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Originally Posted by HaHa
As far as expenses in retirement, it has to be more expensive to play golf 4 days a week then to go to work. One of the cheapest possible ways to live is to be so busy at work that you don't have the time or energy for doing anything else. Or maybe be a contract worker on a pipeline someplace where you will either get your ass frozen or shot off if you leave the company compound.
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Ha: No argument from me on this point. Add another 3 days to your golf schedule, and add tournament fees, and you've really got a good argument.
There are, of course other arguments that come into play. No longer being financially responsible for parents, children pretty much doing o.k., etc. etc.
With the exception of golf, our spending has definantly went down over the last 20 years. (I am not nearly as restless as I used to be). 
However, I totally agree with you on your point about spending less when you are busy working.
But then again, why in the hell would you retire if you can't do the things that make your life worthwhile.?
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