Nantwich...

We arrived in Nantwich late morning on Thursday passing Debbie and James moored up on Nb Lois Jane, Debbie was outside and we said we would call around later, our water situation was desperate the gauge had read zero for at least last day now.
After filling up we passed under the bridge and spotted a 24hr mooring just the right size for us. It was now lunch time so we called in at Waterside Cafe just in time before it poured down, so glad that it had a covered seating area, we had a toasted sandwich and cup of coffee, Buster got the corners.

Please

Please I'm sitting good

We dropped Buster back off at the boat. His first time left on his own in the boat, what would we come back too?
It was a short walk to visit James, Debbie and Dudley, we had a lovely afternoon. Mark got to chat to James about his pens, and a look at the finished products, superb workmanship made from excellent materials, and a choice of beautifully made pen sleeves.

The Pen Makers Boat - Website (Click Here)

Couldn't resist getting this one.

Compulsory blog pose.

 We got back to the boat and peeped through the window, Buster was fast asleep on the settee, he had even eaten is food so can't have minded being left alone.

We ordered a Chinese takeaway for dinner and walked into Nantwich to collect it, on the way a firework went off,  I suddenly realised it was bonfire night poor Buster. We collected the takeaway and were back to the boat before he'd notice any bangs.

 Friday Debbie and James accepted our invitation to come around to visit us and meet Buster (The little Monster) another lovely morning.

Hope to meet up again soon.

 We set off early afternoon and were moored up at the top of Hurleston locks within two hours.

In the afternoon we walked to Snugburys Ice-cream and sampled some of their ice-cream, it started to rain on the way back and we got soaked, first time this week so we hadn't done bad.

This morning before we set off.

Nantwich to Coole Pilate

Mark’s taken a week off work for some rest and relaxation so we have come to spend it on D.O.G, Fridays stay was in the marina, next morning Mark fitted a new fan belt as the last one had snapped just as we entered the marina on our last trip out. I filled the water tank and off we went to get some diesel, setting off toward Hurleston it was a nice quiet trip with hardly any other boats moving,

Hurleston

Our first night was at Nantwich, opposite the fair! oh dear. It turned out it wasn't that bad really but Buster wasn't impressed with all the bangs and fireworks. All the noise had stopped by 22.00 but Corinne was complaining at breakfast that she couldn't get off to sleep last night because of all the bangs and clanks until after 01.00. Mark never heard a thing.

Nantwich Fair

This morning Buster woke Mark around 08.30 for his walkies, he wouldn't go out last night due to the fireworks so he must have been desperate. We lazed around and caught up on all the news, blogs and tweets, it was around 11.00 before we set off. A foggy morning that turned out to stay with us all day. As we left Nantwich we passed James and Debbie on Nb-Lois-Jane, it was at an awkward spot just before a bridge and moored boats so we couldn't stop and chat, hopefully next time, would love to see your turned pens James. Im a bit of a wood-turner myself. i.e. Mark.

Now at Coole Pilate, so quiet compared to last night but then again anywhere would be, Buster managed to find some horrible smelly stuff on the grass bank and rolled in it (Poo) he needed a wash down before he was allowed back on-board.

Coole Pilate

All warm and relaxed

Forgot to say, we got some headphones for our walkie talkies before the trip and this was the first time we used them, they work great so handset can now stay in the pockets while we chat.

New ear piece

Nantwich...

Arriving in Nantwich earlier after only a short trip, we'd decided a rest was deserved after yesterdays longer than expected trip in the rain. We had a good spot so lounged around before taking a walk into Nantwich. Its a lovely town and has some really nice buildings.

Our mooring for the night

The Old Savings Bank

Looking like work has just started on renervating

Small courtyard of shops

Would love this as a house

Leads to coffee shop

On our way back to the boat we bumped into Diane and Ray from Nb Fernwood, we met again in the morning as we both arrived at the service area together. Hope to meet you both again soon for a proper chat.