Ann Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Since most of us seem to be really suffering from the high temperatures right now, maybe we can all help each other out a bit. What so you do to cool off when you're really hot? I'm sure that any tips or secrets you can share with us will really be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Wet my bandana and put it back on or go in my bedroom where the ac is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 We go out on the water and catch a breeze on the lake. We have air conditioning in the house but you don't want to be indoors when the weather is nice. My Grandmother had a great system for keeping her house cool without ac. She would open the door to the basement, open a window in the living room and face a box fan so it blew out. This would draw the cool basement air up in to the house and keep it cooler than opening windows and facing the fan so it blew in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I used to head to the nearest bar and drink lots of cold beer until I was numb and did not care what the tempature was now I just try and stay in the one room of our home that has air conditioning, if that doesn't work, stand in the kitchen with the freezer door open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 During the hurricanes of 2004, Frances and Jeanne, we were without power for what seemed like forever. During that time, with no A/C, fans or ice, I learned to become a bit creative. Cold showers (we did have water)always seemed to do the trick. I must say that I had a hard time with the cold showers. When the cold water would hit my chest, it would take my breath away. Sitting in a tub of cold water will also cool you off but that's no picnic either. I did find that putting on lots of bath powder, preferably something with cornstarch, after showering helped to keep you cool and dry. Of course, the looser you wear your clothes the cooler you are. When I was lucky enough to have ice, I tried to keep ice in my mouth and just let it melt. So guys...if you take my advice, we'll all be taking cold showers tonight!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Scotch on the rocks -- works every time! gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Nothing like a cold Bud Light on a hot summer day. But I also like to have a nice glass of milk filled with ice. It really cools you off from the inside out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Freeze grapes--it makes a very 'cool' snack, and it cools you down! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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