The Alamo cannon

[Eutycus]

Noticed on some of the pictures. The flags were at half staff. Do they always fly them that way at the Alamo?

 

[DaveC]

No.

The flags have been at half-staff every place I've drive of late... Of course it happens so often now I'm never quite sure why?

 

[Eutycus]

The only one I can think of recently who passed away was John Paul Stevens. The ex-supreme court justice. They do this "half staff" thing too often. It's not a rare thing like it once was. It really should be for very special occasions.

 

[GunnyGene]

The only one I can think of recently who passed away was John Paul Stevens. The ex-supreme court justice. They do this "half staff" thing too often. It's not a rare thing like it once was. It really should be for very special occasions.

I agree. It cheapens the symbology.

 

[Eutycus]

I just forwarded some of this info to my brother, the Aggie. A+M did restore the cannon didn't they?

 

[GunnyGene]

I just forwarded some of this info to my brother, the Aggie. A+M did restore the cannon didn't they?

Michael just posted a short video of the delivery and mounting of the barrel on YouTube.

 

[Eutycus]

Tomorrow I'll see if my niece can forward this short video to my brother the Aggie. He'd appreciate it.For those not from around here , Aggie is slang for someone who attends or has attended Texas A+M University. I think I read in this thread that A+M helped restore this cannon. Plus I can't send pictures or videos on this tablet. I'm ignorant of A lot of "tech" stuff. Pictures and videos are done on the smart phone. And this tablet sends pictures sideways for some reason.

 

[DaveC]

https://medium.com/save-the-alamo/1...h-hand-made-1800s-style-carriage-34469e699ff4

Moor pics. Gun is way up there... Not sure how it would be touched off... Then again, maybe it is for "looks" from afar. In any case, looks great! Nice job with the trunnions and the fittings, etc.

 

[Eutycus]

Thumbs up, this has been a very Educational Thread. I'm proud to have been a part of it.

 

[GunnyGene]

Thumbs up, this has been a very Educational Thread. I'm proud to have been a part of it.

Glad y'all have enjoyed this. I certainly have. Now it's time to order something from Michael for yourself.

 

[Eutycus]

Glad y'all have enjoyed this. I certainly have. Now it's time to order something from Michael for yourself.

Sorry, I don't own a cannon that needs "fixen" but if I did I'd call on Michael. He's probably already well known in certain circles and I'm sure this Alamo Project made him even better known. It was a job well done. Thank You , this Texan appreciates any improvements done to or for the Alamo. Once again Thank You.!

 

[GunnyGene]

Sorry, I don't own a cannon that needs "fixen" but if I did I'd call on Michael. He's probably already well known in certain circles and I'm sure this Alamo Project made him even better known. It was a job well done. Thank You , this Texan appreciates any improvements done to or for the Alamo. Once again Thank You.!

He does make other things that might interest you. See this: https://www.jmelledge.com/ArtGalleryPieces.html

 

[Kestrel]

He does make other things that might interest you. See this: https://www.jmelledge.com/ArtGalleryPieces.html

Amazing talent! The ammunition chest is a work of art. Nothing says " I love you" like one of those under the Christmas tree!