Tambo; did you get permission to publish that extract from the diary?
I have yet to buy a poppy - i may not even do so - but i have thrown my loose change in at least 4 'selling points' as i leave certain stores, without taking the offered poppy. And i am also involved year in, year out, raising money for the British Legion by selling raffle tickets in my local neighbourhood. Oh yeah, and i am also in the BL monthly draw and have been for the last 5 years or so. So, if you see me and i'm not wearing a poppy,please don't presume that i don't care. Thank you.