Winter Excursion 8, Day 79 The Life of a Camp Host

We were off today, but had fun. Here's the story.

Three years ago when we first hosted here I always wondered about the flagpole at the campground entrance and why there was never a flag on it. As it was our first year I didn't bring up the subject with the staff or the more experienced hosts.

Last year I was still the "newbie host" and did not ask again.

This year I couldn't stand it any more and asked the maintenance guy about the flagpole. His answer surprised me. He said he didn't know there was a flagpole in the campground! Next I asked the Assistant Ranger the same question and got the same answer. "what flagpole"? Finally I asked the Park Ranger. He also said he'd never seen a flagpole in the campground, but we have one at office. They came over to the campground and were surprised when I pointed out the flagpole. I was amazed they never knew. If you didn't make the turn after entering the campground you would collide with the pole.

So this year I inspected the flagpole. It was in good shape! I asked the Park Ranger if I could fly a flag on it. I told him I would donate the light and lanyard if he would supply the flags.  He was all about it as he had both a US Flag and a GA State Flag at the office. I ordered the light and lanyard and they arrived today. Both Rangers helped with the flag raising and here is the result.

I can't wait to see it this evening when the light comes on!