Too Hot for Cookies

We're home from a road trip to Wisconsin, that had a short detour to Minnesota. Here are some photos of lovely Wisconsin sites. I had to re-direct the Man often about who takes priority on a Road Trip. Always make sure that the Driver is well rested, hydrated and fed. When going through a drive through window, make sure the Driver is set up with her meal before you dig in. We stayed in LaCrosse, in less than desirable accommodations. I think we were in a smoking room. The room just didn't smell good. Now that summer is here with a vengeance, the Air Conditioning Wars have begun. I seriously considered leaving the Man in LaCrosse because he put up a stink when I wanted the air conditioning back on. The room was probably hotter than 80 degrees. Here's a tip on how to get a pet in your room--tell the desk clerk after you've paid for the room! The Man forgot to tell her beforehand. For those traveling to LaCrosse, Wisconsin, the Hampton Inn usually does not allow pets. Piccolo did a good job traveling, but we did not always find parking that would allow us to leave her in the car. The best we found was a shady spot under a big tree in Winona, Minnesota, while we had a late breakfast on Sunday. With all the windows down a few inches and lots of shade, the car didn't overheat inside in the least. We spent last night at my mom' s house in Fontana--a comfy bed, where I knew the Man would have no control over the air. Except we both think it was off for a time this morning. I was sweating enough in bed this morning to wonder if I was having a hot flash. We're now home, I'm making dinner, and our upstairs neighbors are the Noisiest People Alive. They have a duplex, and media on their second floor, and their choice for loud television viewing (always) is above my living room and bedroom. I swear, these people don't have a clue that there are Others in the Building. In addition to dinner, the man wants cookies. When the heat index is 100+ degrees, I'm not inclined to want to use my oven. Especially with the air conditioning battle. I try to not use the oven in summer, at all. Here's a summer tip--I use flannel sheets year round. It sounds crazy, but a sweaty body does not stick to flannel. Try it.