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Do you fly an American flag in front of your house? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Otis
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Otis
Footballguy
I wasn't aware of these.
I did however get a couple of cheap solar lights for the illumination point. Seem to work well. But the weather thing, that sounds tough.
Otis
Footballguy
Nothing in this CNN piece on the weather part at least.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/05/30/fly.american.flag.mf/
http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/05/30/fly.american.flag.mf/
bigbottom
Footballguy
I think it's okay to leave up if you get an all weather flag as you don't have to deal with tropical storms and hurricanes that would thrash a flag like down here on the gulf. Just make sure to check it periodically for wear, and replace it if it becomes worn. And keep it lit up at night. Are the solar lights spots?I wasn't aware of these.
I did however get a couple of cheap solar lights for the illumination point. Seem to work well. But the weather thing, that sounds tough.
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Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
On a 20 foot flagpole no less.
bostonfred
Footballguy
Yes, because we already had a flag bracket and a red door and my wife thought it would match.
Otis
Footballguy
Ok, makes sense.I think it's okay to leave up if you get an all weather flag as you don't have to deal with tropical storms and hurricanes that would thrash a flag like down here on the gulf. Just make sure to check it periodically for wear, and replace it if it becomes worn. And keep it lit up at night. Are the solar lights spots?I wasn't aware of these.
I did however get a couple of cheap solar lights for the illumination point. Seem to work well. But the weather thing, that sounds tough.
The solar lights are spotlights. I bought everything on Amazon, and bought lights that popped up with the "Customers who bought this item also bought" section. Stick em into the ground on the included stake, and you're done.
Otis
Footballguy
Otis
Footballguy
Our house, before the previous owner, used to have a full on flag pole out front (we saw in some old pictures), had to be 20 feet tall or more. I thought it looked great, don't know why they took it down. I did, however, find it behind the garage a couple weeks ago. I went the route of the small flag out on front of the house, but one day may just consider putting up the big pole again. To biggie's point on illumination, now they have solar lights that go at the top of the flagpole to illuminate these, so that shouldn't be an issue.
Insein
Footballguy
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Mine is mounted to the house similar to what I think Otis is doing. The way my property is set up, putting a pole in the ground wouldn't look right.On a 20 foot flagpole no less.
I will take it down if they're calling for high winds, as it's one of those 2-piece poles you buy at Lowes. A big gust will take the upper portion away.
ChiefD
Footballguy
I fly it most of the year. Have an all-weather flag, and my outdoor light shines on it.
Why do I do it? Pride for country, and I want my kids to grow up respecting it and what it means. Never want them to lose sight of that.
Also for the people I know that have fought under that flag.
Why do I do it? Pride for country, and I want my kids to grow up respecting it and what it means. Never want them to lose sight of that.
Also for the people I know that have fought under that flag.
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Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Yes but I replace it with a University of Michigan flag in the fall
Also take it down in winter
Also take it down in winter
I have a flag rotation, my American flag goes up around Memorial Day and July 4th and other times when theres no other "season" that I have a flag for. While I know the guidelines that BB mentioned, I honestly don't think anyone is going to think I'm disrespecting the flag bc I don't follow them at my house.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
This where I am, too. I don't have a dedicated light spotted on mine, for instance, though it's lit ambiently by the solar garden lights below and the street light across the road. So sue me.
Been a long time since it would be necessary to fly a Michigan flag past November.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
We fly the American flag on American holiday and a Saudi Arabian flag on Muslim holidays for my wife.
Jack White
Footballguy
Not only do I fly one in front of the house, I have one in each room inside the house.
License plate holder has one, plus a decal on the rear window.
Also, multiple tattoos.
It is impossible to overdo the flag of our great Uncle.
License plate holder has one, plus a decal on the rear window.
Also, multiple tattoos.
It is impossible to overdo the flag of our great Uncle.
