Chris picked me up on Monday lunchtime (24/3) from Chesterfield and so we were back at our Bolehill Cottages (see here) in time for the arrivals.  Two cottages were due in with one arriving about 3pm and the other one at about 5pm, both have been before.  Having stayed an extra couple of nights at my sisters there was plenty to catch up with but it was nice to see Chris had managed without me!  In the evening I went to the village hall for the monthly committee meeting. Tuesday was a dull and damp day with a few wintry showers.  One departure and one cleaner up with three arrivals all here by 4pm.  Found time for some accounts and with the end of quarter approaching there’s a bit to do.  Wednesday was a bit brighter but still cool. One departure and one cleaner with one arrival.  Needed to go to Bakewell to get some provisions so Chris came with me and we had lunch down in town at the Lavender Tea rooms.  Back in time for guests arrival just after 3pm.  More accounts then an early tea so we could have a drink with one of the guests staying here.  Half expecting to wake up to a dusting of snow on Thursday but luckily didn’t.  Still cool but a bit brighter.  Two departures and one arrival and one cleaner up.  A number of cottage related jobs and paper work during the day.  Handyman up and he and Chris did some logging work in the morning.  Joanna phoned about a diesel theft from a local farm, a suspicious car had been seen in their courtyard, so we were on alert.   I think I may have mentioned before oil theft is a rural crime and there have been some robberies already this year in the area.  Cottage arrived about 5pm.  They have been before.  Prepared a tea for Chris as I was going out with the WI ladies for our annual dinner.  I had missed last years when I was at my sisters. We had a table booked at the Ashford Arms where they do a midweek  two course menu for £9.95 during the quieter months.  The food was good and we all enjoyed our evening.