[SOC] Question for Gees

[Reicher, James]

Ian,

It's probably the same reason retailers in the US start putting out Christmas merchandise just after our Labor Day (the first Monday in September).  Trying to get people in the mood.

BTW, we in the States also do a "Poppy Day" on November 11th, but ours are a fake paper and wire one that makes a mockery of the real thing.  They're handed out by members of the American Legion.

73 de N8AU, Jim in Raymore, MO


-----Original Message-----
From: soc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:soc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian C. Purdie
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 1:23 AM
To: Second Class Operators' Club
Subject: [SOC] Question for Gees

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
Budgewoi N.S.W. Australia - Co-ords S33°14', E151°34'
VK2TIP "I'll give ya the TIP mate" QRP-L #1978. SOC #171 FP#91
http://www.electronics-tutorials.com/

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