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Hi guys, I'm rather new to this board but need a little advice here ... especially from those living in LOS.

My dilema is ... when is enough enough to move to LOS. I know there has been alot written on this subject ... and I know flaming might happen ... but I am trying to weigh vacactioning vs moving to LOS. I have searched and have not found anything specific on this issue ... but I may have missed it.

I have good job that affords me usually 2 or 3 - three week vacations per year ... of which I can basically go crazy in LOS, ie spend like crazy.

I'm also at the point that within another year I could move to LOS and live on a more moderate fixed income of around 3.5k to 4K usd per month. I am 44 years old.

When I'm on vacation I'm usually out till 4 am ... partying every night ... spending quite a bit of money and having a wonderful time. I realize that living over there, this might grow old (?) or at least might have to be toned down a bit due to monetary reasons.

I know (think) that partying will tone down after living over in LOS for a while, but my question is .... is it better to spend 2 or 3 times per year over there ... spending like a wild man ... or is it better to spend full time over there in LOS, living within a budget.

I know this is highly dependent on the individual, but I would really like to get the opinions of the BM's that have been living in LOS for a while and how there lives vs expectations changed over time.

Thanks for the consideration.