What neighborhood are you in ita?

Commercial Drive.

7.5 baths just seems excessive.

well, there are 11 rooms. I'm more aghast about the TWO eat in chef's kitchens. I mean, I like to cook, but whoa! And I would only use one, otherwise, I'd be in kitchen A, saying "where the hell is the rolling pin? Oh, it's in Kitchen B" Although, if I could afford that house, I could certainly afford two rolling pins.

Anybody got any ideas on how to tell this guy no, or at least get him off our backs until after Max's service, while keeping things civil?

Would you like me to call? Seriously, I would be happy to have a word. This is not what you need right now.

I love the British. I'm listening to a british radio station online, and they said "So, it seems that they are having some pay issues at the Royal Opera. In their honor, I'm playing something from La Boheme - 'Your Tiny Hand is Frozen' "

Would you like me to call? Seriously, I would be happy to have a word. This is not what you need right now.

I endorse this plan.

There are few people more despicable than those who prey on grieving people.

Fred, I think you can remind yourself that this guy is not your friend, and you don't need to let him down easy. You just need to say no.

There were lots of fireworks going off nearby. Is that a normal Halloween thing? Apparently it is here.

Hilariously, I was just making fun of the celebrity Q&A in Parade magazine yesterday because the first question was: How did Ryan Reynolds celebrate Halloween, growing up in Canada? And the answer was "with fireworks." So there you go.

We've told Counselor that it isn't going to happen now because we're financially strapped from 3-1/2 years of constant vet bills. (Which we are, somewhat, though we've exaggerated the degree to Counselor.)

Saying "we can't afford it" or "maybe later on" or anything like that makes it sound like you are interesed. You need to clearly say that you aren't. I suppose you can point out that you might move later, but that is giving him an excuse to keep talking about it, and you're not obliged to give any reasons. Smile, thank him for his diligence, and tell him that you've decided that the mausoleum idea just isn't right for you, so he shouldn't spend any more time on it. Period.

I'm more aghast about the TWO eat in chef's kitchens.

It looks like at one point the basement was configured as a rental unit.

Oh, I see. Well, I suppose you could live there ;)

Would sending a cease-and-desist letter be overkill? That way you're on record if he does something bizarre later.