The Joy of HOA
Jun 2nd 2006, 2:30 pm
#166
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by Ray
Q: How are unserviceable flags destroyed?
A:The Flag Code suggests that, "when a flag has served its useful purpose, it should be destroyed, preferably by burning." For individual citizens, this should be done discreetly so the act of destruction is not perceived as a protest or desecration. Many American Legion Posts conduct Disposal of Unserviceable Flag Ceremonies on June 14, Flag Day. This ceremony creates a particularly dignified and solemn occasion for the retirement of unserviceable flags.
A:The Flag Code suggests that, "when a flag has served its useful purpose, it should be destroyed, preferably by burning." For individual citizens, this should be done discreetly so the act of destruction is not perceived as a protest or desecration. Many American Legion Posts conduct Disposal of Unserviceable Flag Ceremonies on June 14, Flag Day. This ceremony creates a particularly dignified and solemn occasion for the retirement of unserviceable flags.
There you go Ray, you've learnt something for the day.
Jun 2nd 2006, 2:40 pm
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by CaliforniaBride
Yeah I know. I've been to several flag retirement ceremonies. The field is usually cut from the stripes and burnt first, followed by the stripes. The fire used is separate and not used for anything else.
There you go Ray, you've learnt something for the day.
There you go Ray, you've learnt something for the day.
Jun 2nd 2006, 8:12 pm
#168
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by CaliforniaBride
Yeah I know. I've been to several flag retirement ceremonies. The field is usually cut from the stripes and burnt first, followed by the stripes. The fire used is separate and not used for anything else.
There you go Ray, you've learnt something for the day.
There you go Ray, you've learnt something for the day.
Jun 2nd 2006, 8:16 pm
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by Giantaxe
What I've learnt from this is that some Americans are even more crazy about flag etiquette than I thought.
lol you and me both
Jun 2nd 2006, 8:17 pm
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by TruBrit
lol you and me both
personally i think neither of you deserve to walk on the hallowed ground of this blessed country!!!
Jun 2nd 2006, 10:12 pm
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Re: The Joy of HOA
We have no history, no culture, no old buildings.... so ...... we worship the flag! 
Jun 2nd 2006, 10:17 pm
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by Elvira
personally i think neither of you deserve to walk on the hallowed ground of this blessed country!!!
hehe suits me just fine
Jun 2nd 2006, 10:19 pm
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by snowbunny
We have no history, no culture, no old buildings.... so ...... we worship the flag!
now i knew there had to be a reason for all this flag goings on here lol hey how's that man of yours doing re jobs
Jun 2nd 2006, 10:22 pm
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by TruBrit
now i knew there had to be a reason for all this flag goings on here lol hey how's that man of yours doing re jobs
He is now "the next one to get a job" cos Bob got one!
Jun 2nd 2006, 10:28 pm
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Finished up a resume and is applying a couple of places.... I realised I might know someone in the industry and am trying to follow that up.
He is now "the next one to get a job" cos Bob got one!
He is now "the next one to get a job" cos Bob got one!
Jun 2nd 2006, 10:47 pm
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Yup! They even showed me the covenants (they insisted even though I changed the flags) and there it is Section 1.13.12...
Reminds me of our HOA here. Can you believe we have 3 HOA's serving the same community? Phase 1, 2 and 3 all have different HOA's and none of them talk to each other. I once joked that the HOA's should start an association of HOA's here. They did'nt see the joke or the irony.
Jun 2nd 2006, 11:21 pm
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by kingfisher241049
Reminds me of our HOA here. Can you believe we have 3 HOA's serving the same community? Phase 1, 2 and 3 all have different HOA's and none of them talk to each other. I once joked that the HOA's should start an association of HOA's here. They did'nt see the joke or the irony.
Jun 2nd 2006, 11:41 pm
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Re: The Joy of HOA
Originally Posted by snowbunny
He is now "the next one to get a job" cos Bob got one!
