Let me ask you this...

[casimendocina]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Can't remember the last time I used an umbrella. I hate 'em.

Too windy in the north. And you have to hold 'em up. Pain in the proverbial if you ask me. I'd rather get wet.

Aside from their novelty value as lampshades, I'm with you Dana (and you have to remember to not forget them whenever you put them down for an extended period (e.g. at work or in a shop etc...)