare New Authentic Pandora 790116 Retired Die Dice Charm Sterling Silver
Rare New Authentic Pandora 790116 Retired Die Dice Charm Sterling Silver
US $44.99
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Silpada Rare Retired Turquoise Red Yellow Jasper Tooled Leather Necklace
Silpada Rare Retired Turquoise Red Yellow Jasper Tooled Leather Necklace
US $85.00
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Brighton Silver Thick Wide Heart Necklace Chain Retired Rare
Brighton Silver Thick Wide Heart Necklace Chain Retired Rare
US $140.00
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Samuel B Retired Rare Hard To Find Caribbean Blue Chalcedony Sterling14k BJC 10
Samuel B Retired Rare Hard To Find Caribbean Blue Chalcedony Sterling14k BJC 10
US $85.00
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Silpada Rare Retired Earrings P1663 Sterling Silver w Oxidized Discs on Posts
Silpada Rare Retired Earrings P1663 Sterling Silver w Oxidized Discs on Posts
US $41.00
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Silpada Rare Retired Sterling Silver Obsidian Black Pendant from 2002 S0755 Onyx
Silpada Rare Retired Sterling Silver Obsidian Black Pendant from 2002 S0755 Onyx
US $83.00
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Silpada Serpentine Sterling and Leather Necklace RARE Retired
Silpada Serpentine Sterling and Leather Necklace RARE Retired
US $89.99
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Silpada 6 strand Palmwood Necklace w Toggle Retired Rare
Silpada 6 strand Palmwood Necklace w Toggle Retired Rare
US $99.99
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Authentic RARE RETIRED Chamilia 925 Sterling Silver Ying Yang Charm GC 4B
Authentic RARE RETIRED Chamilia 925 Sterling Silver Ying Yang Charm GC 4B
US $75.00
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NEW Lia Sophia RARE RETIRED Fandango Silver Gold Tones Bracelet NIB
NEW Lia Sophia RARE RETIRED Fandango Silver Gold Tones Bracelet NIB
US $44.99
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JAMES AVERY STER RARE CLASS OF 02 RETIRED CHARM
JAMES AVERY STER RARE CLASS OF 02 RETIRED CHARM
US $55.00
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JAMES AVERY STER RARE CLASS OF 06 RETIRED CHARM
JAMES AVERY STER RARE CLASS OF 06 RETIRED CHARM
US $55.00
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JAMES AVERY STER RARE CLASS OF 2008 RETIRED CHARM
JAMES AVERY STER RARE CLASS OF 2008 RETIRED CHARM
US $45.00
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JAMES AVERY STER RARE CLASS OF 2002 RETIRED CHARM
JAMES AVERY STER RARE CLASS OF 2002 RETIRED CHARM
US $55.00
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JAMES AVERY RARE STERLING BAKERS ROLLING PIN CHARM RETIRED
JAMES AVERY RARE STERLING BAKERS ROLLING PIN CHARM RETIRED
US $99.99
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JAMES AVERY RARE STERLING FRYING PAN CHARM RETIRED
JAMES AVERY RARE STERLING FRYING PAN CHARM RETIRED
US $110.00
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JAMES AVERY RARE STERLING 3 D BEER MUG CHARM RETIRED
JAMES AVERY RARE STERLING 3 D BEER MUG CHARM RETIRED
US $110.00
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Brighton Collectibles Hartford Black Face Filigree Bracelet Watch Retired Rare
Brighton Collectibles Hartford Black Face Filigree Bracelet Watch Retired Rare
US $32.99
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Brighton Salzburg bracelet RETIRED HTF RARE FREE SHIPPING
Brighton Salzburg bracelet RETIRED HTF RARE FREE SHIPPING
US $37.99
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lia sophia jewelry Riches Bracelet Pendant Slide New Retired Rare
lia sophia jewelry Riches Bracelet Pendant Slide New Retired Rare
US $59.99
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Brighton Roundabout Bracelet Bubbles Beads NWT retired rare Piece
Brighton Roundabout Bracelet Bubbles Beads NWT retired rare Piece
US $84.00
