I used this line once when guests came early, during the obligatory house tour:

11. "I was about to make the bed when the doorbell rang, and of course I didn't want to make you wait. Just IMAGINE that the bed is made, OK?"

My friend said she was going to steal my excuse and use it for her guests! [Wink]

[ June 28, 2005, 03:51 AM: Message edited by: meredithbead ]