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Friday Flags: The Wind 'was-a-blowin' in Waterbury CT

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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 down a bit and the pole didn't bend, and the flag didn't rip.

Against the blue sky, it was well worth a few minutes to appreciate.

Friday Flags: The Wind 'was-a-blowin' in Waterbury CT

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Adam Chubbuck
Team Alpha Charlie of Douglas Realty - Pasadena, MD
Real Estate Expert & Navy Veteran

Love this - more flags!  Happy Friday Ed  

May 15, 2026 04:55 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Thanks Adam Chubbuck  I look so I can find one for every Friday

May 15, 2026 06:10 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Ed. You Friday posts have me paying more attention to flags in my area and that is a good thing. Thanks! Enjoy your day.

May 15, 2026 05:02 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Wayne Martin   I don't think that is a bad thing.

May 15, 2026 06:10 AM
Wayne Martin

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 - definitely a good thing but I have always been a flag lover, thanks to you I just pay more attention!

May 15, 2026 06:31 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Ed... you can "feel" that wind just from your photo. I'm delighted that the pole and flag remained standing and proud.

May 15, 2026 05:23 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Nina Hollander, Broker   Nina, the first gust I saw that made me stop had that pole shaking violently and at least the top was springing strong.

May 15, 2026 06:11 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
We List/Sell Long Island Real Estate Successfully!

I enjoy seeing your flags each week Ed, and the pride they represent!

May 15, 2026 05:56 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400   I find my head moves a lot when I'm driving watching for a good flag to catch

May 15, 2026 06:14 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Wow, those are some pretty good gusts to cause the pole to bend, but you still got a really good photo of the flag flying proudly!

May 15, 2026 05:58 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Brian England   it was blowing pretty hard and I swear the first gust I saw had that top move at least 5 feet

May 15, 2026 06:15 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Brian England   that's the type of wind, where one needs to know how to hit a stinger, or a low power draw to stay out of the wind.

May 15, 2026 06:30 AM
Brian England

Well, at least you weren't trying to hit a fade into that wind to get your ball to the green Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, haha.

May 15, 2026 06:20 AM
Brian England

For sure, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 high-ball hitters don't fare so well in the wind, haha.

May 15, 2026 06:41 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Ed,

Now that pole and flag was definitely straining with the wind gusts. Glad it simmered down but you got some great shots!

May 15, 2026 06:01 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Dorie Dillard Austin TX   I was too far away when I saw the first one and even though these show the movement, it is at least half of what I first saw.

May 15, 2026 06:16 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Friday morning, Ed. Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

May 15, 2026 07:41 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Happy Flag Friday, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 

May 15, 2026 08:16 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Ed, that BREEZE turned out to be pretty good gusts!   Glad it didn't bend the pole.  Great shot.

May 15, 2026 01:40 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

One of your best, Ed!!!  That flag pole is TALL!!!  Once again, the wind gods know when you're coming to assist in your Friday Flags posts. 

May 15, 2026 06:54 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Ed those high winds made for some excellent American Flag photo's

May 16, 2026 04:34 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Ed:

Wonderful flag photo on that blustery day. It's been pretty breezy here in the last couple of days and I really noticed all the flags I see when out running errands. Can't say I have seen a flag pole bending before but perhaps I have simply not noticed.

Jeff 

May 17, 2026 04:58 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Love your flag photos. And the wind was blowing like crazy here today as well.

May 18, 2026 07:36 PM
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