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Umbrella Rescue Recipe Post 239

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Waterproof fabric in pretty colours, cut from discarded, broken umbrellas. Photo by Angela Lansbury. Copyright. 1a Where is the rain  1b And when?  2 Where are the new umbrellas to buy or borrow?  3 Where are broken umbrellas?   4 What use are broken umbrellas?  5 Is it possible to repair them?  6 What can you retrieve?   1a I used to be puzzled that it was pouring with rain in my area of Singapore, yet friends or family on the other side of the island were enjoying sunshine. Why? One side of the island is wetter and therefore greener. Water grows plants, greenery. Worth remembering where it is dry if you want to sunbathe and swim or go out working, visiting and shopping. And you want to wear summery clothes. The other side is wetter. Good if you are a keen gardener and want to grow plants , without constantly watering them. Good if you like to wear coats or jackets with hoods. Good for a matching umbrella to look coordinated or act as...