Priscilla Ballou > wrote:
: In article >,
: "Cheri" <gserviceatinreachdotcom> wrote:

: > You got that right. I love them dearly, but they just don't know when to
: > leave. They got here at 6:00 and I figured they would be gone by about
: > 10:30. Oh well...LOL

: I have no compunctions about telling guests that it's been lovely having
: them and I need them to go now. I've been told my directness is
: appreciated.

: Priscilla

How about at a certain point, say, all right, everybody into the kitchen
for washing up. they will either help or leave pretty promptly:-)

Wendy