Cholmondeston lock

Yesterday morning it was another quick trip to Nantwich, did the bank and spent ages trying to find Paul a pair of sandals all to no avail, every pair that he saw were either too expensive (40 quid) or they didn't have his size so a disappointed chappy still has no slippers or sandals (serves him right eh). Left the mooring about midday, had to encounter a boat that was across the canal, guy had gone to the pub the night before and only tied up the front of the boat so it was causing a bit of chaos don't know where the guy was but he wasn't on board when we went past. Stopped at Barbridge junction for water then it was onto the Middlewich branch we needed diesel so decided to stop at Venetian marina but when we got to Cholmondeston lock there was a bit of a queue so we had to reverse into a space while I went on a reccy. 4 boats were waiting so we decided to moor up and stay put.
Had a wander to the marina as Paul needs a large washer for the rudder stock but no joy, we were told there is a boat builders further up that will probably be able to help us. Stopped at the cafe for a coffee and cake watching the boats come through the lock and very busy it was too. Internet reception here is okay if I sit in the cratch same with the phone, TV is great which is just as well as it is GP this weekend.
Today is wet, for once the weather man has got it right, looks like the same for tomorrow. So the jobs that get put off managed to be done, Paul has tidied the back cupboard as everything seems to get put in there, he also sorted out his tools under the bed so we can put the spare cassette back where it belongs. It is too easy to leave it on the back of the boat along with windlasses and pins so for now everything is in its correct place wont last though. Is still busy with boats coming through, we will stay till Monday then go through the lock get our diesel and gas then head off. Will probably have to stop at Middlewich as Paul needs to get more pills from a docs and Jess has to send my prescription up so I need a pharmacy to get my tablets don't want to run out of them.