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Kilrtoy
06-11-2005, 05:53 PM
Ok, So how do you do it...
I want it atleast 20' high and have the ability to hold two flags....

Havasu Hangin'
06-11-2005, 05:55 PM
Big ass footing.

Kilrtoy
06-11-2005, 05:57 PM
Big ass footing.
Thats a start

Havasu Hangin'
06-11-2005, 05:58 PM
Just make sure you don't hit any utilites or dead bodies... :supp:

piper
06-11-2005, 06:03 PM
Try Home Depot or contact a local Sign Company.

Mandelon
06-11-2005, 06:31 PM
C'mon Kilr, are you serious? Dig a hole and put in a pipe sleeve. Fill hole with concrete. Rig the flag pole, Stick pole in sleeve....run up your flag....hmmm now that I think about it, you better call a sign company... :D

Kilrtoy
06-11-2005, 06:35 PM
I think I will call a sign company...
Im not the most nifty with my hands....

hoolign
06-11-2005, 06:37 PM
I think I will call a sign company...
Im not the most nifty with my hands....
I'm no expert with my hands either . .But I'm sure Frenchie can help get it up
:D :D :p ...my bad :p

Norseman
06-11-2005, 06:40 PM
C'mon Kilr, are you serious? Dig a hole and put in a pipe sleeve. Fill hole with concrete. Rig the flag pole, Stick pole in sleeve....run up your flag....hmmm now that I think about it, you better call a sign company... :D
Yea!!
What he said!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D

Norseman
06-11-2005, 06:42 PM
I think I will call a sign company...
Im not the most nifty with my hands....
Look in the phone book for a company that does flag poles... :idea:
There should be a bunch of them out there!! ;)
Here's one http://www.pageantry-world.com/index.html
here's another http://www.percellsigns.com/i-shoppro/products/flag_poles.html
one more http://www.woodenflagpoles.com/features.htm
I did the one at my Dad's house with him about 30 years ago out of black pipe. It's about 30 feet and will fly 3 flags. It has a cross tee about 4 ft from the top so the two outside flags are lower. My mom flys the American flag in the center and then a couple of pennants on the sides.
Bob

Kilrtoy
06-11-2005, 06:46 PM
I'm no expert with my hands either . .But I'm sure Frenchie can help get it up
:D :D :p ...my bad :p
I dont not need a paw I mean hand from him.....

6 Dollar Boat
06-11-2005, 06:47 PM
Flag Pole (http://www.flagsandpoles.com/store/template/product_detail.php?SID=962d32b5a8fdc3f89dc2aceaad4 4f960&IID=4871)

hoolign
06-11-2005, 06:48 PM
I dont not need a paw I mean hand from him.....
:D :D :eek:

SmokinLowriderSS
06-11-2005, 06:51 PM
Just a tip on flag "etiquite"....... If you put the US flag on your pole, there should not be any other flags flown on the same pole. To fly another flag (of a nation or a state) on the same pole below Old Glory, it signifies that the lower flag has been conqoured by the upper flag. Regardless of various personal opinions, none of the states of the union have ever been "conquored" legally and officially. Also, if more than 1 pole is used, the pole for the US flag must be taller.
Yes, I know we've all seen these rules violated, but a thousand people being wrong is still wrong, and no, I don't spend all my spare time going arround correcting people's US flag flying habits. The more of them I see flying, the more pleased I am, in almost any manner.
Also, if you hang the US flag at night, it is required to be illuminated durring all hours of darkness.
TSgt, Kansas Air Natl Guard, Security Forces, - 17+years :cool:

HavasuHome
06-11-2005, 06:52 PM
If you are going to put it in front of a house in Havasu, contact Steve's Flags. He did our flag pole. Holds two flags it is 20' or higher. I do not have his phone # but Iam sure he is in the phone book.

Kilrtoy
06-11-2005, 06:56 PM
If you are going to put it in front of a house in Havasu, contact Steve's Flags. He did our flag pole. Holds two flags it is 20' or higher. I do not have his phone # but Iam sure he is in the phone book.
Thanks Ill look him up...
SLSS, Thanks i did not know that about the two flags, and that is what I was planning on doing...
So now I will change that and Choose one ....

