demoss99 0 #1 July 13, 2006 My wife works for United Blood Services... I'm curious...who here gives blood... of those who do...what type are you? Those who don't...do you know you're type? "I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #2 July 13, 2006 Ok, I'm finding it just a little bit creepy that in less than twelve hours we've had two separate threads started asking for peoples' blood types. This just doesn't strike me as normal behavior for some reason. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
demoss99 0 #3 July 13, 2006 Didn't read previous thread...sorry. The reason I did it...I got major cudos for my wife's blood drive at my office. I had not given blood in a long time. I found out I was a univeral doner with a RH factor. They jumped all over me...It just got me thinking. Not trying to be morbid...LOL "I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #4 July 13, 2006 *raises hand* O+Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #5 July 13, 2006 Haven't given this year, but plan to later in the sumer/fall. I'm A+ JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #6 July 13, 2006 O Positive - Haven't given blood - Lately - Since I left the Air Force. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #7 July 13, 2006 I did at one time. Red Cross would start calling me exactly 6 weeks after my visit. The calls got really annoying, so I told them Matt had died. Giving blood is cool, but it creeps me out when they actively solicit you. I'd give them a false number, but that seems to somewhat defeat the purpose of being charitable . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #8 July 13, 2006 I haven't in a few months, but I need to get back on schedule. I miss my old job for that - they used to have quarterly blood drives, so all I had to do was wander downstairs in my building. Now I actually have to think about it and go somewhere to donate."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,451 #9 July 13, 2006 A+. I can't give; I had hepatitis when I was 11. But I am registered for bone marrow donation. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxingrrl 0 #10 July 13, 2006 A+ (easy to remember, since it's the best grade I ever got without studying) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill_UK 0 #11 July 13, 2006 I do, although they won't let me at the moment cos i spent 2hrs at bangkok airport and apparently that means i clearly have malaria hehe... O+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 July 13, 2006 Can't give. Due to prescribed medication. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownWind 0 #13 July 13, 2006 A+, but I am not allowed to donate to the red cross in the US due to spending time in the UK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #14 July 13, 2006 I don't i can't. I am utterly terrified of needles is not the initial prick that bothers me its having someting in me. When I goto the doctor and they take blood I flip out. It just not something I have ever wanted to deal with. UGH.Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissay 0 #15 July 13, 2006 B+ I just started donating this year, the American Red Cross comes to my office building once a quarter for blood drives so it is pretty easy to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #16 July 13, 2006 I usually give about once or twice a year...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 1snowangel 0 #17 July 13, 2006 O- Type O Hero my id card says! Donated 3 days ago, and I donate every 8 weeks when they come to town. My 17 year old daughter donated for the first time 3 days ago, I'm so proud of her. We are both scheduled for Sept 11, 8 weeksfrom now...I find it very exhilerating to do such a good deed and knowing it could help any one, regardless of race, gender, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites monkycndo 0 #18 July 13, 2006 I was on the blood drive committee in high school and college and would donate almost every 8 weeks. Then I traveled to South America and was told I had a possible exposure to a local bug and could not donate for 5 years. I have since fallen out of the habit. This is a good reminder to call and make an appointment and start donating regularly again. Oh, A+.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 2fat2fly 0 #19 July 13, 2006 I'm run of the mill O+ . The local blood center sent me a letter yesterday because they're low. I'm giving tomorrow.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bch7773 0 #20 July 13, 2006 blood type? uhh the red kind? MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jeiber 0 #21 July 13, 2006 I give. O+ It helps others and gets me drunk cheaper, Everyone wins! Shhh... you hear that sound? That's the sound of nobody caring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kbordson 8 #22 July 13, 2006 I figure that if I write for it... I better help make sure there's some in the lab to give. Given over 8 gallons. Started in high school when we would get released from afternoon swim practice if we donated. Always a nice option! And a free cookie! Then got a job in college working at the local Red Cross Center.... more cookies! It's amazing that I'm not 300+ lbs. One of the hardest questions was asking a REALLY HOT guy "Have you ever traded money or drugs for sex?" Cuz a part of me then was wondered.... "How much would it take?" but that was back when I was sweet and innocent So of courrse I never really asked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #23 July 13, 2006 A+ I don't give, because the red cross here always seems to have extra A+. I got a tattoo not too long ago, so the red cross doesn't want me anyway. Also, if I don't donate regularly, I will always be able to donate if a family member needs blood (most of my family is A+ and my brother is AB+. My dad is O+, so I couldn't donate for him, but I could for anyone else). