> It was not to be.

> ~Den-"I could've gotten a cute pin shaped like a drop of blood, too"Kara

That's a real pity. I give blood here in the UK on a regular basis. I've just given my 20th donation. We get a bronze badge after 12, a silver at 25 and a gold at 50. I don't know what you get when you get to 100 or more.

I would also like to say; We lie down on a gurney-type bed thing, so that:

1) I have never yet seen my blood either going down a tube or into a bag.

2) I feel the needle slightly going in, but I've never felt it coming out.

3) I have never felt the slightest bit ill when getting off the gurney and going for the cup of coffee afterwards.

If this helps anyone who wishes to donate, I'll be happy.


Beasty