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nameslessone

nameslessone Report 27 Oct 2016 11:38

Is it time to remind Genes about the Poppy? I've already seen it appearing on some websites.

PatinCyprus

PatinCyprus Report 27 Oct 2016 11:44

I would hope it will start latest Monday for at least 2 weeks.

Researching:
Lloyd,Paddock,Cooper,Morris,Rigby West Midlands Salop Worc

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 27 Oct 2016 14:53

I thought that poppies should be worn from 1st November until either 11th November or the Sunday after that (depending on when Remembrance Day is celebrated).

Hopefully Genes will have the poppy showing by Tuesday at the latest - although I wouldn't hold my breath!

Kath. x

Island

Island Report 27 Oct 2016 15:23

Expect nothing of GR then you won't be disappointed.

Researching:
I'd trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 27 Oct 2016 15:51

If we start to remind them now, they might get it in place by 11 Nov. TBH, we should have started earlier as the normal excuse is 'planning'.

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Dormant member as from 20 Sep 2019 . Click on my board name to send a message

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 27 Oct 2016 16:29

Had a quick reply from Support.
"Yes this has been requested again for this year." :-)

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Community Manager

Community Manager Advisor Report 27 Oct 2016 16:37

Dear All

We have requested that the Poppy is added to the site again this year.

Thanks

Community Manager

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 27 Oct 2016 16:40

Thanks. :-)

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 27 Oct 2016 17:36

:-D

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Island

Island Report 27 Oct 2016 18:07

:-0

Researching:
I'd trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday

lostmeboardname

lostmeboardname Report 27 Oct 2016 19:55

last year they put it on very very late, so not holding out much hope for it being put up soon.

Researching:
Feakes (Worcestershire) Kirby (Worcestershire)

Joy

Joy Report 27 Oct 2016 21:57

We had been told a few years ago that the poppy symbol would always be on the site without it having to be requested.

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 29 Oct 2016 14:32

FMP now have a very discreet ( i.e. small) Poppy on it's home page.

:-(

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 2 Nov 2016 09:18

Such a shame!

:-| :-|

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 2 Nov 2016 09:29

Yes - it is disappointing.
As FMP has been having problems recently, one excuse could be that the IT bods were dealing with that.

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Island

Island Report 2 Nov 2016 10:05

Why expect anything of GR anymore?

Do your own and put them to shame.

Researching:
I'd trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 2 Nov 2016 11:45

I think we really need Phil back on the GR team
He kept on top of things :-D :-D

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The birth of Middlesbrough

Joy

Joy Report 2 Nov 2016 12:14

That would be nice, Joy. Unfortunately for us, he left.

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 3 Nov 2016 10:27

In November 1916 troops from both sides were dying at Verdun & The Somme.

PatinCyprus

PatinCyprus Report 3 Nov 2016 11:01

Well it's 1 week tomorrow to the 11th and where is the poppy?

I had relatives, I found researching my family tree, who died in WW1. There are 17 so far and their ages - from 18 to early 30s.

As an ex HM Forces myself I am not happy, to say the least, that GR can't be bothered to put up a poppy. This is an annual event so should not have taken them by surprise. If they don't put up a poppy I shall seriously consider my options next year.

If our football players can defy FIFA I feel I should take action. Remember what is said at this time GR.

WE WILL REMEMBER
:-(

Researching:
Lloyd,Paddock,Cooper,Morris,Rigby West Midlands Salop Worc

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