every little helps

You will see many pictures like this in the next couple of weeks












and you may wonder what this has to do with it, although the sign on the window may help.

 


   Here's a clue, although at the moment they are not wearing one but may do so when they see who is standing next to the pumpkins.
               






It's me and I want you to know that, at my age, standing for two hours inside a Tesco store is no great shakes for my feet and legs - or any other part of me come to that.

And life is unhelpful when you discover there are rules:

Shaking a tin is not permitted.
Holding someone up against the window by the neck while they search for their wallet is frowned upon.
Smiling is dangerous.
Putting your foot out as they are walking by is out.
You can give them a pin for their poppy but you can't pin it on them; not that I minded this rule when I saw the number of ladies who seemingly had brought their own pumpkins.
 (Sorry about that if I have offended).

There were great consolations. Fellow Royal Marines - and others - were happy to stop and reminisce and share views on other subjects - especially the appalling imprisonment of Sergeant Blackwell. (If this is a mystery to you, Google his name).

People are so generous with money and kind remarks about the work of the Royal British Legion. This goes for many who seemingly have very little money to spare.
And the generosity of Tesco who give their space and their logo and probably more besides.

Don't forget to buy a poppy - every little helps!