Another one of those ahhhh moments

I'm NOT getting my feet wet again mum!!

Another epic journey. Derwant Mouth Lock to Sawley. Must be all of a mile!!! Initially our plan was to stay at Derwant for the night and then head to Sawley this morning. A couple of things made us change our minds. 1st the smell. The only space available was right outside the sewage works. When we arrived that wasn't a problem but the wind must have changed direction because the pong got really bad. Shutting all the windows didn't help so I was very glad when our 2nd option showed itself. Our daughter phoned to say that she and Kev were at a loose end so could they come to visit. No problem there except the walk from Shardlow to us would have been to much for our grandson Josh. Decision made. We would meet them at Sawley. So off we set. Got to Sawley and as we went through the flood lock realisation dawned that the only available mooring left was half on and half off the lock landing. We had no choice but to reverse back to it but in doing so ended up broadside across the canal due to the wind. Eventually, with Ian doing his long jump impersonation off the bow and then threading the rope through a mooring ring so I could drive the boat forward ,we finally managed to get into the side. I hate breaking the rules but I assumed that as the flood lock was permanently open, no one would need to use the landing. Anyway family arrived and a nice visit was had by all and even Josh didn't wreak havoc through the boat so no clearing up to do after they had left. Goodoh! We're off to Sandiacre again this afternoon because Ian has another hospital appointment on Tuesday and we have a golden wedding anniversary to go to at the lock cottage on Saturday. So yet another long journey of 5 miles!!