Eight low-tech ways to keep cool in a heatwave

Jimbuna · 07-14-13, 04:45 PM

I love the 'eat a curry option'

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Soaring temperatures in the UK have been welcome for some. But how can people keep comfortable when the mercury rises?
There are a number of simple solutions which might not always be obvious

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23255554

Wolferz · 07-14-13, 04:55 PM

I can only think of one worthwhile way tp cool off...

COLD BEER

Red October1984 · 07-14-13, 05:09 PM

Or if you're me....

MILK! or....ROOT BEER!

soopaman2 · 07-14-13, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

Or if you're me....

MILK! or....ROOT BEER!

I can vouch for beer personally, although in my case it has bad side effects.

Like divorce, even more raving rants than I give already, slurring anger, etc..

I loves me some milk, cold to near frozen. mmmmmm.

That and your air conditioner, it is 90f plus for the next week here.

Red October1984 · 07-14-13, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

I can vouch for beer personally, although in my case it has bad side effects.

Like divorce, even more raving rants than I give already, slurring anger, etc..

I loves me some milk, cold to near frozen. mmmmmm.

That and your air conditioner, it is 90f plus for the next week here.

I don't plan on drinking. I've said that multiple times. I see too much bad come from it in my community.

AC is a wonderful invention too...it's also pretty good when the vents are above a ceiling fan.

TarJak · 07-14-13, 06:31 PM

Lying on a linoleum floor is another good way to cool off. Particularly if its built on a concrete slab. Acts as a great heat sink.

Red October1984 · 07-14-13, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Lying on a linoleum floor is another good way to cool off. Particularly if its built on a concrete slab. Acts as a great heat sink.

I can vouch for that.

That works wonders. Hardwood is good too. Of course you could just get a freezer that sits horizontally and lay in it.

nikimcbee · 07-14-13, 07:08 PM

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Wear wet clothes

Giggity.

White T-shirt...

Giggity.

TarJak · 07-14-13, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

I can vouch for that.

That works wonders. Hardwood is good too. Of course you could just get a freezer that sits horizontally and lay in it.

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Giggity.

White T-shirt...

Giggity.

The last two posts are getting creepy.

WernherVonTrapp · 07-14-13, 08:10 PM

5 minutes in a cold shower always lasts a long time for me.

CaptainMattJ. · 07-14-13, 08:24 PM

take one of those spray bottles, clean anything that may be inside it, fill it with water and mist it onto your face. having 105 degree weather in the valleys of california i can vouch for this as well.

Red October1984 · 07-14-13, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

The last two posts are getting creepy.

You know what else works on a hot day?

A popsicle...

I've got a ton in my freezer...

07-15-13, 01:48 AM

Wear a big coat, then you can feel cooler when you take it off.

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I love the 'eat a curry option'

It wotks.
I am surprised the BBC didn't mention a cup of tea, that works too.

Jimbuna · 07-15-13, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

The last two posts are getting creepy.

Well you gave the encouragement

Platapus · 07-15-13, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Lying on a linoleum floor is another good way to cool off. Particularly if its built on a concrete slab. Acts as a great heat sink.

Doesn't the laying on the floor kinda go along with the drinking of beer?

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	I can only think of one worthwhile way tp cool off... COLD BEER __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Or if you're me.... MILK! or....ROOT BEER! __________________

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WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	5 minutes in a cold shower always lasts a long time for me. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

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CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	take one of those spray bottles, clean anything that may be inside it, fill it with water and mist it onto your face. having 105 degree weather in the valleys of california i can vouch for this as well. __________________ A popular Government without popular information nor the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives - James Madison

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Lying on a linoleum floor is another good way to cool off. Particularly if its built on a concrete slab. Acts as a great heat sink.