May 25th, 2009 
Cindy Friends Retired
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BOYDS BEARS AND FRIENDS RETIRED ” THE LESSON “STILL IN BOX 1997 EXC. LIMITED ED. $35.00 |
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Boyd’s Friends black & Wht. cat in excellent condition! Retired! $2.00 |
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Boyd’s Friends Cat Marissa P. Pussyfoot! IN very good condition! Retired $5.00 |
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Boyd’s Bears Best Friends 1988-2001 Retired $12.50 |
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Build A Bear Workshop Friendly Frog Plush Stuffed Animal RETIRED 2004 $30.00 |
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Boyd’s Bears “Gary” Friends of Boyds Club Bear with Tags Retired $5.00 |
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BOYDS BEARS & FRIENDS RETIRED 1998-2007 BEANIE BUTT BEAR $1.04 |
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Boyds Bears and Friends #2012 Wind In The Willows 1993 #4E/3573 Retired $19.75 |
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RETIRED 1995 CHERISHED TEDDIES “EARL” WARM HEARTED FRIENDS ~FREE SHIPPING~ $10.00 |
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Retired Boyd’s Bears – Best Friends – 2 Teddy Bears $22.49 |
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RETIRED CHERISHED TEDDIES PICTURE FRAME THANK YOU FOR A FRIEND WHO’S TRUE 1992 $0.99 |
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2006 Boyds Bear Bea Good friend Retired $32.50 |
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BOYDS AND FRIENDS THE ARCHIVE COLLECTION ” B.A. BLACKBELT” RETIRED $14.99 |
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BOYDS Gen-yoo-wine from The Bailey and Friends Collection Emily Rabbit RETIRED $14.99 |
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WOW 40 RETIRED BEANIE BEARS AND FRIENDS $20.00 |
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Boyd Bears Retired RARE new bailey & friends rose $25.00 |
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Boyd Bears Retired RARE new Mr Noah & friends $60.00 |
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Boyd Bears Retired RARE new bailey & friends jeans $25.00 |
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Boyd Bears Retired RARE new bailey & friends glasses $25.00 |
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NEW Cherished Teddies Teddy and friends (1998) retired $6.74 |
Choosing a Retirement Home
Upon retirement, you may wish to downsize your property to something more manageable with easier access. However, before moving out of the area in which you currently reside, consider the impact of leaving friends and family behind will have. It may be that you are moving closer to your family, however you will probably still have to make new friends and all such things must be taken into account.
Retirement villages
If it is a retirement village that you are considering, there are many benefits in moving to one of these. Retirement villages are purpose built to accommodate the elderly and will be designed to be safe and user friendly. The other residents will be of a similar age and you will still have your independence with the added security of a warden to give assistance when required. Most villages also have a good social life, exercise regime and will be close to local amenities. They also tend to be very secure and as a result have a much lower crime rate. Many will allow you to bring your pet with you as well. There is normally a service charge to be paid when you reside in a retirement village and there may also be terms and conditions regarding the resale of your home if and when you move on.
A downsized home
If you are choosing a house in an ordinary complex or estate, there are some points to consider. For instance, how close you are to shops, public transport, doctors and your family, all these being more important in your retirement years and are thus important aspects. Remember too to visit the area at different times of the day and evening so that you can get an idea of when busy or noisy times are likely to occur. Ask if there is a neighbourhood watch scheme in the area. These schemes help deter crime and also assist in keeping eye on elderly neighbours. Having your home here, means that you are in control of all expenses and you will have your own garden to do with as you please, but on the downside you lose all the advantages of a retirement village.
Easy access needed
Whatever properties you look at, do make sure that you have easy access to local services and that you are not going to be isolated. Find out about social events and activities for retirees, there may be a whole new social life for you to discover. Safety is paramount, particularly as we get older, so your new home should reflect this. It is probably a good idea to choose a bungalow or ground floor home as there will be less chance of falling or tripping on steps and stairs. Accessories such as hand rails in the bathroom are a good idea. Check the security of the windows and doors and find out if any fitted security lights and alarms are in good working order. Consider parking space, as even if you don’t have a car, your visitors may.
Finally, talk to friends and family, take some time to work out the costs and make a list so that you can consider all the pros and cons. Once you have all the facts, you can make an informed choice and have the home you really want.
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Wilton Barney Purple Dinosaur Full-body Waving Cake Pan Disney (2105-6713, 1993) Retired The contouring of the pan outlines the form and provides a generous backing to hold the cake. Crafted of quality aluminum, this bakeware heats evenly and keeps interiors moist while allowing surfaces to gently brown. Lightweight yet durable, it also retains its shape and transfers detailing clearly to the food surface. When the party is over, the pan cleans easily so there’s less time spent in the… |
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Wilton Thomas the Tank Train Engine Cake Pan (2105-1349, 1998) ~ Retired Collectible $39.99 The contouring of the pan outlines the form and provides a generous backing to hold the cake. Crafted of quality aluminum, this bakeware heats evenly and keeps interiors moist while allowing surfaces to gently brown. Lightweight yet durable, it also retains its shape and transfers detailing clearly to the food surface. When the party is over, the pan cleans easily so there’s less time spent in the… |
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Wilton Care Bears/Friend Bear/Cheer Bear Cake Pan (2105-1793, 1983) The contouring of the pan outlines the form and provides a generous backing to hold the cake. Crafted of quality aluminum, this bakeware heats evenly and keeps interiors moist while allowing surfaces to gently brown. Lightweight yet durable, it also retains its shape and transfers detailing clearly to the food surface. When the party is over, the pan cleans easily so there’s less time spent in the… |
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Mack [VHS] $3.59 The Mack, a 1973 pimping epic, is at once a laughable, schlock classic and a harbinger of more serious black-themed films to come. Starring the now-forgotten Max Julien as Goldie, the preening ex-con whose dream is to rule the streets with a fine Cadillac and a fleet of topnotch hookers, this film is full of whip-crack, mostly improvised dialogue and hilarious stereotypes (the evil white cops, a w… |
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Senior Friends – 48W x 32H – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $77.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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NCIS – The Complete Fourth Season $19.99 The fourth season of NCIS begins with one of the investigators being charged with assassinating an Iranian prisoner. Former Mossad intelligence agent Ziva David (Cote de Pablo), who was introduced last season, has been framed, and there’s only one man who can clear her name. Unfortunately, lead investigator Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) has retired to Mexico. But since Harmon is the star of the show,… |
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This Isn’t Working $1.99 … |
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The Blue Geranium $4.99 … |
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