Well, my Dad just retired in January. He worked for a company that makes the fastest (and best) tunneling machines in the world. I found out about a month ago, he's back doing a job for them in the US; I forget where. I think they're totolly screwed without him. I used to visit him at work a lot and there wasn't 5 minutes where someone would come to him and ask a question.
I think he's also trying to get away from step-monster as well though!