The first few weeks went very quickly.  A lot of time went on changing address, sorting out utility providers and doing all the accounts and admin with finishing off the business at Bolehill.  We adapted to the change of pace with self imposed deadlines and routines to keep us from slacking!  Living in Buxton means you see the place in a different light.  It’s not as touristy as Bakewell but there is always something happening around the Pavilion Gardens, the Octagon or Opera House.  We can also walk into Buxton to do the shopping which means you have to restrict yourself as to what you buy but you do save on petrol and parking.  Smudge is getting used to the fact he just cannot roam around acres of land, the back garden is very small, but we have established a walking route around the estate to give us all a bit of exercise!

With friends still back in the Bakewell area and my dancing classes as well this still meant we were going back and forth a lot but that’s how it goes.  We also had to make a trip to Suffolk for the funeral of my uncle.  It was nice to catch up with family albeit under sad circumstances, but without  commitments to guests we were able to stay for a few days and explore ‘Constable Country’.