Norseman
06-11-2005, 07:05 PM
Just a tip on flag "etiquite"....... If you put the US flag on your pole, there should not be any other flags flown on the same pole. To fly another flag (of a nation or a state) on the same pole below Old Glory, it signifies that the lower flag has been conqoured by the upper flag. Regardless of various personal opinions, none of the states of the union have ever been "conquored" legally and officially. Also, if more than 1 pole is used, the pole for the US flag must be taller.
Yes, I know we've all seen these rules violated, but a thousand people being wrong is still wrong, and no, I don't spend all my spare time going arround correcting people's US flag flying habits. The more of them I see flying, the more pleased I am, in almost any manner.
Also, if you hang the US flag at night, it is required to be illuminated durring all hours of darkness.
TSgt, Kansas Air Natl Guard, Security Forces, - 17+years :cool:
This is from http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html#1
4. When flags of States, cities, or localities, or pennants of societies are flown on the same halyard with the flag of the United States, the latter should always be at the peak. When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or pennant may be placed above the flag of the United States or to the right of the flag of the United States (the viewer's left). When the flag is half-masted, both flags are half-masted, with the US flag at the mid-point and the other flag below
11. When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be of approximately equal size. International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace.
And is supposed to be the official website for the US flag.
Bob

Kilrtoy
06-11-2005, 07:33 PM
Ok the ployt thinkens....
Which one is it

78Anthonyjet
06-11-2005, 08:57 PM
Kilrtoy, try here http://www.uncommonusa.com/cgi-bin/UUCstore.pl?user_action=link&link=mainpage this is the place I got mine and is really easy to do, price is not that bad either.

bigkatboat
06-11-2005, 08:58 PM
We bought a flag pole kit that was designed for "RV'ers". The pole telescopes, and it has stainless steel clips on it. The pole is 20' long and it comes with a PVC sleeve to mount it. It is removable and VERY EASY TO USE! We mounted it in the deck around our spa, it is in a side yard right next to the street. My wife and I try to fly our flag every day, but the wind can tear them up. Also, we have a low voltage light aimed at it at all times, we never fly "Old Glory" without a light on her (at night). If you are on McCulloch and see the block wall with the blue lights in it (on a side street), you will also see our flag. "It's a great country that lets you tell everyone, anytime, that you are an AMERICAN! No matter where your family came from, THIS IS OUR HOME NOW!" "78" has the name of the company, they are great for replacement flags too.

Red Horse
06-11-2005, 09:23 PM
Try this
http://www.poletech.com/
Have used them before. Good stuff. Last one I did was a 100 footer at Dyess AFB Texas.
And please fly the flag properly. Thank you.

wildbillg
06-11-2005, 10:01 PM
Dont forget
If you fly the flag at night it HAS to have a light shining on it ALL night long.

Phat Matt
06-11-2005, 10:31 PM
Thanks Ill look him up...
SLSS, Thanks i did not know that about the two flags, and that is what I was planning on doing...
So now I will change that and Choose one ....
How are you going to decide?
http://lashawnbarber.com/images/Confederate%20Flag%20Normal%20jpeg_02.jpg
http://www.slotstothestars.com/art/nascar/Wallace_car_flag.jpg
:D

Tom Brown
06-12-2005, 12:07 AM
I'm no expert with my hands either . .But I'm sure Frenchie can help get it up
:D :D :p ...my bad :p
That's a nice piece of work. :D :D :D
International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace.
International usage also forbids Hoolign from eating buritos without proper ventilation.

hoolign
06-12-2005, 12:09 AM
That's a nice piece of work. :D :D :D
International usage also forbids Hoolign from eating buritos without proper ventilation.
Hey that hasnt passed yet! it's up for review next month!

Tom Brown
06-12-2005, 12:14 AM
Hey that hasnt passed yet! it's up for review next month!
Sure but the Mexican deligate is lobbying like RJ Reynolds at an iron lung convention.

hoolign
06-12-2005, 12:15 AM
Sure but the Mexican deligate is lobbying like RJ Reynolds at an iron lung convention.
yeah ..it's the shits :burningm:

Norseman
06-12-2005, 06:20 AM
Ok the ployt thinkens....
Which one is it
If it the flag of another country, they are supposed to be on seperate poles.
If it's a state flag, society flag or pennant, they can be on the same pole, but the US flag is supposed to be the highest one.
My parents fly the American flag in the center and that two pennants lower off the cross bar. Ones a Swedish Pennant and the other is one for the closest holiday, or a ELKs pennant if there are no close holidays.
Bob

