I wanted ice and made a new discovery!
2.7.2019
Translation: machine translated
The heat is unbearable, I need ice water. However, I have no ice cubes in the freezer. Fortunately, we have ice cube machines in our range.
The thermometer reads 36 degrees. I feel like I'm swimming in sweat. At home, I forgot to fill the ice tray. Big problem. Simple solution.
"Ice Bull" promises ice cubes à gogo. That's just what I need! The machine is easy to install, once the water is added it starts to do its job quietly. It doesn't take long and the ice machine gives birth to the first cubes. Magnificent! Just what I needed for my lemonade!
I refresh myself with the iced drink. In the background I hear the machine continue its work. I need some music. None of the current summer hits put me in a good mood. The fact is, I hate summer and I hate the heat. I am reminded of a song from almost 40 years ago by Hildegard Knef, an anthem for us summer haters. Back then, there was still no talk of climate change. Otherwise the song would be 'extremely topical'.
Oh. The song goes in the background and so does the ice machine! Soon the ice bin will be full again. I need a jug of water! I now have a whole litre of cold water.
The saints I have invoked...
Now I relax, well hydrated thanks to my jug of water. The ice machine does its job with flying colours. Every five minutes a dozen ice cubes end up in the container. What could I do with them? "A foot bath!" and in no time I get a basin with water. If professional athletes can take a full ice bath, I can take a footbath....
Note to self: an ice footbath is too cold. It is 36 degrees in the shade, and with such a temperature change you can get freezing of the limbs. Exercise interrupted. What can I use the basin full of ice for? For cooling something good, for example. Unexpected guests might arrive and I want to be able to serve them cool, refreshing drinks.
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In the meantime, the ice cube machine has continued its work relentlessly. So now I find myself with a belly full of water, sore toes, cold drinks, an ice cube machine and I'm desperate. What am I supposed to do with a mountain of ice water? Filling bags and putting them in the freezer is out of the question. In desperation I have already stuffed four bags, the freezer has become the ice cube compartment. I could open an ice cube shop.
The lovely purr of the ice machine became a snarl. The sound of the cubes falling into the container has become deafening. The sweat is flowing. The heat is unbearable. The feet still hurt because they are still frozen. I can no longer see! I have to cool my upper body. I bring out the McGyver in me. A little rope, two bags and my invention is ready. I present:
the refreshing bra
Discreet, refreshing and portable: the cooling bra is the perfect solution for hot weather lovers like me. When worn under a T-shirt, the bra cools the chest directly. In addition, it can easily be turned over to cool the back or armpits. Another advantage, once the ice has melted, you can drink the water and cool down further!
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With one last cube, the ice machine switches off: 'NO WATER' appears on the small display. It's like waking up from a bad dream. A refreshing bra? What a stupid idea I had, to say the least. And I even bought an ice machine to realise it.
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What do you think of the cooling bra?
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Refreshing bra
What do you think of the refreshing bra?
- You're going to be rich!65%
- I would never purchase it...12%
- What is this thing? It's just two plastic bags and a string!24%
The competition has ended.
Simon Balissat
Teamleader Editorial
Simon.Balissat@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I flew the family nest over 15 years ago, I suddenly had to cook for myself. But it wasn’t long until this necessity became a virtue. Today, rattling those pots and pans is a fundamental part of my life. I’m a true foodie and devour everything from junk food to star-awarded cuisine. Literally. I eat way too fast.
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