mjmooney Posted January 14, 2011 Author VT Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2011 Michael Gambon vs. Joanne Whalley in "The Singing Detective". Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinny Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I lost over two litres of blood in an accident, so I'm more than happy to do my bit - actually going next wednesday. Good luck but if you've had a transfusion I don't think you can donate but I'm sure they'll let you know either way next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I can't donate my blood due to my medical conditions but I am 100% behind this. It can save lives and is so important. I get my blood taken many times a year though and it isn't painful in the slightest, so donate if you can. Oh and sorry to jack your thread, but I would also like to recommend for everyone to sign up for a donor card too. Your organs have no other use when you're dead. Morbid but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 14, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2011 Some people need to man the **** up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted January 14, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2011 Clicked on no. Not that I wouldn't like to - I would love to. In fact, we have the Blood Transfusion "van" turn up to our work twice a year. Sadly, they won't let me (I have a strange disease ). Oh, OK. It isn't that strange. I have vitiligo which means sometimes my skin wont produce pigment (I'm lucky - nothing noticeable). But! There is the possibility that at any time, my skin can lose its pigment completely so I therefore become an albino. Goooooo, me! Just call me whitey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I used to give blood when there was an annual blood drive at my high school. But the last time I did it, I almost passed out, so I don't anymore. I never liked needles much, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted January 14, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm also on the bone marrow donor list, but am yet to be called upon. Well done, Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 14, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2011 Cheers mate. As I said, i've been on the list for a while but never been asked to donate. I'm sure it'll be scary, but I'm looking forward to it in a way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Some people need to man the **** up!I'm sure a lot of people would 'man the **** up' if they were in the right circumstance to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 14, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2011 Sorry, i forgot the obligatory smiley to inform everyone that I was joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 It wasn't you in particular mate but there seemed to a real negative attitude developing towards those who were unable to for whatever reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 14, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2011 Mine was a joke, but I think the negative attitude wasn't towards people who CAN'T, it was to people who CAN, but don't. That say "Oh I will at some point, but don't at the moment" If someone has a genuine reason for not doing it then I don't think anyone's annoyed by it. Personally, I don't give a shit if someone wants to give blood or not. I do, but know plenty of people who choose not to. That's their choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm also on the bone marrow donor list, but am yet to be called upon. Me, too, and you've just done me a favour and reminded me that I need to contact the blood donor people and update my address details (I've also got out of the habit of going to give blood :oops:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Indeed, bordering on militant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I think there's two ways to do it, a big needle to the hip, which is the painul one, or a new one which isn't so bad. I'm sure it'll be painful, but if it saves someone's life I think I can endure it. **** that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted January 14, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2011 I think there's two ways to do it, a big needle to the hip, which is the painul one, or a new one which isn't so bad. I'm sure it'll be painful, but if it saves someone's life I think I can endure it. **** that Personally, I would love to do it. Save a life for a little bit of pain / discomfort for a while? Oh yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I hate needles so I couldn't, but strangely I think I'd feel fine it they collected blood by cutting me open :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Never got round to it. Don't intend to give a reason why or excuse myself either. You are not above the VT law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockingbird_franklin Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 used to give blood regularly, had to stop for over a year whilst on medication and to my shame didn't restart when i was able to, and since I've buggered off to Australia and haven't donated here either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I'm hearing a lot of "Well yes, I will sometime. Later. Honest, guv". Why, FFS? Get on that website, find your local branch, and go tomorrow. Or this evening, even. Takes maybe half an hour and could save a life. If you're unemployed, go NOW. Legov - what have you got to sort out in your life that is going to be prevented by a half-hour in a blood donor clinic? And keep going. Twice a year is fine. True. Was thinking that as well, sometimes I type too impulsively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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