The Southeast Missourian asked people "What do you do to cool off from the hot summer days?"
Nancy Bornstein, Cape Girardeau
"I go to the pool and drink ice tea, that's all I do."
Randy Morgan, Cape Girardeau
"Drink a cold brew. The heat doesn't bother me really. I just gather with a bunch of friends and drink a cold brew."
Kevin Zink, Cape Girardeau
"I love opening the freezer up and sticking my face in it."
Lisa Pool, Cape Girardeau
"I like to sit inside in the air conditioning with my cats. I also like to put the top down on my convertible."
Jason Roth, Cape Girardeau
"I just go floating on the Current River. Take some beverages and float with friends."
Amy Blattel, Scott City
"I go swimming at my sister's pool. I also sit indoors in the air conditioning."
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