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AUTHENTIC PANDORA BRACELET BEAD CHARM 925 ALE RARE RETIRED CLOWN
AUTHENTIC PANDORA BRACELET BEAD CHARM 925 ALE RARE RETIRED CLOWN
US $49.99
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SILPADA RARE GREEN MARGARITA EARRINGS RETIRED W1003
SILPADA RARE GREEN MARGARITA EARRINGS RETIRED W1003
US $30.99
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Brighton Bracelet Kismet Disc Link NWT Rare Retired
Brighton Bracelet Kismet Disc Link NWT Rare Retired
US $69.99
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Pandora Murano Glass Green with Flower bead Rare Retired
Pandora Murano Glass Green with Flower bead Rare Retired
US $25.00
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Silpada Cubic Zirconia Logo Earrings Retired RARE HTF
Silpada Cubic Zirconia Logo Earrings Retired RARE HTF
US $57.60
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RARE RETIRED GENUINE PANDORA STERLING SILVER DICE DIE CHARM WITH BOX
RARE RETIRED GENUINE PANDORA STERLING SILVER DICE DIE CHARM WITH BOX
US $44.95
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Juicy Couture RARE RETIRED Silver Pave Bow Charm 4 Bracelet Keychain YJRUO511
Juicy Couture RARE RETIRED Silver Pave Bow Charm 4 Bracelet Keychain YJRUO511
US $28.34
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AUTHENTIC PANDORA 14K HOOP BLOOM EARRINGS w RUBY 25255RU RETIRED RARE HTF
AUTHENTIC PANDORA 14K HOOP BLOOM EARRINGS w RUBY 25255RU RETIRED RARE HTF
US $599.00
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RARE John Hardy Retired Ayu Jasmine Bracelet 18kt Gold Silver
RARE John Hardy Retired Ayu Jasmine Bracelet 18kt Gold Silver
US $1,000.00
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RARE Silpada Thick Hammered Round Bangle Bracelet 925 Silver RETIRED B1653 B
RARE Silpada Thick Hammered Round Bangle Bracelet 925 Silver RETIRED B1653 B
US $116.04
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Silpada Rare Logo Signature 925 Sterling Silver Bracelet B1115 Gift Box Retired
Silpada Rare Logo Signature 925 Sterling Silver Bracelet B1115 Gift Box Retired
US $349.97
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VERY RARE Retired James Avery 14K IESUS NAZARENUS REX Band
VERY RARE Retired James Avery 14K IESUS NAZARENUS REX Band
US $319.00
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SWAROVSKI SWAN SIGNED PEACOCK PIN NEW RETIRED RARE
SWAROVSKI SWAN SIGNED PEACOCK PIN NEW RETIRED RARE
US $135.00
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RARE James Avery 14K Gold American Armed Forces Pendant Charm RETIRED
RARE James Avery 14K Gold American Armed Forces Pendant Charm RETIRED
US $450.00
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RARE Silpada Red Filigree Ring Size 5 925 Sterling Silver RETIRED R1465
RARE Silpada Red Filigree Ring Size 5 925 Sterling Silver RETIRED R1465
US $89.94
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SWAROVSKI SIGNED CRYSTAL CHARM BRACELET CHARMS RARE RETIRED
SWAROVSKI SIGNED CRYSTAL CHARM BRACELET CHARMS RARE RETIRED
US $185.00
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Retired Rare James Avery 14K Scallop Shell Ring Size 6 1 2
Retired Rare James Avery 14K Scallop Shell Ring Size 6 1 2
US $299.00
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Silpada Rare Size 8 Sterling Silver Hematite Pyrite Ring Retired R0808 Gift Box
Silpada Rare Size 8 Sterling Silver Hematite Pyrite Ring Retired R0808 Gift Box
US $134.97
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Safety in the air
Local pilot Bob Trinque has received a rare honor for a rare feat as winner of a Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. Trinque received the award last Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Plymouth Airport surrounded by about 100 family members and friends. It’s an award reserved for pilots who have flown for 50 years without any blemishes on their record.

