Weather here has just been the usual rain and light wind - no hail or freezing temps (although we have been told to expect up to 20cm/8in of rain over the next few days from the atmospheric river which will be rolling-in in a few hours from now). If I happen to see the homeowner outside sometime, I'll ask if the umbrellas are serving some purpose or just ornamental.
Humans and their filthy friendship brings nothing but trouble. My only solace is this tiny ad:
montana community seeking 20 people who are gardeners or want to be gardeners