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Posted By: Dwight Wind Shear - 03/24/09 02:31 PM
We had a thuderstorm blow through here last evening. I heard a snap and there she was on the ground. I ran out in the driving rain and rescued her. Needless to say, I will be fabricating up a heavy duty steel replacement mount.


Temporary placement:

Posted By: TOM G Re: Wind Shear - 03/24/09 04:22 PM
I have 2 welded on top of my gate entrance.I too,proudly fly the flag.
Posted By: CJBS2003 Re: Wind Shear - 03/24/09 06:08 PM
Make sure if you fly them at night you have a light shining on them...

Section 6a: "It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness."

The Flag Code offers no additional guidance on this question. We interpret this to mean that there should be either a light directly upon the flag or that there be sufficient local lighting to make the flag easily visible at night.

If you cannot "properly illuminate" your flag, we recommend that you retire it at sunset, as the Flag Rules specify.

The American Legion defines proper illumination as a "light specifically placed to illuminate the flag (preferred) or having a light source sufficient to illuminate the flag so it is recognizable as such by the casual observer."
Posted By: Dwight Re: Wind Shear - 03/24/09 06:28 PM
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Make sure if you fly them at night you have a light shining on them...

I fly my flag 24 hours a day. It is automatically illuminated from dust until dawn with Metal Halide Flood lights.
Posted By: Dave Davidson1 Re: Wind Shear - 03/24/09 08:36 PM
Flood lights bouncing off beer cans can be blinding.
Posted By: Dwight Re: Wind Shear - 03/24/09 09:43 PM
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Flood lights bouncing off beer cans can be blinding.


Dave, Please tell the story that this statement is based upon. We all like a good beer story!
Posted By: Dave Davidson1 Re: Wind Shear - 03/25/09 10:42 AM
I figured you would be the one who could tell that story.
Posted By: george1 Re: Wind Shear - 03/25/09 01:10 PM
My flag has flown 24/7 since 9/11 and will continue to be displayed and well lit until our country is again secure and at peace.
Posted By: TOM G Re: Wind Shear - 03/25/09 01:57 PM
I cant remember when I started flying mine,but it was WAAY before that.Ive flown the flags of state and country for as long as I can remember.(And this from someone who believes every politition should be taken out back and ,oops,Ill go to the corner now.)
Posted By: bobad Re: Wind Shear - 03/25/09 04:28 PM
Haven't flown mine yet in 2009. May only fly it on July 4th, Memorial Day, and Veteran's Day for a while.
Posted By: CJBS2003 Re: Wind Shear - 03/25/09 06:33 PM
 Originally Posted By: george1
My flag has flown 24/7 since 9/11 and will continue to be displayed and well lit until our country is again secure and at peace.


Sadly, that may never be the case again...
Posted By: CJBS2003 Re: Wind Shear - 03/25/09 06:36 PM
TOM G, remember nothing political... We don't wanna offend anyone! HAHA
Posted By: Jeff Walker Re: Wind Shear - 03/25/09 08:39 PM
I take mine down during the winter as it is dark when I leave for work and dark when I get home (no light on it). Pretty soon the sun will be up before I leave and I will be back to putting my flag up before I leave and taking it down at sunset. I could put a light on it but I kind of like the routine. Reminds me of watching them raise/lower the flag on military bases
Posted By: maashkinoozhe Re: Wind Shear - 03/25/09 09:16 PM
Although we may fly different flags I can definitely appreciate the patriotic feeling of raising a flag. Americans definitely seem to do this with more vigor than up here but it's something that I have a lot of respect for. Now if I can only get the american cottage owners to atleast fly a Canadian flag along with their US ones there wouldn't be a problem...hahaha
Posted By: CJBS2003 Re: Wind Shear - 03/25/09 09:30 PM
Would seem to be the polite and respectful thing to do...
Posted By: Rainman Re: Wind Shear - 03/26/09 12:00 AM
Our subdivision made the paper for flying our flags. An elderly man bought 100 "dollar" flags and placed 2 in front of as many homes on both sides of the road on flag day '08 at the entrance to our subdivision. That day, everyone was VERY pleased at this sight so we took up a flag money collection. It quickly grew and on Memorial Day last year ALL 800+ homes in the sub had at least 2 flags, many had more lining the street. 25 Volunteers put them up at sunrise and remove them at sunset each day for two days before and two days after each National holiday now. Adjoining subdivisions are joining us now. MANY area young children are now PROUD here now to help honor our country and the sacrifices of our military from these flags represent and joyfully help put them out and bring them in.
Posted By: Dwight Re: Wind Shear - 03/26/09 02:26 AM
Rainman,

That is a great community you have going there.





Posted By: jeffhasapond Re: Wind Shear - 03/26/09 02:15 PM
That is great Rainman, what a fantastic community event. I may have to rethink where you are on the GSA Scheduled Termination Calendar.

Nice work as usual Dwight.
Posted By: maashkinoozhe Re: Wind Shear - 03/26/09 02:22 PM
Dwight, now THAT is a proper flag mount. Rainman I bet that's quite a sight to see! Even more important is that you said the kids are getting right into it. Every generation needs to understand the efforts and sacrifices that were made by the previous ones to enjoy what we all have today.
Posted By: ewest Re: Wind Shear - 03/26/09 03:31 PM
 Originally Posted By: maashkinoozhe
Dwight, now THAT is a proper flag mount. Rainman I bet that's quite a sight to see! Even more important is that you said the kids are getting right into it. Every generation needs to understand the efforts and sacrifices that were made by the previous ones to enjoy what we all have today.



Amen to that maashkinoozhe .
Posted By: Dwight Re: Wind Shear - 03/27/09 01:11 AM
ewest,

Did you notice the purr-motor headlights?
Posted By: ewest Re: Wind Shear - 03/27/09 01:26 PM
Dwight - holy cow how did I miss that - to busy concentrating on the weld job. Nice light source - you should try that next Halloween for the grandkids !

Posted By: Dwight Re: Wind Shear - 03/27/09 06:43 PM
ewest, I see you borrowed my Pond Boss Conference pic. That is good! How do I know that is where it came from?
Posted By: Sunil Re: Wind Shear - 03/27/09 07:47 PM
Just uping my post count here...
Posted By: TOM G Re: Wind Shear - 03/27/09 09:04 PM
Sunil,those kinda posts dont count.
Posted By: ewest Re: Wind Shear - 03/27/09 10:02 PM
The properties ? Yep a good idea for advertising. Bob can put it one time at the page top but we can put it on every thread.
Posted By: Sunil Re: Wind Shear - 03/27/09 10:30 PM
"Sunil,those kinda posts dont count."

I know. I was just trying to steal Dwight's IP and be flagrant about it.
Posted By: TOM G Re: Wind Shear - 03/28/09 01:59 PM
 Originally Posted By: Sunil
"Sunil,those kinda posts dont count."

I know. I was just trying to steal Dwight's IP and be flagrant about it.

\:D \:D :DFor shame,for shame,the things people around here do for entertainment.
Posted By: maashkinoozhe Re: Wind Shear - 04/06/09 08:22 PM
AND Sunil failed to realize that Dwight inserted a pic of himself into the avatar that he just stole...
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