In 2008 when the real estate market collapsed it sucked my Architectural practice down the toilet with it. I closed my firm from lack of sufficient work to pay for errors and omissions insurance. I went to work for Purdue for 3+ years and hired my son to manage my real estate. He moved to florida toward the end of my Purdue stint so when I was made redundant at Purdue I took over the real estate and started drawing social security. Now I am providing Architectural consulting on a part time basis, operating on a much simpler level than before and am enjoying it very much.

I never thought I'd want to retire but would not want now to go back to the full time demands of running a practice. Its pretty great waking up whenever I feel like it and coming and going pretty much any time I wish.

If I did not have other income though it would not be much fun trying to make it on SS.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.