I have a small problem...
Jul 25th 2009 | 2:23 pm
#16
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Re: I have a small problem...
This one should look good. Don't want to overdo things when you're new to the neighborhood, after all!
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/poli...nt/bigflag.jpg
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/poli...nt/bigflag.jpg
We put a small American flag by our post box the night Obarma got in along with a traditional Kenyan dress (for want of a better word) that I was given in Kenya, the material came down the next day as I was worried about ruining it, have had it for 15 years almost. and love it
anyway the flag was removed by my kids in about May, for a game they where playing and a neighbour a few weeks later wanted to know why it was gone!!
Jul 25th 2009 | 2:33 pm
#17
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Re: I have a small problem...
We had a union jack outside the old house but some bastard nicked it .... This 4th of july I actually bought and paid for a stars & stripes ($4.99 at CVS) and put it out front to please my little girl who is of course a USC so she should support her country ...... come to that so do I 
Jul 25th 2009 | 8:22 pm
#18
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Wishful thinking...
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From: Cornwall,hoping Florida here I come
Re: I have a small problem...
This one should look good. Don't want to overdo things when you're new to the neighborhood, after all!
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/poli...nt/bigflag.jpg
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/poli...nt/bigflag.jpg
Jul 26th 2009 | 1:51 am
#19
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Re: I have a small problem...
This one should look good. Don't want to overdo things when you're new to the neighborhood, after all!
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/poli...nt/bigflag.jpg
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/poli...nt/bigflag.jpg
You're right. The petunias are a bit much.
Jul 26th 2009 | 3:57 am
#20
Illinois Rapscallion
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,728
From: In a one bar town
Re: I have a small problem...
Every other house in town has the stars and stripes hanging outside the house ...then on holidays/presidents birthdays/lynching days they put flags every 10 yards on the main street ...its creepy ..reminds me of a Nuremberg rally from the 1930's ...then again 75% of the town is from German stock .....once remarked at the youngest daughters school band concert than instead of playing the Yankee national anthem they should play Das Deutschlandlied...you just know that the grandparents would all stand up 
Jul 26th 2009 | 4:10 am
#22
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From: Richmond Hill, GA USA
Re: I have a small problem...
We had a union jack outside the old house but some bastard nicked it .... This 4th of july I actually bought and paid for a stars & stripes ($4.99 at CVS) and put it out front to please my little girl who is of course a USC so she should support her country ...... come to that so do I
Jul 26th 2009 | 5:14 am
#23
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From: Stockton, CA
Re: I have a small problem...
late in the game; but, there are two homes in our complex that have flags flying everyday and my parents keep theirs out as well.
Jul 26th 2009 | 2:10 pm
#24
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Re: I have a small problem...
Now with everything going on and waiting for the second pack to arrive I was worried about one thing...
When we get our house there, what size flag should I buy, firstly I thought stupidly about a small door flag to hang from the porch area, then I remembered what peeps have told me about submersing myself in American culture, so I'm now thinking of a full sized pole say twenty feet high and a six feet flag, and at night light this up with spotlights, Friday nights fireworks...
So what do you all think, too much, not enough, I don't think so sunny Jim..
When we get our house there, what size flag should I buy, firstly I thought stupidly about a small door flag to hang from the porch area, then I remembered what peeps have told me about submersing myself in American culture, so I'm now thinking of a full sized pole say twenty feet high and a six feet flag, and at night light this up with spotlights, Friday nights fireworks...
So what do you all think, too much, not enough, I don't think so sunny Jim..
Jul 26th 2009 | 3:48 pm
#25
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From: Reno Nevada
Re: I have a small problem...
Jul 26th 2009 | 11:58 pm
#28
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Wishful thinking...
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Posts: 257
From: Cornwall,hoping Florida here I come
Re: I have a small problem...
So flying the stars and stripes isn't a good thing to do, I just wanted to get involved in their culture, wouldn't flag the union jack here..just an idea
Jul 27th 2009 | 12:21 am
#29
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Re: I have a small problem...
I think it's a good idea if you are either a USC or someone who has an OCD about flying flags. If you want to support the US then pay your taxes on time and support their industry. Luckily for me, where I live the latter is the brewing industry.
Jul 27th 2009 | 12:34 am
#30
Last orders please...
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From: Way down deep in the middle of the Jungle..
Re: I have a small problem...
if your going to buy the flag you also have to get the matching cover for your mail box ya know...can't let the neighbourhood down..
