Kate May 26
It's evening time in May in the UK and I'm sat here with my feet in a bowl of cold water while sucking on a rocket ice lolly to keep cool. If only world leaders cared as much about climate collapse as they do about who can use what toilet. SMFH!  #climateChange #Heatwave #UkWeather
Show threadWildbirdMay 26

@DolphinSeeker Completely agree about the politicians!

...runs off to try the cold water thing too...

Show threadKate May 26
@webidebi My friend in Argentina gave me this "hack", so I think it's been well tested. It's 29oC in my room, and I feel ok.
Show threadSolithaMay 26

@DolphinSeeker I know it won't help the big picture, but another small thing you can do is wet down small towels or washcloths, put them in the freezer for a little while, and then lay them across the back of your neck or over your head.

If you have sweatbands, they can do the same job around your wrists and ankles.

Wetting your hair might help if the humidity is low.

@webidebi

Show threadWildbirdMay 26
@solitha I've been sleeping under a damp sheet at night, it dries far too quickly but at least let's me get to sleep. Our house is in full sun all day and the dark sandstone soaks up the heat then releases it all night.
Show threadSolithaMay 26

@webidebi Yeah, if it's dry, using evaporation works so much better.

Another idea that we never had the right setup for: a fan, with a big bowl of ice or ice water in front of it.

Show threadWildbird
@solitha yeah, I still need to figure out that out too - the fan is just a bit too high.
May 26 at 8:39pmWeb
Show threadSolithaMay 26
@webidebi Hopefully I've given you the seeds of ideas, at least. I know it's hard to think when you're roasting.
Show threadWildbirdMay 27
@solitha yes! thank you 🤗