Today, the 11th day of the 11th month, is Armistice Day. However, I have only been able to buy a Poppy once in the run up. Usually there are collection boxes in numerous shops and cafes; and for several years the Royal British Legion has had a large stall in the main shopping street. Not this year. Two members of the Royal Navy were selling poppies earlier in the week, and only for a few hours. A real hame.