friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: Lest There Be any Doubt of Patriotism
- 07/09/26 09:59 AM
Friday Flags: Lest There Be any Doubt of Patriotism
We have flags on all the poles as one approaches the center of Prospect CT. The go up just before Memorial Day and will be there through the end of season and until they just don't look that good anymore.
On the road that comes up from Naugatuck, just before hitting the town flags, one family has left no doubt as to where they feel about our country.
On a front hill that may well have been hard to maintain, they have a lawn decoration that is sure to get a lot of attention.
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: Prospect Veteran's Memorial with A Full Flag
- 06/27/26 01:47 PM
Friday Flags: Prospect Veteran's Memorial with A Full Flag
For the July 4th celebration, I got a wave from a flag in the center of Prospect that in my mind, was just like use me, use me.
The monument on the town green, is a memorial to all the town residents that were lost in wars, and it also showed a couple of residents that fought for our nation's independence.
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country, it just also wanted to be included in my Friday Flags.
Friday Flags: Prospect Veteran's Memorial with A Full Flag
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: A Flag With 2 Sentinels
- 06/26/26 04:17 AM
Friday Flags: A Flag With 2 Sentinels
Last Sunday, as I went to share a moment at my father's resting place, I couldn't miss the wind stirring up the flag across the driveway from his plot.
The cemetery association has a flag displayed with some low evergreens as well as 2 sentinels. Standing at attention with arms in a solute position it was a symbol of recognition to all those buried with military history.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation's creation, we should also remember the toll it took to get to this point.
Friday Flags: A Flag With 2 Sentinels
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: A Golf Trip with a Bonus
- 06/16/26 05:46 AM
Friday Flags: A Golf Trip with a Bonus
Our Wednesday morning senior golf league is rather large and to keep enthusiasm going, they schedule a once a month away day to play on a different course. The course, this week was in Simsbury CT on a course that offers many challenges.
After parking, I went towards the clubhouse, and there was a sight that just needed further appreciation.
While I was happy to see a fully extended flag, I also had reservations as to what the wind would do to the golf ball. Where I had issues was on judging the speed of the … (16 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: Sit and Relax in Watertown CT
- 06/12/26 06:31 AM
Friday Flags: Sit and Relax in Watertown CT
Fo a few years now, I have played in a senior golf league in Watertown CT on Wednesday mornings. Not only does it allow me time on a course I greatly enjoy, but I get to play with some fellow golfers that I have known for guite a few years.
There was some road construction that afforded me some time to glance about and I saw an opportunity that I never noticed before. I poulled over and went to take this shot.
How opportune to see a place to stop, read a book, watch the world … (14 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: Waving Proudly at the Top of the Hill
- 06/05/26 03:25 AM
Friday Flags: Waving Proudly at the Top of the Hill
The 9th green at the East Mountain golf course faces a large hill that leads to the clubhouse.
While finishing on the green, I glanced up and the wind had the flag blowing just right, as though to remind me I hadn't found a flag for this series as yet.
I got the shot and had to get out of the way for the group behind us. I seem to be getting a lot of help from the wind gods to keep the streak going.
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: Posing Through the Trees in Watertown CT
- 05/28/26 12:59 PM
Friday Flags: Posing Through the Trees in Watertown CT
While driving into Watertown CT earlier this week, I happened to look up and see an opening through some tall trees.
The gap in the trees allowed a view of a flagpole and a still banner. I started to hope that as I got around the hill, maybe the wind would offer me a break.
I may have to try and switch some of the good fortune to some other type of more rewarding endeavor, as my thoughts seem to get answered quite often. Or at least as far as flags go.
As I drive my … (14 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: Let's Wave for the Lacrosse Team
- 05/21/26 05:00 AM
Friday Flags: Let's Wave for the Lacrosse Team
This week, we traveled to Colchester CT to watch a home game for the lacrosse team on which our younger grandson plays. We got there a little late, and the home team, Bacon Academy was ahead 2-1, which turned to a tie just to give us an even start.
From across the field, the scoreboard was very visible, as were the flags standing on either side of it.
Our nation's flag was blowing proudly in the wind, but the state flag seemed a bit lazy. I evidently don't have the same degree of wind prominence … (13 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: The Wind 'was-a-blowin' in Waterbury CT
- 05/14/26 05:00 AM
Friday Flags: The Wind 'was-a-blowin' in Waterbury CT
At a recreational park in the East Mountain section of Waterbury last week, it was not difficult to notice the flag at the top of the pole, for the way the wind was trying to pull it off.
It was not only extending the flag, but the gusts were causing the pole to bend as well.
I thought for sure that the flag would be ripped away with the gusts, but it stood proud and resilient. A true testament to the legacy we have created as a country for almost 250 years.
Eventually the wind did slow … (13 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: A Naugatuck CT Landmark Full of Pride
- 05/01/26 04:49 AM
Friday Flags: A Naugatuck CT Landmark Full of Pride
I took a quick detour while on my way to an appointment early this week, and it may have been pre-0rdained, as I had a stop sign that also said, here's the place.
The old train station in Naugatuck, which was once a busy spot for commuters going into the New York area has been out of rail service or years, A new one is under construction on another part of the railway.