JetBoatRich
06-12-2005, 06:22 AM
C'mon Kilr, are you serious? Dig a hole and put in a pipe sleeve. Fill hole with concrete. Rig the flag pole, Stick pole in sleeve....run up your flag....hmmm now that I think about it, you better call a sign company... :D
That is how we did our's :wink:

Norseman
06-12-2005, 06:24 AM
Ok the ployt thinkens....
Which one is it
Miguel;
Don't worry about it, the Flag police are not going to give you a hard time. Just put the American flag at the top!! :D
Everybody should fly a US flag!! :D :D

Mandelon
06-12-2005, 08:16 AM
http://www.flags.com/images/ae/mexicolg.gif
LOL :D

Havasu Hangin'
06-12-2005, 08:18 AM
http://www.flags.com/images/ae/mexicolg.gif
LOL :D
We think alike, my friend.
Have we conquered Mexico yet? If so, will Kilrtoy shoot his guns in the air?
:D

Mandelon
06-12-2005, 08:35 AM
I think its actually happening the other way around, they are conquering us, one neighborhood at a time..... :frown:

Havasu Hangin'
06-12-2005, 08:39 AM
I think its actually happening the other way around, they are conquering us, one neighborhood at a time..... :frown:
So I guess Kilrtoy plans on putting the Mexican flag on top...
...then shooting his guns in the air?
:supp:

Kilrtoy
06-12-2005, 09:27 AM
So I guess Kilrtoy plans on putting the Mexican flag on top...
...then shooting his guns in the air?
:supp:
I WOULD NEVER FLY THAT PIECE OF SHIT and I WOULD NEVER OWN ONE.......That almost pissed me off......

Debbolas
06-12-2005, 09:44 AM
http://lashawnbarber.com/images/Confederate%20Flag%20Normal%20jpeg_02.jpg
uh, I have one of these flags :D
Kilr, just have a BBQ and then casually announce "oh, I've got to put this flag pole in" Then your friends will start to help you, then say "oh, I've got to check the meat" and your friends will finish the flag pole installation for you!! :D
Scream and I call this "Tom Sawyering" I suggest inviting Mandelon over :D

Scream
06-12-2005, 09:53 AM
I FLY USA flag on top and jolly rogers on the bottom :rollside:,I HAD A GOOD OLD MORMEN "dick head "ask why the jolly rogers ,i told him that one of my great grand dads was a pirate, john la foote,so that makes me a pirate,he hasn't talked to me sence :rollside: :D .same dickhead told me i shouldn't drink beer in the front yard(i was washing the boat "titties and beer") :devil:
I'm still trying to figure out how a "Tittie and Beer" lovin man like you ended up in Utah for the love of God....

Scream
06-12-2005, 10:00 AM
got tired of the "RAT RACE" the rats we're winning :devil: :D
So now you're the neighborhood heathen...lol.

Mandelon
06-12-2005, 10:03 AM
Pagans and titties and beer :D :notam: :D

Tom Brown
06-12-2005, 10:06 AM
http://lashawnbarber.com/images/Confederate%20Flag%20Normal%20jpeg_02.jpg
uh, I have one of these flags :D
Is it hung in the back window of your Fargo pickup?

WYRD
06-12-2005, 10:09 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/805000/images/_805772_brazil300.jpg
http://www.gettysburgflag.com/images/PinkTriangle.jpg
Are these the two you want Kilr.................If so you need a DEEP footing(Pun Intended) :D

Debbolas
06-12-2005, 10:11 AM
Is it hung in the back window of your Fargo pickup?
No,it's in the closet...... :D
Scream won't let me put it up :idea:
....my sis bought it for me, mostly to annoy our brother :D

Mandelon
06-12-2005, 10:13 AM
I suggest you hang it up in the classroom, I'm sure it'd go over well. :eat:

Debbolas
06-12-2005, 10:19 AM
I suggest you hang it up in the classroom, I'm sure it'd go over well. :eat:
uh, no :D

SmokinLowriderSS
06-12-2005, 01:39 PM
I'll bet these days yoiu could take the pic in Phatt Matt's signature line of the girl with the sign, get it blown up into a big flag. I could salute THAT every morning, and noon, and afternoon, and evening, and ............... :D :D :D

WYRD
06-12-2005, 01:46 PM
I'll bet these days yoiu could take the pic in Phatt Matt's signature line of the girl with the sign, get it blown up into a big flag. I could salute THAT every morning, and noon, and afternoon, and evening, and ............... :D :D :D
That be Mrs. Scuba....................Steve is a (F)ucky (L)ucker :D