Crumbling Connection

The rain has reigned its toll on our poor outside giant connect 4 which I love to play on a sunny day with the girls !!
I went out today to move it and it started to fall apart in my hands ..
Very annoying as if we had just been bothered to put it in the garage for winter then it would be fine .
I did ask several times but up until a few weeks ago the garage was full of BIKES surprise , surprise oh yeah and furniture so connect 4 would not fit.
Now the only place it is destined for is the Tip boo hoo !!!!!
Despite a large amount of effort on my part the counters just will not squeeze in the top as the wood is so warped .... that will teach us to take more care of our stuff .... Probably, NOT !!!