Telescoping Flagpole

Above, the finished flagpole and stand. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

My little project for today is completed.

For quite a while, I felt there was something "missing" in the yard. And that was a means to fly the flag. Rather than drill holes in the house's siding, I decided instead to get a yard flagpole. Fortunately, they were being advertised on Facebook.

Above, the pvc pipe flagpole stand is solidly anchored in concrete. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Normally, telescoping yard flagpoles are over $200, but the sale offer was for $119.98 for a 25' pole. It comes with a stand (a pvc pipe) and a 3' x 5' U.S. flag. I already have flags (including a Gadsden flag), so now I have a means to fly them (I already have a 20' Flag Pole Buddy for the RV) in the yard. I thought that was a reasonable price.

Last night, I bought a 50# bag of Quikrete (concrete) formulated for posts. I didn't think I needed the entire 50 pounds, but it turned out I did.

I had to dig a 30-inch wide hole, 16 inches deep. I did that yesterday.

This morning, I got the pvc pipe stand firmly anchored in the Quikrete. It was fully set within 30 minutes. I waited a few hours and tested it. It was rock solid (the weren't kidding about being quick!).

Above, the flagpole from the deck. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

So, this afternoon, I put the flaqpole in with U.S. and Trump 2020 flags. Everything worked just fine. Today was a good test as the winds are really gusting today. Since we're headed for inclement weather tonight and tomorrow, I'll take it down this evening.

I got the flagpole kit through SHOP.STANDFLAGPOLES.COM. They also have 20' and 30' flagpole kits.

Don't Forget Your Flag Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is Memorial Day and this is just a reminder to fly your flag!

History Quiz: The Gadsden Flag

Are you familiar with the Gadsden Flag?

If you aren't, or you think you are, you should test your knowledge with a quiz that has been posted by The Heritage Foundation.

I fly the Gadsden Flag on The Beast's flagpole (I got it from The Heritage Foundation):

Above, The Beast at the Lava Hot Springs/City Center KOA. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

To take the quiz, go here.

Flag Pole Buddy Information

Above, at the Peter Lebeck clampout at Camp Okihi. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

At the recent two clampouts I attended, I received some admiring looks at my flagpole set-up on The Beast and some queries.

Above, at the Platrix clampout on the Keene Ranch. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For those (and others) who are interested, the flagpole set-up is the Flag Pole Buddy. I purchased it online from Camping World. The Flag Pole Buddy comes with a flagpole that extends 22' and mounting hardware and a U.S. flag.

It mounts on an RVs roof ladder. I first used it during my August Great American Eclipse trip to Idaho.

Above, at the Lava Hot Springs City Center KOA in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I recently attended the California RV Show at the Fairplex in Pomona and there was a booth for the Flag Pole Buddy in the big accessories tent.

With those inquiring Clampers and others in mind, I picked up some literature and have scanned it. It is posted below.