Dastardly news Les. You're a victim of all what's going on. You've got a good attitude which will really help. As far as lowering your prices to 1980 levels, perhaps you might have raised them-perhaps they did this for lack of respect. Their ethics are probably questionable, which is why the cards are stacked against them. Partners do not do this one another-so consider yourself lucky to have them out of your life. High roading is best, others will see and respect it. Ruining them and being associated with it will give you a silent reputation. I don't think you'll go there. As you rebuild I'm confident you will do just fine-you've been doing it for 40 years, so while tiring to rebuild, it will be fruitful again. The past is a good predictor of the future. Mark