The Edge of The Abyss

Well now that's odd . . .

The office building next door to me had a blood drive today. And you know, I figured what the hell. I haven't given blood in a very long time and I'm O+ and they're always screaming for O+ and I should be a good citizen and go give 'em some of mine.

They wouldn't let me.

Something about gay lifestyle (bad Googler!) and IV-drug use . . .

No. Not really.

Because I was stationed in Germany during the 1980's, there is a millionth of a chance that during that time I could have been exposed to Mad Cow infected beef.

Yes, way.

Since they have no test for Mad Cow, I am hereby prohibited from donating blood until such time as they develop one.

You know, I have to ask: What are they going to do now that Mad Cow infected beef has been found in Washington State?

So much for their donation pool.

Well, at least the guilt is gone.

Joseph Haines, signing off from The Edge of the Abyss.

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Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (3) Share on Facebook		2004-03-09 4:53 PM No Permission to Bleed Well now that's odd . . . The office building next door to me had a blood drive today. And you know, I figured what the hell. I haven't given blood in a very long time and I'm O+ and they're always screaming for O+ and I should be a good citizen and go give 'em some of mine. They wouldn't let me. Something about gay lifestyle (bad Googler!) and IV-drug use . . . No. Not really. Because I was stationed in Germany during the 1980's, there is a millionth of a chance that during that time I could have been exposed to Mad Cow infected beef. Yes, way. Since they have no test for Mad Cow, I am hereby prohibited from donating blood until such time as they develop one. You know, I have to ask: What are they going to do now that Mad Cow infected beef has been found in Washington State? So much for their donation pool. Well, at least the guilt is gone. Joseph Haines, signing off from The Edge of the Abyss. Read/Post Comments (3) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top