We have enjoyed having company over the years. So far the grandest accommodations we could give was a nice sofa bed that only had a couple of spots of springs gone bad that you could curl around once discovered. People generally stayed one night in the middle of travels, or after an appointment in town. Our only 2-3 night guests included family and a couple of life long friends that knew us well.
And now it changes. We have the opportunity to live in Mel-Mar, at the lake and close to the Ocean. We dearly miss all of our friends from Central Oregon, and are closer to friends from the southern Oregon coast. Blanket invitations were given out to come and visit us, some with overnight stay included, some with the idea of meeting for coffee or at the beach. 🙂 Panic has set in – of what to do.
For those who know me well – my OC ways and need for lists and rules just make your eyes roll. WHILE I’m looking at you. . . . . . But you love me anyway. My closest friends know that I make the lists to organize my own thoughts, but seldom follow them to the letter. 🙂 Or even . . .at all. 🙂 For good communication – and hopefully for stays at Mil-Mar that will become a cherished memory – I have done some research on Hosting and Being a Good Guest – and will lay out here my own list of house rules and expectations.
Although I’ve read about 20+ articles, these are the ones that helped me know to provide guests with our Schedule, Eating Habits, and House Rules:
Funny but honest, with a bit of colorful vocabulary:
http://theburningriverblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/rules-for-houseguests.html
+Angie Wright
Pebblekeeper 