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Old 18th Jul 2008, 09:37
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Al R
 
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Christopher Robin,

I opened that picture and wanted to simply tell him to get another haircut. Is that what you meant?

I'm with Hinecap on this (in fairness, he is averse to wearing civilian accroutements at work, as he is to wearing service ones outside..) because aside from the fact we're overly sentimental nowadays anyway, why do we need to tell those who work with us who we support.. in principle, what is the need to do this? Perhaps its an age thing.

HfH can afford to rise above bandstanding, commercialism and obeisance when in uniform. The Royal British Legion is supported for a couple of weeks each year, and as a result, its impact is all the greater when we do see those poppies and when we do stop to think. So, regardless of whether you're a civvy or not.. less is more, especially when your brand has the moral high ground and when you shouldn't need to scramble around for publicity nickel and dimes. Nothing goes out of fashion quicker than fashion and if you're after the quick fix option now, I tell you with 100% certainty that in a couple of years.. the new batch coming up will want to have nothing to do with wearing that which was worn by yesterday's lot (ie; those who wear them today).

The long term view is needed if its long term success you're after.
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