How do you get your guests to leave?

Early B.
Early B. Posts: 7,900
edited December 2006 in The Clubhouse
Had some friends over yesterday afternoon beginning around 1 pm. The last couple didn't leave until midnight. I was throwing out a bunch of hints -- yawning a lot, changed into my sleepwear, talking about how we have to go to work in the morning, etc. How do you politely encourage your guests to leave at a decent hour?

Thanks.
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  • ntculenuff
    ntculenuff Posts: 1,146
    edited December 2006
    if they are friends just ask them they should understand or just tell them to get the hell out yous gots to work in the morn :)
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    Start showing them family pictures... :D
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2006
    put on some Dr. Hook :D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2006
    I just come out and say "hey folk's, we've got to call it a night." Good friends won't be offended, and who cares what other-than good friends think?

    I think I'm getting old and cantankerous...LOL
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited December 2006
    I'm with Steve. People that I'm friends with know I'm not inherently a rude or mean person (although I play one on TV), so saying "all right folks, I gotta get to bed soon" is perfectly acceptable.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2006
    Yeah, I can be straight with my friends, even cuss 'em out if I have to. In this situation, this was a couple from Cali whom we hadn't seen in 5 years. Yes, they are friends, but...So we didn't want to be too rude, but damn...
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    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2006
    I put some uncooked Campbell's Soup in my mouth and 'fake puke' on them.
    Never Forget
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2006
    Start doing The Worm while sobbing uncontrollably.

    Trust me.. nobody wants any part of that.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited December 2006
    Where we were stationed in Germany, you start to serve orange juice, that means everyone leaves within one hour. Here in the States, you can pull the Eddie Murphy line from "Trading Places" when he stopped and yelled, "Get the *%$& out!"

    Friends you haven't seen in five years shouldn't make a difference, just tell them, "It's been great spending time with you again, let's not wait five more years," as you hand them their coats and usher them to the door.

    Now that we're well into our forties, nobody sticks around late, they leave at a reasonable hour anyway! :D
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited December 2006
    I usually start out with "Not to be rude guys but..." That'll do it.

    If not, try "Man it's getting late... who's up for some wife swapping? Here I've got a video that'll get you guys in the mood."
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited December 2006
    george daniel wrote:
    put on some Dr. Hook :D


    WTH, that **** can kick it!!!

    I just tell 'em. "Hate to do it, but the parties over. 5:30 comes early. Please don't go away mad, just go away..."
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2006
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2006
    Start taking a dump without shutting the bathroom door. If that doesn't clear the house I don't know what will...unless it's a frat party or similar.:D :eek:
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited December 2006
    PolkThug wrote:
    I put some uncooked Campbell's Soup in my mouth and 'fake puke' on them.

    Creamed corn works well too.
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  • dylan
    dylan Posts: 453
    edited December 2006
    A 'loosely' tied bath robe with frequent Indian leg-wrestling?
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2006
    Man, if I ever get to visit any of you guys, just tell me to leave! :eek:
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited December 2006
    I let my dog out. Nobody wants a 65lbs. bulldog sitting on their lap for too long.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2006
    venomclan wrote:
    I let my dog out. Nobody wants a 65lbs. bulldog sitting on their lap for too long.
    Venom


    Don't know about that it didn't seem to work for BDT.;)
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2006
    Geez, if you guys will do this kind of stuff to your friends, what do you do for those folks who knock on your door to prosyletize??
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    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2006
    Early B. wrote:
    Had some friends over yesterday afternoon beginning around 1 pm. The last couple didn't leave until midnight. I was throwing out a bunch of hints -- yawning a lot, changed into my sleepwear, talking about how we have to go to work in the morning, etc. How do you politely encourage your guests to leave at a decent hour?

    Thanks.

    ****!! :p
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited December 2006
    Just go to bed and hope they're not still there in the morning.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited December 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    Don't know about that it didn't seem to work for BDT.;)

    Who is BDT?
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited December 2006
    Start getting it ON.....


    You know F


    See them run... :D

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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited December 2006
    disneyjoe7 wrote:
    Start getting it ON.....


    You know F


    See them run... :D

    HA. Mine would stay to watch.. that wouldn't do the trick at all. But nice thought. :D They wish they could see some DD's in action... Mmmm yes please
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited December 2006
    Early B. wrote:
    Geez, if you guys will do this kind of stuff to your friends, what do you do for those folks who knock on your door to prosyletize??

    I invite them in and start telling them all about how much I miss my wild college fraternity days and that I'm new in town and I wish I could find a really good swingers club and so on and so forth.:)
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  • ntculenuff
    ntculenuff Posts: 1,146
    edited December 2006
    Toxis wrote:
    I usually start out with "Not to be rude guys but..." That'll do it.

    If not, try "Man it's getting late... who's up for some wife swapping? Here I've got a video that'll get you guys in the mood."

    ha ha ha ha ha :D:D
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited December 2006
    I got it. I would put on LOTR. That should send em packing. I know I would.
    One ring to make them leave.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited December 2006
    disneyjoe7 wrote:
    Start getting it ON.....


    You know F


    See them run... :D


    If that what work, then you need to give that women that look first... of cause put on that music baby. ;)

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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited December 2006
    When I throw parties, I always give a "last call" sort of warning, usually 1 hour before I want people to go home.

    If that doesn't work the "Get the F#$* out" would be a last resort.
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