What to do on a blisteringly hot day inside my house?

WolfieD · 18th April 2002, 05:24

Here's the plan. I figure that if I can last aproximately 24 hours in this sweltering heat, sitting at the computer, I'll become immortal. Sound good to you? Sounds good to me.

I just thought I'd let everyone know how effin' hot it is in NJ right now.

If it weren't for this little fan sitting by my computer, cooling my body, I'd probably kill mysel--

And the fan just died. Perfect.

Uhh... post ways to 'stay cool' in this thread. This one right here.

Mizter_E · 18th April 2002, 05:33

take a bath in ice cold water
if the water is not ice cold or it is moderately cold, get some ice cubes d00d, a whole bag or two

18th April 2002, 05:36

It's been hot here as well. I turned on the air-conditioning. Short of that, a cool shower helps. I live alone so I have the luxury of running around in my boxers or nothing at all. But that seems to scare the cat. Stop me now, I'm babbling.......

BMWboy · 18th April 2002, 05:46

take your hands and put them in your freezer (the ice bin, if you have one) and keep them there until it stars to hurt mildly. you would be amazed at how well this works

[LMF]ZeroKool · 18th April 2002, 05:54

Coke.......and more coke.......

primenumber · 18th April 2002, 06:29

Get a bandana or something and wrap it around ice cubes. Put that around your neck and it will cool you down.

[edit]On second thought, this may be better to do outside since it may drip. If you don't mind a little water dripping, it works pretty well.[/edit]

Bilbo Baggins · 18th April 2002, 08:59

Run naked and free through the nearest fountain.

Hunter · 18th April 2002, 11:32

get naked and drink cold, cold beer

baafie · 18th April 2002, 13:42

Hack winamp.com.

Spiffed · 18th April 2002, 14:02

Get a kiddie pool from the local elcheapo store, fill it with water, then put your chair in it.. (add ice cubes if desired)

Rocker · 18th April 2002, 14:12

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Originally posted by Bilbo Baggins
Run naked and free through the nearest fountain.

I like that idea

but would you really want someone who looks this freaky anywhere near the closest fountain to your house?

. - .... .- -. .... · 18th April 2002, 14:17

Quote:

Originally posted by randman
......I have the luxury of running around in my boxers or nothing at all. But that seems to scare the cat.....

Hell no!!!!!! Cats have sharp claws...... cats can jump to waist height.... cats have the innate ability to be in the wors possible location at the worst possible time.......

Can just imagine the entire A&E department in hysterics as I enter, limping, with a beaten-senseless cat dangling from my groin.....

MrMagick · 18th April 2002, 14:48

Quote:

Coke.......and more coke.......

Any kind of soda will just make you thirst for more. Water is best if you don't want to get dehydrated.

Quote:

get naked and drink cold, cold beer

This works very well because Alcohol thins your blood stream, making you release body heat faster. (Beer can also make you more thirsty. I usually do one glass of water for one 12oz can of beer.)

Juices are a good way to replenish the vitamins and minerals your body will be sweating out. Don't forget to eat proper as well. An unhealthy diet has been found to be a cause of heat stroke, in clinical studies. Don't ask me where you can find the study on this.

Merlin · 18th April 2002, 15:39

Quote:

Originally posted by ethan_h
Can just imagine the entire A&E department in hysterics as I enter, limping, with a beaten-senseless cat dangling from my groin.....

Try pulling the nurse after that

s1138 · 18th April 2002, 19:31

do the kiddie pool thing...only dont sit your chair in it...you sit in the pool

Curi0us_George · 18th April 2002, 19:38

Quote:

Originally posted by MrMagick
This works very well because Alcohol thins your blood stream, making you release body heat faster. (Beer can also make you more thirsty. I usually do one glass of water for one 12oz can of beer.)

Alcohol causes blood vessels and veins to dilate. That, in turn, releases heat into the air faster. Unfortunately, this, of course, brings heat to the skin faster, causing the alcohol drinker to feel even hotter. That's why people talk about drinking something to warm them up in the winter. It's also why drunks actually freeze to death during the winter.