Retire in Bend Oregon

Bend Oregon is one of the best places to retire in the United States. It has everything a retired person could want. The recreational opportunities are abundant; everything from mountain biking, hiking, rafting, golfing, fishing, rock climbing, camping, downhill and cross country skiing, snowmobiling, general sightseeing and much more.

The weather is perfect. Moderate days and cool nights characterize Bend's year-round climate. Because of the high altitude and clear air, nighttime temperatures average 30 to 40 degrees below the daytime highs. Evenings are generally cool, even in the summer, requiring sweaters or jackets. Annual temperature extremes show that only one year out of five has a temperature colder than 17 below or warmer than 100 degrees. Frost can occur during any summer month.

The average annual precipitation in Bend is less than 12 inches, over half falls between November and February, often as snow. Brief thunderstorms usually provide most of the light summer rain. The average annual snowfall is 33.8 inches. Snow rarely accumulates to more than a few inches in depth nor lies on the ground for an extended period. Snow depth in Bend exceeds 24 inches in only one winter out of twenty. At Mt. Bachelor, the ski resort 22 miles southwest of Bend, snow normally reaches depths of 160 to 180 inches.

Bend was originally called Farewell Bend and received its name because it was at this place that travelers over the pioneer roads had their last view of the river. Today it is only a few hours drive to the Oregon Coast. Portland is 3.5 hours away if you are looking for a big city. Redmond International Airport (Roberts Field) is only 16 miles North.

Bend is nearly the geographic center of the state and is also the most populated city in Central Oregon with a population of more then 75,000. To the east you will find high desert vegetation and to the west, Bend is surrounded by U.S. Forest Service land. At an elevation of 3,628 feet, Bend enjoys the predominately dry climate of the Great Basin. Sunny days, low humidity and cool nights provide the most common weather pattern.

Bend has the highest average number of sunny days in the state. Clear days average 158 days per year with an additional 105 days that are mostly sunny. Many of the remaining days provide substantial sunshine. Days that are totally cloudy do not often occur. Bend is the outdoor recreation capitol of Oregon, with snow-capped peaks dominating the skyline. Bend is one of few places that visitors can literally ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon. Known as "the sunny side of Oregon," the Cascade Mountains act as a protective buffer, giving Bend only 12 inches of precipitation per year. That compares to 42" for Portland, 36" for Seattle and 20" for San Francisco.

St. Charles Medical Center is located in Bend and is the regional referral center for more than 230,000 people in a 32,000-square-mile area of central and eastern Oregon. With more than 240 physicians on its medical staff, representing 40 specialties and sub-specialties, and more than 1,950 caregivers, it provides many services usually found only in larger urban areas. These include open heart and neurosurgery, comprehensive cancer care, inpatient rehabilitation for stroke and major injury, sophisticated imaging technologies and more.

St. Charles is Oregons' only level 2 trauma center east of the Cascade Mountains and has the region's only Level 3 neonatal intensive care unit. The hospital increased its inpatient bed capacity to 216 in late 2004 to keep pace with Central Oregon's population growth and is in the midst of expansions in facilities, technology and equipment.

St. Charles and the many other medical facilities in Bend provide state of the art health care for the retired person. Many of the nations top Physicians and Surgeons live in Bend because of the life style found in Central Oregon.

Bend also has golf courses for everyone. Central Oregon's spectacular high-desert landscape and ideal climate, four-star resorts, public, semi-private and private courses have been rated 23rd in the world as a golf destination by Golf Digest. Choose from more than 25 unique courses, some easygoing to championship layouts like Sunriver's Crosswater course, designed to challenge even the lowest handicappers.

Bend also has many volunteer opportunities. Habitat for Humanity, The Oregon High Desert Museum, Hospice, and Saint Charles Medical Center are only a few of the many opportunities to give back to the community.

Bend Oregon real estate prices are still moderate compared to some parts of the nation. The median home price is around $350,000. Real estate prices have been rising steadily over the past decade because Bend is such a wonderful place to live and retire.

If you are thinking of moving when you retire give Bend Oregon strong consideration. It is a great place to live.

About the Author

Jim Johnson has lived in Bend Oregon since 1981. Call 541-389-4511 or see his web site http://www.bendoregonrealestateexpert.com See more Bend information at http://bendoregonrealestateexpert.com/bendoregon.asp

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