The other use of an umbrella
By ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
Philippines
September 13, 2017 6:07am CST
I met a friend this afternoon who still works as a nursing aide in the hospital where I was the HN for 7 years. We had a good laugh when we reminisced the past: when we had to fetch a nurse who lives just a stone’s throw from the hospital. I was on 3PM-11PM shift and the nurse, MRM was the night duty nurse (11PM-7AM).
I recalled how my nursing aide friend, DB, used my umbrella (it was drizzling that time) to hide herself when she peed at the road side. When a tricycle was going to our direction, she showed her face but hid the lower part of her body because the peeing session was still ongoing.
A long umbrella that is not fold-able can be used to shoo away dogs, and can be a defense item for people who want to harm us. The rainbow umbrella of our late mother is still usable until now.
Do you know other uses of the umbrella aside from rain and sun protection, and the things I mentioned above?
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16 responses
@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
13 Sep 17
Well! sometimes it`s really nice using the umbrella as your walking tool when you got some sudden leg cramps 
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@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
15 Sep 17
@ridingbet ..
..I used to dislike carrying an umbrella but somehow I had thought of it when I got some sudden accidents
..I used to dislike carrying an umbrella but somehow I had thought of it when I got some sudden accidents 1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
when i and my sister bring that rainbow umbrella when we go to church, i would tell her that she can use the parasol as her cane to assist in her walking, but she refuses it, so i carry that umbrella.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Sep 17
@m_audrey6788 it balances your gait, right? and it is our weapon when barking dogs approach us. 
@responsiveme (22923)
• India
13 Sep 17
He he you are right, the curved handle can be used to lower a branch of a tree and pick the fruit....Seen it done
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
oh, yes, my students also used the handle of their umbrellas when they wanted to pick the guavas from a high branch.
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@toniganzon (77227)
• Philippines
14 Sep 17
I don't bring an umbrella all the time except when it's raining. So I don't have any use for it other than that. I don't walk under the son too so I don't need an umbrella.
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@toniganzon (77227)
• Philippines
16 Sep 17
@ridingbet You stay in a place with no air conditioner or your'e out walking most of the time?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
since i am commuting going to the hospital (but i drive when i go to school like this morning), i always have my folding umbrella with me. i sweat profusely especially if it is super-hot, my sweat drips down from my forehead.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Sep 17
@toniganzon the medical ward here has no AC, and it has so many patients that all the aisles are with patients in folding beds. and i always walk because i have to check my students and their patients as well. it is a tiring task but i enjoy it especially if my students are hard-working and responsible.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
@ridingbet It is always sunny here.
But in case it is not sunny, I surely would go to the other side of the street.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
hahaha! so you open your umbrella even though there is not sunlight?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Sep 17
@SIMPLYD hahaha! right on that, my lady.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
13 Sep 17
It wasn't something meant for protection yourself from perverts. As for umbrella, I'm thinking of buying one since mine has holes already.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
why, don't you think an umbrella can be a defensive device? it can be. even driving away astray dogs, we can use the umbrella.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
8 Nov 17
yes, especially the tip of the umbrella is sharp. when the umbrella is a folding one, the tip is not sharp but it is flat.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
8 Nov 17
@Hannihar it is a good item for self-defense, actually
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
8 Nov 17
@ridingbet
They used it somehow ingrid and did the job.
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
22 Sep 17
I guess that is an interesting way to use an umbrella. I just would not recommend that for most people. Shooing away animals or for protection from strangers, etc. is a good one though.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
yes, the umbrella should not be used to cover oneself in peeing. my co-employee just had to hide the act she was doing that time.
@Shellyann36 (11383)
• United States
15 Sep 17
I would have never thought to use it for hiding while you pee! Awesome idea!1 person likes this
Maybe he didn't realize what she was doing??? @ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
and the fact was, she showed her face to the tricycle driver but she hid her lower part of her body.
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@velvet53 (24417)
• Palisade, Colorado
15 Sep 17
@ridingbet That is a great idea. How about hanging items from the skeleton and making a gigantic wind chime.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Sep 17
@velvet53 i think that is also a great idea. the umbrella should be hung outside where the wind blows so the chimes will make beautiful sounds.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
i think the 'skeleton' of the umbrella can be used to clip some pictures and hang it in a convenient space in your room. we can use our imagination in using the umbrella.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
15 Sep 17
@ridingbet and she was right!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
hahaha! yes she was, my friend. she showed her face but covered her body down there. she said, better to show her face than her peeing session.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
psssttt! that is your advantage, kabsat. you can do that standing. waaahhh!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
it was a weird use of the umbrella. i hope i won't have that scenario too.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
oh yes, especially if your umbrella is big and you are petite, you can hide inside.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
yes, as a cane. when i use that rainbow umbrella, it is good to support me when i walk.
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@YrNemo (20254)
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23 Sep 17
@ridingbet Also to scare big dogs (and big bullies ).
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
i read some uses of an umbrella on FB, but what my friend did was unique for me.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Sep 17
yes, as long as the cloth is already removed. if the spikes are sturdy, then maybe we can even use clothespin to hang handkerchiefs, socks, and even underwear.
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