Slamjammer, that sounds like fun (as long as it isn't at my house )! I love those regular weekly get-togethers. I had a group of friends for a while that went out to a different restaurant each week for brunch. I wish they hadn't moved!

Lemongrab, yes, asking people to leave can be very awkward. I have one friend who won't leave even when I ask her to, so I don't let her in the house at all anymore. Like you, I also prefer being able to leave when I choose. I don't like to carpool for the same reason.