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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Can confirm wet shirt or bandana helps. I went a long time with no cooling

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I've only had A/C here is Australia the past few years

same, cool loose clothes, open window if there is a breeze, fan, damp cloths to wipe face and neck and forearms , years ago damp cloths to soothe baby Miss Seagoon,

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I tried damp cloths on the cat but she runs. Hates ice in her water and catsicles, won’t stay on cool tiles

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 8 months ago

indeed, cats do not like, I have tried with fun results πŸ€ͺ