[SOC] Question for Gees

[Ian C. Purdie]

To my cousins in the UK.

One of my most favourite satellite channels is UKTV and SkyNews as well [UK and 
OZ versions]

Since about the beginning of this month all people broadcasting live, 
presenters, politicians etc. wear a red poppy. Now we also have what we call 
"poppy day" which naturally is 11th November. Has been here since 1919 [I think].

But why in the UK does this appear to go for some time before 11th November?

Obviously I know it's respectful but why this lengthy period? I can't actually 
recall it years ago but old repeats of "Parkinson" - maybe 4 years old show the 
same.

Enquiring minds etc.



72/73's

Ian C. Purdie
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