Our flagpole and flags were installed today.  This pole is much taller than I had envisioned. Interestingly, this pole is removable. They placed a metal corrugated tube about four feet into the ground secured by concrete. They then put the flagpole into the tube and filled around it with sand. I never would have thought that was all it would take to keep the pole secure and vertical. It is so tall that is sways in the breeze even without flags.

Update on the cable TV upgrade.  Our owners overwhelmingly voiced their opinion in favor of the upgrade to the Time Warner Variety Pack and HD channels. My recent contacts with Time Warner indicate there may be a 60 day lead time to get the upgrade installed. They are extremely busy at the moment with the digital conversions taking place. Time Warner will be scrambling their signal early next year. At that time every television will need either a converter box or a digital adapter to receive broadcasts. The digital adapter will rent for about $2.50 per month for each television. There is some question as whether the adapter will be available for purchase from an aftermarket provider. The adapter will provide only the stations we currently receive.