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
These Colors Don't Run (unless it gets a little gusty)
Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
I do from spring through fall. Winter where I live is too hard on flags and also the flag does not go well with Christmas decorations, which is a consideration for my wife.
In my home office I have one in a display case. It was used to cover my Grandfather's coffin when he was interred at Arlington. I keep it out of respect for my mother who is still alive.
We have two other full sized flags that are displayed, in addition to our regular flag, on Memorial day, the Fourth of July, and Veterans day.
Recently I received a flag, a uniform, and the medals received by my best friend's father during WWII. My friend having passed without progeny his mother, now in her 90's did not know what to do with them. I have had the items cleaned and preserved and am trying to find an appropriate home for the items. The man fought in WWII at many battles, most famously the Battle of the Bulge before being wounded, captured and interred at a German prison camp. Being Jewish his treatment was horrendous. I like to think that maybe the items have some historic value to someone. We shall see.
In my home office I have one in a display case. It was used to cover my Grandfather's coffin when he was interred at Arlington. I keep it out of respect for my mother who is still alive.
We have two other full sized flags that are displayed, in addition to our regular flag, on Memorial day, the Fourth of July, and Veterans day.
Recently I received a flag, a uniform, and the medals received by my best friend's father during WWII. My friend having passed without progeny his mother, now in her 90's did not know what to do with them. I have had the items cleaned and preserved and am trying to find an appropriate home for the items. The man fought in WWII at many battles, most famously the Battle of the Bulge before being wounded, captured and interred at a German prison camp. Being Jewish his treatment was horrendous. I like to think that maybe the items have some historic value to someone. We shall see.
sho nuff
Footballguy
I was also able to go to a flag retirement ceremony last year. Son is now in Boy Scouts but then in Cub Scouts and got to help prep the flags for retirement. Very cool ceremony.
As much as I don't agree with a lot of what Scouts does...things like that, and yesterday they were out placing flags at the Veterans Cemetery...things like that always make me happy he tried Scouts.
As much as I don't agree with a lot of what Scouts does...things like that, and yesterday they were out placing flags at the Veterans Cemetery...things like that always make me happy he tried Scouts.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
Mine came down in the remnants of Ike a couple years back. I added cement on the inside of the pole to give it a lower center of gravity. No problems since.Mine is mounted to the house similar to what I think Otis is doing. The way my property is set up, putting a pole in the ground wouldn't look right. I will take it down if they're calling for high winds, as it's one of those 2-piece poles you buy at Lowes. A big gust will take the upper portion away.On a 20 foot flagpole no less.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
Otis -
If you decide to put that flag pole up, I recommend this for around the base:
https://www.menards.com/main/mobile/landscapeestimator/startscreen/groundcover/cocoa-shell-mulch-2-0-cu-ft/p-1463774.htm
It smells like chocolate, spreads very evenly and easily, and gets darker with age - no fading.
It'll run you about $5-7 a bag, but when it's down it looks great. Only downside is some mold may appear, but it doesn't last long.
If you decide to put that flag pole up, I recommend this for around the base:
https://www.menards.com/main/mobile/landscapeestimator/startscreen/groundcover/cocoa-shell-mulch-2-0-cu-ft/p-1463774.htm
It smells like chocolate, spreads very evenly and easily, and gets darker with age - no fading.
It'll run you about $5-7 a bag, but when it's down it looks great. Only downside is some mold may appear, but it doesn't last long.
Uwe Blab
Footballguy
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Jack White
Footballguy
I did not like you when you beat my team in the 1980 tournament.
I really hated that you went to Indiana instead of Illinois.
But now, I'm over all that and I am a big fan.
Full disclosure, however: I am also a huge fan of Yinka Dare.
Officer Pete Malloy
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NorvilleBarnes
Footballguy
Year round. Solar spotlight, take down in bad weather. Biggest reason is I like the way the house looks with the flag out.
Officer Pete Malloy
Footballguy
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