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kbordson 8 #24 July 13, 2006 QuoteAlso, if I don't donate regularly, I will always be able to donate if a family member needs blood (most of my family is A+ and my brother is AB+. My dad is O+, so I couldn't donate for him, but I could for anyone else). I don't often recommend donating specifically for a family member. It influences your answers to the screening questions whether you really know it or not. You look at the question and think... "This is the 'correct' answer, but then Susie won't get the blood.... so this is the 'right' answer." Not saying that people will lie on the big questions and intentionally give bad blood to someone they love, but the "little" questions like "Are you feeling well today?" or "What meds in the last 30 days?" But the devil is in those details. Whereas the blood that's donated for the community resources typically has no underlying "need" to give so the donors don't feel as pressured on the questions. I liked this in one of the directed donation websites: QuoteIt is very important to remember that you almost certainly do not know everything about each of your friends and family members. Many of the very things that may well put you and them at mortal risk are among the most closely guarded secrets! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #25 July 13, 2006 AB+ cant donate and do not want to really.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Icon134 0 #16 July 13, 2006 I usually give about once or twice a year...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1snowangel 0 #17 July 13, 2006 O- Type O Hero my id card says! Donated 3 days ago, and I donate every 8 weeks when they come to town. My 17 year old daughter donated for the first time 3 days ago, I'm so proud of her. We are both scheduled for Sept 11, 8 weeksfrom now...I find it very exhilerating to do such a good deed and knowing it could help any one, regardless of race, gender, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #18 July 13, 2006 I was on the blood drive committee in high school and college and would donate almost every 8 weeks. Then I traveled to South America and was told I had a possible exposure to a local bug and could not donate for 5 years. I have since fallen out of the habit. This is a good reminder to call and make an appointment and start donating regularly again. Oh, A+.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #19 July 13, 2006 I'm run of the mill O+ . The local blood center sent me a letter yesterday because they're low. I'm giving tomorrow.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #20 July 13, 2006 blood type? uhh the red kind? MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeiber 0 #21 July 13, 2006 I give. O+ It helps others and gets me drunk cheaper, Everyone wins! Shhh... you hear that sound? That's the sound of nobody caring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #22 July 13, 2006 I figure that if I write for it... I better help make sure there's some in the lab to give. Given over 8 gallons. Started in high school when we would get released from afternoon swim practice if we donated. Always a nice option! And a free cookie! Then got a job in college working at the local Red Cross Center.... more cookies! It's amazing that I'm not 300+ lbs. One of the hardest questions was asking a REALLY HOT guy "Have you ever traded money or drugs for sex?" Cuz a part of me then was wondered.... "How much would it take?" but that was back when I was sweet and innocent So of courrse I never really asked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #23 July 13, 2006 A+ I don't give, because the red cross here always seems to have extra A+. I got a tattoo not too long ago, so the red cross doesn't want me anyway. Also, if I don't donate regularly, I will always be able to donate if a family member needs blood (most of my family is A+ and my brother is AB+. My dad is O+, so I couldn't donate for him, but I could for anyone else). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #24 July 13, 2006 QuoteAlso, if I don't donate regularly, I will always be able to donate if a family member needs blood (most of my family is A+ and my brother is AB+. My dad is O+, so I couldn't donate for him, but I could for anyone else). I don't often recommend donating specifically for a family member. It influences your answers to the screening questions whether you really know it or not. You look at the question and think... "This is the 'correct' answer, but then Susie won't get the blood.... so this is the 'right' answer." Not saying that people will lie on the big questions and intentionally give bad blood to someone they love, but the "little" questions like "Are you feeling well today?" or "What meds in the last 30 days?" But the devil is in those details. Whereas the blood that's donated for the community resources typically has no underlying "need" to give so the donors don't feel as pressured on the questions. I liked this in one of the directed donation websites: QuoteIt is very important to remember that you almost certainly do not know everything about each of your friends and family members. Many of the very things that may well put you and them at mortal risk are among the most closely guarded secrets! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #25 July 13, 2006 AB+ cant donate and do not want to really.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
