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1st March 07, 05:35 PM
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New Buchannan St Davids Flagpole Installation
So with all of the St. David's day celebrations I decided to finish an old project. I had previously installed the foundation and only had to finish installing the flagpole, hardware and lighting. I also received a Buchannan Kilt yesterday and it fits so well I decided to wear it today instead of my Pride of Wales kilt that has somehow gotten too small since I quit tobacco.
Power tools on a ladder. No Scotch yet!
The front w/ flagpole (notice the shirt)
The pleats w/ flagpole
The Flags, I included a light for flying them at night and it also serves as a good guide for visitors.
Another shot of the flags, The pole is 24' high.
Last edited by O'Neille; 2nd March 07 at 09:03 AM.
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1st March 07, 05:41 PM
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I almost posted, good job on the pole, however that would make people wonder about what kind of chaplain I am! Just wonderin, is that a welsh tartan?
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1st March 07, 05:52 PM
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Nope, Buchannan around Loch Lomond and originally from Ulster. Historians correct me if I've fouled it up. O'Neille
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1st March 07, 06:24 PM
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I nearly ordered a Buchanan in Edinburgh but the Ancient Caledonian just pipped it to the post!
Great to see the Draig Coch flag flying!  It's still St David's Day in the US so hope you are having a great day!  
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
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1st March 07, 06:30 PM
#5
 Originally Posted by McClef
Great to see the Draig Coch flag flying!
Okay I have to ask, as I English. I have heard of the legend of St George slaying the dragon. The Welsh appear to have the above mentioned flag and I've also seen many a flag with the red dragon on a yellow background. My question is, were the Welsh cheering for the dragon?
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2nd March 07, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by McClef
I nearly ordered a Buchanan in Edinburgh but the Ancient Caledonian just pipped it to the post!
Great to see the Draig Coch flag flying! It's still St David's Day in the US so hope you are having a great day!
I did have a great night. Just got in. Post some pictures of your Ancient Calendonian. I couldn't keep the ladies away from the Buchannan tonight. O'Neille
Last edited by O'Neille; 2nd March 07 at 01:34 AM.
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2nd March 07, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ccga3359
Okay I have to ask, as I English. I have heard of the legend of St George slaying the dragon. The Welsh appear to have the above mentioned flag and I've also seen many a flag with the red dragon on a yellow background. My question is, were the Welsh cheering for the dragon?
Of course they were:
"Although this flag was only officially adopted in 1958, it and versions of it have been in use for centuries in Wales. Largely it symbolizes the resistance and freedom of the Welsh people dating back as far as the Welsh Prince Cadwaladr in the 12th century who fought the attacks of England's Henry II despite having been blinded."
However it should be noted that the St George dragon is usually depicted as a green one so it's only a relative of our red one.
The pics of the Ancient Caledonian will have to wait as I have a 4-6 week jonesing for its arrival. 
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
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1st March 07, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by O'Neille
Another shot of the flags, The pole is 24" high.
You ought to make it taller, someone might trip over it. Maybe 10 or 20 (or 24 feet ) tall
Dale
--Working for the earth is not a way to get rich, it is a way to be rich
The Most Honourable Dale the Unctuous of Giggleswick under Table
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