hmm phones dead and im stressed out already done xmas shopping just thought it wudnt be this quiet anyone suffering the same? im not touring so @ home and dont feel too bad

Could be quieter for quite some time now.  

Guys can't always come up with reasons for 'escaping' in order to visit.  Some are pulled in for 'parental duties' which they dont always do and others just dont have the money after spending it all on their pressies.  

We just got to take what we can, when we can at this time.

I agree - even if punters want to visit and have the money people's plans change (or more often get changed for them) at a drop of the hat over the next week or two; visitors turn up unexpectedly, last minute panic shopping because they forgot the parsnips, family stuff can all scupper the best laid plans. I've got a few regulars booked in this week, but I had a very busy tour last week so even if everybody cancels it's not the end of the world.

I would recommend either hanging about ready for the super-short notice folk who suddenly get a window of punting opportunity or get on with your week, don't sweat it and just be happy for whatever bobbles along with a daft grin at a time that suits you (no prizes for guessing which I'll be doing).

Yes, last week was extremely busy for me too, at some points would have been nice to have a split personality and let 'the other half' do some of the work.

Although I've had a few bookings today it is a lot quieter than normally at this time of year and I'm with Amy - after Thursday I wont be hanging about waiting for anyone.

I'm really frustrated and hacked off as due to ongoing UTI problems I've had to turn down loads of bookings in the last couple of weeks 

I have been away a lot in the last few weeks (work fortunately). I have had almost no enquiries from newbies running up to Xmas. Phone is dead.  However, lots of lovely dinner/lunch/overnights with regulars. Most bearing gifts too 

I was very busy last week and this week is totally dead.  I've had a few cancellations and nothing to replace them. I'm rarely busy in the run up to Xmas, so being busy last week was a bonus!

I've had no bookings for 6 weeks...looking for a civvy street job now, I give up:-(

if you want to up your feedback numbers buy things in the market places. or special offers always do well for me.