Subdeacon Joe Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 The last gusty day we had finally took its toll on our flag, and, frankly, I had waited about six months too long because of fading. Took it down Tuesday. Wife ordered a new one Friday night. It arrived about noon. Has the tangle free pole. Got the bracket up, grabbed the flag mounted on the pole, grabbed my phone, played Morning Colors as I put it in the socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 looks fine to me - thanks for being a patriot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 SDJ, Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Wilson Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I only buy Annin flags. I use a Tough-Tex on the big pole. It stands up well to these Western winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South-Eye Ned Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I have a 3x5 Tough-Tex on my pole. I installed the pole just last year. I thought I would get trouble, but none to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: I only buy Annie flags. I use a Tough-Tex on the big pole. It stands up well to these Western winds. Same here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: I only buy Annie flags. I use a Tough-Tex on the big pole. It stands up well to these Western winds. 23 minutes ago, Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life said: Same here! I wish I could put up a pole like those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Long may she wave! I'm thinking of flying mine upside down. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 When it's time to replace this one I might go local: North Bay Industry "Buy American Flags Made in the USA - Real American Flag" https://realamericanflag.com/buy-american-flags-made-in-usa/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Mosby Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Utah Bob recommended Annin flags to us a few years ago and that's all we've bought since. Two years ago I put in a 35' telescoping pole with a solar light on the top to fly 24/7. I picked telescoping after a couple folks around here told me their flags had been stolen by cutting the lanyards. I put a clamp at each joint so if they want my flag they'll have to bring tools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Clay Mosby: When I had my flag pole installed, I opted for inside cords. Unlocking the small access door panel to get to the cord is a small price to pay to prevent mischievous or malicious tampering. I like your solar light for the pole and I wish I had that configuration for mine. I installed a spot, focused on the flag with a solar switch to activate light at dusk. We always seem to have a wind here and anything less than a good quality flag with reinforced stitching gets blown out quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Bob and I live so far out in the country, no one is going to bother our lest they get a load of birdshot in the ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I guess I am out of it on this one. What exactly is an Annin flag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 12 hours ago, Capt. James H. Callahan said: Long may she wave! I'm thinking of flying mine upside down. JHC Please Don’t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Just now, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: I guess I am out of it on this one. What exactly is an Annin flag? Annan is a US made flag company. https://www.annin.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 10-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 1/10/2021 at 5:36 PM, Subdeacon Joe said: The last gusty day we had finally took its toll on our flag, and, frankly, I had waited about six months too long because of fading. Took it down Tuesday. Wife ordered a new one Friday night. It arrived about noon. Has the tangle free pole. Got the bracket up, grabbed the flag mounted on the pole, grabbed my phone, played Morning Colors as I put it in the socket. That’s awesome! I wish I had a nearly unforgettable house number like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Dirty Dan Dawkins said: That’s awesome! I wish I had a nearly unforgettable house number like you. When we were in Lake County for a couple of years our street address was longer, but still easy to remember- 12860. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 10:07 PM, South-Eye Ned said: I have a 3x5 Tough-Tex on my pole. I installed the pole just last year. I thought I would get trouble, but none to date. Why would you get into trouble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I believe I’ll order a new one, along with a new Trump flag, today. Too bad they don’t make a Q flag. Those Walmart China Virus carrying flags don’t last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 A blessing on the man who is at once a Patriot, and a Romantic, to play Morning Colors while socketing the flag! Well done indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 said: A blessing on the man who is at once a Patriot, and a Romantic, to play Morning Colors while socketing the flag! Well done indeed! It just seemed the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Shark Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 1/10/2021 at 4:36 PM, Subdeacon Joe said: The last gusty day we had finally took its toll on our flag, and, frankly, I had waited about six months too long because of fading. Took it down Tuesday. Wife ordered a new one Friday night. It arrived about noon. Has the tangle free pole. Got the bracket up, grabbed the flag mounted on the pole, grabbed my phone, played Morning Colors as I put it in the socket. That's the same set up I have on our condo balcony. Works and looks great. And the Annin flag holds up so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 We have had strong winds since Sunday night. That tangle free system works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 7:07 PM, South-Eye Ned said: I have a 3x5 Tough-Tex on my pole. I installed the pole just last year. I thought I would get trouble, but none to date. Wow! Tour home is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Wow! Tour home is beautiful! He gives tours? Sign me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Thanks Gents! I now know what to get Shanley for Anniversary this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South-Eye Ned Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Wow! Tour home is beautiful! Thank you! It was a fixer-upper when we bought it. It was built in 1990. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/12/2021 at 10:41 AM, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: I guess I am out of it on this one. What exactly is an Annin flag? Annin is a US flag maker. Been in business since 1847 https://www.annin.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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