Subdeacon Joe 24,778 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 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. 15 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 3,138 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watab kid 979 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 looks fine to me - thanks for being a patriot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth 6,587 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 SDJ, Thank you. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Utah Bob #35998 15,414 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) I only buy Annin flags. I use a Tough-Tex on the big pole. It stands up well to these Western winds. Edited January 12 by Utah Bob #35998 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South-Eye Ned 733 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) 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. Edited January 12 by South-Eye Ned 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life 949 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 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! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 24,778 Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. James H. Callahan 1,274 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Long may she wave! I'm thinking of flying mine upside down. JHC 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 24,778 Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 (edited) 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/ Edited January 12 by Subdeacon Joe 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clay Mosby 757 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 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! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 5,945 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 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. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life 949 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 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! 1 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 1,191 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I guess I am out of it on this one. What exactly is an Annin flag? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,414 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) 12 hours ago, Capt. James H. Callahan said: Long may she wave! I'm thinking of flying mine upside down. JHC Please Don’t! Edited January 12 by Utah Bob #35998 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,414 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 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 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 1,191 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 10-4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Dan Dawkins 894 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 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. Edited January 13 by Dirty Dan Dawkins 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 24,778 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Dan Dawkins 894 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Dan Dawkins 894 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 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. Edited January 13 by Dirty Dan Dawkins 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 1,952 Posted Tuesday at 03:12 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:12 PM 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! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 24,778 Posted Tuesday at 03:17 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 03:17 PM 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. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ozark Shark 358 Posted Tuesday at 03:48 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:48 PM 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 24,778 Posted Tuesday at 03:58 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 03:58 PM We have had strong winds since Sunday night. That tangle free system works. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 6,327 Posted Tuesday at 04:18 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:18 PM 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,414 Posted Tuesday at 04:43 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:43 PM 24 minutes ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Wow! Tour home is beautiful! He gives tours? Sign me up. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 124 Posted Tuesday at 06:10 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 06:10 PM Thanks Gents! I now know what to get Shanley for Anniversary this year! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South-Eye Ned 733 Posted Tuesday at 06:40 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 06:40 PM 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 12,004 Posted Wednesday at 05:16 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:16 PM 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/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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