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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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 Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:00:06
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I indulge in my fuel-ish (har har) air conditioning addiction. I crank the suckers way up high and eventually put on a sweater. 
How do you stay cool in hot weather?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:01:19
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Eat ice cream. Surprise.
Don't believe the type!
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1772 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:02:28
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Nudity.
Plus it's fun! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:03:52
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I sleep nude with the AC down to 62 and four blankets on me. It's totally wasteful. But it must be done.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:04:45
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Right now,
I'm meeellllting........
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Don't believe the hype. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:06:29
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In India, the further south you go in the country (and therefore the hotter the climate), the spicier and hotter the regional cuisine becomes. So, whereas in the North you get a very plain and mild flavour, in the South (e.g. Madras), you scoop chillis onto the food wherever you can.
I've never quite got my head round the logic to this, but I suppose it must make sense somehow.
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:10:16
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Well the bodys mechanisms to combat the extreme heat include sweating, spicy hot food makes you sweat.
It's pretty logical if you think about it.
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:13:08
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Don't give me your fancy 'logic'. It doesn't make you feel cooler does it? I sweat like a pig, just makes me feel hotter.
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:13:42
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Which is why I don't like to eat spicy foods in the heat. They make you sweat more. Whereas cold water and ice cream cool you off.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1772 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:15:25
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| The feeling of jumping in the pool or leaping into the sea/ocean after baking yourself to your threshold in the summer sun must be one of the best things ever. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:17:16
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quote:
Originally posted by PsychicTwin
The feeling of jumping in the pool or leaping into the sea/ocean after baking yourself to your threshold in the summer sun must be one of the best things ever.
You are SO right. Good answer.
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:17:38
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Biologically though Kathryn it's a quick fix wheras the whole purpose of sustained sweating is to cool you down. Sweat on the skin evaporates, and this cools the body.
Like a pig eh Simon? hot.
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:17:47
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My husband always says take a hot shower because when you get out the air around you will feel cooler.
Makes no bloody sense to me.
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Don't believe the hype. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:18:41
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quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten
Biologically though Kathryn it's a quick fix
My whole life's a quick fix.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:19:28
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Makes perfect sense that does, if you get out of a cold shower the first thing you notice is the heat, if you have a shower hotter than air temperature the air is relatively cool feeling. I find cold shower then crank the heat up just before I am about to get out works well.
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:23:17
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It all sounds like everyone's granny: when its cold out, you should take off your coat inside to 'feel the benefit' when you go back out.
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:25:20
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Granny?
gone right off you
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:25:43
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Originally posted by starmekitten
Makes perfect sense that does, if you get out of a cold shower the first thing you notice is the heat, if you have a shower hotter than air temperature the air is relatively cool feeling. I find cold shower then crank the heat up just before I am about to get out works well.
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
Okay this I can see, but ultimately haven't you just raised your body temperature if you took a full hot shower?
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Don't believe the hype. |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:30:27
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The bodys homeostatic controls would start to try to cool you down if you took a hot shower and would help in making the impression of cooler when you got out of the hot shower.
I think, it's been a long time since biology that involved whole organisms.
Either way in the hot weather I sit indoors with light cotton PJ's and a thin vest and the fan on. Full.
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5456 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:47:32
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
In India, the further south you go in the country (and therefore the hotter the climate), the spicier and hotter the regional cuisine becomes. So, whereas in the North you get a very plain and mild flavour, in the South (e.g. Madras), you scoop chillis onto the food wherever you can.
I've never quite got my head round the logic to this, but I suppose it must make sense somehow.
How's that for a slice of fried gold?
One explanation is:
Tropical climates have more bacteria. Some spices are anti-bacterial. Thus, people in hot climates tend to use more spices. Paul Sherman (a behavioral ecologist) has written several papers on the subject. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:55:29
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That's fascinating, darwin. Honestly, the things I learn on this forum. Thanks.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5456 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 12:58:49
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| It's not a slam dunk perfect explanation (for example some common spices so far have not been shown to be antibacterial), but does seem to be part of the story. |
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 03:05:56
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I complain a lot, doesnt make me any cooler mind.
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They said, “You’re overqualified.
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 04:21:01
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I like to lurk in my cellar - lovely and cool but also a bit damp and smelly. I don't think it ever gets higher than about 55 degrees F.
 "I've rejoined the Cult of Ming / Star of favourite childhood movie of 1980" |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 04:37:15
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| It's real hot here at the moment. I was dripping sweat yesterday! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 06:10:54
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The Dutch taught our football teams to drink hot tea at half time to cool down (plus the sugar gives you energy).
Don't believe the type!
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Joey Joe Jo Jr. Chabadoo
* Dog in the Sand *
1091 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 06:18:35
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I smoke hasch...
No joke, it dries you up!!
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 06:35:59
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
The Dutch taught our football teams to drink hot tea at half time to cool down (plus the sugar gives you energy).
Yeah, I heard that hot tea actually cools you down before. I think it balances your temperature, or something like that. Something that I don't fully remember, obviously! |
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 15:11:20
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run your wrists under cold water for a bit
if it's too terrible, get naked, grab some ice, and don't move for a while
I really hate suffocating heat. I try to stay as near to an AC as possible in summer.
Those who find themselves ridiculous, sit down next to me. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 15:23:27
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I just swam in an outdoor pool with a broken heater. The water was so frigid it felt like ice was cutting my body for a glorious hour. It was fabulous in this sweltering heat.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 17:26:47
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How hot is it there, kathryn?
Those who find themselves ridiculous, sit down next to me. |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 20:50:48
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I recommend a glass of freshly extracted carrot-cucumber juice to keep you cool in the hotest of weather.
ˇViva los Católicos! http://adrianfoster.dmusic.com/ |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5456 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 20:50:51
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| It was 103 here (the Central Valley of CA) today. |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2812 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 20:59:23
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| friday the train was packed, each car a 50ft lung. with the outside temp at 95' s and no AC i wanted to get off as soon as i got on. 25 minutes later i was free, no method just calm. |
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2005 : 01:27:10
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| I sleep during the day, for it's cooler at night. Why it's almost 5am. I wish I could go for a walk. but I have nowhere to be... |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 07/13/2005 : 05:44:28
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run cold water over my wrists and ankles but lately I'm just resorting to wearing as little as possible
The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. |
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How do you stay cool in hot weather?
