Question for guys only. Do you own an umbrella? (1 Viewer)

[St. Louis Bob]

Next thread: "Do you wear jackets? If so, you're a racist homosexual."

SORRY FOR OBSERVING THE WORLD AROUND ME!!!

 

[MAC_32]

I live and work in the suburbs.

I'm happier with the extra ten bucks.

City people I get though.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Next thread: "Do you wear jackets? If so, you're a racist homosexual."

Do you know any racist homosexuals that DON'T wear jackets?

Thought so.

 

[Mr. Retukes]

I have one that is currently taking up space in my golf bag.

 

[KCitons]

Next thread: "Do you wear jackets? If so, you're a racist homosexual."

SORRY FOR OBSERVING THE WORLD AROUND ME!!!

Is St Louis Bob an alias of FantasyCurse? I need to update my notebook

 

[gianmarco]

My text to SLB: "I'm currently using an umbrella while watching my son's soccer game. I thought of you."

SLB text to me: "######"

 

[Tecumseh]

I was at Home Depot yesterday, and they were selling big ones for $5. I thought of this thread, and bought one anyway.

 

[roadkill1292]

I bet Fred's smart wife uses an umbrella.

 

[Henry Ford]

This comes down to city vs. Country culture. If you live in a major city, you're probably much closer to homosexual

I agree.

 

[Da Guru]

Golf umbrella only. And I do use it on the course.

 

[El Floppo]

Golf umbrella only. And I do use it on the course.

sally

 

[Cjw_55106]

I never use the sissy stick unless Im at a sporting event for the kids. I simply dont have long walks outside, so the need isnt there.

 

[Arizona Ron]

This comes down to city vs. car culture. If you walk places, you use an umbrella.

 

[gianmarco]

http://www.guns.com/2014/08/22/swat-team-responds-to-college-staff-member-carrying-umbrella-video/

 

[urbanhack]

i own a golf umbrella and use it when it rains. (I LIVE IN THE CITY)

 

[chauncey]

This European college student who has been staying with me for the summer is heading home and she just asked me if I wanted her umbrella. First thing that popped in my head was this thread. I told her she could leave it but it would be in the trash as soon as she left.

 

[El Floppo]

i own a golf umbrella and use it when it rains. (I LIVE IN THE CITY)

How about you keep that on the golf course so the rest of us can use the sidewalk.

 

[Otis]

i own a golf umbrella and use it when it rains. (I LIVE IN THE CITY)

How about you keep that on the golf course so the rest of us can use the sidewalk.

Great posting here. Those guys are terrible. Especially the short ones. Nearly behead us considerate and normal height people every time.

 

[Fat Nick]

I "own" a few...most were given to me or some kind of freebie from some event. The only one who's location I am aware of is the one that is in the back of my SUV...It's under the floor cover down where the spare tire is. That should show you how often I use it. I really only use it if I'm out with the wife and she happened to forget one of her 10 umbrellas.

 

[urbanhack]

i own a golf umbrella and use it when it rains. (I LIVE IN THE CITY)

How about you keep that on the golf course so the rest of us can use the sidewalk.

Yea...I try to keep it high and am aware that it's oversize. I had a smaller one, but left it in a cab last year. :(

 

[spOOfy]

I own a tiny umbrella that fits in my backpack. I have to walk about a mile from the train to my office, so I can't really not have an umbrella when it's raining.

I've never bought an umbrella, it's usually a present/stocking stuffer from the wife.

 

[fantasycurse42]

i own a golf umbrella and use it when it rains. (I LIVE IN THE CITY)

How about you keep that on the golf course so the rest of us can use the sidewalk.

Great posting here. Those guys are terrible. Especially the short ones. Nearly behead us considerate and normal height people every time.

My umbrella is gigantic. It has a double flap, one of those wind proof ones. I'm tall, keep it high, and am aware of my surroundings. We have a few totes too which are much smaller, but when I use them I find my feet and pants at the bottom around my ankles tend to end up very wet.

 

[El Floppo]

i own a golf umbrella and use it when it rains. (I LIVE IN THE CITY)

How about you keep that on the golf course so the rest of us can use the sidewalk.

Great posting here. Those guys are terrible. Especially the short ones. Nearly behead us considerate and normal height people every time.

My umbrella is gigantic. It has a double flap, one of those wind proof ones. I'm tall, keep it high, and am aware of my surroundings. We have a few totes too which are much smaller, but when I use them I find my feet and pants at the bottom around my ankles tend to end up very wet.

lots of us tall folk here- too many for us all to use oversized umbrellas. but I guess you're different and more deserving.

