Tissington Well Dressings

IMG_9517Thursday 6th May was similar to Wednesday weather wise at our Bolehill cottages near Bakewell (see here).  No departures or arrivals.  We had thought about a walk in Deep Dale to see the orchids and cow slips but one of the cottages had walked there on Wednesday and they still weren’t out so we made the most of the nice day with outside jobs.  It was even warm enough to have lunch on the patio.  Friday felt warmer with a lack of a breeze.  Hard to believe that this time last week we woke to snow.  Down to Bakewell first thing to get hair cut and pick up provisions for the weekend.  Two departures and one cleaner here with two arrivals expected in the afternoon.  First one here at 3.30 and second one arrived about 5pm, both have been before.  We then set off to Tissington to see the well dressings.  It was a lovely evening as we made our way around the village admiring the works of art.  We were about to leave when we came across a hot air balloon being made ready for a flight so we stayed and watched it set off.  On the way back we stopped at Carriages at Newhaven for a meal.  We have not been there for a while and the owners are retiring at the end of the month.  Saturday was another warm day but with a breeze.  Three departures and four arrivals and two cleaners here.  A number of jobs in the cottages with everything finished by lunchtime.  First cottage here at 3.15 with the remaining three arriving between 3.30 and 4pm, all have been before.  It clouded up later in the afternoon with some rumbles of thunder and a little rain but nothing too much for Smudge to worry about. Enjoy the pictures.