Where's the flag?

This is the flagpole at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. The pole has been flagless for a week now since one of the ropes broke.

I'm not sure if there is a professional flagpole repairman but they must be scarce here in Downey. It seems to me you just go to Home Depot and get 60 to 70 feet of rope and restring the pulley. They probably even have ropes that already have the hooks for the eyelets on the flags.

I just think it is important to fly the American and California flags at a government site.

What do you think?

All in a day's work

You don't normally think of telephone poles as something that need to be replaced. But when they do, heavy equipment is required.

The crane being used here blocked off the entire neighboring street. It was used initially to raise the new pole, and now it's being used to hold a bucket full of supplies. The workers, who have a great view of the surrounding neighborhood and local golf course, are secured by belts that are attached to the new and old poles.

Just another day at work for these guys.

It's a guy thing

I've started noticing all the barber shops I never noticed before. One of the things they all seem to have in common is that they are basic (oh yeah, and they all have the striped barber poles). They all seem to say:  Barber shop, stop in, get a cut....no frills. For guys, it's just a hair cut.

The place I get my hair cut is a salon with a beauty supply attached. You can get a massage, facial, a variety of relaxing treatments, and your nails done. In addition, there is usually some kind of refreshment. I look forward to getting my hair done, it's relaxing and the atmosphere is artsy and fun. I've come to the conclusion that—in general—guys must not feel the same way about getting a cut.

See my last Barber Shop post from earlier this month.

Puzzling

Sometimes you just have to wonder...

This utility pole is missing the bottom three feet or so. It looks like it's just hanging in mid-air, but it's attached to the pole next to it by a couple of 2x4 beams.

Why?