Umbrellas

[Rye Miles #13621]

I've noticed lots of people running in the rain from stores to their cars etc. with hoodies over their heads or hats or nothing. What happened to umbrellas? I have one in my car and in my house to get to the garage when it's raining hard. I see very few people with umbrellas!

I'm just curious how many of you actually use an umbrella? I think it's a great invention myself!

[Pat Riot]

I rarely use one. My wife uses one all the time. Actually, now that I think about it, I have used an umbrella about once a year for decades. It’s only if it’s raining and I am wearing a suit. 

[Subdeacon Joe]

I don't think I've used one in half a century or more.  I prefer a hat.  Less bulky and leaves your hands free.  My only real concern is keeping rain off of my glasses.  

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

Never

[Pat Riot]

1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said:

I don't think I've used one in half a century or more.  I prefer a hat.  Less bulky and leaves your hands free.  My only real concern is keeping rain off of my glasses.  

I truly hate it when my glasses get rain, sweat, debris, etc. on the lenses. A hat takes the place of an umbrella for me as well. 

[Redleg Reilly, SASS #46372]

Always use one, maybe with a hat.  Carried one when seeing my surgeon and he remarked that he couldn't remember the last time he had seen anyone carry an umbrella.

[Texas Lizard]

I did once...But, being a wheelchair I found myself going in circles.....

 

Texas Lizard

[Calamity Kris]

All the time.  It rains A LOT here in Florida.  The walk between my office and my car is great, close to a quarter mile.  If I tried the hat or hood method, I would be soaked by the time I got to my car. 

[Cypress Sun]

I carry two umbrellas in my truck and have one in the garage for the mail, if needed. I only use them if it is raining hard. For light rain, I walk as fast as I can, running is not an option anymore. The only thing I don't like is putting the dripping wet umbrella back into the truck.

 

I forgot, I only have one umbrella in the truck. I gave the other one away to a young couple I saw embracing each other while waiting the pouring rain at a bus stop. Rolled down the window, handed it off, rolled up the window and left...not a word was spoken....the look of gratitude in the guys eyes was enough thanks for me.

[Eyesa Horg]

I keep a couple in the truck. If on the rare occasion I carry one it's usually one of the small ones with a a J handle that when closed I can hang on a belt loop. I've got a large one I use to walk the Rottweiler when it's raining. More for her than me!!

[Pat Riot]

31 minutes ago, Cypress Sun said:

I gave the other one away to a young couple I saw embracing each other while waiting the pouring rain at a bus stop. Rolled down the window, handed it off, rolled up the window and left...not a word was spoken....the look of gratitude in the guys eyes was enough thanks for me.

For 3 years in a row I received those mini pop up umbrellas for Christmas for a total of 5. Not sure why. I think “Totes” made them. 
Anyway, I gave them to homeless people. All of them were happy to receive them. 

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

 

MY Sweetheart always has one handy.  Gives me the perfect reason to walk REALLY REALLY close to her.

[Rye Miles #13621]

18 minutes ago, Pat Riot said:

For 3 years in a row I received those mini pop up umbrellas for Christmas for a total of 5. Not sure why. I think “Totes” made them. 
Anyway, I gave them to homeless people. All of them were happy to receive them. 

That’s a great thing to do with them! Good for you!

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

3 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said:

I've noticed lots of people running in the rain from stores to their cars etc. with hoodies over their heads or hats or nothing. What happened to umbrellas? I have one in my car and in my house to get to the garage when it's raining hard. I see very few people with umbrellas!

I'm just curious how many of you actually use an umbrella? I think it's a great invention myself!

My wife got me started on this.  I just kept doing it after she passed.

 

I have two short self opening ones in my car.  They are small enough to fit the back door pockets and small enough I can carry one even if it looks like it might rain  

 

I have a couple of full sized ones in the front hall closet, too.

 

Last two winters we haven't had much use for them and we can sure use the water.

[Rye Miles #13621]

I have a 25’ walk from the garage to the house so if it’s pouring I’ll use the umbrella especially if I’m carrying a couple bags of groceries. Same from the store to the car if it’s raining real hard but if it’s just a drizzle or light rain no.

