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A gracious host makes
sure to call the shots,
and a welcomed guest
finds no fault with the
accommodations.

PEGGY NEWFIELD

Special to the Jewish News

ucky you.
You have a place in
Northern Michigan where
the waves roll in just a few
Petoskey stones away and the porch is
always cool at night. Or a cottage on
one of the state's many gorgeous
inland lakes where you can hear the
dew drip off the rhododendrons in the
quiet of the morning.
Lucky them.
They have been invited to share
your abode, whether it be an Up
North retreat or a lakeside cabin, for a
few days. It's up to you to make their
stay a happy occasion for all. First,
plan. "Going with the flow" generally
means starting out on high ground
and running downhill from there.
If you know your guests well, plan
around their preferences. If he's a
night owl, don't schedule a trip to the
museum for nine in the morning. If
she's delicate and prissy, don't rent a

rubber raft to go down the river. If
you don't know them well, ask what
kinds of things they enjoy and plan a
variety of activities.
Communication is paramount. It
begins with a cordial letter to your
guests telling them how happy you are
that they are accepting your invita-
tion. Then you set out the facts so
both parties know what to expect.
First, state the time of their arrival.
Just say, "We are so looking forward to
seeing you at 2 o'clock on Thursday."
If the departure time has been agreed
upon, you may state that, too: "We'll
have lots of things I think you will
enjoy before you leave on Sunday
afternoon." I personally agree with
that old saying that guests are like
fresh fish, after three days they ... well,
you know how that goes.
If they are driving, of course, give
them good directions and/or send a
map. Tell your guests what the weath-
er is likely to be so they can pack
accordingly. Mention activities
planned and suggest accoutrements:
dark suit for Saturday evening recep-
tion, hiking boots for attaining the
view at the top of the trails, or bathing
suit for beach or jacuzzi.
Say things in your letter like,
"We're taking everyone to the club" or
"We have tickets for all of us for the
show at Interlochen," Phrases such as
" we are taking you" and "we have tick-
ets" let your guests know not only