Bert-o - About Montour 24.  If that ever comes back we really have to discuss getting a team together to do the relay version.

That would be really cool and fun to do. I distinctly recall hearing the occasional "patter patter patter" of the relay runners passing by our camp between 3 AM and 6 AM, since they're the only insane ones still on course during that horrid frozen downpour.  I was envious.

And good luck with that beard too.

Berto: I agree. I found a place which sells their own "compatible" brand, and also refurbished cartridges. I might try them. They say they use customized ink to match the original, and don't use "universal" inks, so I guess the result should be good enough. I'm not printing anything high quality, just stuff for the kids' school, etc.

Sandy: I hope they'll finish the trail soon for you to enjoy riding to work. I did this when I lived in Munich, rode the bike to work 13 miles with my baby daughter in the child seat behind me. That sure kept me fit and trim. I hope you'll like the biking! Is it going to take much longer than a car ride?