How do you keep cool?

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Anne Marie A. Jun 3, 2007, 5:50pm EDT

iced tea and air conditioning

Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jun 3, 2007, 6:10pm EDT

A/C is great but we don't have it at our place in the mountains, there really isn't a need even on hot hot days. I just keep all the windows closed and the drapes closed and it stays nice and cool.
My favorite way to spend a hot day is by the pool or lake, reading a good book and dipping in the water when I get too hot.

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Member Photog Jun 3, 2007, 6:17pm EDT

PNW here...in western WA., most of us don't have A/C...we use fans and keep drapes closed...i moved in Nov. and this is my first Summer at this rural house and am finding that the shade from the huge maples/cottonwoods are helping to keep the inside comfortable thus far....at least the nights are cooler or else i could not sleep....not a big fan of Summer and my fave season is Autumn

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Andrea "slackermom" R. Jun 3, 2007, 6:42pm EDT

I have to use the AC even when it's fairly cool outside, like today, due to allergies. I honestly would prefer to open up the house and enjoy the breeze but it is carrying too much pollen right now.

We like to eat a lot of cold food during the summer months. Fresh veggie trays, fresh fruit salads, Dagwood sandwiches, etc. That would be the main way besides AC that we keep cool.

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Rob Appell Jun 3, 2007, 6:42pm EDT

Being in New York with you, it's air conditioning. I hate the cold, but I don't like it over 80...or humid. AC on...gets too cold...AC off...gets too hot again...AC on...I'm freezing...AC off...on...off...on...off. I need to get outta this state.

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De (It takes a pillage to raze a village.) M. Sep 10, 2007, 3:05am EDT

To stay cool, I like swim in the nude. (If that's my nosey neighbor peeking over fence again *phhhfffft!*)

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Bonnie S. Sep 10, 2007, 7:12pm EDT

Air conditioner and Mike's Hard Berry drinks : )

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Shannon S. Sep 14, 2007, 10:22am EDT

Keep your neck cool, too. Nothing will cool your body down faster than a piece of ice on the back of your neck (I learned this when the Olympics were in Atlanta).

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