Monday was a dull and damp day, more drizzly than rainy at our peak district cottages.  One cottage out and two back in with one cleaner up.  One cottage arrived about 3pm and second one about 5pm.  At least it brightened up in the evening. News that the swollen River Dove has washed away two of the stepping stones meaning they cant be used was on the TV.  Tuesday was a brighter day and although mainly cloudy it was much warmer.  One cottage out with one back in and one cleaner up.  Just after lunch a car drove up to say two cows were on the road.  Phoned Andrew but as he was out in the fields Joanna drove up with Ian and I went down with Chris and warned the traffic coming round the bend from Monyash whilst the others got the cows back in.  As the guests had been before and knew where to go we had time to visit some Agricultural stores to get some bits and pieces.  As we also went to the one at Brough we made a detour as we had heard that water was flowing over the sink holes at Ladybower and as we had never have seen it before we went and had a look.  Back home we met up with the guests to make sure everything was OK.  There was an article on the local news about how bad bookings were for camp sites, it seems the only tourist businesses doing well are indoor play areas.  One of the problems it has been decided is that the weather forecasters are being too pessimistic.  Still, there is hope on the horizon?