Five gallons plus is nothing to sneeze at Ham. I had a long break too, between organizing college blood drives and a friend's sudden need for blood somewhere in my 40s. After that there were annual breaks when I got tattoos, and after being bitten in a tussle on the psych ward.

When I learned that it was a fast way to lose a pound and skim off cholesteral at the same time I was sold. Then they told me it helps our bodies "learn" to recover faster in times of injury or surgery. A pretty sweet deal. Over here they often give goodies out for regular donations...a coffee mug, a t-shirt, etc.

Knowing my grandmother was able to donate ten gallons gave me a goal.

I've been on television donating when the news folks came around to punch up holiday donations, and been on the front page of our local paper donating for the same reason...just happened to be the only one willing to be photographed at the time the reporter was there. Today, was taking pics at the health fair and thought why not. One more thing to do kilted.

Must have inspired the lady at the booth next to our agency's booth. She donated for her first time today. That is so cool when that happens.

Ron