Do NOT raise or lower a large flag in a high wind, unless you have assistance.
Especially not on a cold day.
My boss put up a new Missouri flag at work (the old one needed retirement). Unfortunately, being a typical Illinois type, he screwed up. So, the flag was upside down for most of the morning. I guess he thought the bears on our state flag are supposed to be standing on their heads.
When I got to it, and switched it around, the wind was pretty fierce. WOW! I've never been to the ocean, so the concept of wind-powered sailing vessels never seemed all that real to me. I think I get it now.