 

[fantasycurse42]

i own a golf umbrella and use it when it rains. (I LIVE IN THE CITY)

How about you keep that on the golf course so the rest of us can use the sidewalk.

Great posting here. Those guys are terrible. Especially the short ones. Nearly behead us considerate and normal height people every time.

My umbrella is gigantic. It has a double flap, one of those wind proof ones. I'm tall, keep it high, and am aware of my surroundings. We have a few totes too which are much smaller, but when I use them I find my feet and pants at the bottom around my ankles tend to end up very wet.

lots of us tall folk here- too many for us all to use oversized umbrellas. but I guess you're different and more deserving.

So I should get wet to convenience others? I can't recall a single issue from my large umbrella such as a confrontation or even so much as someone saying anything or giving me a dirty look

 

[El Floppo]

i own a golf umbrella and use it when it rains. (I LIVE IN THE CITY)

How about you keep that on the golf course so the rest of us can use the sidewalk.

Great posting here. Those guys are terrible. Especially the short ones. Nearly behead us considerate and normal height people every time.

My umbrella is gigantic. It has a double flap, one of those wind proof ones. I'm tall, keep it high, and am aware of my surroundings. We have a few totes too which are much smaller, but when I use them I find my feet and pants at the bottom around my ankles tend to end up very wet.

lots of us tall folk here- too many for us all to use oversized umbrellas. but I guess you're different and more deserving.

So I should get wet to convenience others? I can't recall a single issue from my large umbrella such as a confrontation or even so much as someone saying anything or giving me a dirty look

I've rarely seen a confrontation over umbrellas.

I've also rarely seen confrontations over the myriad things that people don't do to make the city easier to live in by sharing space... but that doesn't stop these people from being rude and/or thoughtlessly selfish by doing them.

it's a big city with lots of people- you can either choose to do #### that's convenient just for yourself at the expense of others, or take the massive hit and get your feet a little wet.

 

[fantasycurse42]

So I should get wet to convenience others? I can't recall a single issue from my large umbrella such as a confrontation or even so much as someone saying anything or giving me a dirty look

I've rarely seen a confrontation over umbrellas.

I've also rarely seen confrontations over the myriad things that people don't do to make the city easier to live in by sharing space... but that doesn't stop these people from being rude and/or thoughtlessly selfish by doing them.

it's a big city with lots of people- you can either choose to do #### that's convenient just for yourself at the expense of others, or take the massive hit and get your feet a little wet.

I'm sorry, I like my feet and pants dry... For all of the inconveniences I have to endure here, this will be the stand I take.

 

[El Floppo]

So I should get wet to convenience others? I can't recall a single issue from my large umbrella such as a confrontation or even so much as someone saying anything or giving me a dirty look

I've rarely seen a confrontation over umbrellas.

I've also rarely seen confrontations over the myriad things that people don't do to make the city easier to live in by sharing space... but that doesn't stop these people from being rude and/or thoughtlessly selfish by doing them.

it's a big city with lots of people- you can either choose to do #### that's convenient just for yourself at the expense of others, or take the massive hit and get your feet a little wet.

I'm sorry, I like my feet and pants dry... For all of the inconveniences I have to endure here, this will be the stand I take.

as long you're aware you're being selfish and kind of a ####, good for you. I prefer to get a little wet and do my best not to make the world I occupy worse.

 

[dino259]

I have a few large golf umbrellas. They're kept in my golf bag and garage, so I never seem to have one of them when I'm out and need it.

I had one in my golf bag but then it got shredded during a typhoon. I then decided that I will never, ever, golf in the rain again. Ever.

I'd keep playing. I don't think the heavy stuff's gonna come down for quite a while

 

[fantasycurse42]

So I should get wet to convenience others? I can't recall a single issue from my large umbrella such as a confrontation or even so much as someone saying anything or giving me a dirty look

I've rarely seen a confrontation over umbrellas.

I've also rarely seen confrontations over the myriad things that people don't do to make the city easier to live in by sharing space... but that doesn't stop these people from being rude and/or thoughtlessly selfish by doing them.

it's a big city with lots of people- you can either choose to do #### that's convenient just for yourself at the expense of others, or take the massive hit and get your feet a little wet.

I'm sorry, I like my feet and pants dry... For all of the inconveniences I have to endure here, this will be the stand I take.

as long you're aware you're being selfish and kind of a ####, good for you. I prefer to get a little wet and do my best not to make the world I occupy worse.

If having a large umbrella makes me a selfish ****, I think I'm okay with that.

