some of it quite severe, though I'm not sure it's ever quite reached the level of heat stroke. It always amazes me when people spend ages out in the sun then complain about a headache! I believe that unless the heat exhaustion/stroke is severe one should try for cool water, not freezing cold because of the shock it can induce when the body is overheated. That said, DD had a high fever once and the folks at A&E were bathing her with ice water!

good advice though, and a timely reminder for all Lynn. Good thinking.

Kerri.