Rememberance Day!!

[jassylou]

I know Rememberance Day is not usually a happy day but a thoughtful day

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[brandywine421]

He won't be the 'real' president until January. George W. is still our president. Obama is our President-elect. That may be why. I don't know what Remembrance Day is, though.

[philippa_]

Remembrance day is when we remember all the soldiers who died in world war I and wear poppies. It's actually supposed to be the 11th because that's the day world war I ended but we usually celebrate on the nearest Sunday.

[jassylou]

Hey philippa.How come you can explain in a few lines .When I've taken half a page?(g)

It's a wonderful service though isn't it?.(very emotional)

[philippa_]

hehe, yours is a much better description though :)

It really is. I love how you see so many people wearing their poppies and showing their support.

[zbyszko]

We call it Veterans Day in the US (which is why Brandy didn't recognize the name) and it is a federal holiday - but on November 11. Mostly we don't get mail that day and in some states they have the day off of school.

[jassylou]

Thanks zbyszko I learn something everyday.

I don't mean to sound/be egotistical.I'm very "long winded" when I try to explain something.

Did you know about the little UK "Bevin Boys" that were set to work in the pits(coal mines).Digging in tunnels about 14inches high and approx 9/10 inches wide.This meant they'd be laying on their sides to dig, poor little mites some were 8/9/10 years but it was that or the battle fields. (ridiculous and horrific)I was touched when I saw a small white helmeted brigade in there honour today.

I really love to learn and take great interest in other countries folk lore and customs.
I've learnt something from you tonight that I didn't know.

Thanks so much!*hugs*

[zbyszko]

I'm really interested in WW1 - I have a couple of CD lectures series about it and a DVD series, in addition to bunches of books. I'll have to look up "Bevin Boys".

My one grandfather was in the American Army during WW1, but I don't think he ever made it over to Europe before the war ended. My mom's parents were both kids in Germany at that time ( they both came to the US during the 1920s).

[jassylou]

I think you may find this interesting:=)

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=bevin+boys+ww1&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

I hope so?. hugs

[unlikeothers]

I missed it too this year :( because I was in bed, not being lazy! but because I was exhausted because of random health stuff >_>

I always try to watch it, it's a shame we had to miss it :(

[jassylou]

I hope your health is better real soon. I'm certain those people we where remembering would want you well and SOON. *hugs* mwah

[unlikeothers]

Aww thank you so much, I'm feeling better now, just one of those stupid bugs that's going around right now I think =/

*hugs back*

[millstone1005]

I was also suprised that I didn't see Obama laying a wreath. I was really looking forward to see him doing that for the first time for his country..(Presidency)

Funny you should say that. He in fact did lay a wreath on Veteran's Day (Tuesday, which is when we celebrate it over here):

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081111/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama

other Veteran's Day events:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-11-11-veterans-day_N.htm?csp=34

[jassylou]

Thanks fot these millstone:=)

I'm not the only one to think Obama is hot!am I?.

The puppy is nearly as cute.Do you know what the Obama family named it?

[millstone1005]

Barack Obama is definitely good looking.

I didn't think they'd chosen a puppy yet. Where did you see that?

[jassylou]

It was underneath and to the left of Barack with George Bush.

It's only a small picture and he's holding a little white puppy in his arms. Awww-w I think they should call it Ben!!:=)*hugs*