I was very happy yesterday to be able successfully to give blood again (for the 92nd time). My friend Doug kindly ran me over to the donor center after our traditional Friday lunch. At one point, he referred to "Allen's Livery Service," and, while this amused me, I also thought, "At least it's better than 'Allen's Liver Service'!"
When the nurse noticed how much I had given, she told me, "I was amazed recently to send it a request for a donor for a 23-gallon pin!" I am working on my 12th gallon, and told her that my lifetime goal is 30 gallons. She grinned and said, "You have a ways to go!" Then I typed out, "Yes, but my grandmothers were 102 and 93, so I think I have a chance." She read this, and her eyes opened wider and wider and then she said, "I think you have a very good chance!"
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A hearty congratulations, Allen. I commend you. I'm particularly happy for you since you were so disappointed in your last visit to the blood bank.
Happy holidays to you!
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