It's actually a bit cold here, though it's warmer today that it was yesterday.

fish · 18th April 2002, 20:29

Quote:

Originally posted by baafie
Hack winamp.com.

Hey...

You could try moving your computer to your basement and drink Mountain Dew all day (that happens to be what I'm doing right now). It's sooo f'ing hot here, too. Record high. In ohio, for christ's sake

s1138 · 18th April 2002, 22:00

oh second thought....get naked!

(but dont show us

)

Bilbo Baggins · 18th April 2002, 23:54

You can show me everything if you like Wolfie.

patroclus22 · 19th April 2002, 02:00

Taking it all off is usually good when its this hot. Someone get the welcome band, see if they know "Kansas City Stripper"

18th April 2002, 05:24	#1
WolfieD Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 502	What to do on a blisteringly hot day inside my house? Here's the plan. I figure that if I can last aproximately 24 hours in this sweltering heat, sitting at the computer, I'll become immortal. Sound good to you? Sounds good to me. I just thought I'd let everyone know how effin' hot it is in NJ right now. If it weren't for this little fan sitting by my computer, cooling my body, I'd probably kill mysel-- And the fan just died. Perfect. Uhh... post ways to 'stay cool' in this thread. This one right here.

18th April 2002, 05:33	#2
Mizter_E Rest Well Friend Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 393	take a bath in ice cold water if the water is not ice cold or it is moderately cold, get some ice cubes d00d, a whole bag or two <lurk mode= on> Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine et lux perpetua luceat eis. Respitae en pacem, Robert. 1985-2002

18th April 2002, 05:54	#5
[LMF]ZeroKool Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Kulim,Kedah,Malaysia,Earth Posts: 553	Coke.......and more coke....... KLJS the Fated One! 31787478 Buffy stole my soul.Inatlantis has it.

18th April 2002, 11:32	#8
Hunter Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Westcoast Posts: 531	get naked and drink cold, cold beer Hunter

18th April 2002, 14:02	#10
Spiffed Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Milliways Posts: 921	Get a kiddie pool from the local elcheapo store, fill it with water, then put your chair in it.. (add ice cubes if desired) the road to enlightenment is filled with much dark chat, stat, and be merry The best of IRC PM's

18th April 2002, 05:36	#3
randman Guest Posts: n/a	It's been hot here as well. I turned on the air-conditioning. Short of that, a cool shower helps. I live alone so I have the luxury of running around in my boxers or nothing at all. But that seems to scare the cat. Stop me now, I'm babbling.......

18th April 2002, 05:46	#4
BMWboy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: next the the guy that lives over there Posts: 1,360	take your hands and put them in your freezer (the ice bin, if you have one) and keep them there until it stars to hurt mildly. you would be amazed at how well this works

18th April 2002, 06:29	#6
primenumber Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 93	Get a bandana or something and wrap it around ice cubes. Put that around your neck and it will cool you down. [edit]On second thought, this may be better to do outside since it may drip. If you don't mind a little water dripping, it works pretty well.[/edit]

18th April 2002, 08:59	#7
Bilbo Baggins Wind Chime of the Apocalypse Join Date: May 2000 Location: The Forest Posts: 17,231	Run naked and free through the nearest fountain.

18th April 2002, 13:42	#9
baafie feminazi (Major Dude) Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,768	Hack winamp.com.

18th April 2002, 19:31	#15
s1138 Alumni? Join Date: May 2000 Location: joja Posts: 6,932	do the kiddie pool thing...only dont sit your chair in it...you sit in the pool

18th April 2002, 22:00	#18
s1138 Alumni? Join Date: May 2000 Location: joja Posts: 6,932	oh second thought....get naked! (but dont show us)

18th April 2002, 23:54	#19
Bilbo Baggins Wind Chime of the Apocalypse Join Date: May 2000 Location: The Forest Posts: 17,231	You can show me everything if you like Wolfie.

19th April 2002, 02:00	#20
patroclus22 Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hammond, IN Posts: 1,130	Taking it all off is usually good when its this hot. Someone get the welcome band, see if they know "Kansas City Stripper" Flypaper for the walking wounded since 1997

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