[hal ogen]

We’ve been retired completely for 5 years. We travel extensively in the US and internationally and go to LV several times a year. We party hardy with friends, go out to eat often,have fun hobbies and so forth. Every day is Saturday. We read articles saying you need X millions to retire...you don’t. Most people retire with much less yet have a great time. As you get older infirmities or illness can interfere with your ability to enjoy life together. Every day is a blessing. If you want to experience something, do it. Don’t put it off. I’ve never seen a hearse with a trailer hitch.

[hal ogen]

Another thought...we know many people who lament along the lines of "WOULDA, COULDA, SHOULDA.

[Night Hides Not]

Most people retire with much less yet have a great time. As you get older infirmities or illness can interfere with your ability to enjoy life together. Every day is a blessing.

Well said. My primary goal in life when I was 30 was to grow old without growing bitter (over missed opportunities, crappy bosses, etc.). Now that I'm in my 60s, I think I'm achieving that. My 15 YO son and 6 YO grandson keep me young, and my renewed interest in wine and viticulture sparks my curiosity, keeps my brain engaged.

[Obadiah]

Ima just passing through, myself. Life is inevitably filled with pain and sorrow so it does a man good to enjoy life the best one is able. I try to invest heavily I the Kingdom as that's where I figure I'm going to spend most of my time anyways.

Funny, as you get older you begin to realize a lot of really great people who are now long dead. People who were really wealthy and powerful in their day and apart from those who were really famous, no one remembers them or cares. A lot of pretty good perspective here on FR. Enjoy today to the fullest and give glory to God for one does not know what tomorrow will bring.

[Yaelle]

Sounds like my parents. Dad retired at 60 and neither he nor mom were easy to find. He took on three part time jobs - subbing for other docs on vacation, being an expert witness, and doing the books for younger doc practices or getting their books set up. He was his own accountant for his practice and his personal investments. Mom had hobbies and activities and they had season tickets to their beloved college sports, plus they traveled. They got almost 20 years of life with as you say “all Saturdays” before they came down with Alzheimer’s, dad first. But they did have those magical 20 years of good health and freedom.