Great flag, awesome pride. Even though I am not American I will salute you and everyone in Spyderco who have made this obviously time-consuming task. Next to the small one which you can just see in the pics, this one is just glorious ! :D
We have an Aussie flag right outside where I work and it stands (apparently) on the highest point in the Sydney metro area. It is a probably 4 times as large as yours and it does make you a bit proud when you see it waving in the breeze.
Cheers from down under
Dan
Historic Day at Spyderco!
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:spyder: * Daniel's Spyderco Hoard *
:spyder: * Ozspyder's Kopa Kabana *
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Agent Starling wrote: God Bless America
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God Bless Spyderco!! :D
Agent Starling
Hey Agent Starling,
Amen to that! I agree with you wholeheartedly.
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Thanks for sharing this event with us this was great :)
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Thank you for that moment Spyderco. Joe
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TazKristi, Thank Your for sharing the pix ....... GOD BLESS AMERICA and OUR TROOPS
. Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.
God Bless :)
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TazKristi, Thank Your for sharing the pix ....... GOD BLESS AMERICA and OUR TROOPS
. Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.God Bless :)
-raven-
ISAIAH 40:31 But those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; They will mount up on wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
No-one can choose your mountain or tell you when to climb... It's yours alone to challenge at your own pace and time.
No-one can choose your mountain or tell you when to climb... It's yours alone to challenge at your own pace and time.
Thanx for all of the kind comments. It's not really the "official" raising. They installed the pole and had to test the flag and clear the trees. The crew was pretty excited so pics were taken. The lights will be installed (24/7 flags reguire special lighting and Golden requires "dark-sky" lighting) and the "official" raising will take place soon.
The project began in May of '06. The family wanted to put up an American flag to honor American manufacturing. We are at the northern gateway to Golden and we wanted to put up a large flag that "stirs the spirit".
Local laws prohibited a flag pole at the height required. Gail and I began speaking with officials and received repeated "no" answers. As we worked our way up the chain of officials, we learned that the powers that be weren't being obstinate, there was no legal pathway to authorize the variance.
We eventually had an audience with the planning commision and they created a reason; "community pride". They voted forward. We then had an audience with the City council and the Mayor of Golden and they voted ok.
The project took until now to go through the legal process, have a custom "high wind" pole made and installed. a 60' pole and a 20' x 30' flag.
A lesson in persistence and tenacity, and a firm appreciation of our great country.
sal
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“There are American troops that will step in front of a bullet to protect people that they’ve never met. How many or your neighbors will step in front of a car to save you? Support our troops”. Gail Glesser
The project began in May of '06. The family wanted to put up an American flag to honor American manufacturing. We are at the northern gateway to Golden and we wanted to put up a large flag that "stirs the spirit".
Local laws prohibited a flag pole at the height required. Gail and I began speaking with officials and received repeated "no" answers. As we worked our way up the chain of officials, we learned that the powers that be weren't being obstinate, there was no legal pathway to authorize the variance.
We eventually had an audience with the planning commision and they created a reason; "community pride". They voted forward. We then had an audience with the City council and the Mayor of Golden and they voted ok.
The project took until now to go through the legal process, have a custom "high wind" pole made and installed. a 60' pole and a 20' x 30' flag.
A lesson in persistence and tenacity, and a firm appreciation of our great country.
sal
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“There are American troops that will step in front of a bullet to protect people that they’ve never met. How many or your neighbors will step in front of a car to save you? Support our troops”. Gail Glesser
