Where have I been ?  For years now I have been dealing with rusted out metal umbrella stands - sanding them and then applying chemicals to them to stop the rust and then repainting them.  What an ordeal.

Doh me...but then I found this one and I am liberated !

It is a bit difficult getting the sand in but no big deal.  BTW, I found out you can buy the sand instead of trying to shovel it off the beach.

Plus, they look good - I bought two.

end of story.