The more astute of you will now have realised that the cast includes one Jessie James. She prefers to be called Jess. Much house-type work is set in motion and Mrs James declares herself too tired to do anything about dinner and points us in the direction of half a cow and the Aga instructing us to help ourselves. Wine has been brought by all parties and we have the run of the cellar. The rest of the day is spent in a very relaxed mood, slowly cooking and preparing.
Dinner is excellent, and completely stuffed, the wine cellar is explored.
Coffee follows and we collapse in a state of drunkenness in the lounge, vaguely watching videos. Mr James returns at around 11 from dining with the High Sheriff and more introductions follow. The next day dawns bright and late with the plan being to go horse riding. So crushed into a Vauxhall Cavalier we plod gently towards the stables owned by Jess' uncle. Before we can totally relax we have two pillion converts to make.