Off Topic- Donating Blood

We all know the importance of donating blood and I have suggested several times over the years that she give blood.

The day had come and she was so excited to have finally worked up enough courage to become a blood donor. I joked that they would probably reject her because they don't take pommy blood. (didn't I cop an ear bashing for that?)

The appointment with the Blood bank at the hospital was made. Copius amounts of cordial and biscuits were consumed as questionaire was filled out. The last question was somethong like.
Have you ever been overseas? Julie ticked yes.

Into the office she went for the before blood interview. Everything was going great until the nurse asked which country and for how long. Julie said England, and that she had spent 9 months there in the mid 90's.

Here comes the good bit... The nurse advised that unfortunately there is currently no screening test for a particular disease and that anyone spending that much time in the UK currently poses unacceptable risk for MAD COW DISEASE.

She came home a little quieter than normal and it took me 4 hours to get the info out of her.

Being the wonderful husband I am I said. " I told you they wouldn't take pommy blood and I already knew you had that disease"

I ended up sleeping on the lounge last night