Gulcher Flags?

Posted by xthinker88 10 years ago to Pics

So is anybody else in the Gulch a flag-loving nerd like myself? I thought I would try my hand at a flag.

I based it on the original Sons of Liberty flag from the 1760's. The flag had nine vertical stripes - 5 red and 4 white. Ultimately it was turned to horizontal and eventually (by adding 4 stripes) it became the basis for the Navy ensign and the US flag.

The quote that I added speaks for itself. If you don't recognize it, you might have wandered up the wrong Gulch. LOL

Add Comment

All Comments Hide marked as read Mark all as read

6

Posted by khalling 10 years ago

This is interesting to know about you, x

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink

5

Posted by rockymountainpirate 10 years ago

I favor the Gadsden Pirate flag myself. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/1...

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 3
  
  Posted by jbrenner 10 years ago
  
  I love both xthinker88's flag and the Gadsden flag, but a flag remake of the T-shirt listed below would be one I would buy.
  
  http://store.atlasshruggedmovie.com/offi...
  
  Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
  - 4
    
    Posted by rockymountainpirate 10 years ago
    
    That's a good one.
    
    Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink

4

Posted by Ranter 10 years ago

Although I like your flag, I'm partial to the Gadsden flag. I wasn't able to copy and paste the graphic, so here's the link.

http://www.usflagsupply.com/historical-f...

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 4
  
  Posted by xthinker88 10 years ago
  
  Good flag. Have you seen the Gadsden and Culpepper company? Pretty much a whole company devoted to those types of flags. And the subdued versions as well. I have a black Culpepper flag hat and an OD Gadsden flag hat.
  
  http://www.gadsdenandculpeper.com/
  
  Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink

4

Posted by Snoogoo 10 years ago

I like the gold sign of the dollar on a black background, kind of like the gulch logo in the upper left corner. I like your inclusion of the oath though, perhaps in Latin? "Ut adiurem te per vitam meam ego"?

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 5
  
  Posted by xthinker88 10 years ago
  
  In Latin? - nothing like a dead language of a dead Empire to say Liberty. LOL ;)
  
  I like the black and gold too. Not least because they are the colors of my alma mater.
  
  I wanted to use something related to the American Revolution though. And we don't see the original Sons of Liberty flag much in use these days. The idea of using the oath came from a series of flags from the Revolution that have the phrase "An Appeal To Heaven". I like the oath better.
  
  Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
  - 2
    
    Posted by Snoogoo 10 years ago
    
    Lol OK I admit I am prejudiced in my appreciation for Latin due to my study of languages. Now this brings up a question on how these matters will be decided in the Gulch..
    
    Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
- 1
  
  Posted by teri-amborn 10 years ago
  
  It sure beats "Quanto omni funcus morti"!
  
  Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
  - 2
    
    Posted by xthinker88 10 years ago
    
    we would have to put a possum on the flag.
    
    Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
    - 1
      
      Posted by teri-amborn 10 years ago
      
      LOL!
      
      Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink

4

Posted by xthinker88 10 years ago

If you like this design, i created some tshirts and things at cafepress using it.

http://www.cafepress.com/iswearbymylife

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 4
  
  Posted by Abaco 10 years ago
  
  Cool. I may acquire...
  
  Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink

3

Posted by CircuitGuy 10 years ago

I like the flag. I think a liberty-based micronation should either not have a flag or it should be somehow completely different to signify this is not just a new nation but we're overturning the very concept of the nation state. OTOH, it would probably end up with a flag, and I like the one you made.

https://youtu.be/uEx5G-GOS1k

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 5
  
  Posted by xthinker88 10 years ago
  
  I'm getting a quote to see how much it would cost to have this made as an actual flag as well.
  
  I'm attending the Porcupine Festival in June in NH. Maybe this will be flying at my own campsite. I'll be my own liberty-loving micronation. LOL.
  
  Then again, maybe I'll have several made and claim others' campsites as part of my nation.
  
  Although placing this flag to claim someone else's land runs kind of contrary to the oath that it references.
  
  Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
- 3
  
  Posted by xthinker88 10 years ago
  
  That's a pretty funny video.
  
  Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
- 2
  
  Posted by Zenphamy 10 years ago
  
  Why would you think and state "we're overturning the very concept of the nation state"?
  
  That is 'Globalist, One-World, Socialist' nonsense.
  
  Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink

2

Posted by xthinker88 10 years ago

Ok. So I modified the flag to add "And My Love Of It" per the suggestion below. I've now created a little store on cafepress that has some items with this design as well as some with my "you give peace a chance" design found elsewhere in the gulch. You can find them at the link below. Please be aware that I have not received any of them yet. But I have ordered cafepress items before and they should look just like the picture they show you. It's pretty much what you see is what you get.

http://www.cafepress.com/iswearbymylife

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 1
  
  Posted by JoleneMartens1982 10 years ago
  
  I plan to order several t shirts and pass the link on to my fellow land lubbers, and like minded friends here.
  
  Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink

2

Posted by Owlsrayne 10 years ago

Aye matey's the skull and cross bone with the overlay of the gold dollar sign would do just fine!

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink

2

Posted by Maritimus 10 years ago

Hello xthinker88,

I like flags too ... and heraldry. To me, they are much more appealing art form than what last and this century abstract artists produce.

May I suggest that you make it two lines of text and add "...and my love of it." I think that this additional part adds disproportionally strong meaning and depth to the whole statement.

Just a thought.

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 2
  
  Posted by xthinker88 10 years ago
  
  Excellent idea. Thanks.
  
  Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink

2

Posted by Itheliving 10 years ago

Add a Green Dragon. Remove the slogan. Or use the Liberty Tree

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 1
  
  Posted by frodo_b 10 years ago
  
  Why the Green Dragon?
  
  Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
  - 2
    
    Posted by Itheliving 10 years ago
    
    The Green Dragon Tavern was the meeting place of The Sons of Liberty. The original building was razed in approx. 1850 but rebuilt as it was for the most party. An expensive Green Dragon Tavern including lots of neat features has been constructed near San Diego. Take a look http://www.greendragontavernca.com/Home
    
    Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
    - 2
      
      Posted by frodo_b 10 years ago
      
      Right on! I don't know if most people would put 2 and 2 together when they saw that flag, but now that you've explained it I really like the symbolism. After all, isn't a Gulch the meeting place of like-minded lovers of liberty?
      
      Reply | Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink

1

Posted by JoleneMartens1982 10 years ago

I love this idea, I agree too that adding the next line really adds something to it. Great ideas. I plan to buy both flags, this one and the pirate flag. I love all things pirate, my kids do too. We are working on building a jungle gym for them that strongly resembles a pirate ship. She won't be sea worthy, but i think the boys will love my design. Anyone know where to get a 5 ft wooden mermaid, if not, guess I'm gonna be whittling. Great post, I will wave my flags proudly, let me know if anyone comes up with a dollar sign flag, or if I should give it some thought and maybe lend my creativity to this venture. I would love to assist in spreading these ideals.

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink

1

Posted by johnpe1 10 years ago

Good Design! -- j

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink

1

Posted by Turfprint 10 years ago

I like this flag

Reply | Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink

Gulcher Flags?

Add Comment

All Comments Hide marked as read Mark all as read

Working...