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retrocop | 20:11 Sat 22nd Jul 2023 | ChatterBank

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Strange post i admit.
What do Abers think about the use of umbrellas by members of the public in our recent inclement weather? My wife would never carry one out in the rain. She wouldn't wear a hat or a hood. Today she attended a Caribbean festival in our local rec. Sadly it was partly rained off and she sheltered in a few gazebos which were crowded.. When she ventured out her hair was caught by the spokes of umbrellas of persons passing by who had no concern for others at least five times. . She is well accustomed to eye injuries in the past by patients who attended the eye clinic in out patients where she used to work. Do you use an umbrella in the rain and consider the safety of others when passing them? Belgium it would appear is the rain capital of Europe and on the several visits to Bruges I have noticed brolly stands in every shop at the entrance and exit . Woe betide you try to walk on the pavement in the rain. You are most likely to lose an eye unless you step off the pavement and risk a car hitting you.
Do you think brolly users are thoughtless and inconsiderate towards others particularly with massive golf umbrellas on the pavement.?

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//I went to a catholic-church wedding in France (St-Genis-Laval) while it was raining & left my brolly just outside in the façade, when we came out it was still raining and the brolly had gone ! I complained to the vatican but received no reply.//

Holy Papal Paraplouie Khandro.. It''s in God's hands.
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Hopkirk

I am 6 foot 1.
The first time I went to Hong Kong it was chucking it down but I just walked about exploring, accepting I was getting drenched. No way was I staying in my hotel room.

However I am lucky to still have two eyes. The locals (who are much shorter than me) would step out of buildings and press the automatic release button on their spring loaded brollies.