The old station has been repurposed, and now is a restaurant, called The Station Restaurant
I made a metal note to stop on … (15 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: A Nice View From a Waterbury Roadway
- 04/24/26 04:17 AM
Friday Flags: A Nice View from a Waterbury Roadway
Coming out of a store in Waterbury this week, my attention was caught by a hard waving flag in the parking lot of a building. I pulled into the driveway and the person with me asked what I was doing. I merely told her I had to take a photo of the flag to continue a post series.
The building has several tenants, but the primary tenant is a German company called Drew Marine. They specialize in heavy duty coatings for ships, and this office is warehousing and administrative.
I knew if I waited briefly, … (17 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: Flying in Front of a Fast-Food Stop in Watertown CT
- 04/10/26 04:11 AM
Friday Flags: Flying in Front of a Fast-Food Stop in Watertown CT
A reality of owning cars is an occasional stop to get it serviced. I was waiting for the oil to be changed and across the road the flag was calling to me.
I didn't have a good angle, but as I was waiting for the oil to drip, I had time.
The wind was somewhat cooperating and while it may not have been 100% it was still a pretty sight.
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: It's April, and the Golf Courses Are Opening
- 04/02/26 01:27 PM
Friday Flags: It's April, and the Golf Courses are Opening
The cold weather is trying to move on, but like some relatives, when they have a good thing, they don't want to go.
As such, it is making for a difficult time to open the golf courses, but it is happening.
I belong to a couple of golf leagues, and their season opening meetings were held this week.
The Senior league at Crestbrook Park in Watertown, had their season opening breakfast event on Wednesday, and the course will open this weekend.
As I looked up to the pro shop, the flag was also inviting and how … (19 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: A Veteran's Post Will Aways Have a Flag
- 03/26/26 06:18 PM
Friday Flags: A Veteran's Post Will Aways Have a Flag
Heere in Prospect, CT, we have a VFW post, #8075, and it is an active group as there are always cars in the lot, and in season their outdoor pavilion always has activities.
The post like many across the country is a safe place for all veterans that have served overseas to protect those that cannot protect themselves.
With the way we find ourselves as the protectors of the world, that makes for membership with different types of memories than when initially founded in Sept, 1899 after the Spanish-American war.
Purpose to fer comfort to … (17 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: Welcome Back to Prospect CT
- 03/12/26 04:12 PM
Friday Flags: Welcome Back to Prospect CT
We enjoyed the escape for Connecticut to get some relief from the snow and the cold. We visited friends, and family; I got to play some golf, even shot my age on one of the courses in Hiton Head, and just relaxed.
We had gotten a huge drop of snow just before we left and as well had to run to the post office on the way out, I got a shot of the flag at McGrath park here in Prospect
The flag was flying bravely as we left and seemed to be saying it wished us … (15 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: The Snow Will Never Cover the Flag
- 02/12/26 04:11 PM
Friday Flags: The Snow Will Never Cover the Flag
The scene was just too clean to not stop.
The frozen pond, the blanket of white almost 2 feet deep, and the solitary pole with the flag flying clear against the blue sky.
It was just a simple way to bring a little warmth to a cold February Day in Prospect CT
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: Show a Little Love for the Town Garage Flag
- 02/01/26 09:00 AM
Friday Flags: Show a Little Love for the Town Garage Flag
We have had a difficult and very cold winter so far and it is not over yet. The town garage is active ahead of storms with the trucks getting prepared for the storms as well as residents going in to pull a pail or 2 of sand for walkways.
As I was pulling in it had shown a full wave, but when I got out of the car to take the photo it seemed to tease me and wanted me to spend some time there.
As I was getting ready to take the … (15 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: The School Flag Caught my Attention
- 01/30/26 04:07 AM
Friday Flags: The School Flag Caught my Attention
In our state, and many others as well, we make our property tax payments in 2 splits. The bills come out with cars and the first half of the real estate payment due in July, and the second half of the real estate payment is due in January.
I made my way to town hall to drop off the second payment and as I walked back to my car, something was trying to get my attention.
The flag in front of the Regional Middle School, Long Meadow was trying to get my attention.
I didn't want to … (17 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: The Prospect CT Town Hall
- 01/22/26 05:49 PM
Friday Flags: The Prospect CT Town Hall
Driving through town there were trees waving with the gusts. As I started to reach the town center, I noticed the flags in front of the Prospect CT Town hall.
There was a lot of wind as I was driving, but once I stopped, it seemed to disappear.
The looked so good with the American flag and the POW flag against the blue sky. I needed to wait and see if I could get lucky.
After 15 minutes, this is the best I could get, and I am wondering if it really blew once I drove out of … (14 comments)
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friday flags in central ct: Friday Flags: Hotchkiss Field Flag Waving for Me
- 01/14/26 05:28 PM
Friday Flags: Hotchkiss Field Flag Waving for Me
It has been a tough week, and I was not preprepared for this post. As I was making my way out of Prospect, I glanced over to the fields at Hotchkiss Field, and the flag was beckoning to me.
I turned around and went in, parked and started to make my way over to where the flagpole was, which was on the opposite of the park.
The wind had disappeared, and I felt I was going to be disappointed, but still, I had a streak to keep.
The wind returned and I got my shot. So far … (10 comments)
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Friday Flags: Lest There Be any Doubt of Patriotism
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