New Year’s Eve was a dull and damp day although it brightened up later.  No departures but one arrival and one cleaner up to keep up with cleaning.  Later in the morning we took Chris’s brother to Buxton to see our project and Buxton’s highlights and had lunch at No 6, close to the Opera House.  Back in time for our guests who arrived at 6pm.  They have been before.  In the evening we thought we would get some fish and chips from Bakewell but when we got there just after 7pm, it had already closed.  The Chinese takeaway was busy so we thought we would pop into the Peacock for a drink.  They were serving food and there was a spare table so we ended up eating there and we all enjoyed our meals.  Will have to add that to our list of places to eat.  Saw the New Year in quietly as we usually do.  New Years Day was pleasant but cooler and there were two departures and Chris’s brother headed for home too leaving Chris and I to have a quiet afternoon and evening and have a few relaxing hours at our peak district cottages.