We've always had a flag here on the farm, but didn't like where it was hung and didn't really have any other better alternatives for a place to hang it. In the current location, it was easily tattered by the ever-blowing wind we get here -- either by the light pole it was mounted to, or the garage. Big bummer.
So, for Christmas I gave Alan a (Made in the USA) heavy duty telescoping flag pole and flag that he could choose to set anywhere he wanted to on the farm. Winter is not the best time to be digging holes and setting concrete, so he waited until recently to actually install it.
He started by digging a big, square hole. And, anyone who lives near here knows that this was not an easy task. We were shocked that he didn't hit rock 3 to 6" below the surface of the soil. This must be the only location on the farm that has any depth to the soil!
More and more digging took place.
Yay for me, I got a photo of the hole. Boo for me, I didn't actually get any photos of the form he built to support the concrete, or even the finished concrete base! Argh!
Below the soil is the HUGE concrete block that Alan poured, that's securing the PVC tube that the pole fits into. Perhaps I should sprinkle some flower seeds there?
Now, a beautiful new flag flies proudly on the farm. We love it!
some white baby's breath flowers would be beautiful underneath. it looks awesome. ya'll done great job.
-Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | March 29, 2013 at 09:49 AM
Wonderful! Great present, and great job setting the pole in. So special to fly the flag.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | March 28, 2013 at 01:59 PM
That is absolutely perfect, and beautiful!!! I had a flag flying on our barn in NE, and it looked so awesome...here I have to have it on the front of the house, but it's still nice. Yours is a DREAM! I would LOVE to have a big one like that some day. Kudos to Alan for all that hard work, and hugs to both of you for loving this country! :D
Posted by: Diane McVey | March 19, 2013 at 12:12 AM
Looks great - I think Alan deserves a salute for the hard work! I once worked for a federal judge who wanted to put a flag pole in his back yard, but his homeowners assn wouldn't allow it. He was outraged, but never did challenge them.
Posted by: Troy Louise | March 18, 2013 at 12:33 PM
I love your new addition! I read all your blog posts but since I also read many other blogs don't have time to comment very often. But, since your new flag brought me to your comment section I will also say what I think so often when reading your blog. I am always touched by the pictures of the animals you have rescued. It is so wonderful to see animals like Moose and Twiggy enjoying the great home you have given them. My husband and I don't have the ability to take more animals right now... we're down to our last two horses at the present time and while we love them dearly, sometimes it's almost too much for my husband. But, I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your animal stories and even more, thanks for all you do to help so many precious animals.
Posted by: CC | March 16, 2013 at 09:26 AM
Awesome!God Bless America!
Posted by: MaryAnn | March 16, 2013 at 04:55 AM
I would have thought that he would use the auger on the back of the tractor and drill some holes in the corners of a square base pour a raised slab with some mesh and bar around the edge. Then there is powder......that digging makes my back hurt just thinking about it. KaaBoooom! Love, Dad
Posted by: Dan Wight | March 15, 2013 at 12:13 PM
Beautiful and Awesome! God bless America!! ♥
Posted by: Jeanne | March 15, 2013 at 10:56 AM
I love it! There is nothing like a wonderful American flag flying over the beautiful state of Texas. Now, you just need it in the midst of all your bluebonnets! :)
Posted by: Lynne | March 15, 2013 at 06:55 AM
It is beautiful. Alan did a great job *planting* it securely. May it wave proudly for many years.
Posted by: carol dee | March 15, 2013 at 05:49 AM
That's AWESOME!
Posted by: Mel | March 15, 2013 at 05:36 AM
"You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true
'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag. "
This is such a happy post that I broke into song! The flag look GRAND! And yes, most definitely, scatter some flower seeds! More grandness!
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | March 15, 2013 at 04:33 AM
John has always wanted to be able to have a flag pole. He's put up plastic pipe and made his own but we have strong winds here, too, and it always gets broken. Where did you get the pole?
Posted by: Sue B | March 15, 2013 at 03:47 AM
Love it!
Posted by: jkincolorado | March 14, 2013 at 10:06 PM
It looks grand! And I think flower seeds...in patriotic colors!
Posted by: Shala | March 14, 2013 at 09:58 PM