Monday 23rd May was a pleasant day at our Bolehill cottages near Bakewell (see here).  One departure and two arrivals with one cleaner here.  A busy morning but all cleaning and checks completed by lunchtime.  Afternoon spent on paperwork, mainly preparations for the evening’s village hall committee meeting.  Both cottages here between 4.30 and 5pm, one of which has been before.  Tuesday saw a glorious morning.  No departures but one arrival with cottage already prepared.  Handyman here and he and Chris continued with outside jobs.  After coffee I went to Sainsburys in Matlock and back for a late lunch.  Cottage arrived just after 3pm.  Later in the afternoon we went to Ashford to view the well dressings and flower festival in the church which was very colourful.  Called in to see the couple we know and stayed for a cup of tea and a chat.  Wednesday was a quiet day so a chance to catch up on jobs around the house.  Down to Bakewell first thing for my dancercise after which I got a few provisions for the next few days. A cool, murky day but at least the forecast looks as it will improve which would be nice for the bank holiday weekend.  Cows were let into our front field today, must make sure I close the gate from the garden into the field this time!  Thursday was at least drier and milder although it stayed cloudy for most of the day.  One departure then we went to the Chatsworth Garden Center so I could pick up some bedding plants, know what I’ll be doing over the weekend. Driving through Chatsworth we decided the lambs were feeling particularly kamikaze as many were wandering out onto the road.  Cleaner here at lunchtime and afternoon went on various jobs.  Cottage arrived about 7pm.  Lovely to hear so much birdsong around at the moment, even the guests are commenting on it.