Sunday saw three departures at our Bolehill Farm cottages (see here) and with no arrivals the car park suddenly looked empty.  A showery and cold day and we were joined at coffee time by one of the Over Haddon residents who had been metal detecting in our fields during the week.  So far he had found a lead ingot and what looks like a buckle with the Chatsworth emblem.  We took our friend to Edensor Tearoom for lunch.  It was busy there, and we came back via the Farm Shop where the Christmas marquee was open.  After we got home our friend departed and we hope to see her back soon.  A busy afternoon and evening with phone calls and emails and bookings.  Monday was a fine day with one departure and no arrivals and no cleaner.  The lovely sunrise made the trees behind the cottages look as if they were on fire so I went out and got a couple of photos before the effect disappeared.  After a busy week I caught my breath and worked out what needed doing during the week.  With no arrivals I made the most of the free afternoon to go and do a big shop at Morrisons, after all I have to start thinking about Christmas baking.  In the evening Chris went to the Bakewell Photographic Society and I went to Over Haddon for the indoor bowls.  I didn’t do as well as last week though!

October Weather stats.  Two days tied for the wettest, 21st and 29th had .65 in each with October being the wettest month since last December with 5.4 in (Dec 12 had 3.61 in).   No wonder the fields are so gloopy.  The highest temp was 17.8 deg C on 4th which was warmest day with 3rd being warmest night.  Lowest temp was 2.7 deg C on 30th with 29th being coldest day and night.