Back to the old fashioned umbrella
@allknowing (130066)
India
June 21, 2018 6:26am CST
I am tired of those folding umbrellas that stay foldied when I most want them unfolded. Many a time they get stuck and refuse to open or even turn up when there is heavy breeze. Even the best quality folding umbrellas have no guarantee that they will behave.
Then there is the problem of leaving those umbrellas in shops and taxis.I have lost count of the number of folding umbrellas that I have lost.
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@wolfgirl569 (95165)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Jun 18
I never use them, they get between me and the rain. 
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Jun 18
There is yet another one here @JudyEv who prefers to sing in the rain.
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@wolfgirl569 (95165)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Jun 18
@allknowing Great minds think alike
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@crossbones27 (48417)
• Mojave, California
21 Jun 18
I so messed you up, now have to back and do everything over. We had fun though or was it just me?
We had fun though or was it just me?2 people like this
@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Jun 18
It is just the umbrella I am talking about. And as for you messing up things for me I withdrew just on time
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@crossbones27 (48417)
• Mojave, California
21 Jun 18
@allknowing I like that Polite way of saying waste of time. I withdrew from time. Get it right miss lady.
Get it right miss lady. 1 person likes this
@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Jun 18
@crossbones27 It is for the erudite to understand and you did
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@vandana7 (98826)
• India
21 Jun 18
@allknowing I like it colored...or transparent with some design...
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Jun 18
@vandana7 I picked such a shade that goes with all colours that I would wear
@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Jun 18
How do you like my new umbrell?. It has a great sweep and it is strong as well.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Jun 18
As long as your folded umbrella behaves I suppose you are ok with it.
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
21 Jun 18
I also found out that the old ones are staying in good condition for many years already..
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
21 Jun 18
You are not alone in this. I am actually still finding that perfect umbrella that wont give me much of a problem.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Jun 18
I picked this one recently. It is a perfect umbrella.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Jun 18
@mlgen1037 You too will find one I am sure - you green eyed monster?
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
21 Jun 18
@allknowing So jealous. Lucky you
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@cherriefic (10400)
• Philippines
21 Jun 18
I don't like the folding ones as well but it's convenient when you just have to bring one just in case.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
21 Jun 18
The quality of the old umbrella is really better than that of the folding umbrella.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 18
They are a handy size but pretty useless during a downpour especially if there is a little breeze they just blow inside out. A golfing umbrella is usually much better as it more or less covers you completely
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Jun 18
So what is your protection Madam? May be you are singing in the rain. Remember that song?
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
22 Jun 18
@JudyEv But I thought Australia rains are unpredictable atleast that is what I experienced when I was there.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jun 18
@allknowing Yes, I remember the song. I have a cheap plastic poncho affair that I wear but mostly I seem to be able to dodge the rain by not going out in it.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Jun 18
But those folded umbrellas are more compact and easier to carry.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Jun 18
What good is a compact and easy to carry umbrella if it does not serve the purpose?
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
22 Jun 18
Even our pet Preiti likes to get drenched and waits for me to wipe her when she gets back Who wipes you?
