Wet & Windy

Not a great day weather wise but we are better off than most places; sometimes it does pay to be in the middle of the country.
Now have my print done for the camera club competition on Tuesday and also ordered more inks. It took ages finding the best way to get what I need for the best price.
I have a Canon printer and always buy Canon inks - I can leave the printer idle for long spells and it has never blocked; I can't risk buying cheaper ink alternatives as one blockage could cost far more than buying genuine ink. It's an expensive business though, so I only print if I really need to - not just for fun.

Has anyone with a Canon printer found an alternative reliable ink?