okay, this the nth umbrella….

I know you will gonna ask for that. I checked it and the brand name is "UMBRA" the art of umbrella. Funny name but so far it lasted me about a couple of years or more since I forgot when I last purchased this umbrella. It has seen so many storms indeed and was stretched overturned and everything but now it has I guess a couple or three arms broken. I think it needs to be retired already.

I guess that umbrella has see many storms and rain - probably much better since our rains and storms are already becoming stronger over the years. At least, you got what you paid for that umbrella. Hope they will manufacture the same kind of quality. What brand is that umbrella?

At my hands, those cheap umbrellas won't last for less than a moth...even with the proper care and drying. I guess it really could be helped. I guess I am gonna find myself soon paying for another branded umbrella and hope it will last for more than a year.

I guess you cover your bases. But I also bring one - you can never be sure with the weather these days. At least, I could not blame myself for not bringing one and to get scolded because I forgot to bring one. In my case, I always had an umbrella in my bag but I seldom bring a jacket, especially since they also take too much space in a bag.

You're lucky then. Sometimes, I also use that method but there are other times when it cannot be helped but go into the rain and bare the winds and the wet. In addition, sometimes people in my house get worried that I go home dripping form head to toe but I always managed to go home somewhat dry and still in one piece. I get a free bowl of hot soup or coffee for that effort.

The I guess that you had to buy another umbrella of the same quality or the same brand. I understand that but the, I was looking for a cheap alternative and anything to cover my head from the rain. But I learned my lesson and learned to invest in a good umbrella. At least, I won't worry it breaking down when I needed it.

That incident also happened to me. Thank God I had a jacket at that time so I didn't get wet as much. also, there was a building nearby so that I could take shelter from. That particular umbrella was serviceable for a few times before it finally gave out and I had to buy a new one.

That also my reason for buying umbrellas I department stores. I think I had 3 local umbrellas before I finally decided that they were really not worth it. I have bought mine form Robinson and was forced to buy one again because somebody took my umbrella. of course, nobody will admit it but at least I had protection over my head.

I can relate to your situation. I often lose my umbrella in public places with other umbrellas. I think that when I am in public, some people will try to get not their own umbrella and replace with another – whether they look more durable or more beautiful. This happened to me 2 times already. Balancing an umbrella is also a tricky one – especially if you have strong winds or rain. I agree that without an umbrella, the hands are free but I cannot survive without one because I will definitely be drenched. About our country not able to manufacture a good umbrella – 8i don’t know why but that certainly made me wonder as well. We should have study umbrellas because we suffer from rain and storm. In addition, even in the middle of intense heat, we also use to shield form the sun.