I love Friar's, too, but a few weeks ago (it may have been my post you read) I was there and they charged $10/person for umbrella, chair and cushion. I said it had always been free if eating and/or drinking there - and $3 if you want a cushion.
I was told that it's now $20, discounted to $10 if you eat/drink there. Still worth it, but I guess it no longer belongs in this thread <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />