How are you all staying cool? - Page 2

shakermaker · 18-07-2006, 13:53

Ice cubes in me undercrackers

Margaret Pilkington · 18-07-2006, 13:53

Japanese Beetles...? I have enough with those big buzzard moths....they always pick on me to dive bomb...do you think they can smell the fear?

Margaret Pilkington · 18-07-2006, 13:54

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Originally Posted by shakermaker

Ice cubes in me undercrackers

That will ensure a healthy sperm count.

lettie · 18-07-2006, 14:50

I have come inside to cool off, I have been gardening all day. I must have drunk at least 2-3 litres of fluid so far today, and haven't peed since first thing this morning...

I am a mere grease spot sat on my sofa as I type this. I still have a substantial amount to do outside in the garden, but I don't want to burn so I will do the rest this evening..

chav1 · 18-07-2006, 15:01

speaking of cool here is some summer advise from america

katex · 18-07-2006, 18:36

Got one of these little fans obtained from Marks and Spencer (sorry M & S)
last year, doesn't seem to be making a lot of difference.. when ya' turn it off, seem to be hotter somehow.

Was reading a link to the internet home MSN page today, lots of the usual hints, one was take a frozen bottle of water to bed with you wrapped in a towel, but just wondering how to obtain this feat.

If I put a glass bottle or plastic bottle in the freezer, will it not crack ?

Do you think they mean in your hot water bottle ? Puzzled. Although sounds like a great idea, cuddling up to a block of cold ice in a long torpedo-like casing.

Doug · 18-07-2006, 18:41

Two fans going one in front, one behind, lots of Holstein pils as I’m on a diet and none of it is helping. It’s hot as hell up here and no sign of it going cooler.

John_Timmins · 18-07-2006, 19:03

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Originally Posted by katex

If I put a glass bottle or plastic bottle in the freezer, will it not crack ?

Do you think they mean in your hot water bottle ? Puzzled. Although sounds like a great idea, cuddling up to a block of cold ice

get a plastic bottle, fill in about 3/4 of the way up then stand it in the freezer without the lid on that means when the ice expands it goes upwards then put lid back on after.....i do this with any drinks if im going out for the day and dont have a cool box..freeze them the night before then when u want them they have melted slighty and you have a nice cool drink

Madhatter · 18-07-2006, 19:27

yes what john said, don't use glass kate it could explode.
You could fill a pop bottle so that its level with the spout when laid flat.

I'm using factor stay indoors and hide till the sun goes down. I hate it. luckily I can sit around in boxers because its a first floor flat.
needs a nice thunderstorm about now to end the day off and cool us down for the night.

Margaret Pilkington · 18-07-2006, 19:30

I bought some flat cooler things from the pound shop (where else?) last year.......they are really for the inside of cooler bags but I wrap one of those in a pillow case and take that to bed with me....it is put at the bottom of the bed and I cool my hocks on it periodically during the night.

katex · 18-07-2006, 19:35

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Originally Posted by John_Timmins

get a plastic bottle, fill in about 3/4 of the way up then stand it in the freezer without the lid on that means when the ice expands it goes upwards then put lid back on after.....i do this with any drinks if im going out for the day and dont have a cool box..freeze them the night before then when u want them they have melted slighty and you have a nice cool drink

Oh yeh, of course, was never any good at Physics, think I might try this one, trouble is my freezer not big enoug to stand anything up .. are drawers, so would it make any difference then if it were laid down 3/4 full with the lid on ? Well, could perhaps tilt it a little, then wouldn't run out .. yes, think this may be the answer, watya' think ?>>>>> off to find bottle.

West Ender · 18-07-2006, 19:36

I drink water all day (but I do when it's not so hot, too) and wear very light, loose clothing. In the house, upstairs it's windows open, curtains closed. Also, if you have a hatch into your loft, leave it open. Heat rises and it will dissipate a little into the roof space. Downstairs, French windows opened wide (makes a 6' opening) and kitchen door propped open so there's a nice cool through draught.

I use SPF 12 when out and about, 15 if I'm sunbathing, and loads of Vaseline Intensive Care after showers and baths, incidentally it's a cheap and very effective "after sun" lotion for those who get a bit sore. I don't burn because I am always quite tanned, spending a lot of my time here outdoors, all year round (mad gardening woman), and I go to Malta quite a lot so I'm not covered up all Winter. I always use sun-cream, here and abroad, even when it's not all that hot.

I certainly don't have skin like leather and I've been catching the sun for well over 50 years.

Doug · 18-07-2006, 19:37

Set a Fan up and take a spray bottle filled with Ice water to bed with you. When your too warm spray the water on a fine mist setting in to the air so it catches the airstream of the fan.

No fan, No problem. Spray Ice cold water in to the air above you and let it fall back on to you. short lasting but effective.

Margaret Pilkington · 18-07-2006, 19:41

West ender, it is obvious you have looked after your skin well with the moisturiser after your bouts in the sun...and you may be one of those lucky people who are not susceptible to the well worn leather look.......I hope you didn't take offence, for no offence was meant.

I used to work with someone who used sunbeds constantly and she definitely had leather look skin....not attractive at all.

entwisi · 18-07-2006, 19:44

Instead of freezing water, stick a bottle of vodka in teh freezer, then when ready for bed, wrap it in teh towel. Vodka won't freeze but will hold its temperature down to -20 quite easily