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Maybe he's a helicopter mechanic or a million other things you can't just do at home.

Most of the things I love aren't done at home. I already noted there are passions that can't be performed individually.

Go buy 40 acres in the desert and live your dream.

If a very expensive hobby is a lot of work are you working or retired?

Unless it comes with a fleet of helicopters to play with, I don't see how that's helpful.