Back when I did a lot of long-distance driving for work, and none of the company work trucks had air con, I'd always wear blue jeans, and simply place a few ice cubes on the tops of my thighs as I drove, replacing them as they'd melt. The cubes would melt slowly so the water evaporated at a matching rate so the spot of water didn't get too large. You get cold from the ice and evaporative cooling over the surrounding wet areas. And those areas of coldness kept me cool all over due to blood circulation. It sounds a bit odd, but trust me. It works great, and isn't as messy as pouring water all over yourself.
So today I have been driving my old classic Mini. It's black, no air con and vinyl seats! Luckily also no temperature gauge....sometimes it's best not to know!
One summer here it got up to 104F/40C. It was so hot in my car that the plastic handle on my umbrella started melting, and the speedometer needle started curling up!
I have a sunroof now, so I leave it popped open if I know it won’t rain, and slide it all the way open when I first get in the car. It makes a huge difference. I always thought a sunroof was just one of those ‘unnecessary’ options, but it turns out it’s surprisingly practical.
It's really hot!!! I need some water. James could give us some water from his mercedes Aquarium! He knew how to be wet everytime with his fishy small friends.
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Back when I did a lot of long-distance driving for work, and none of the company work trucks had air con, I'd always wear blue jeans, and simply place a few ice cubes on the tops of my thighs as I drove, replacing them as they'd melt. The cubes would melt slowly so the water evaporated at a matching rate so the spot of water didn't get too large. You get cold from the ice and evaporative cooling over the surrounding wet areas. And those areas of coldness kept me cool all over due to blood circulation. It sounds a bit odd, but trust me. It works great, and isn't as messy as pouring water all over yourself.
So today I have been driving my old classic Mini. It's black, no air con and vinyl seats! Luckily also no temperature gauge....sometimes it's best not to know!
I remember my parents putting towels on the vinyl seats so we didn’t burn our legs on them.
I think I've left the backs of my legs in there!!
One summer here it got up to 104F/40C. It was so hot in my car that the plastic handle on my umbrella started melting, and the speedometer needle started curling up!
I have a sunroof now, so I leave it popped open if I know it won’t rain, and slide it all the way open when I first get in the car. It makes a huge difference. I always thought a sunroof was just one of those ‘unnecessary’ options, but it turns out it’s surprisingly practical.
Is it because I'm a girl I really like the first method. Seriously, I was shocked and amazing to see James with any clothes....
It’s suddenly warm in here.
It's really hot!!! I need some water. James could give us some water from his mercedes Aquarium! He knew how to be wet everytime with his fishy small friends.