Nicole M Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 was "Do you display an American flag?" I actually laughed out loud. Partly it was the Italian flag discussion here, but get this! My next door neighbor just erected a three-story tall flagpole right smack next to my house last weekend. All the old dudes in the neighborhood gathered around for this. They were so excited. They had ropes and were stationed on surrounding roofs and yelling important instructions to each other. You could tell they just loved it. All the wives stood across the street gazing, dutifully apprehensive, concerned. At one point, I heard my neighbor Betty mutter, "That **** fool's going to kill himself with this foolishness." The next day, after the pole went up, I was puttering in the garden and I kept having flashbacks to when we lived on a boat. I was confused -- I was having visceral memories of that time, thinking about things I had not remembered for ever, the smells and tastes all coming back to me. And I kept wondering, why am I thinking about this? Then I realized. It was the slap, slap of the cable on the flag pole, sounding just like the mast on a boat, swaying in the water. So when this poor lady asked me if I displayed the American flag, I considered all the things I could say, like, "I don't need to with the monstrosity next door!" or "What would be the point? I can't compete with what my neighbor's got going!" Gosh, I'd hate to be one of those poor souls taking down that information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 :lol: Thanks for the laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 was "Do you display an American flag?" I actually laughed out loud. Partly it was the Italian flag discussion here, but get this! My next door neighbor just erected a three-story tall flagpole right smack next to my house last weekend. All the old dudes in the neighborhood gathered around for this. They were so excited. They had ropes and were stationed on surrounding roofs and yelling important instructions to each other. You could tell they just loved it. All the wives stood across the street gazing, dutifully apprehensive, concerned. At one point, I heard my neighbor Betty mutter, "That **** fool's going to kill himself with this foolishness." The next day, after the pole went up, I was puttering in the garden and I kept having flashbacks to when we lived on a boat. I was confused -- I was having visceral memories of that time, thinking about things I had not remembered for ever, the smells and tastes all coming back to me. And I kept wondering, why am I thinking about this? Then I realized. It was the slap, slap of the cable on the flag pole, sounding just like the mast on a boat, swaying in the water. So when this poor lady asked me if I displayed the American flag, I considered all the things I could say, like, "I don't need to with the monstrosity next door!" or "What would be the point? I can't compete with what my neighbor's got going!" Gosh, I'd hate to be one of those poor souls taking down that information. :smilielol5: Thats hilarious! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Ha! I do display an American flag in our home. I also display a Gadsden flag. According the FBI domestic terrorist quiz that makes me a more likely terrorist. :tongue_smilie: Do you own, fly, or even know about the "Gadsden Flag?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Ha! I do display an American flag in our home. I also display a Gadsden flag. According the FBI domestic terrorist quiz that makes me a more likely terrorist. :tongue_smilie: OMGoodness! That quiz is hilarious. Here are my results: You are not a terrorist. In fact, it is highly likely that you are a socialist, communist, or Democrat. You strongly support the state over, well, everything. You likely do not believe in any individual rights. You scare me. I scare the quiz maker! That's my second laugh-out-loud moment tonight! Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 :lol: me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Mine says: Congratulations, you are a domestic terrorist. Well, at least you are according to the US government. Consider turning yourself in to your local authorities. There are FBI offices all around they country and they would like to talk to you. Pack your bags for Gitmo because the government doesn't like you. You scored 60.00% of the possible points for this test. 'Cause I'm into small government. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 LOLOL - sorry the flag is making you seasick. I'd love to talk to some of the pollsters - I can't imagine what they hear that they can't put down on their forms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Veritaserum, want to share a cell at Gitmo? Oh, can someone tell me what cyber penetration is? It sounds painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Oh, can someone tell me what cyber penetration is? It sounds painful. I know, I think I clenched something when I read that. Mine said, "You think freedom should only be given by the state to people who agree with the state." This is only true when the state agrees with me. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouseacademy Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I got a call too tonight... sadly the phone disconnected before I was done... all the leading questions I never answer the way they expect...:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I know it because it is maddening at 3 am, in a marina, when you're tucked aboard for the night, and it's blowing a gale outside, and you think to yourself, "If some git had just tied off those halyards properly, I could actually be sleeping now." Thwang-thwang-tang-tang-thawng-tang-tang-thwang-tang! Aaaarrrrrrrgggggg!! I'll remember to bring my ear plugs if I'm ever lucky enough to visit you, Nichole. :D So, what DID you say to the pollster? Did you just leave it at, "No."? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 I know it because it is maddening at 3 am, in a marina, when you're tucked aboard for the night, and it's blowing a gale outside, and you think to yourself, "If some git had just tied off those halyards properly, I could actually be sleeping now." Thwang-thwang-tang-tang-thawng-tang-tang-thwang-tang! Aaaarrrrrrrgggggg!! I'll remember to bring my ear plugs if I'm ever lucky enough to visit you, Nichole. :D So, what DID you say to the pollster? Did you just leave it at, "No."? I did. I just said "no." She'd promised me the poll would only take 3 minutes and who am I to make her a liar? It was so strange, hearing that sound 4 miles from the water, in my garden, and not really putting it together at first why I was having those flashbacks. I knew you'd get it. And hey! What do you mean "if" you ever get to come visit? When our children get married, what? I'm going to have to come out there?! Hmm. Maybe we could meet in the middle. Iowa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 LOLOL - sorry the flag is making you seasick. I'd love to talk to some of the pollsters - I can't imagine what they hear that they can't put down on their forms. I kept asking questions of the woman who called me, about her candidate's policies to see how she'd talk about them. She had a comeback for everything, she was good. But I think she'd had enough of me when she asked if I needed help with voting or transportation to the polls. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Ha! I do display an American flag in our home. I also display a Gadsden flag. According the FBI domestic terrorist quiz that makes me a more likely terrorist. :tongue_smilie: We considered a Gadsden but decided to go with a Culpepper instead. :) http://www.eaglemountainflag.com/product-FL-USHCUL-23.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamJH Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 One of the characters is in the Army and insisted on rescuing a giant American flag and putting it up on his yard. Enormous, caused problems with the neighbors, etc. However, your story is funnier. My Texas flag is proudly displayed on a short pole on our porch. It slaps the window and drives the cats nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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