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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by Still Incognitas,Still Chairthingy,Still lurking,Still invisible,unnoticeable,missable,unseen.
I hope so.
However I have heard in recent years from people online that finding a poppy seller or anywhere that has a poppy appeal box can be hard.
So can I suggest if you cannot find one try the online British Legion Website where you can donate online..
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/support-us/how-to-give
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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by  HonestIago. SIWOTI syndrome sufferer.
Just been and bought mine. Didn't know you could do it online though.
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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by Dr Zen now with PhD Funding.
Would probably buy them. I was really annoyed on breakfast news as their was a genric blonde singer who was going on about how she was so pro our brave boys, and that she had gone out to Afganistan to 'Support the troops'.
Now their are plenty of ways a woman can contribute to the Army - in fact I believe they do nearly all roles apart from the front line one.
But being a blonde bimbo and singing is just really insulting to all the service women.
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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by Thatprat - With a new head/wall interface mechanism
No.
I'm happy to give cash to the poppy appeal, and to the collectors, but I don't feel the need to 'show my appreciation' by wearing a poppy.
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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by RadoxTheGreen - wondering if Bit-ly works on nicknames
Haven't seen any around this year so far...
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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by anhaga
Yes, I will wear one. But the one I wear will be one I made myself out of polymer clay. The ones we get from the Canadian Legion are too easily lost and have annoyingly sharp pins. In some past years they've also had poppy stickers, but that just doesn't seem right.
I will, of course, make a point of dropping a toonie or two into the Legion's kettle in the mall.
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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by Still Incognitas,Still Chairthingy,Still lurking,Still invisible,unnoticeable,missable,unseen.
Well if you won't wear one fair enough but I'm glad that you will be donating.
For those who want a poppy it sometimes worth checking out Post Offices and libraries and any 'official' building such as the Town Hall and see if they have a box.
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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by Wand'rin star
A dear friend, who normally collects in the village square for the legion, is very ill at present. I'm trying to find out if he wants a substitute for a couple of hours.
haven't seen a nyone wearing one yet. Perhaps it's because Dennis is ill.
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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by Still Incognitas,Still Chairthingy,Still lurking,Still invisible,unnoticeable,missable,unseen.
The poppy appeal has only just 'officially' opened.Your friend may well be on the case soon but it would be nice if you did offer.I often enjoy the times when I'm been asked to step in and I'm always impressed by the generosity of the British Public. 
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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by ~ jwf ~ the darkest day is done, Yay! here comes the son
>> ...from the Canadian Legion are too easily lost and have annoyingly sharp pins... <<
Yes! Why is that. For years they`ve been using a particularly thin and pointy
pin that is damn near impossible to guide through a thick jacket without
stabbing a finger or thumb or both.
And they are so thin they have no friction to hold the black center tightly on the
red poppy flower bit. Too thin to keep the whole unit safely stuck to clothing and
the pinheads are so small they do not restrain the flower from falling off, leaving
the pin imbedded in thick jacket material and hard to get hold of without drawing
blood.
Is that it. The blood.
They can have my money but not my blood!
jwf
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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by Granny Weatherwax - ACE, Hell's Belle, Mother-in-law From The Pit
Yes I will, usually sewn onto a barrette as it's hard to get a pin in a leather. A sticker will go on my bag as well.
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Posted Oct 23, 2009 by Taff Agent of Kaos.We are Borg....Resistance is Futile....Bufoons are Go
need to get a new one
i shove it into the popper of my leather and it stays there all year
mine is looking a bit dog eared now
will get one after work next week when i got down the club to brake my thirst
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Posted Oct 24, 2009 by Jack Winterbourne: The Amazing Meeting, London... It was so muff-a-fluffing rock!
What have they done Brother?
I will be wearing a donating and wearing poppy. I was reading some articles on "Poppy Fascism" I didn't recall hearing the term before so did search for it. I fully support Jon Snow in refusing to wear the symbols of any cause, even one that he supports in his private life. Good man.
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Posted Oct 24, 2009 by Mrs Zen - has added Google Wave to her thumbnails in Chrome
Severql,
I lose them or change coats or they get manky so I end up buying about four or five each year.
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Posted Oct 24, 2009 by Still Incognitas,Still Chairthingy,Still lurking,Still invisible,unnoticeable,missable,unseen.
<Nope. I respect the cause but not the charity.>
May I ask why?
I ask as my husband has worked on the local branch Poppy Appeal committee of the Royal British Legion for many years and I know that they do very good work with the money that they raise..
The only remotely political thing they do is campaign for better conditions and treatment for both serving and ex servicemen.
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Posted Oct 24, 2009 by Roymondo: no protests to pimp. It's getting too chilly for all that malarky.
Actually, I'm not sure. Was a tad drunk when I wrote that. My Dad used to work for them and thought they were a pretty wasteful organisation. It was probably something to do with that.
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Posted Oct 29, 2009 by swl
I always thought that wearing a poppy wasn't so much about supporting an organisation, but a mark of respect for all those, from all nations, who have died fighting wars. It's the most poignant anti-war symbol ever.
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Posted Oct 29, 2009 by The Menthol Penguin : SHADOW Barman - Failing to POST (Power On Self Test)
I know there are people selling them at my school so i may buy one if i see them. I know one person has already got one
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