So time flew by quicker than planned, as usual. We had a very constructive weekend. We decided to take advantage of two clear days of no boots stomping around and lay the floor on the welcome level. I had a blitz on the terrace and shoved all the workmens stuff into a corner and cleaned the terraces, so at least we look quite smart from the outside. Then finished off the painting around the staircases, and am now painting a protective varnish onto the paintwork to protect it from greasy hands.

Amazingly we had several more visits from peple coming by to introduce themselves and find out when we are opening, so that is great! There is a general air of impatience. Saturday was a bit of a dangerous day for me - some days, it's like I have a death wish! First of all I dropped a long metal piece of trim from a height onto the top of my foot. It was so painful I could hardly catch my breath. I thought initially I had broken a bone, but it's fine. Then, later, on our way to see the chambre d'hotes, I fell over at the bottom of our drive and tore my trousers and gashed my knee. What an idiot. My foot turned on some loose stones. This kind of accident makes me really break out in a sweat as this happened to me whilst in Brazil - I got of a bus, my ankle turned and I heard it snap. 6 weeks in a cast. However, just blood and a HUGE bruise this time - and a husband who wonders if I'm becoming a bit infirm! Anyone else have days like that?!

I think you'll agree, things are getting there!

In the absence of electricians yesterday (grrr) we went to Perpignan and ordered the tables and chairs. They will look fantastic. We also picked up the bargain bar fridges which we got in a promotion with 200 euros off. Still no electricians today, so they got an irate phone call. Apparently they are coming this afternoon to connect the electrics and bring the final bit of equipment that should be arriving from Italy and the custom made table to hold the ovens. If we get electricity this afternoon, I shall eat my hat. But I can hope! Watch this space!