[SOC] Question for Gees

[Ray Goff]

Ian,

The poppies are sold to raise money for war veterans, be that world wars or
other smaller battles such as the Gulf War. 

>From my recollections, they go on sale late in October and in the past the
campaign slogan has been "Wear your poppy with pride". 

When I was growing up there seemed to be a lot more ex-servicemen selling
poppies on street corners and also door-to-door, but it is now more
difficult to find somebody selling them. In those days, you wore your poppy
to prevent yourself being accosted by the numerous different sellers.

Incidentally, I am not aware of a price for the poppies, you simply make a
donation and the poppy is a sign that you have done so!

Hope that this helps.

73

Ray, G4FON


 
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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