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The Las Vegas area is hot in the summertime. That’s just a fact of life. But our little Bisou has the right idea — just cool off any way you can. So she lies on the cool tile floors when possible, and each time either of us gets ice for a drink she’s right there waiting for an ice cube. It’s almost her favorite treat in this weather. Can you blame her?<\/div>\n

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Ah, yes, you say. But what’s this about her lying on the cool tile floor? Well, she’s gotten pretty smart and knows that ice cubes tend to play keep-away on bare floors, so she attacks them on the carpet where she’s in control. \ud83d\ude09 <\/div>\n
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By the way, in case you’re wondering, we have guests right now, and it’s hot<\/i><\/b>. Both are reasons why my quilting isn’t progressing at the moment.  <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Las Vegas area is hot in the summertime. That’s just a fact of life. But our little Bisou has the right idea — just cool off any way you can. 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