Quote:
Originally Posted by GoinAllTheWay
Those pins aren't safe for anyone! I have no idea what my problem is with those things but I must buy a dozen or so each year. I'll lose about a litre of blood each week as I will always stab myself with one regardless of where I put it and man, unless there is some technique I'm not aware of, it will be missing within an hour or so of putting it on.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ashartus
I have the same problem, but I figure a few needle pricks and buying a few extra poppies is a pretty small sacrifice compared to what the war veterans made.
|
Little tip, after sticking the pin through your coat (or whatever) stick the pin through the very edge of the poppy as well, it will hold it in place. I also take a pair of snips and cut the point off the pin so I don't stab myself.