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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 with state as I do with Federal.

As the skies stated to darkened it seemed as though it was going to be a rainy finish to the match, but then the thunder started and the game was halted for almost an hour.

Start and stop for the weather and back and forth with the score, until all was tied at 4. Then with another delay for thunder, the officials called it off.

Just before the last pause, the wind offered to allow both flags a gesture and I got a better photo.

 

Friday Flags: Let's Wave for the Lacrosse Team

 

 

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Ed. Must say with your level of consistency, the "wind gods" have become your humble servant and we here in the Rain are grateful for it. Keep them coming and enjoying your grandson play sports. 

May 22, 2026 05:06 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Wayne Martin  as  we were walking down to the field the flags across the field were screaming for me to notice them.

May 24, 2026 07:01 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

There is something special about watching grandchildren play sports, even when the weather refuses to cooperate. Lacrosse games seem to move fast enough without adding thunder delays and changing skies into the mix. Still, those evenings often become the memories everyone talks about later.

I enjoyed the observations about the flags as much as the game itself. Sometimes the little details around the field tell part of the story too. Glad you were able to capture the moment with both flags finally catching the wind together before the game was called. Hopefully the teams get the opportunity to finish the matchup another day.

May 22, 2026 05:29 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518  this is his first year at the sport, previously he was very much into baseball and was fast could catch and was an excellent short reliever. The baseball team merged with another school, and he was bypassed so he went to Lacrosse. The game was resumed at a later date and they won 8-7.

May 24, 2026 07:04 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have only watched lacrosse in person once, and it was fun!  There is always plenty of action on the field!

May 22, 2026 06:12 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Brian England  it is very physical and they are allowed to use the sticks to knock the ball loose.

May 24, 2026 07:06 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Ed... it seems as if those flags just know where to find you! Sorry to hear the game was called off.

May 22, 2026 06:20 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

If only I had that same degree of presence with real estate Nina Hollander, Broker  The game was resumed at a later date and they won 8-7.

May 24, 2026 07:07 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

Hi Ed,
Those delays in games are always frustrating, but Old Glory never sleeps.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

May 22, 2026 07:07 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

The way of life Carol Williams   Enjoy your weekend as well.

May 24, 2026 07:07 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Friday morning, Ed. The flags are getting wet on this rainy day in Maryland.

Have an outstanding holiday weekend.

May 22, 2026 07:33 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Our flags are not waving today, Roy, just hanging wet

May 24, 2026 07:08 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Very nice flag flying! I hope the game is rescheduled!

May 22, 2026 01:01 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

The game was resumed at a later date and they won 8-7., Kat Palmiotti 

May 24, 2026 07:08 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Let 'Ole Glory continue to proudly wave in every community across the United States. Better safe to delay the game for blue skies, Ed!

May 22, 2026 01:40 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

And that they did Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!  and the game was resumed at a later date and they won 8-7.

May 24, 2026 07:09 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Congrats, Ed, on being featured in BananaTudes, your patriotism is proudly showing!

 

May 22, 2026 01:42 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Thank you for the recognition Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

May 24, 2026 07:09 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good afternoon Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 ,

Glad to see you took full advantage of those two flags proudly waving at your grandsons lacrosse game! Glad you took the time to support your grandson too..it means a world to these kids! 

May 22, 2026 02:40 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Dorie Dillard Austin TX  we know it does and they are an hour away, but we made as many as his events of all types as we could.

May 24, 2026 07:10 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Ed the American Flag should be flown and the National Anthem played at all sporting events, especially school sporting event

May 22, 2026 05:27 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

You get no argument from me George Souto 

May 24, 2026 07:11 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

I love it, Ed. I remember a friend from years ago sent her son to school in CT so he could play Lacrosse. There wasn't a lof of that being played in Texas!   As usual, the Wind gods knew you were coming and helped with your photo. 

May 22, 2026 05:41 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Kathy Streib  It is a wave or more precisely a wind that I home to ride for a long time.

May 24, 2026 07:11 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sorry about the game, Ed.

Our grandson in LA has been playing lacrosse for several years now. He really enjoys it and is pretty good per his Mom. We have only been able to see 1 game live given where they live.

Jeff

May 23, 2026 12:31 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Jeff Dowler, CRS  as I see them play it is a cross between soccer for the running and football for the hitting, and the game was started by Native Americans, long before either of those 2 sports

May 24, 2026 07:13 AM