Well, All I can say is to confront him. Why beat around the bush? I understand the whole money issue, but isn't your sanity and your sense of well being more important? You said he forgave you for something you did, well I'm not sure what kind of relationship you two have, but maybe its coming back two fold. I'm sorry, I don't think I am a good person to ask for help here. Honestly, I would never to something like that to my husband, and well if it was him, he'd be out on his keester minus a few things.

Hi Seuss, love the moniker.
Wow, 51 years, that's great. Good for him. He must really be a great person. Sad though that your company isn't doing anything to honor such an achievement. Giftwise, I would go for something personal. I say this all the time in regards to gift giving. I assume of you have been working with this guy for all these years, then you know a little something about his likes or his hobbies. Try to get your gift based on that. Maybe get him a year subscription to his favorite magazine, or a wine of the month club. Try to appeal to the fact that he will have some good time on his hands now that he won't be trudging into the workplace every day.

Hi,
Well if anyone knows me, I would say if you can cook, have at it! Whip up your favorite recipies, get some nice table settings, and a good bottle of wine, and some nice music, Josh Groban is good for meal time music. On the other hand, if you can't cook, don't put any potential family through the agony of eating a gross meal. Go to a restaurant, and take out for a first impression is cheesy.

Let me guess, Florida Rd?

I was the one who made the original blog question. Yes he is still doing it, and yes his son is evil

You know, I referenced this before about this guy. All I can say is call the authorities and let them in on what is going on.

I think collectively as a bunch, all of you know what this guy is perpatrating, why haven't any of you gone to the police and ask to remain anonymous if he is so intimidating? You know, I said this before, if a real emergency arises, or a situation where a cop is needed and someone goes to this person for help, what is going to happen? Nothing. That's sad in my opinion. Go to the police, the real ones and let them talk to the jerk.

I think you people have a serious problem on your hands. Why are you asking for advice when you all seem to know that he is in the wrong? I mean really Florida rd is a small street. So you all know who is talking about who, and if you don't your dumb. Seriously, if you want this guy to stop, then either confront him or let the real cops know. End of story.

Here is a good hearty soup.

You will need 3 large chicken breasts
4 potatos peeled and cubed
5 carrots peeled and cut into about 1/4 inch slices
4 celery stalks cut same as carrots
1 small yellow onion peeled and diced
1 large can of Goya red kidney beans drained
1 can of crushed tomatos
2 cups of cooked small macaroni ( ditalini, pastena, and small elbows work best)

In a large pot cover chicken breast with water and boil for about an hour. Remove Chix from water and remove from bone tearing into pieces. Do not drain water in pot. Put chix pieces back into the water. Add can of tomato and 1 cup of water and bring back to a boil. Add beans and potatos and bring to a boil again. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the macaroni and bring to a boil one more time. When the soup boils, turn heat to low and let simmer for an hour. After the hour, add the cooked macaroni and let simmer for 5 more minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy.

Hi schuto,
Thank you for your comments. As for your friend, tell her the truth. Tell her that you value her time and friendship, and let her know that some of her comments are hurtful and out of line. Ask her to dial it down. I think it is better to hurt her feelings by telling her the truth rather than pretending to be ok with everything she says and having it out with her later because you can't take it anymore.