RR: New USA flag hoisted at the Luge and STT Trailwork

[Rawhead]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Sadly, you guys are not familiar with Johnny Cash's song Ragged Old Flag:

I enjoyed the video. While I respect the sentiments you have for this ragged old flag, it needed to be retired. The United States Flag Code specifies:

"The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."

When is a flag no longer "a fitting emblem of display"? That's all a matter of opinion. Personally, I feel a new flag on top of the Luge is a wonderful symbol that reflects a rebirth of the glorious STT/Luge/Old Camp.

Thanks to the Warrior Society for all the ongoing hard work on the trails. I wish I could pitch in and help.

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by Rawhead

Thanks to the Warrior Society for all the ongoing hard work on the trails. I wish I could pitch in and help.

You can by becoming an official FS volunteer. This work and patrols are not exclusive to the WS. Jim J. and Randy W. are not WS members but are FS volunteers. You can apply with the FS and join us. Lots of work still needs to be done. Here is the info:

Volunteering - Volunteer Opportunities on the Trabuco Ranger District

The Trabuco Ranger District, surrounded by Orange and Riverside Counties, has a variety of volunteer opportunities available.
Field Projects include:

• Road and Trail patrols, maintenance and repair (multi-use trails (hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians), roads, OHV).
• Refurbish trailhead kiosks, signboards and trail signs
• Trailhead monitors - check signs, area, materials, registration forms
• Trail inventory hikers - assist FS staff with trail assessments and inventories
• Land Steward/Restoration - help with restoration projects and removal of non-native species restoration program
• Develop and lead interpretive programs - Santa Ana Mountains Natural History Association
• Develop a forest Junior Ranger program
• Staff the Visitor Center at El Cariso (Ortega Highway)
• Adopt-A-Trail or ongoing project
• Wildomar OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) Area - needs help with trail maintenance, fencing, habitat restoration, signage and patrolling
• Forest Ride-Along program - assist staff in recreation areas and on patrols
• Miscellaneous projects include fence repair, habitat restoration, graffiti removal and maintenance

Office or home research projects include development of trail fliers, maps and elevation profiles,interpretive information fliers, brochures, and power point presentations. Organize wilderness and volunteer program photos and files.

Here is the contact of the chief ranger in the Trabuco District if you're interested.

Keith Fletcher, District Ranger
1147 East Sixth Street
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-1811

Fax - (951) 736-3002

[ShinKen]

u guys rock!! thanks much for the great work up therr!!

[Rawhead]

Excellent info Gene! With summer upon us, my weekends will be a bit more available. I'll definitely be looking into offering my assistance. Thanks again.

[brendagilbert]

Thanks for the wonderful RR and pics John and Gene- you do such wonderful things for all of us-
I miss you and cant wait to see you on Saturday!!!

[dstepper]

Thanks you all so much for helping to get that trail back in use, can't wait until it is open again. I miss our night rides out there.

You guys really should invest in a Bob Trailer, we use them all the time doing trail work in the San Gabs. They even make a accessory to haul tools.

http://www.bobgear.com/accessories/a...essories_id=18

Dean

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by dstepper

Thanks you all so much for helping to get that trail back in use, can't wait until it is open again. I miss our night rides out there.

You guys really should invest in a Bob Trailer, we use them all the time doing trail work in the San Gabs. They even make a accessory to haul tools.

http://www.bobgear.com/accessories/a...essories_id=18

Dean

Thanks Steppie. I've been looking at getting one and putting it to good use...and I'm not talking just for trailwork.

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Originally Posted by brendagilbert

Thanks for the wonderful RR and pics John and Gene- you do such wonderful things for all of us-
I miss you and cant wait to see you on Saturday!!!

We miss you too Brenda... See you Saturday!

[guero]

thanks for the trailwork and report. i think that old flag had lots of character and has withstood the elements and represented perseverence, it might have been cool to leave it up there.

anyhow, i will be there if i can when a large trailwork day is scheduled!!!

[Jordansrealm]

Thank you both and the whole Warriors Society for doing this!

[EJ_92606]

Thanks for the hard work out there! By the way, does anyone know the official opening day of Whiting Ranch?

[OMR]

Call me a sentimental old man... but I still get choked up when I see pictures of the flag. The number of good men and women that have put their lives on the line and paid the ultimate price is represented in old glory. Politics aside, there are people dying right this minute on the other side of the world... they are representing that flag and what it stands for ... yeah, I still get all choked up.

Thanks guys... job well done

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Originally Posted by EJ_92606

By the way, does anyone know the official opening day of Whiting Ranch?

No official opening date has been set. Here's the link to the Whiting web site.

[dirtvert]

first of all, thanks for the hard work on the trails. but what's the history of a flag on that trail. it always seemed a little out of place to me. is there anybody "officially" responsible for it or have the warriors just taken over as stewards.

btw- not trying to start anything (i was in the air force for 4 years). just curious.

[Elisheva]

Much appreciated work Gene, John and the others. And, it is so timely with 4th of July around the corner
Can't wait for this area to reopen and we'll be able to see with our own eyes all of your hard work and effort!

Thank you again!

I'll see you right after the Vintage ride; have an obligation in the morning.

[madrider]

Thanks for the hard work guys! it looks like you guys moved a lot of dirt- any chance of getting small equipment up there to help i.e. bobcat?

I'd be up for chipping in for any equipment or tools you guys may need to rent to speed this process along- for selfish reasons of course

once again, thanks!

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Originally Posted by dirtvert

first of all, thanks for the hard work on the trails. but what's the history of a flag on that trail. it always seemed a little out of place to me. is there anybody "officially" responsible for it or have the warriors just taken over as stewards.

btw- not trying to start anything (i was in the air force for 4 years). just curious.

I'm not sure who started flying the flag there. I'd like to think it's there to honor our troops overseas.

Reportedly the old flag burned in the fires last fall and a new one was flown by the Mountain Bike Mafia after the fires were put out.

The Warriors Society is not officially in charge of the flag by any means. I think alot of folks would have done the same except the area is closed. We were just up there doing trail work and decided to retire the old faded and tattered flag.

[pamela]

Great picture guys! Nice to hear you found a better way to retire the flag then the ceiling of cooks corner.