tsteve9999 456 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 The poppy appeal is one of the very few charities I donate to and have done for the last 40 odd years. I don't wear a poppy because I don't feel any need to, as long as I know I've helped I'm happy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clarkhirstphoto 94 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I wear mine with pride. I bought one the other day and my 5 year old asked me what it was for, when i explained he put £1 of his pocket money into the collection tin for one. ... That made me even more proud! The fact he lost it 10 mins later is irrelevant Lol 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ossie n Arch 1,682 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Always, even at work. I tend to get through a few or them. Bought a metal lapel badge one this year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tb25 4,626 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Aye both me and my son were one on our coats.good time to talk about our men and women too.let the kids no 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marshman 7,756 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 The biggest attraction in the whole of london is the Poppy's at the tower . Thousands each day with family's from all over coming , you can see the grandparents explaining the significance of the poppy to the kids it's nice to see ,and yes I wear mine with pride ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I wear mine with pride for the whole duration, I think it helps with awareness of all the people who fought for us past, present and future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ggib 370 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Wear it with pride, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vanman1 411 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 With pride & Respect .... The only way to wear one,and how i wear mine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hutch6 550 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I remember a few years ago a German player (might have been Klinnsman), who was appearing as a pundit on MOTD, wearing one! I'm not saying anyone is being forced by the BBC to wear one, but they are obviously being 'given the option' before they are put in front of the camera. Why would/should a German feel obligated to wear a poppy? Are they not allowed to honour and remember their dead that were sent into battle without choice under a regime? Not all of the German population were hell bent on war contrary to popular belief. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lid 194 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I wear with pride and thanks, but a poppy only lasts about a day with me before getting wrecked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,534 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I wear with pride and thanks, but a poppy only lasts about a day with me before getting wrecked. I buy several as I lose most of them LOL Mrs. bought 2 of those big plastic ones so we've got one on each motor now. Same with all the charity wrist bands, I buy them but don't wear them, they are all round my car rear view mirror bracket. Cheers, D. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,553 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Mines on right now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frann 882 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Always wear one with pride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whiteracer 258 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 With Pride and Respect...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pesky1972 4,926 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I remember a few years ago a German player (might have been Klinnsman), who was appearing as a pundit on MOTD, wearing one! I'm not saying anyone is being forced by the BBC to wear one, but they are obviously being 'given the option' before they are put in front of the camera. Why would/should a German feel obligated to wear a poppy? Are they not allowed to honour and remember their dead that were sent into battle without choice under a regime? Not all of the German population were hell bent on war contrary to popular belief. Think you missed my point Hutch. My objection is that (it's my belief that) the BBC feel the need to dress everyone in poppies before they go on TV. I think it's done to avoid complaints, but in doing so it lacks sincerity and becomes just another PC box tick. The Germans can commemorate their dead any way they like, I care not one iota. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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