passing rain

Wednesday 8th October started fine but soon deteriorated at our Bolehill Cottages near Bakewell (see here).  Chris felt better and got up and went out to clear the rain gauge as it had become blocked.  I went down to Bakewell late morning to get some provisions for the next few days.  Had hoped to complete the annual WI accounts in the afternoon but at least managed to do the preparations for the evening’s WI meeting.  A few flashes of lightening and thunder rattled the dogs but at least we didn’t experience the tornado that hit Alfreton.  Collected Joanna and Lynn on the way down to the village hall.

passing shower

One of our members gave us an informative slide show on her recent trip to Nepal.  Thursday was a much better day with just a few showers.  Chris had a relapse so was back in bed.  Used the day to catch up with paper work including preparations to complete our tax returns.  Also spent time chatting with guests.  We were supposed to have a drink with a couple of our guests in the evening but didn’t because of Chris’s health. Friday was a better day but there was still a few heavy showers around in the afternoon.  Two departures and two arrivals and two cleaners here.  One was my new cleaner so she had a chance to work without pressure.   Chris better but still not well.   Both cottages, both have been before , arrived between 3and 3.30.  Had a chat with both before a quick trip down to Bakewell to get bits for the weekend.