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

19 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said:

I have a 25’ walk from the garage to the house so if it’s pouring I’ll use the umbrella especially if I’m carrying a couple bags of groceries. Same from the store to the car if it’s raining real hard but if it’s just a drizzle or light rain no.

Impressive, two bags of groceries AND an umbrella.

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

I saw a guy yesterday riding a bike and using an umbrella. No fender, I reckon he learned about rooster tails.

[Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474]

Last time I used one was moose hunting. 

We used to  keep old, damaged ones in the boats.

When you were on a watch and it started to sleet or rain, opening one and ducking behind it, out of whatever the wind was driving, it kept you a little more comfortable.

A STERNO can made it almost cozy.

Almost.

 

[Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life]

Both my wife and I have the little small ones (Totes) in our cars. Was cleaning out the cars a couple of weeks ago and found mine under the passenger seat. Opened the little cover thing and it still had the price tag on it for $4.99. Since I don't recall ever buying one, not sure who gave it to me or when it first appeared!

Regards

    

Gateway KId

[Stump Water]

If it looks like it might rain or is raining and I have to be outside for an extended amount of time I'll carry/use one.  Only reason that comes to mind that I would have to be outside when it's raining is a grave-side funeral service.  

 

If it's pouring down when I get to the store I wait in the truck.  If it doesn't let up in a bit I leave.   If it looks like it might start pouring down while I'm in the store/restaurant then I'll carry the bumbershoot.

[Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103]

You can go about anywhere at the County Fair if you dress Western and have a pair of leather gloves stuck in a hip pocket.

Or so I reasoned.

There I was in my oilskin hat and Aussie drover's coat (it's traditional for it to rain during Fair Week!) and no idea why I pulled the umbrella out of the Jeep, but I did.

Saw a mother and her 8 year old junior cheerleader daughter sheltering under the sausage trailer's awning.

I went up to them and handed the mother the umbrella.

She gave me an astonished look and then a smile and then she exclaimed "But what about you?"

I laughed and said "I'm wearin' mine!" and continued slogging through the Midway with a grin on my face.

[Rye Miles #13621]

4 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said:

Impressive, two bags of groceries AND an umbrella.

I know sometimes I amaze myself! 😂

[Grass Range]

Umbrella-yes it is called a Stetson, and NO plastic cover and no turned down brim in front so all the rain runs off into your crotch area

[DeaconKC]

Just me, my hat [a beat up wool crusher] and maybe a jacket. LadyC with me, I have an overszied golf umbrella in the van to take care of her.

[Rye Miles #13621]

 

[Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967]

Hat, oilskin or Gore-Tex preferred.  Otherwise may carry one.

 

Or, "UM-barella," as they called 'em in Oakland.      

[watab kid]

for over 30 years there has been two - one driver and one passenger umbrella , they are the small compact type nestled next to the seat on the floor in my car they dont get used of=ten but when needed they are there , i alsao have one one every one of my guncarts , those are golf umbrellas - bit larger , i have a couple that attach to my chairs - mostly for sunshades but they have deflected rain as well , these are not a forgotten item buy any means 

[Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103]

13 hours ago, DeaconKC said:

Just me, my hat [a beat up wool crusher] and maybe a jacket. LadyC with me, I have an overszied golf umbrella in the van to take care of her.

I read here the words of an honest gentleman, and I quote:

" ... to take care of her."

Lead on, Pard!

[DocWard]

I have a couple of full size umbrellas. One in my office, and one here at home, just in case I'm caught unaware. Otherwise, I have variety of rain jackets, coats, and otherwise water repellent garments.

 

If I do get caught without either, I refuse to run. I always remember the old adage:

 

It doesn't rain in the Army.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It rains ON the Army.

[Cypress Sun]

2 minutes ago, DocWard said:

I have a couple of full size umbrellas. One in my office, and one here at home, just in case I'm caught unaware. Otherwise, I have variety of rain jackets, coats, and otherwise water repellent garments.

 

If I do get caught without either, I refuse to run. I always remember the old adage:

 

It doesn't rain in the Army.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It rains ON the Army.

 

Too bad operations in southern California are out.