Back to business

There was a much smaller squad of painters and joiners today; a definite feeling of this phase of the work coming to an end. A lot of the painting was only done to undercoat level on Friday due to lack of time, so today it's had its second coat. The plastic handrail on the main stair was fitted and the other stair had its railings painted. Work continues on the servery in the new dining room. The remaining carpets will be fitted on Thursday. No plumber (are you surprised) but apparently he'll be putting in an appearance tomorrow. He may even fit the toilet seat in the gents that was meant to be done two weeks ago.

Meanwhile the rooms have been filling up. This morning we had only one guest booked in, but four others have turned up throughout the day. That happens a lot in the summer but not usually three days before the end of November.

And we have some Polish people here for three or four days cutting christmas trees. They arrive tomorrow and will be needing breakfast at 6.30 - Yuk!