Thread: Report on Orange Grove and my new hat.

Thanks for the reminders. I bought one last year and have it tucked away in a corner. I will look into that as soon as I get back south.
"gene"

Man Gene sorry yall didn't catch more but sounds like yall got out of ther just in time! Keep Mrs. Linda safe out there!

Originally Posted by saute86

Get a Sport Brella. Trust me its a life saver. Sam's club had them on sale last summer for around $30. Get some heavy walled PVC pipe, a T, an elbow, and an end cap to build a holder. Drill the end cap with a hole just large enough for the umbrella pole to help keep the umbrella stable. There are also holders available online.
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saute86....got my blue brella yesterday....what is the black object I see on the 90 deg elbow.....did you drill and tap for a knob to anchor the pole....looks like one near the end cap also....thanks for the picture.....

saute86...also, did you remove the plastic tip at the bottom of the pole.....

Well I just got 'er done. Might still have to put a lock to keep the wind from launching it. I sat under it for a while in full sun and WOW, it sure made a difference. Thanks again for the reminders.
"gene"

WOW.... looking good Gene......just about thru with mine.....

I'll bring u my boat Bruce and you can do mine......nice work PPG.....

I picked up the umbrella at Academy earlier in the year. When I was checking it out yesterday I found that a lot of the sewing was coming apart. It must have been old stock. I got it for $15. I spend the evening hand sewing and reinforcing it. Now it's good a new. Hope to try it soon.

Tal it was very easy, 4 fittings and 4 pieces of pipe, a little glue and voila. No rocket science here.

"gene"