Success with the scanner

Sorry not to have written for over a week: Shame on me!
However, among all the gloomy news of the financial world, not to mention the wars and political upheaval, I have good news: Yes, I finally managed to install the scanner much to my amazement. Naturally there are plenty of functions that I have still to discover, but I have managed to scan, copy and even print some photos so am feeling quite pleased with myself.
Let's just hope that I don't need to change anything else in the office for a while.
My absence wasn't due to the scanner but the annual overhaul of my website at
www.hotelsafloat.com
It's not complete yet but I have updated prices for the 2009 season and am now dealing with the new boats that I must add.
I am currently offering discounts of up to 15% on certain 2009 cruises so if you fancy a cruise here in France, whether it be aboard a captained vessel or a self -drive, send me an email and I will see what I can do for you.
The merger of Crown Blue Line, Connoisseur and Emerald Star under the flag Le Boat has given me a great deal of work, not to mention my site manager, and I shall be very pleased when I have finished with the site for another year. I actually enjoy updating as just as we are creeping into cold days, I can begin to think about the new boating season in the spring. The downside is the frozen shoulder that I seem to suffer with even though I have an ergonomic chair and keyboard.
Just call me Quasimodo!!
Here in France, Autumn is just around the corner: The leaves are beginning to change colour, conkers galore litter the lanes, and the evenings are drawing in. It's a magical time for us: of mushroom hunting .
Being an English girl, I would never dare to eat a wild mushroom were it not for the guidance and wisdom of Philippe, my partner. He hasn't poisoned us yet so I guess he really does know what he's doing.
The best way to cook wild mushrooms is in cream, with a touch of white wine, and freshly ground pepper. Simply delicious! We eat them as an accompaniment to Beef stew, but they are equally fantastic on freshly buttered toast: Watch out for the calories!
BUT beware: Last year our dog suffered hallucinations and was very ill after eating magic mushrooms which she found in the garden! Ever seen a stoned dog? Not a pretty sight and expensive at the vets.

Time for the early evening glass of wine here in Burgundy. A bientôt.