Post #816340 by No No on Wed, Jul 16, 2025 8:04 AM

                      Run it up the flag pole

It was a beautiful early summer day. The sun was shining brightly and not a cloud could be seen. A cool breeze wafted over Taharaa. It was a great day for a "Topping Out Party." For those of you who are not familiar with that term I will explain. When all the steel construction is complete on a high rise building, the work crews celebrate with a party. On this festive day, all the workers, their families and friends were there. There was plenty of food, drink and games for the kids. But the highlight of the day was the flag pole climb. All these men were experts at grabbing a coconut from the top of a coconut tree. Heck, they had been doing that all their lives. However, this flag pole was a little different. High grade machinery lubricant made the climb very difficult. To a number they all wanted to give it a go because at the top of the flag pole was a $1000 bill!!! The cheering and laughter lasted, it seemed, for hours. The last climbers benefited from the fact that most of the grease was gone. Finally, the prize was won......a wonderful and fitting end to a beautiful day. I think No No had the most fun!