I edit and publish our church (Beer Congregational) monthly magazine, which is also uploaded to the website http://www.beer-congregational-church.org.uk/ I've just put the November edition to bed (phew) and I'm now printing it out on my Brother DCP-130C printer. I go through printers at the rate of about one every eighteen months because I have to print at least 200 magazines, comprising 6 double sided A4 sheets. I try to refill the cartridges with bulk ink but I am investigating whether a Continuous Ink System would work but they seem to be quite hard to find.

No dog shows this weekend, the grandchildren are coming with their parents for a visit so I must do some housework. Two of our elderly dogs are quite poorly and I fear they will be going to the Rainbow Bridge soon........

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown...

The picture shows some of our dogs that are now waiting for us at the Bridge