egbert Posted 11 November , 2004 Share Posted 11 November , 2004 3 US Poppies bound for a German war grave in France; if this is not truly international! I just got 3 poppies at the PX here in Alabama awaiting now my next transatlantic visit to be laid down at the grave of my Grandfather in France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted 11 November , 2004 Share Posted 11 November , 2004 Thank you for sharing this gesture, Egbert. Is he the man in your current avatar? Gwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted 11 November , 2004 Author Share Posted 11 November , 2004 Thank you for sharing this gesture, Egbert. Is he the man in your current avatar? Gwyn Gwyn, the avatar - GGuncle was kia 1916 and has no known grave - (I wish I needed 6 poppies instead of 3.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healdav Posted 12 November , 2004 Share Posted 12 November , 2004 I always have poppies in my camera bag and lay them on random graves in any cemetery I find. I also give poppies to groups I am taking aroudn and tell them to place them on a grave. I get some funny looks, but they do lay them and I hope it means that they realise that more than British died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted 12 November , 2004 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2004 healdav, this is a great idea! The problem is- here in the States you don't get poppies but at Remembrance Day. By far the most interesting question is: where can one get remembrance poppies in Flanders and at Somme yearround for those who visit on a short notice basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bonza Posted 12 November , 2004 Share Posted 12 November , 2004 Egbert Perhaps if you walk in Flanders Fields ? Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted 12 November , 2004 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2004 Egbert Perhaps if you walk in Flanders Fields ? Pat For our Aussi friends in the backcountry: "Yearround", which means 12 months a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bonza Posted 12 November , 2004 Share Posted 12 November , 2004 Egbert How hurtful, I don't mind you making fun of me personally, but to suggest that my countrymen are similarly afflicted, Well, even Gwen might have sympathy. And the method you chose, well if a moderator has provided the example, why should I expect more consideration from you. TAKE DEEP BREATH, PATRICK OK Tht's fine. Back to day one. Yes Egbert, that was the question! But I know that you only only visit when the poppies are in bloom, and you know that nothing anyone says or does annoys me personally. But we both have roles to play? Give 'Chester my best! PS. Have to admit that despite thinking it was irrelevant to your travelling schedules, the word 'yearround' did provide problems. Dragon seems pretty good with words, but to communicate with those from the nether regions the following link might help My Webpage ooRoo Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted 12 November , 2004 Share Posted 12 November , 2004 I hope it means that they realise that more than British died. Yes. That's exactly why I included only one British photo when I made my Remembrance gallery on my website. Neither of my current avatar pictures is British either. Egbert, your wish for six poppies is very poignantly expressed. Gwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bonza Posted 12 November , 2004 Share Posted 12 November , 2004 Egbert / Gwen Wanna buy some long stem roses ? Anytime? Just give me a bell! Pat Bye the way Perhaps YE AR ROUND the wrong way. Should that present any problems, Perhaps Andy will butt in & provide maximum guidance again. Hope your Portia sports car is still running well, Gwen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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