They aren't called "cobbers" here, to my knowledge, but we have them in the States. I even own and
use one. Just didn't have a name for it, except "that roll thing you put in water with the
expandable cystals inside that keeps your neck cool."

Must be a sight, Dennis. Maybe it's the tartan, because most of my colleagues wearing one look
sweaty and grimy.

Gwyn Alcock
Statistical Research, Inc.
Redlands

--- Denis Gojak <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> In Australia we all wear these.  I've often admired Iain Stuart sauntering
> around in his tartan Cobber, looking like a male model.
>
> Denis
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Myers" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 2:43 AM
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>
> > An Australian import that I've had that helps with some of the summer heat
> > is the "Cobber" a body cooling neck wrap. "Made in Australia GET COOL
> > Australian Outback Style Lowers Body Temperaure For 2-3 Days Without
> > Refrigeration"
> >
> > "Enquiries To: Cobber Enterprises 2/103 Dixon Road, Rockingham, Western
> > Australia 6188 * Tel: 61+8 9527 7218 * FAx 61+8 9527 7854"
> >
> > Crystals absorb water turn to gel, stay that way.
> >
> > "Our inspiration came from two well known Outback products. The Hessian
> Bag
> > and the Coolgardie Safe. Used in the wilds of the Australian Outback this
> > simple technique is really an evaporative cooling process."
> >
> > George Myers
> >
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