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Offline Uncle Mort

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Poppy Day
« on: October 27, 2008, 09:02:53 AM »
The poppys are out early this year, I noticed a couple of sellers as I walked to the office this morning.

I'll always buy one but it's still two weeks away. Next week is soon enough.

Also TV presenters have been sporting them. I'd guess that they're told to wear them. In which case it's wrong.
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2008, 09:08:43 AM »
Quote from: Uncle Mort on October 27, 2008, 09:02:53 AM
The poppys are out early this year, I noticed a couple of sellers as I walked to the office this morning.

I'll always buy one but it's still two weeks away. Next week is soon enough.

Also TV presenters have been sporting them. I'd guess that they're told to wear them. In which case it's wrong.
I agree with you...

While I agree with the principle and support the RBL (I cycled London to Paris three years running to raise money for them) there is something not quite right when everybody wears them in the media (and all politicians of course).

Luckily we managed to buy ours the last time LL was back in the UK and will be going out to a service this weekend...
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2008, 09:14:08 AM »
Quote from: Barman on October 27, 2008, 09:08:43 AM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on October 27, 2008, 09:02:53 AM
The poppys are out early this year, I noticed a couple of sellers as I walked to the office this morning.

I'll always buy one but it's still two weeks away. Next week is soon enough.

Also TV presenters have been sporting them. I'd guess that they're told to wear them. In which case it's wrong.
(I cycled London to Paris three years running to raise money for them)

Another 4 rungs up on me social ladder! eeek:
I'm impressed, very!
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2008, 09:32:37 AM »
Quote from: GROWLER on October 27, 2008, 09:14:08 AM
Quote from: Barman on October 27, 2008, 09:08:43 AM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on October 27, 2008, 09:02:53 AM
The poppys are out early this year, I noticed a couple of sellers as I walked to the office this morning.

I'll always buy one but it's still two weeks away. Next week is soon enough.

Also TV presenters have been sporting them. I'd guess that they're told to wear them. In which case it's wrong.
(I cycled London to Paris three years running to raise money for them)

Another 4 rungs up on me social ladder! eeek:
I'm impressed, very!
eeek:

I'll be falling off the top soon!
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2008, 09:35:18 AM »
Another trip to the hospital and some TLC from LL.
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2008, 09:37:57 AM »
Quote from: Nick on October 27, 2008, 09:35:18 AM
Another trip to the hospital and some TLC from LL.

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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2008, 09:43:05 AM »
Quote from: Barman on October 27, 2008, 09:32:37 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on October 27, 2008, 09:14:08 AM
Quote from: Barman on October 27, 2008, 09:08:43 AM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on October 27, 2008, 09:02:53 AM
The poppys are out early this year, I noticed a couple of sellers as I walked to the office this morning.

I'll always buy one but it's still two weeks away. Next week is soon enough.

Also TV presenters have been sporting them. I'd guess that they're told to wear them. In which case it's wrong.
(I cycled London to Paris three years running to raise money for them)

Another 4 rungs up on me social ladder! eeek:
I'm impressed, very!
eeek:

I'll be falling off the top soon!

Haven't you noticed your karma is moving in a positive direction over the past couple of days? ;)

How long did the bike ride take then? Genuinely interested. Love challenging stuff. cloud9:

I rode a 49cc moped from J.O.G to Lands End in 3 days for charity 8 years ago.
Still got an arse like Rawhide even now. sad32:
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2008, 09:43:44 AM »
Is that possible?  eeek:
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2008, 09:45:31 AM »
Quote from: Nick on October 27, 2008, 09:43:44 AM
Is that possible?  eeek:

Is WHAT possible?  ::)

Can't you string a sentence or two together proper like? ::)
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2008, 09:46:25 AM »
All of it!

It's 300 miles a day! On a 49cc moped?!
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2008, 09:53:20 AM »
Quote from: Nick on October 27, 2008, 09:46:25 AM
All of it!

It's 300 miles a day! On a 49cc moped?!

12 hour shifts @ 30 mph + rest, water, grub, and arse rubbing stops = just over 300 miles a day.
Took 3 full days and a couple of hours on the final day tbh., all on A and B roads only too.
Shap on the A5 was fun....NOT.
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2008, 10:01:18 AM »
Quote from: GROWLER on October 27, 2008, 09:43:05 AM
Quote from: Barman on October 27, 2008, 09:32:37 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on October 27, 2008, 09:14:08 AM
Quote from: Barman on October 27, 2008, 09:08:43 AM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on October 27, 2008, 09:02:53 AM
The poppys are out early this year, I noticed a couple of sellers as I walked to the office this morning.

I'll always buy one but it's still two weeks away. Next week is soon enough.

Also TV presenters have been sporting them. I'd guess that they're told to wear them. In which case it's wrong.
(I cycled London to Paris three years running to raise money for them)

Another 4 rungs up on me social ladder! eeek:
I'm impressed, very!
eeek:

I'll be falling off the top soon!

Haven't you noticed your karma is moving in a positive direction over the past couple of days? ;)

How long did the bike ride take then? Genuinely interested. Love challenging stuff. cloud9:

I rode a 49cc moped from J.O.G to Lands End in 3 days for charity 8 years ago.
Still got an arse like Rawhide even now. sad32:
We did it in four days... set off from Greenwich and ended up at the arc de triumph or whatever it is called...

Excellent fun...  eyes:

 

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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2008, 10:06:37 AM »
What is this thread about?
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2008, 10:09:01 AM »
Quote from: Nick on October 27, 2008, 10:06:37 AM
What is this thread about?

Poppies, and associated relevant fund raising charity events?

Problem, KING of the 'going off topic Queens'? ::)
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Re: Poppy Day
« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2008, 10:10:08 AM »
OH I see.SUffering from half term here.Do you need some help with those Yellow Pages?I have a Boy I can lend you for a few days.
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