How do you beat the heat (and humidity)?
By Amber
@AmbiePam (119226)
United States
May 15, 2026 10:15am CST
It’s hot, no kidding. I don’t want anything touching me it’s so hot (try telling that to my dog; I don’t try). My air conditioning is messed up so it doesn’t kick on long enough for my liking (they are supposed to look at it next week, and you best believe I’ll make sure they will). Right now, I’ve got a Sonic Rt. 44 sized drink filled with ice and water. I’ve also got a wet paper towel on my forehead.
It’s only 10:14am. This is sad.
Any idea to beat the ever loving heck out of the heat?
Any idea to beat the ever loving heck out of the heat?9 people like this
11 responses
@DaddyEvil (173680)
• United States
3h
If you lived closer, I'd tell you to come inside with us... We keep the air at 74F here. The Weather Channel claims it is 73F outside at 12:20 pm but it sure feels a lot cooler inside than it did outside!!!
If you feel like driving over here, we can clear off the living room sofa and you and your puppy can stay with us for a while. 
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@DaddyEvil (173680)
• United States
3h
@AmbiePam Come on over, then... I'll give directions in the pms if you're heading this way.
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@pitsipeahie (5717)
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5h
I honestly don’t have any other way to beat the heat except staying in an air-conditioned room or spending the day at a nearby mall to cool down. It’s just way too hot, and those are the only things that really help with the heat and sweat. And of course, drinking lots of water too.
If the AC isn’t available, those cooling fans that use ice or water help a lot since they blow cooler air compared to a regular electric fan. I also shower a lot during really hot days, sometimes three times a day, because I feel so sweaty and sticky, and honestly, getting soaked in water feels really refreshing.
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@MarieCoyle (58121)
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3h
I’m sure sorry. I’m dreading having to run the AC when it gets super hot-and it will be hot in about two more days. Plus lots of stormy weather in the next week with heat involved. Do you have central AC or a window unit? I have central so if it’s on, I have to cool the whole place.
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@AmbiePam (119226)
• United States
3h
@MarieCoyle I would, but he keeps his air off in the heat of the day. He likes to see how low he can get his bill. Not because of money, but because he thinks it’s a game with himself. On occasion, Diana has had to put her foot down on turning the air conditioner on. He did say he’d bring his big fan over though.
@MarieCoyle (58121)
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3h
@AmbiePam
I really hope they can get it going very, very soon! If it gets worse, I hope you can go to your Dad's.
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@snowy22315 (207464)
• United States
5h
You could try the old swamp cooler trick...A fan blowing over ice cubes. It is supposed to be pretty effective, although I haven't tried it personally.
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