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post #1 of 58
6/8/07 at 4:07pm
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I just picked up a Talarico umbrella in Naples last week. I have to say that both the quality and value are excellent.

Mine is a whangee full stick (unlike the Briggs whangees which are only handles) with an emerald green silk canapee. I paid about $400. Very nice.
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post #2 of 58
6/8/07 at 4:15pm
Do they have an inernet site or do you have a picture. I love umbrellas and have never heard of this guy.
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post #3 of 58
6/8/07 at 4:24pm
I hate you. I have had correspondence with Talarico and tried to order with him. I even had someone try to translate e-mail questions for me. Then he went off line and I never heard from him again. This is the last I heard:
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On Nov 28, 2005, at 12:03 PM, Antica Ditta Mario Talarico wrote: Preg.mo Sig.      XXXXXX They are spiacente but not there is nobody that speaks in English, I use a translation program in order to communicate more than a lot purtoppo I cannot. Rest to Its complete disposition. Cordial salutes Company Mario Talarico
I responded but never heard back. After that I followed up in January of 2006 with no luck. At least now I know they are still in business.
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post #4 of 58
6/8/07 at 4:26pm
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Originally Posted by iammatt View Post
I just picked up a Talarico umbrella in Naples last week. I have to say that both the quality and value are excellent.

Mine is a whangee full stick (unlike the Briggs whangees which are only handles) with an emerald green silk canapee. I paid about $400. Very nice.

Nice! Of course what use have you of that in SF?
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post #5 of 58
6/8/07 at 4:28pm
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It is possible that like brig it is a 2 piece handle/stick setup, but if so, the finishing is masterful.
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post #6 of 58
6/8/07 at 4:29pm
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Nice! Of course what use have you of that in SF?
I use it to beat hippies and street urchins away from me.
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post #7 of 58
6/8/07 at 4:37pm
I have a very similar umbrella that I bought at Venanzi which was made in Italy. I assume it's by the same maker, as everything but the canopy fabric is identical. It is a great umbrella -- feels much more substantial than my previous umbrellas.
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post #8 of 58
6/9/07 at 6:39pm
Have you used it yet?

When the rain hits the canopy, does the silk have that characteristic sound?
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post #9 of 58
6/9/07 at 6:40pm
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Have you used it yet?

When the rain hits the canopy, does the silk have that characteristic sound?
not yet. it hasn't rained in the last two days. has it?
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post #10 of 58
6/9/07 at 6:51pm
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not yet. it hasn't rained in the last two days. has it?

I'm not sure; I sometimes have difficulty knowing what day of the week it is.
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post #11 of 58
6/9/07 at 6:58pm
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I'm not sure; I sometimes have difficulty knowing what day of the week it is.
glad I am not alone in that.
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post #12 of 58
6/9/07 at 7:04pm
Any pics?

I didnt know all whangee was possible. How does the mechanism slide over the bumps?

Am I being stupid?
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post #13 of 58
6/9/07 at 7:06pm
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I have decided that it is indeed two pieces, but the finishing is basically seamless so I thought that it was one. As for pics, look above.
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post #14 of 58
6/9/07 at 8:37pm
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I have decided that it is indeed two pieces, but the finishing is basically seamless so I thought that it was one. As for pics, look above.


So I was being stupid, given that you have already posted a pic!

My James Smith & Sons umbrella has a similar virtually seamless join.
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post #15 of 58
6/9/07 at 8:41pm
If I didn't lose umbrellas and similar equipment *constatly* I would be jealous. Tom
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