Guest O***wa**W Report post Posted July 5, 2010 It is 44 C today with the humidex here in Ottawa. That is like 110 F. Besides hibernating in air conditioning, what do you do to enjoy, or at least survive heat spells like this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spud271 47779 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 I survive it by drinking copious amounts of very cold beer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APower20 400 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Freezies, cold water, ac, and maxing out on my scooter (which doesn't go very fast). Need to move to UK, not too cold, not too hot...and lots of rain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest s******ecan**** Report post Posted July 6, 2010 I just take a moment to remember who bloddy f*ng cold and long the winter is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TGirl-Kay 7484 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Drove all the way from Toronto to Ottawa with a girl friend today in a truck with no air conditioner. We where topless the whole way and took a break at the half way point to swim naked in the Black river. Yummy trip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Went out in my boat this afternoon, took a dip in the water RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mutau 2516 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 November, that sounds like a lovely way to cool off. Refreshing cool water! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyra.Graves 23779 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 I turn all the power off :roll: and curse my laptop battery for no longer holding a charge. I then get a book out and am grateful that it's still light out late at night so I can still read a book as I'm afraid to light a candle and add to the heat... even a tea light seems so unbearably hot right now. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2010/07/06/toronto-power-outages624.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 I fill up a spray bottle full of water and stick it in the fridge and then I mist myself throughout the day. I have air in the bedroom, so sometimes when the heat is too unbearable in the living room, I just sneak in there and collapse. Basically, I try to move around as little as possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FineWineDiva 7343 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 All I can say Thank god for Air conditioning !! But the light are out Blinds are closed There black out in the GTA Yes just as Hot here in Toronto / Mississauga. For those who don't have A/C .. Try this .. Get a pot full of water, freeze it Place it under a fan ... It blows out cool air Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 I drink a lot of water, cut the sugar and alcohol (dehydration), eat light meals and stay active. If my metabolism is revved up I don't feel the stifling heat so much. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bassnut 178 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Spend 12 years working in the summer heat ...... hot tar and gravel roofing, you learn to hate it and deal with it as well. Even though it has been 10+ years since I did it I found my body adjusted better today for the heat than yesterday. Drink lot's of water ..... eat watermellon which is real good at quenching your thirst, close your blinds and lights and have the ceiling fans circulate the air or just spend the day out in the boat running around the lake doing 60 MPH. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolette Vaughn 294340 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 I got home after being in traffic for 45 mins and even though the A/C worked in my car, it wasn't cold enough for a day like today. I pulled up to my house and saw the neighbor's sprinkler was on and ran right through it. I was that hot!! And I was wearing a white shirt. LOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnnyfiveisalive2010 110 Report post Posted July 7, 2010 I dont' have AC, so i have been hiding in my basement for the last couple of days... praying for Thunder to break up the heat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicole Kelly 130 Report post Posted July 8, 2010 I have AC in the bedroom so I can hide in there, but that will get boring. Last year I could drive to Tofino (4 hrs. drive) to surf but the AC broke down in my car today so no Tofino this summer. I think I'll go to Comox Lake and jump in if it gets bad enough, that's only a 20 minute drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley Croft 1019 Report post Posted July 15, 2010 I've taken to keeping a suit and towel at my studio for quick bike trips to a nearby city pool. Hoping to make a trip to the beach soon too. Hooray for clothing-optional! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kayleighcarter 132 Report post Posted July 15, 2010 I have central air which keeps the condo nice and cold, however while walking home today I did stop in at the library to refresh myself. Was quite chilly in there :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicole Kelly 130 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 MMMMMM....central air! That sounds fantastic! Gonna file that away for when I'm ready to move....add it to my must-have list, which includes "allow cats", "jacuzzi tub" and "fridge that dispenses ice cubes and water" Nicole I have central air which keeps the condo nice and cold, however while walking home today I did stop in at the library to refresh myself. Was quite chilly in there :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragnaglar 440 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 I beat my meat, the usual way...... what....heat... I thought I heard meat! A/C and some yard work to acclimatize to the heat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirkgently 1778 Report post Posted July 17, 2010 go to the cottage, jump in the lake and don't come out until it is dark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted July 17, 2010 STELLA! - watch more funny videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PistolPete 61421 Report post Posted July 17, 2010 I just slide the back patio door open, walk out about 15 steps, and jump into my backyard 18' x 34' inground salt water pool. Sat outside all morning actually,drank coffee,read the newspaper,sweat go for a dip,sweat some more, go for another dip! Water is perfect at 86 degrees, not too hot, and not to cold! In about an hour or so I think I might mix up a some bacardi mojito's or perhaps some margarita's....mmmm decisions8-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Seymour 3970 Report post Posted July 18, 2010 I survive it by drinking copious amounts of very cold beer! That is very likely in the cards for later this evening. 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest O***wa**W Report post Posted July 18, 2010 I just slide the back patio door open, walk out about 15 steps, and jump into my backyard 18' x 34' inground salt water pool. OMG, I am so jealous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites