New red umbrella

@BarBaraPrz (45472)
St. Catharines, Ontario
January 22, 2018 2:42pm CST
As I mentioned elsewhere, I lost my umbrella when I went out Saturday, and it was raining today. The rain stopped long enough for me to go out and buy a new one. I stopped at one store but they didn't have any. So on I went to Giant Tiger. I didn't see any umbrellas but when I mentioned that I wanted to buy one, the sales clerk told me they were in the Plus Size section. Who'da thunk? Anyway, I did get one, a nice deep red one, for $8. But it's the cane type, so I'll still be on the lookout for a folding one. And just as I left the store, it started to rain again.
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@mrki444 (15150)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
22 Jan 18
Some company developed test umbrella with interesting option. You can set up range, example 100 meters, and if you got out of range it sends message on smartphone: "You forgot umbrella."
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
22 Jan 18
Well, isn't that nice and helpful. Unfortunately, I don't have a cell phone, and I'll bet that umbrella costs more than $8.
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
22 Jan 18
@mrki444 This is true.
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@mrki444 (15150)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
22 Jan 18
@BarBaraPrz Yes it is. But when you buy it, you won't lose it again, at least not fast.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
22 Jan 18
Wow! That`s nice My problem is that umbrella is useless here for now as it`s windy too much when raining but atleast umbrella there is a big help
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
22 Jan 18
Luckily, it's not windy today. I hate it when the umbrella turns inside out.
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• Germany
22 Jan 18
@BarBaraPrz So true! It`s so hard on a windy rainy day
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@rebelann (111124)
• El Paso, Texas
23 Jan 18
Oh wow, as if the powers that be waited until you got an umbrella. Kool. I'd love to find a red, white and blue one for summer, it would help provide a little shade from the sizzling sun.
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 Jan 18
@rebelann Yeah, don't you just hate it when you find something you want but it costs an arm and a leg but you're only willing to spend a pinkie?
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 Jan 18
So it would seem. Good luck finding the one you want.
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@rebelann (111124)
• El Paso, Texas
23 Jan 18
I know I won't in El Paso but maybe online will have one @BarBaraPrz I just need to find one that's not too expensive.
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• Philippines
25 Jan 18
Hello there so what was the umbrella look liked? I wish you'd share it with us. I'm glad you had a new one. You know I've been thinking of buying a new one, but so far my old one still works even though some parts of it are broken.
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
25 Jan 18
Just a regular umbrella. I don't have a picture.
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• Philippines
25 Jan 18
@BarBaraPrz regular umbrella is okay.
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@Hannihar (129388)
• Israel
23 Jan 18
How long did your umbrella last in the rain? Here they break a lot. I do not buy them anymore. I wear things with hoods.
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 Jan 18
The old one I've had for years and years. The new one, did just fine for the one day I've had it.
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@Hannihar (129388)
• Israel
24 Jan 18
@Shortypie Some people have gotten strong ones but usually ones that do not last are sold here. I decided not to get them anymore Lady_T.
@Hannihar (129388)
• Israel
24 Jan 18
@Shortypie Lady_T, I am glad yours are holding up.
• Cleveland, Ohio
20 Feb 18
Umbrellas come in plus sizes?
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Feb 18
Ever hear of golf umbrellas?
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• Cleveland, Ohio
20 Feb 18
@BarBaraPrz I have now!
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@shaggin (71663)
• United States
23 Jan 18
I lime the folding ones to as they take up less room and when dry you can shove them in your purse or glove compartment. I'd love to see a photo!
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 Jan 18
I love a colorful umbrella.
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 Jan 18
They do brighten up dull rainy days.
@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 Jan 18
The umbrellas were in the "Plus Size Section"? Why would anyone think of looking there for it?
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Feb 18
I certainly didn't.
@JudyEv (325584)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 18
That does seem a strange place to have the umbrellas. No wonder you couldn't find them.
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Jan 18
Especially as I'm not a Plus Size so wouldn't go in that department.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Jan 18
The umbrella was in the nick of time.
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• Trinidad And Tobago
23 Jan 18
I am sure you were happy you were able to buy an umbrella before the rains came. Good timing.
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@dgobucks226 (34343)
23 Jan 18
The folding type umbrellas are better but at least your prepared for rain now, lol.
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 Jan 18
Yes, they don't get in the way as much when it's not raining but you've got one with you just in case.
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@dgobucks226 (34343)
23 Jan 18
@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
22 Jan 18
The rain was waiting for you to get an unbrella and test it
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 Jan 18
So it would seem.
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@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
23 Jan 18
@BarBaraPrz ggod at least you were not rained on
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@celticeagle (158876)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Jan 18
At least you have one for now.
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