Poppy Cabs

Site for Remembrance Sunday free taxi service At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them

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This year’s Poppy Cab badges are here!
£5 min donation + £2.80 P&P if order by post email to
[email protected]

They will be in green huts within 2 weeks. Look out for announcements

[Mike Hughes. @taxitalkmike]

While the main objective of this exercise is to go straight into the 3 chord shapes quickly it also lets me try various positions to use the pick and also different pickup and foot pedal settings

[Mike Hughes. @taxitalkmike]

I’m still trying to learn the guitar.
This is using the Squier Stratocaster.
This was considered a ‘standard’ song every one had to know in the 60’s

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The Dutch officers at Hoek Van Holland ferry port salute our veterans. #TaxiCharity.org

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My passenger has taken a video of the convoy from the back of our taxi. Not the smoothest of film but should give you an idea what it’s like to be escorted by the Dutch police

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The @taxicharity visit to the Netherlands comes to an end as our convoy leaves Fletcher Hotel, Wageningen. The Dutch people really appreciate our veterans.

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In 2022 I took Major Ted Hunt who was guest of honour at the opening of a memorial to the Bailey bridge constructed at Gennep

Major Cris Smee was in charge of the memorial. We marked the occasion this year with memorial flower and a meal with others there 4 years ago

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The Dutch police motorcycle outriders have parked their bikes in perfect alignment while we enjoy a rest stop at Brombeek Veterans home.

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This was recorded by one of the Taxi Charity contingent going to Bronbeek Veterans Home Arnhem. The Dutch really love our veterans

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This is a draft video of the veteran I’m taking to the Netherlands. Voice is AI generated. They are hoping to change that

[Mike Hughes. @taxitalkmike]

101 year old Veteran George Durrant with his daughter and son in law collected from Crawley
Currently on our way to Harwich to cross to the Netherlands tonight as part of the Taxi Charity contingent making their annual Liberation Day parade event.

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Just had a last breakfast with Bill at Warwick Avenue Cabmen’s Shelter this morning and also presented him with a little gift I had done for him. Bill has worked in both The Bell & Horns and Warwick Avenue Shelters during his time. Enjoy your retirement Bill all the best 👍

[Mike Hughes. @taxitalkmike]

Just had Poppy Cab checked out by E1 taxis ready for the Taxi Charity annual trip to Netherlands on Saturday.

Thank you E1 and Cabvision for all you do to help these trips.

[Mike Hughes. @taxitalkmike]

I’m still practicing guitar. This is with the Les Paul and uses effects pedals

What do you think?

[Mike Hughes. @taxitalkmike]

It’s a year since I started relearning guitar

Here’s a video update on my progress

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It’s a bit wet in Newgate, Pembrokeshire

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@ParkShelter @The_LCDC Karen.

Thank you for your support of Poppy Cabs over the past years. Enjoy your retirement.

Mike

[Mike Hughes. @taxitalkmike]

Had eye tests following up my cataract operations last year. 98% peripheral vision left eye, 95% right.

Consultant happy. Patient (me) very happy

Big up for Southlands Hospital who were open on a Sunday. Staff very pleasant, very efficient.

Next follow up in 6-8 months.

[Mike Hughes. @taxitalkmike]

I’ve recently got a metronome which I’m using here to keep time for the 4 chord G Em C D sequence. Compare this with the post I made on 16/12 last year to see if I’m any better

[Mike Hughes. @taxitalkmike]

Effects pedals can change the sounds of electric guitars.

In my case they can also help hide some mistakes.

Les Paul guitar with effect box

[Mike Hughes. @taxitalkmike]

While effects pedals can help hide some mistakes they can’t hide them all as I demonstrate with my Squier Stratocaster.

Don’t wince too much when you hear them - I’m still learning and at 78 with arthritic fingers it takes me a bit longer than most youngsters