I attended another blood donation yesterday ( 72 pints , 9 UK gallons !!! ) at the usual hotel which is also where we hold our monthly social meetings . I happened to mention this to a couple of the nurses as it was a theme evening based on Ascot Ladies Day , which meant nice outfits with matching hats . The sessions were due to finish after our arrival so they insisted I drop in to show them my outfit .
I arrived at about 6.30pm and made my way through the hotel to the suite where the donations were being held , the waiting area was still full and I certainly did get eyeballed , I stopped by the check in desk and the the screening nurse said , " Can I help you madam ?" I explained the situation but by that time the nurses who asked me to drop in had noticed and come over to chat , I got a couple of WOWS ! and then the comment that they would only take my blood next time if I wore the outfit , it might be fun but I don't think so .
The picture is an old one of the dress and my old wig , sorry about that .