How Are You Beating The Heat?

Seil · 06-12-2009, 01:33 PM

'Cause I'm sitting here in the dark with all my windows open and the curtains drawn playin' video games. I should go outside at some point, but I'm thinking I'll be burnt to a crisp before noon.

Azisien · 06-12-2009, 01:44 PM

Sticking to basements when possible. While at work I sneak into the manager's office and crank the AC after he leaves.

CelesJessa · 06-12-2009, 01:54 PM

By it not being very hot here at all. Seriously, it's only, what, 72 degrees at the warmest part of the day. Hurray! It's really nice.

Otherwise, shorts and a shorter haircut.

Seil · 06-12-2009, 01:54 PM

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Sticking to basements when possible. While at work I sneak into the manager's office and crank the AC after he leaves.

"Let's just open up the old hydro bill here, and se-OH MY GOD!"

KnightOfRounds · 06-12-2009, 02:10 PM

We have a little AC unit in our apartment, and our complex has a big pool that's open during the summer.

Also, cheap trick I used to like using is leaving open all your blinds/windows in the evening and all through the night and let everything cool down, then close all of the windows and blinds in the morning before it gets warm and keep them closed as much as you can. If your house is decently insulated, it'll stay pretty nice.

Unless you have allergies, like Nique, then leaving the windows open at night = stuffy and grumpy in the morning.

Azisien · 06-12-2009, 02:14 PM

I bought a fan with some special filters in it to combat my grass allergy (of all plants, fucking grass), and it seems to help. Also, look into allergy shots at a local clinic. They basically cured me of my congestion for years.

Bells · 06-12-2009, 02:17 PM

*looks at all the rain outside*

Doin'good!

But i can suggest that placing a bowl of water in your room helps raising the humidity of the environment, thus, lessens the heat

Telephalsion · 06-12-2009, 03:43 PM

I find that riding a bike helps cool you off pretty good, as opposed to walking to places you want to go to during the summer. Having layered clothing helps too, I mean, if you're wearing a loose jacket over your t-shirt, the jacket will take most of the heat.

Another way for those who want to stay cool during the summer is to ask your entire neighbourhood to let you borrow their freezers for one night. Use freezer space and plastic containers to freeze water. Make a fortress of ice, or maybe just a chair.

Or just bring a thermos with icy water with you, your choice really.

If you're inside, well, check if your indoor temperature is higher than the temperature in the shade outside. If it is in fact warmer inside, then get out, it'll be cheaper and easier for you, and easier on the environment and all that.

Nique · 06-12-2009, 04:11 PM

Yeah the pool has been nice. Sometimes a duck will fly into the pool while we're swimming, and well, let's just say on those days, ol' Nique doesn't go hungry.

Osterbaum · 06-12-2009, 04:17 PM

What heat?

Seriosly, this climate sucks.

06-12-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	How Are You Beating The Heat? 'Cause I'm sitting here in the dark with all my windows open and the curtains drawn playin' video games. I should go outside at some point, but I'm thinking I'll be burnt to a crisp before noon.

06-12-2009, 01:54 PM	#3
CelesJessa DA-DA-DA-DAA DAA DAA DA DA-DAAAAAA! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Zanzibar Land Posts: 6,531	By it not being very hot here at all. Seriously, it's only, what, 72 degrees at the warmest part of the day. Hurray! It's really nice. Otherwise, shorts and a shorter haircut. __________________

06-12-2009, 02:10 PM	#5
KnightOfRounds Not special. Not even in a bad way. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: It's actually Apt 24. Posts: 111	We have a little AC unit in our apartment, and our complex has a big pool that's open during the summer. Also, cheap trick I used to like using is leaving open all your blinds/windows in the evening and all through the night and let everything cool down, then close all of the windows and blinds in the morning before it gets warm and keep them closed as much as you can. If your house is decently insulated, it'll stay pretty nice. Unless you have allergies, like Nique, then leaving the windows open at night = stuffy and grumpy in the morning. __________________ bloop

06-12-2009, 02:17 PM	#7
Bells That's so PC of you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a Server-sided Dimension where time is meaningless Posts: 10,490	looks at all the rain outside Doin'good! But i can suggest that placing a bowl of water in your room helps raising the humidity of the environment, thus, lessens the heat __________________ *BELLS STORE : Clothes! You wear* them! Free US Shipping Subscription System? WTF?! Zazzle Black!**

06-12-2009, 04:17 PM	#10
Osterbaum The revolution will be memed! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FIN Posts: 5,967	What heat? Seriosly, this climate sucks. __________________ D is for Dirty Commie!

06-12-2009, 01:44 PM	#2
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	Sticking to basements when possible. While at work I sneak into the manager's office and crank the AC after he leaves.

06-12-2009, 02:14 PM	#6
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	I bought a fan with some special filters in it to combat my grass allergy (of all plants, fucking grass), and it seems to help. Also, look into allergy shots at a local clinic. They basically cured me of my congestion for years.