[Misc] The rain and you

[The Clamp]

I had to stroll to work earlier. It was raining. I used my brolly and arrived at work dry. I hope this is acceptable.

 

[Swansman]

I had to stroll to work earlier. It was raining. I used my brolly and arrived at work dry. I hope this is acceptable.

Its a bit weak.

 

[wellquickwoody]

Love rain. Freshens and cleans the world, allows life to flourish. Hate it when combined with wind.

As a kid I would get three or four brollies together and sit outside in the pouring rain when possible. Recently just built the same on a bigger scale! Warm temperatures, heavy rain, no wind and a drink or two under the pergola, heaven!

 

[Brownstuff]

I pretty much walk everywhere and have never owned a brolly
I also refuse to borrow or use one if it is hammering down
I am also probably slightly odd and a creature of habit

 

[Pint of Ale and a Burger]

I had to stroll to work earlier. It was raining. I used my brolly and arrived at work dry. I hope this is acceptable.

That should be ok.
As long as you didn't poke anyone's eyes out with your brolly or force people off the pavement because they were in fear of losing an eye to your brolly.
And if you didn't leave the brolly somewhere indoors where it creates a massive puddle for people to slip on.
Apart from that it should be acceptable but surely you must have got wet trousers?

 

[The Clamp]

That should be ok.
As long as you didn't poke anyone's eyes out with your brolly or force people off the pavement because they were in fear of losing an eye to your brolly.
And if you didn't leave the brolly somewhere indoors where it creates a massive puddle for people to slip on.
Apart from that it should be acceptable but surely you must have got wet trousers?

No I didn’t because I’m aware of my surroundings and I’m not a selfish twerp. Why would I leave it to create a puddle?
Why would my trousers get wet? Have you ever used an umbrella?

 

[Pint of Ale and a Burger]

I pretty much walk everywhere and have never owned a brolly
I also refuse to borrow or use one if it is hammering down
I am also probably slightly odd and a creature of habit

Yep,same here.

 

[zefarelly]

Love rain. Freshens and cleans the world, allows life to flourish. Hate it when combined with wind.

As a kid I would get three or four brollies together and sit outside in the pouring rain when possible. Recently just built the same on a bigger scale! Warm temperatures, heavy rain, no wind and a drink or two under the pergola, heaven!

Where does one play croquet?

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

I don't mind the rain. I'd prefer it to be only at night, during the winter and when I'm not watching Bobkin Jnr's football, but it's done wonders for the garden this past couple of weeks.

Wind – that's the one that can piss right off.

This - Over the last few days when the sun has come out between the considerable rain, it's just glorious.

I'm happy walking in the rain and so on - at least you can dress up against it, and it can feel quite cosy being protected. It's the wind and cold which can go alongside it which make it worse.

But motorway driving in torrential rain - double speed wiper stuff - is something I can do without.

 

[The Clamp]

So, to get this straight. There are people out there who would rather get soaking wet and have to sit in wet clothes at work than just open a brolly and save themselves hours of discomfort and chafing?

It’s a mad world.

 

[Pint of Ale and a Burger]

No I didn’t because I’m aware of my surroundings and I’m not a selfish twerp. Why would I leave it to create a puddle?
Why would my trousers get wet? Have you ever used an umbrella?

I would question if someone using an umbrella is aware of their surroundings.
I'm not suggesting you are selfish by any means , but a brolly users peripheral vision is obscured and also their sense of hearing.
But I am glad to read you have a responsible and thoughtful attitude to where you leave your wet brolly when not in use
I was wondering if your trousers would be wet because I thought the brolly would only prevent the head and torso getting wet.
Surely the bottom of your trousers must get wet?
I think I used a brolly once and deemed it something of a hinderence and I haven't used one or wanted to use one since.

 

[The Clamp]

I would question if someone using an umbrella is aware of their surroundings.
I'm not suggesting you are selfish by any means , but a brolly users peripheral vision is obscured and also their sense of hearing.
But I am glad to read you have a responsible and thoughtful attitude to where you leave your wet brolly when not in use
I was wondering if your trousers would be wet because I thought the brolly would only prevent the head and torso getting wet.
Surely the bottom of your trousers must get wet?
I think I used a brolly once and deemed it something of a hinderence and I haven't used one or wanted to use one since.

I think you must have used it incorrectly. An optimum holding height is what you're looking for. Holding it high enough to allow a good line of sight and to displace the rain water away from the body and legs. What most people do is hold it far too low, impeding vision and encouraging the rain to drip onto the legs.
I use a vented, sprung model so the wind doesn't render it useless. Of course, there will be days when the wind and rain are coming at you hard and sideways and no brolly would work in those conditions. Then it's waterproofs or a cab.

Would I choose to be out in the rain other than for exercise? No more than I would choose to take breakfast in the shower.

Going out in the rain without a brolly! There really isn't much common sense around these days.

 

[wellquickwoody]

Where does one play croquet?

I feel 'whooshed', can you explain further?

 

[Perfidious Albion]

Walking in the rain?
If you are fit , and correctly dressed..... no problem. I have enjoyed some great walking holidays in the Lake District when it has chucked it down.
But , we are not so fit anymore. I’d always ask people to spare a thought for those not able to enjoy long walks in bad weather. It is not so much fun with a walking frame ......

 

[zefarelly]

I feel 'whooshed', can you explain further?

Where's the lawn?!

 

[wellquickwoody]

More back garden (lawn) on the other side of the house, and on the front too.

 

[zefarelly]

More back garden (lawn) on the other side of the house, and on the front too.

Phew. Standards need to be maintained. Even in the back waters ;-)

 

[ConfusedGloryHunter]

Happy memories

 

[zefarelly]

Happy memories

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classic

I have a photo somewhere of us somewhat moist on the East Terrace, 26/04/97.

 

[Pint of Ale and a Burger]

I think you must have used it incorrectly. An optimum holding height is what you're looking for. Holding it high enough to allow a good line of sight and to displace the rain water away from the body and legs. What most people do is hold it far too low, impeding vision and encouraging the rain to drip onto the legs.
I use a vented, sprung model so the wind doesn't render it useless. Of course, there will be days when the wind and rain are coming at you hard and sideways and no brolly would work in those conditions. Then it's waterproofs or a cab.

Would I choose to be out in the rain other than for exercise? No more than I would choose to take breakfast in the shower.

Going out in the rain without a brolly! There really isn't much common sense around these days.

I didn't say the brolly didn't work or I didn't know how to use it I said it was a hinderence which is why I don't choose to use them.
I have seen other people using them and thought it rather pointless and as I said earlier,I get quite annoyed at those that use a brolly completely oblivious to other people around them.

But you and others have made some good points about usefulness and how an umbrella user could still be courteous to others whilst using the brolly,which has made me think I should have another look at using one.
I didn't realise they now do windproof umbrellas which Eliminates one of the other reasons I found them impractical.

I'm don't believe being in the rain without a brolly shows a lack of common sense.
As you said,most people use umbrellas wrong so I think the lack of common sense argument needs to be aimed more at those umbrella users who are using them wrongly rather than those who choose not to use one.
I have mostly been guided by how those people use the umbrella,but I see now that in certain situations,with the correct brolly and the right attitude they could be quite useful so I will look to purchase one that will fit in my backpack for when I'm out and about and see how I get on.
Thanks very much.