All of our guests make us happy.
Some by coming,
Others by going.

You don’t have to thank us
Or laugh at our jokes
Sit deep and come often
You’re one of the folks.

Happy to share with you
Such as we got
The leaks in the roof
The soups in the pot.

You are welcome here
Be at your ease
Get up when ready
Go to bed when you please.

The ornament of a house is the guests who frequent it.

May our house always be too small to hold all our friends.

Here’s to our guest-
Don’t let him rest.
But keep his elbow bending.
It’s time to drink-
There’s time to think
Tomorrow–when you’re mending.