deeplyset Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I don't know about you but this heat is so hard to cope with. I have a heck of a time adjusting to the temperature. Then when you do adjust to outside then go inside I feel like I'm going to go into shock because it so cold because of the air conditioning!!!It's so frustrating.Anyway. I could go on and on but I have found two amazing things that have seem to make me want to experince life outside again and even when it's warm inside so I'm not so miserable so I thought I would pass them along to everyone else...The first is a Cool Blast - Misty Mate (http://www.mistymate.com/coolblast.html). It is a mistier that you can fill with ice and cold water and pump (no batteries) and your off with a constant mist. It helps me stay cooled off especially when I can't be in the shade.You can get it online for $15 plus shipping a handling at this website or at wal-mart for $13.88 in the garden section. It has been worth every penny. It's like sense I don't really sweat it does it for me and the ocasionally brezze cools me down so well. I have my own personally sweat now! lol The other thing is an item i got at a framer's market it is a neckband filled with silcone crystals that you put in cold water or ice water (don't freeze) and it aborbs the water and then is just a cold neck band. But it's not all soggy and they come in cute styles and tie around your neck. It stays cool for up to 12 hours. This it the BEST it bascially regulates my temperature for me and stops me from really overheating! I don't leave the house without it now. And it helps my headache and nausea for getting so out of control when I would go outside. They charge $5 for them (on sale). But this could easily be made at home...If your not so crafy Misty mate makes something very simlar to these you can check out there website they call it there Cooling bandanna (http://www.mistymate.com/cooling-bandana.html) - They charge $17.99 for a 2 pack. THE one it have is worth every penny (i'd pay $30.00 for one that's how big of a difference it has made it my life). Anyway, GOOD luck and hopefully you'll all coping well with the heat.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4cem Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I have the bandana. My daughter got two of them from playing in a soccer tournament. It is supposed to keep cool for about 2 days. I used it one day,,and it was nice to have the cool feeling around the neck.I'll have to look for the mister here...It is sooooo hot. Today is supposed to be 104-106 with humidity...Yikes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bttrflyamby1981 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I have the misty mate...but forgot I even had it. Thanks for reminding me! LOL, Fog brain.Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I have a large outdoor fan that attaches to my hose and mists a large area--it gives me extra time outside gardening because it drops the temperature 20 degrees (f), in the immediate area. I think I paid about 80$ for it? It's like the ones they use at large amusement parks to keep those waiting in line cool.I also love my coolsport vest. I'll need to put it to use today so I can run to the pharmacy and pick up some rx's that are waiting.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeplyset Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I have a large outdoor fan that attaches to my hose and mists a large area--it gives me extra time outside gardening because it drops the temperature 20 degrees (f), in the immediate area. I think I paid about 80$ for it? It's like the ones they use at large amusement parks to keep those waiting in line cool.I also love my coolsport vest. I'll need to put it to use today so I can run to the pharmacy and pick up some rx's that are waiting.NinaNina,Where did you get the fan and the coolsport vest??? Heat is such a killer for me and my garden has so suffered since it got hot. I basically don't go out and visit it at all until late and then only for short times. The fan sounds like a great idea. And the vest too.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 The cooling vest is listed in the "help yourself" section at the top of the forum, but I'll post it here too.I have the cool vest lite and one extra set of cooling packs. It's expensive, but if you have a medical spending account, this may be eligible b/c it may be medically necessary. I picked this particular vest b/c it doesn't "sweat" as it changes temperature. Other types don't stay cold long, and develop moisture on the parts closest to your skin as they change temperature. I can't say enough about how much I like the vest. It's big and clunky, but has made me able to participate more in daily life.http://www.coolsport.net/index2.htmlAlso, I got the fan at ewins but they're out of stock there...so I did a google search for you on "froogle" for "misting fan". I have the Windchaser.http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=mistin...amp;btnG=SearchNina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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