Made twelve cold calls this morning. Every single person I spoke to was positive and I've left my number and cv with most of them. Am enjoying the discussions I am having with people about their businesses.

I am going to drop my cv off to the Village Info people today - they asked if I have a business card - maybe I need to get one.

My meeting with the luxury lodge people this morning went well, and although it is likely there will be some work come out of it, there's no guarantee of course. Their hourly rate wasn't flash either.

I have investigated my tax status and think I'll have to declare myself self-employed. Need to read up a bit more on what is required and what records I'll need to keep.

Cold and damp here today, a complete contrast to yesterday which was over 20 degrees and felt like a summer's day. Jogged most of the way down the Peak yesterday afternoon, and feel sore today as a result.

A friend is coming over for dinner tonight - menu is chorizo risotto, cauliflower and ginger cabbage, with choc brownies for dessert. Winter fodder.