Dismal days

It was dark, drizzly and damp this morning. The bar's been very quiet for the past few days but hopefully Friday and Saturday will make up for it. When we were looking for a property we included a public bar as one of the essentials since it would bring in money during the quiet periods.

It wouldn't be included now.

Although it pays its way even in the darkest months of winter it's not a huge moneyspinner. It also means that at least one of us has to be here all the time. Standing in an almost empty bar for long periods is not the most exciting pastime and it promises to be a long winter.

But that quietness might just be a selling point. Lots of guests comment on how quiet the bedrooms are and there's a big potential market just an hour up the road in Edinburgh. With nice food, a comfortable lounge to... er lounge in, nice bedrooms and beautiful countryside who could resist:-)