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  1. A Transition from Raincoats to Urban Umbrellas

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    Yesterday I walked from a "village" to a town. In the process I saw very few people out and about. I don't know whether they stayed in because of the weather, or if they fled because of the three day weekend. Today is a cantonal holiday so shops in Vaud are closed. This could explain why it was quieter yesterday.

    It was funny to walk in the rain, equipped for it. Other people had gone out, expecting good weather. They got heavy rain instead. The castle in Nyon had a few people sheltering, but very few were taking photos and appreciating the view. On a rainy day the view is of white clouds, rather than the Alps. The lake was flat too, except for the ripples caused by falling rain.

    I was wearing Trail Glove 7 shoes and shorts, as well as a proper rain jacket. I stayed mostly dry, most of the time. If you wear heavy shoes in heavy rain, then rain soaks in, and it takes a while for it to evaporate back out. In contrast, with minimal trail glove 7 there is little fabric, so they dry with ease overnight. I did use two pages of rolled up newspaper, twice, to soak up the humidity and it worked.

    Given that people don't like rain, it's a shame that they have today off. Those that use umbrellas, rather than rain coats are limited in what they can do. Retail therapy is out. The options are cinema, indoor climbing and probably some restaurants and bars.

    Despite wearing shorts, and a rain coat I did start to get wet as water whicked its way up. I was out for almost two hours, and when I was at the Jetée it was raining so hard that I couldn't use my phone due to the screen being wet.

    By then I was done with my walk, so I headed home. I still enjoy rainy walks. I think rain is not a reason not to go for a walk.

    #autumn #habits #rain #raincoats #rainy #umbrellas

  2. Storm Floris (UK)

    If I got a penny for every newspaper photograph showing a young lady struggling with her umbrella as it is being torn to pieces by the wind, I'd hace enough to buy a First class ticket to London and acquire a handmade wooden umbrella in some posh shop in Jermyn Street.

    #umbrellas #storm

  3. alojapan.com/1325021/from-boom From boomerangs to souvenir umbrellas: What Osaka Expo visitors are buying #are #boomerangs #buying #expo #Osaka #OsakaTopics #souvenir #umbrellas #visitors #what #大阪 #大阪府 OSAKA — From Union Jack umbrellas to unique cuddly toys, the international pavilions at the 2025 Expo in Osaka offer visitors more than just cultural showcases — they serve up curated souvenirs that aim to capture the heart of each country. Nikkei took a closer look at some

  4. alojapan.com/1325021/from-boom From boomerangs to souvenir umbrellas: What Osaka Expo visitors are buying #are #boomerangs #buying #expo #Osaka #OsakaTopics #souvenir #umbrellas #visitors #what #大阪 #大阪府 OSAKA — From Union Jack umbrellas to unique cuddly toys, the international pavilions at the 2025 Expo in Osaka offer visitors more than just cultural showcases — they serve up curated souvenirs that aim to capture the heart of each country. Nikkei took a closer look at some

  5. Crucial Track for July 2, 2025: "Crooked" by Umbrellas

    Not using the prompt today - Just a song I've been enjoying. #CrucialTracks #Umbrellas

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  6. ...remember this one?

    another excellent model of #youth led #liberation #movement from 2014

    The "#UmbrellaMovement" name arose from the use of #umbrellas as a tool for passive #resistance against the #HongKong Police Force's pepper spray to disperse the crowd during the 79-day #occupation of the city demanding free and fair elections.

    hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20

  7. ...remember this one?

    another excellent model of #youth led #liberation #movement from 2014

    The "#UmbrellaMovement" name arose from the use of #umbrellas as a tool for passive #resistance against the #HongKong Police Force's pepper spray to disperse the crowd during the 79-day #occupation of the city demanding free and fair elections.

    hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20

  8. ...remember this one?

    another excellent model of #youth led #liberation #movement from 2014

    The "#UmbrellaMovement" name arose from the use of #umbrellas as a tool for passive #resistance against the #HongKong Police Force's pepper spray to disperse the crowd during the 79-day #occupation of the city demanding free and fair elections.

    hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/20