 

[El Floppo]

So I should get wet to convenience others? I can't recall a single issue from my large umbrella such as a confrontation or even so much as someone saying anything or giving me a dirty look

I've rarely seen a confrontation over umbrellas.

I've also rarely seen confrontations over the myriad things that people don't do to make the city easier to live in by sharing space... but that doesn't stop these people from being rude and/or thoughtlessly selfish by doing them.

it's a big city with lots of people- you can either choose to do #### that's convenient just for yourself at the expense of others, or take the massive hit and get your feet a little wet.

I'm sorry, I like my feet and pants dry... For all of the inconveniences I have to endure here, this will be the stand I take.

as long you're aware you're being selfish and kind of a ####, good for you. I prefer to get a little wet and do my best not to make the world I occupy worse.

If having a large umbrella makes me a selfish ****, I think I'm okay with that.

seemed like you would be. knock yourself out.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

Why do so many manly men enjoy getting all wet? Is it a muscle thing?

 

[IC FBGCav]

It seems like I rarely see a man using an umbrella (eta for Floppy) when it's raining. I guess you could use one if you're a plantation owner and want to inspect "the help" too.

Does golf umbrella count?

 

[fantasycurse42]

So I should get wet to convenience others? I can't recall a single issue from my large umbrella such as a confrontation or even so much as someone saying anything or giving me a dirty look

I've rarely seen a confrontation over umbrellas.

I've also rarely seen confrontations over the myriad things that people don't do to make the city easier to live in by sharing space... but that doesn't stop these people from being rude and/or thoughtlessly selfish by doing them.

it's a big city with lots of people- you can either choose to do #### that's convenient just for yourself at the expense of others, or take the massive hit and get your feet a little wet.

I'm sorry, I like my feet and pants dry... For all of the inconveniences I have to endure here, this will be the stand I take.

as long you're aware you're being selfish and kind of a ####, good for you. I prefer to get a little wet and do my best not to make the world I occupy worse.

If having a large umbrella makes me a selfish ****, I think I'm okay with that.

seemed like you would be. knock yourself out.

Umbrella owners are 1 gazillion percent less annoying than bike riders... My umbrella isn't an inconvenience and danger to every pedestrian and motor vehicle in the city.

 

[TheIronSheik]

I love the rain. I could spend all day out in the rain. Coming in the house, soaking wet. Love it.

But no way I'm sitting at work all day soaking wet. I have an umbrella in my car and I use it to walk to and from car when it's raining. Why would anyone choose to sit in wet clothes all day over using an umbrella?

 

[El Floppo]

So I should get wet to convenience others? I can't recall a single issue from my large umbrella such as a confrontation or even so much as someone saying anything or giving me a dirty look

I've rarely seen a confrontation over umbrellas.

I've also rarely seen confrontations over the myriad things that people don't do to make the city easier to live in by sharing space... but that doesn't stop these people from being rude and/or thoughtlessly selfish by doing them.

it's a big city with lots of people- you can either choose to do #### that's convenient just for yourself at the expense of others, or take the massive hit and get your feet a little wet.

I'm sorry, I like my feet and pants dry... For all of the inconveniences I have to endure here, this will be the stand I take.

as long you're aware you're being selfish and kind of a ####, good for you. I prefer to get a little wet and do my best not to make the world I occupy worse.

If having a large umbrella makes me a selfish ****, I think I'm okay with that.

seemed like you would be. knock yourself out.

Umbrella owners are 1 gazillion percent less annoying than bike riders... My umbrella isn't an inconvenience and danger to every pedestrian and motor vehicle in the city.

ok, tough guy.

 

[TheIronSheik]

So I should get wet to convenience others? I can't recall a single issue from my large umbrella such as a confrontation or even so much as someone saying anything or giving me a dirty look

I've rarely seen a confrontation over umbrellas.

I've also rarely seen confrontations over the myriad things that people don't do to make the city easier to live in by sharing space... but that doesn't stop these people from being rude and/or thoughtlessly selfish by doing them.

it's a big city with lots of people- you can either choose to do #### that's convenient just for yourself at the expense of others, or take the massive hit and get your feet a little wet.

I'm sorry, I like my feet and pants dry... For all of the inconveniences I have to endure here, this will be the stand I take.

as long you're aware you're being selfish and kind of a ####, good for you. I prefer to get a little wet and do my best not to make the world I occupy worse.

If having a large umbrella makes me a selfish ****, I think I'm okay with that.

seemed like you would be. knock yourself out.

Umbrella owners are 1 gazillion percent less annoying than bike riders... My umbrella isn't an inconvenience and danger to every pedestrian and motor vehicle in the city.

ok, tough guy.

