How do you keep cool??

[StephN]

NOT by eating spray cheese!

Me in the pool at our B & B in Austin, where it was 100 degrees and over.

Note the very fashionable Seattle pallor.

[Bill]

If I have to be outside, working or playing, I throw on a do-rag and periodically throw a handful of water on it. Sometimes I'll just soak a bandana and drape it around my neck. Also, I'll take small zip-lock bags, fill them with ice cubes and keep them in my shirt pocket. That works pretty good for awhile.

[harrie]

I just like to get a handful of water and make my hair ALL wet!
Yesterday, I went to yoga. I am currently getting over a scrapped knee from when I was being my normal klutzy self and tripped on the curb about 2 wks ago. I HAD a nice scab and I got so sweaty and hot doing yoga that my entire scab came off! Back to ground zero!

[Colleens_Husband]

This is something Miles and Ma'ire, my two youngest children dreamed up. They take a pair of pants and a shirt, put it in the freezer for an hour, and put it on. It is hot enough here so that I am considering trying it myself.

[loveher]

haha i like miles and maire's idea. it hasnt been too hot here on the east cost, i generrally just stay away from the second floor turn the ac on and become a couch potatoe. so much for my summertime diet

[Joe]

When I lived in New Jersey, we had an inground swimming pool. I used to mow the lawn in my bathing suit and dived in the pool when it got too hot.

Another way to get cool is to take a very hot shower.

Regards
Joe

[harrie]

Joe.....
How does that work, a very hot shower?
Often times when i take a shower I think back on your thread and have been meaning to ask.
Maryanne

[juanita]

i for one like the heat. don't even have air conditioning.

[harrie]

I hate heat. Maybe I should switch places with Bill.

[ElaineM]

I don't like the heat either. Try Hawaiian hot, humid summer everyone. Harrie and I know what that is all about. I use alot of fans and never go out without my hat, sunglasses and water. Alot of showers help. Some areas of Japan have very hot, humid summers too. Take a shower over there and you will need another one in 5 minutes. I like your ideas Bill and Joe.