17 January, 2022

umbrellas

I saw these umbrellas last week when I was walking by the bin.  The are useless in rain with strong winds.  I always see some people struggling to keep their umbrella functioning  right and then it happens, it gets blown inside out.  Next stop is a bin.



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Location: Dunglow, Dungloe, Co. Donegal, Ireland

42 comments:

  1. Victor S E MoubarakJanuary 17, 2022 at 9:49 AM

    An umbrella caught my eye the other day. A short man was carrying it!

    God bless.

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  2. AndyJanuary 17, 2022 at 9:52 AM

    Umbrellas and the wind do not go well together.

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  3. biebkriebelsJanuary 17, 2022 at 10:29 AM

    Yes that is a problem. suddenly the umbrella doesn't function anymore......

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,January 17, 2022 at 10:35 AM

    In a string wind an umbrella is totally useless.

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  5. Majo DutraJanuary 17, 2022 at 10:49 AM

    Umbrellas are experts at causing embarrassment in the midst of the greatest afflictions!
    Good morning and good week, Bill.
    ~~~~~~~~

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  6. s.cJanuary 17, 2022 at 10:55 AM

    Looks a bit sad if you can't see that they are now worthless.

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  7. Angie's RecipesJanuary 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM

    But did you have to throw it away???

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    1. BillJanuary 17, 2022 at 1:45 PM

      The umbrellas weren't mine, they were already in the bin when I walked by.

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    2. Angie's RecipesJanuary 17, 2022 at 6:41 PM

      I know, Bill. I didn't you YOU :-))

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  8. eileeninmdJanuary 17, 2022 at 11:33 AM

    Yes, umbrellas and wind do not get along.
    Take care, enjoy your day! Have a happy new week!

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  9. TomJanuary 17, 2022 at 11:57 AM

    ...or you can pretend to be Mary Poppins.

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  10. José Luis AsensiJanuary 17, 2022 at 12:28 PM

    On those days it is better to stay at home or use a raincoat.

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  11. William KendallJanuary 17, 2022 at 12:43 PM

    I've had an umbrella for many years.

    I've never used it.

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  12. BoudJanuary 17, 2022 at 1:18 PM

    Why can't we fly using the umbrella for liftoff? Only in books, I guess.

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  13. Marie SmithJanuary 17, 2022 at 1:58 PM

    Umbrellas are useless here most of the time. Sadly.

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  14. SharonJanuary 17, 2022 at 2:05 PM

    When I was working in St. Louis, I had an umbrella that kept turning inside out in the wind. One day, the umbrella top just lifted right off and blew away leaving me carrying the stick. I'll never forget that.

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  15. NanaDianaJanuary 17, 2022 at 2:13 PM

    LOL- That has happened to me on more than one occasion. Poor old Umbrellas..gone to that NO GOOD place somewhere. lol. Diana

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  16. CatarinaJanuary 17, 2022 at 3:03 PM

    I once saw a lady with an umbrella to protect herself from the snow. That was unusual.

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  17. Veronica LeeJanuary 17, 2022 at 3:19 PM

    Yep, strong winds make umbrellas useless!

    Happy Monday, Bill!

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  18. ellieJanuary 17, 2022 at 3:48 PM

    They just don't make them like they used too. Of course, we go through so many drought days..when I need one...it's hard to find.

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  19. Mikael BergmanJanuary 17, 2022 at 4:16 PM

    umbrella would not work here at home yesterday
    we had a storm that passed last night

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  20. SzgnBslJanuary 17, 2022 at 4:20 PM

    Why don't they make windproof umbrellas? It's been happening to everyone for years :)

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  21. RedPatJanuary 17, 2022 at 5:15 PM

    I have given up on them and throw on a hat and hope for the best.

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  22. bread&saltJanuary 17, 2022 at 7:19 PM

    Same issue here, there and Everywhere. Unfortunatelly, Umbrellas dont be strong against the windy-rainy weather.

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  23. AmyJanuary 17, 2022 at 7:37 PM

    I've had that happen a few times - so annoying.

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  24. Black KnightJanuary 17, 2022 at 7:53 PM

    Poor umbrellas, what a bad end. People are not grateful!

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  25. Heidi | The Frugal GirlsJanuary 17, 2022 at 8:04 PM

    Yikes, I guess I'll need to make sure to pack a rain jacket the next time I visit Ireland! :-)

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  26. VENTANA DE FOTOJanuary 17, 2022 at 9:43 PM

    Seguro que no eran antivientos. Yo tengo un antiviento, que por mucho que sopla el aire, no se mueve las varillas.

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  27. Taken For GrantedJanuary 17, 2022 at 10:54 PM

    Umbrellas that get blown out can often be put back to rights by just popping them back. Did you check out these in the bin before giving up on them? A good rain poncho might be better in a strong wind.

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  28. HappyKJanuary 17, 2022 at 11:20 PM

    Yes, umbrellas are useless in the wind!!! I sure found that out!! :)

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  29. magiceyeJanuary 18, 2022 at 12:40 AM

    Fate of weak umbrellas - sigh

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  30. Fatyma SilvaJanuary 18, 2022 at 1:24 AM

    You really can't use an umbrella when it's a windstorm.

    Have a wonderful week.

    Hug

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  31. J.P. AlexanderJanuary 18, 2022 at 3:34 AM

    Uy pobres paraguas. Te mando un beso

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  32. LindaJanuary 18, 2022 at 3:47 AM

    At least if it is windy, you can step inside and get coffee.

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  33. Mbul KecilJanuary 18, 2022 at 5:43 AM

    i can imagine how cold there...

    i prefer choose rain coat

    have a nice day Bill
    greetings

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  34. Iris FlaviaJanuary 18, 2022 at 6:54 AM

    Yes. I know the problem!!!! I lost some, too. Never know if to laugh or cry ;-)

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  35. Aritha V. January 18, 2022 at 7:27 AM

    That's why you need a Dutch weather Storm umbrella :-) They are a big hit in the Netherlands and the brand has also started to grow internationally. With the Senz umbrella you will stay dry even in storms with wind force 10!

    I lobe your photos.

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  36. RevrunnerJanuary 18, 2022 at 10:58 AM

    We had wind and rain here recently too, strong winds. You're right. Umbrellas are pointless in such conditions. Mary Poppins suddenly comes to mind. :-)

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  37. AnankaJanuary 18, 2022 at 12:34 PM

    I don't use an umbrella. My daughter is obsessed with her one though!

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  38. Tanza ErlambangJanuary 18, 2022 at 5:58 PM

    interesting...
    and more interesting is sign of "freshly ground coffee inside"....

    great shot

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  39. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 18, 2022 at 8:43 PM

    That's funny !! As an Oregonian my philosophy is just run through the rain forget the umbrella, you will eventually literally do so anyway.

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  40. Ana FreireJanuary 27, 2022 at 9:25 PM

    Por isso tanto detesto o vento! É o pior inimigo dos guarda-chuvas!
    Uma imagem curiosa! Gostei de ver! Um grande abraço!
    Ana

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