I'm not even sure I understand what you two guys are arguing about.

 

[fantasycurse42]

I'm not even sure I understand what you two guys are arguing about.

Floppo doesn't like that I use a large umbrella.

 

[El Floppo]

I'm not even sure I understand what you two guys are arguing about.

Floppo doesn't like that I use a large umbrella.

large umbrella = fine.

large umbrella on nyc street = everybody else get out of my way.

but nobody's yelled at fc about this before, so it's ok for him to be what I think of as selfish and rude... because his wet feet are more important than the rest of us.

about sum it up, fc?

 

[TheIronSheik]

Yikes. Another reason to hate NYC. Umbrella limitations.

 

[fantasycurse42]

I'm not even sure I understand what you two guys are arguing about.

Floppo doesn't like that I use a large umbrella in NYC.

large umbrella = fine.

large umbrella on nyc street = everybody else get out of my way.

but nobody's yelled at fc about this before, so it's ok for him to be what I think of as selfish and rude... because his wet feet are more important than the rest of us.

about sum it up, fc?

When it rains, the sidewalks are less crowded to begin with. My umbrella really isn't a huge inconvenience for anyone... I don't walk down the street using it as a battering ram, in fact I feel I have great umbrella etiquette.

Fixed my response

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

how is the umbrella keeping your feet dry in NYC?

not happening.

 

[Henry Ford]

how is the umbrella keeping your feet dry in NYC?

not happening.

Yeah, I can't see any way it blocks all the urine on the sidewalk.

 

[fantasycurse42]

how is the umbrella keeping your feet dry in NYC?

not happening.

Your feet will get wet no matter what, but with a larger umbrella you can limit this to make a very healthy difference. With the smaller umbrella, your entire body is also in more jeopardy - I can't believe anyone takes an issue with this one. This is new to me.

 

[El Floppo]

I'm not even sure I understand what you two guys are arguing about.

Floppo doesn't like that I use a large umbrella in NYC.

large umbrella = fine.

large umbrella on nyc street = everybody else get out of my way.

but nobody's yelled at fc about this before, so it's ok for him to be what I think of as selfish and rude... because his wet feet are more important than the rest of us.

about sum it up, fc?

When it rains, the sidewalks are less crowded to begin with. My umbrella really isn't a huge inconvenience for anyone... I don't walk down the street using it as a battering ram, in fact I feel I have great umbrella etiquette.

Fixed my response

definitely not a huge inconvenience- on the spectrum of NYC sidewalk annoyances- way down there for me... but still there.

from your other posts elsewhere, I figured you were trying to be considerate with it. just no way around it, IMO. NYC sidewalks are still crowded when it rains- even moreso, because we've all got our umbrellas taking up real-estate. The people with the big umbrellas make the rest of us (who are tall) have to dodge or tilt our regular sized umbrellas to the side, getting us more wet than we should be while you get to walk along without getting your feet wet. give it a couple more years in nyc- you'll see that it's not the right thing to do.

but short people with big umbrellas? the worst.

 

[jamny]

Of course I use an umbrella. The sun has been very bright this summer.

 

[El Floppo]

how is the umbrella keeping your feet dry in NYC?

not happening.

Your feet will get wet no matter what, but with a larger umbrella you can limit this to make a very healthy difference. With the smaller umbrella, your entire body is also in more jeopardy - I can't believe anyone takes an issue with this one. This is new to me.

Post this in the NYC thread and see how it comes out- maybe the other two NYC guys in this thread are the anomalies and you're right (which, given the too many conversations I've had about this with other NYers, I know isn't the case).

btw- how long have you lived here? (not saying it's going to make it any more or less right- just a bit more perspective, and I'm curious).

 

[fantasycurse42]

give it a couple more years in nyc- you'll see that it's not the right thing to do.

Gotta disagree here... I've lived within NYC limits for over a decade and grew up 45 minutes away. As I've gotten older, my umbrella has gotten larger... The next time it rains, I'm going to pay more attention and see if I get any dirty looks.

 

[jamny]

I can't stand people with the oversized umbrellas. We're living in a society here! Have some consideration. Plus, at 6'3" my eyes are right in most peoples umbrella line. Plenty of times I had to block someone's with my hand to avoid getting hit in the face.

 

[fantasycurse42]

I also purchased an oversized umbrella for my wife which she uses. We have the smaller Totes one, but neither of us ever use it

 

[TheIronSheik]

When I'm in NYC, I only use umbrellas that come in fruity alcoholic drinks. Just to be considerate.