Temperature Explanations:

Red:  Too Hot (not refreshing)

Orange:  Very Warm (bath water)

Yellow:  Optimal Range (as you like it)

Green:  Barely Tolerable (a bit chilly)

Blue:  Frigid (wet suits only)

Revised Scaling:

Yankees (-5F)

Southerners (+5F)

Youngsters (-5F)

Senior Citizens (+5F)

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