Thursday was a more pleasant day at our peak district cottages and despite the greenhouse beckoning there seemed to be no time.  The morning went in various chores, I am finally catching up with all the laundry and an early lunch so Chris could go to Over Haddon for the digital photography workshop now back in the village hall.  I went down to Bakewell to get provisions for the weekend and get my hair cut and when I got back there was time for a cup of tea before going down to get the cows in.  Smudge seems to know what he’s doing now!   Friday was a busier day in the cottages with two departures and one arrival and two cleaners up.  A few odd jobs to keep up with and guests arrived about 3pm which meant I could spend some time potting up some more hanging baskets before getting the cows in for the last time.  I come home ahead of Chris who waits until all the cows are in the milking shed which unfortunately on Friday meant he got caught in a really heavy downpour coming back. On the local news they mentioned that the Monsal tunnels were open for walkers (and cyclists!) although not officially open until 25th of this month.  We might even hire bikes and ride the trail!