Quote from Forum Archives on August 7, 2001, 9:59 am

Posted by: smarties <smarties@...>

Hey Deanna,

Here's an idea. Yesterday I put on my T-shirt and jumper only spun dry from
the washing machine right after a shower. I was cool all morning until mid
afternoon.
Toodles
Jacqui

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vaughnde Edwards" <stampinbookworm@blackfoot.net>
To: <homesteadheaven@weloveGod.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: [HomeSteadHeaven] Hot in MN!

> The humidity is what makes the heat hotter in MN. I remember from when I
> lived in Minneapolis. What you can do is pare down clothing-wise. Wear all
> cottons as much as possible. Go without if you can. Air conditioners are
not
> available...what about osciliating fans? Also the flour sacking
towels...you
> can wet those down and put those over your face, hair (like a turban) and
if
> necessary...on your chest to cool down. Eat as many cold foods as you can.
> If you need to cook at all...plan to do any cooking early in the morning
> before it gets hot..even if it means getting up at 4-5 am to do it.
> I hope that this helps.
> Vaughnde Edwards
> Missoula, Montana
> Praise the Lord, He is Risen Indeed!!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Haley <dhaley@pinenet.com>
> To: homesteadheaven@weloveGod.org <homesteadheaven@weloveGod.org>
> Date: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 7:45 AM
> Subject: [HomeSteadHeaven] Hot in MN!
>
>
> I know all you Southern gals are used to coping with the heat and humidity
> but us Northern gals are not! I tried in vain yesterday to find some
place
> that just might have an air conditioner to buy. We are miserable and this
> allergy induced asthma thing I have is going crazy with all this heat and
> humidity. I'm being told there are waiting lists at most of the stores
for
> air conditioners that won't even be here for 2-3 weeks. Everyone is sold
> out, especially in the city. Many will not take names at all.
>
> I could use some reminders or suggestions on dealing with this heat. We
are
> being told the heat index is somewhere around 110. Thankfully the animals
> seem to be coping o.k. as long as we keep their water full and we've been
> trying to spray them down to cool them. They actually get in line to get
> sprayed!
>
> I've never liked a cold bath but it sure feels good now. Thankfully we
are
> on well water so are not subject to the watering restrictions others have
to
> deal with. I don't dare go to the creek. The bears and mosquitoes
sitting
> in there...they know a good thing when they find it. Deanna
>
>
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