11-12-2007, 04:55 PM
I think that the wearing of the poppy did indeed start in Canada (as a result of McCrae's poem), but was quickly taken up by other Empire countries.
Shane, Mate, I've sent you some applause. Sure, we had the odd bit of bother near Cork at the time when poppies were being introduced, but we can get over it and enjoy the beer, the rugby and the song (and a few other vigorous indoor pursuits).
Shane, Mate, I've sent you some applause. Sure, we had the odd bit of bother near Cork at the time when poppies were being introduced, but we can get over it and enjoy the beer, the rugby and the song (and a few other vigorous indoor pursuits).
Lochinvar/Ewan Carmichael
