Originally Posted by
Prism99
In the old days, my mother would run a fan across a tub that contained a large block of ice (from the ice truck that used to cruise the streets). Not sure where you can get an ice block these days, but I remember that it did help. Maybe dump a couple of bags of purchased ice cubes in a plastic tub?
After the ice melts, you can sit with your feet in the cold water.
I had a great Aunt that did the same thing.
Lots and lots of ice tea and diet Mt.Dew keep me cool while watching the hummingbirds play in the water sprinkler.