Rememberance Day.

[Foggy]

It is coming up. Please remember the veterns, [smilie=e: and buy those poppies. They make a great field on the headliners. [smilie=bunny.gif]

 

[kamstra]

Absolutely... well said. I have mine on today.

 

[dodgedifferent2]

soon as it hits NOV 1 i am all over the poppy lifestyle..

my late granfather served for my country and i am proud to honour him and his buddies in any way i can!

 

[viking]

'Scuse me but...what are poppies?

 

[68R/T]

'Scuse me but...what are poppies?

Paper "flowers" made by disabled veterans.

 

[viking]

Thanks! [smilie=::

 

[XLR8R]

Damn straight. Getting to be fewer actuall Veterns left.

 

[dodgedifferent2]

'Scuse me but...what are poppies?

[smilie=s:

 

[kamstra]

They are a flower that grew between the crosses of dead soldiers.

This is the famous poem that made poppies a tradition.
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/flanders.htm

 

[Foggy]

Good link. Here's another.

http://www.geocities.com/~worldwar1/default-poppies.html

 

[giowest]

Very cool post!. Dont hoist a beer for our vets, buy em one!. [smilie=c: