Thanks Splash & Darkeyes! - My daughter bought me a cell phone that conects to the internet and my wife has booked what is called "The Paris Special" at this quaint bed and breakfast that we go to every couple years. It consists of a seven course meal; each course served slowly over about a 2 to 3 hour period (to savor every mouthful, always interesting and new flavors). The chef grows his own herbs in window sills, and in summer, the vegetables come from their own garden.

The waiter is attentive and very French (but surprizingly congenial and witty). This place also has some great French wines.

After dinner, dessert is served in the room, followed by Cognac/apertif/coffee/tea. The rooms, each of which are bigger than our first apartment has: actual bedrooms (one to play in and one to sleep in; a kitchenette, stocked with more wine (for purchase); stereo/T.V. with at least 50 cable radio stations (to set any conceivable mood); a huge clawfoot bathtub that fits at least two, probably more.

Each room is "sort of themed" in a particular French style, with authentic antiques in some. We have stayed in most of them and have given some names (The Cezanne Room, The Unicorn Room, The Mirrored Bedroom Room, etc.). It is incredibly romantic. We spent our first anniversary there, a New Year's eve (which was really interesting).

Breakfast is served at a pre-arranged time, in your room. It usually consists of freahly baked croissants, an assortment of cut up fruit, juice, milk, coffee, and tea (all to replenish you fluids, I think

There is also a guest book in every room, which is, needless to say, very interesting to read.

All this for under $200 CDN (not including alcoholic beverages). BTW the place is called "La Bohemme". If you are ever in the Edmonton region, I do recommend it as a good place to romp.

On a more down note; I was in an accident on the highway tonight. I was driving home from work and rear-ended a car that was stopped to turn. I awear that I didn't see brakelights or a turn signal. I hit her between 50 and 60mph and totalled both vehicles. The two ladies were sent to hospital, but it didn't (thank God) look serious. The mother complained of a sore lead, and possibly a sore neck; her daughter seemed fine. I think I am still in shock; that is why I'm babbling. Therefore, I should go to bed.

Take care everyone. - Cam