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[daydreamer]

They do it all the time here in Arizona. I believe they use their umbrellas more for the sun since we do  not get much rain.

[Lucky Charm]

I have an SPF umbrella that protects you from the sun and is vented at the top. 

Mine is silver and turquoise on the inside. 

I wear wide brimmed hats, too.

[Kachina624]

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@Desertdi wrote:

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@Kachina624 wrote:

I don't own an umbrella...or a parasol.

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I keep getting them for Christmas.....I think it's the Arizona answer to "the fruitcake".

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@Desertdi  I just knew you were going to say you didn't own one either.  When  I moved to West Texas from Houston, I had a couple of umbrellas clearly visible in the back seat of my car.  People teased me about them to the point I got rid of them.  Haven't had or needed one since.

[jaxs mom]

I have one that is black with lace that I use for both the rain and the sun. 

[Sister Golden Hair]

Yes, I will use an umbrella if I'm in the sun very long.

Last year at my brother's funeral, there were 3 women and me that used an umbrella while standing outside.

I have had skin cancer on my face and I will protect my skin no matter how silly it may look.

[ROMARY]

THANK YOU, HomeGirl..........Perfect for long walks, etc.!

[sunshine45]

have not really seen this trend that much in the baltimore/washington area.....if i have it has been few and far between.

i have seen it a bit more in the southern california area......particularly in san diego. still not THAT many people though.

i dont even seen it on the streets at the beaches in delmarva.

i do use a beach umbrella on the beach and by the pool and i do own a few umbrellas for rain.

[jaxs mom]

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@Sister Golden Hair wrote:

Yes, I will use an umbrella if I'm in the sun very long.

Last year at my brother's funeral, there were 3 women and me that used an umbrella while standing outside.

I have had skin cancer on my face and I will protect my skin no matter how silly it may look.

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I don't think they look silly at all. Their are some gorgeous ones. My mom is a pale natural redhead and has had skin cancer. 

[ROMARY]

Thank you, too, MoonChilde!  My 'bee keeper's hat' (lol) is very heavy.  I found it in the gardening dept.  It has a removeable, snap-in shield around the sides and back.  Better for cooler days, but too heavy when it's warm. 

[jaxs mom]

Here's the one I have, it even comes with a little storage bag. It gives 95% UV protection and I've used it in the rain also. I bought it online, at that place that carries everything.