Poppies

[traingosorry]

Who has their poppy on their jacket lapel right now??
And if not, WHY???
Support the veterans out there in the cold, say thanks to them instead of just dropping change inside the box and leaving.

 

[Mary Magdalene]

You are so right! There are fewer of these heroes every day. Say thank you while you still can!

 

[draper]

Got my first poppy todat at a Tim Hortons! I've tried, for the last few Remembrance Days to make sure I say thanks to the veteran who is selling them. Hopefully I'll get to do that a few times at the mall or wherever before Remembrance Day!

 

[Songspinner]

I haven't actually run into any this year. I would wear the poppy if I could find one

 

[traingosorry]

Got my first poppy todat at a Tim Hortons! I've tried, for the last few Remembrance Days to make sure I say thanks to the veteran who is selling them. Hopefully I'll get to do that a few times at the mall or wherever before Remembrance Day!

right on draper!!

 

[gusto5]

I havent found a common plcae in Toronto to buy one. But do check out hte new quarter with the poppie on it.

 

[Victrixa]

I haven't bought one yet.... The problem with these poppy pins is that they don't stay put on the clothing, whether it be a coat, blazer, sweather or blouse. I always lose them. And I'm not the only one who loses them, either. It's frustrating...

The poppy pin should be changed. There should be a type of pin on it which can be closed or attached.

I'll try to wear one, at least, on Nov. 11. Hopefully I don't lose it this time.

 

[hayleyvictoria]

i always just buy another one if i lose one...it's for a good cause...i think that if they go to a closed pin style, less money will go to the veterans, and that's no good!

 

[Songspinner]

Yaaaaa!


I finally got my poppy yesturday...but I do have to agree with the annoyance of the pin

 

[traingosorry]

here's what you do with the end of the pin kids :

once inside your jacket, sweater etc.... bend the pin so it is folded up towards you, that way it doesn't slide out.

OR

grab a piece of eraser and poke the pin through there, much like the back of an earring.

And I have seen the Tim Hortons quarter - that's pretty neat , but resist the urge to scratch of the middle to see if the poppy ink comes off - because it DOES!!

Heather

 

[Songspinner]

ok I'm all for supporting the veterans....and I got my poppie...but do I really have to wear it...the stupid thing has stabbed me in the arm twice and I've sat on it once. Reaaly what saddest thought up the poppie???

All right my rant is done...I'm off to make peace with my poppie, no pun intended

 

[Lena75]

My hubby came home with some poppy quarters. I put my finger on it and he flipped out! Oh, the poppy comes off, eh? Ok. So I gently gave it back to him so the poppy could stay on, lol. I have a poppy stuck inside a pillar candle right here by the computer. I totally agree with the pin thing, though I haven't tried that eraser method.

 

[living_for_Christ]

yup! and i wear it proudly! has anyone heard how people want to made Remeberance day a national hoiliday? does anyone agree? I dont think so... There is mroe recongintion to todays youth wheile they are in school, rather than it being just a day off... im a grade 10 student and its been declining a lot expecially since ive been in high school... its truly sad that we are losing our herritage

 

[Songspinner]

yup! and i wear it proudly! has anyone heard how people want to made Remeberance day a national hoiliday? does anyone agree? I dont think so... There is mroe recongintion to todays youth wheile they are in school, rather than it being just a day off... im a grade 10 student and its been declining a lot expecially since ive been in high school... its truly sad that we are losing our herritage

I couldn't agree more

 

[Victrixa]

I've always thought that Remebrance Day should be a national holiday. I never understood why schools or workplaces are open on that day...

And oh, my, let us remember our Veterans, always!

 

[Lena75]

Yes, they should make it a national holiday. Hubby got paid tonight instead of tomorrow night, because of Remembrance Day.

 

[Blank123]

I got mine a few days ago!

I even have my cyber poppy on today

 

[paeonia]

they are everywhere in our town and I am so pleased. Thank you for this post I was wondering if everyone forgot about Remembrance.
Our service was beautiful. There is something heart wrenching about seeing all of those old broken and grey faces kneeling down to place wreaths at the cross, while over 1000 people recite the Lord's Prayer together in the pouring rain. Everyday should be Remembrance Day.

 

[traingosorry]

This year I saw a lot more youth wearing their poppies - and with respect too, not just pinned on their pants but over their hearts and that was great to see. I used to be afraid that with more and more veterans passing with each year that the meaning of this day would be lost, I don't believe that now.
Here in BC Remembrance Day is a holiday, and I think it should be, however with that I think the stores should be closed so that there is reason for this holiday. It doesn't seem right when everyone heads to the mall. It used to be enforced that if people had to work, that a minute of silence was held at exactly 11, everyone had to stop what they were doing and be silent. Not so much anymore.


oi

 

[Svt4Him]

I thought it was a national holiday?