Being a conscientious sort I decided to donate blood over here as I have done in the UK since I was a mere slip of a lad. The following is my actual conversation with the NZ Blood Service.
Jimbo- Hi there, I have recently moved over from the UK where I was a regular blood donor and would like to check my eligibility to donate here in NZ.
Operator- Ok, that’s great. I’ll just check. (Goes away) Yep, that seems fine. I just need to ask you are you between 16 and 60.
Jimbo- Yep.
Operator- Do you weigh over 50kg.
Jimbo- Yes.
Operator- Do you currently have any sore throat, stomach bug, colds or infection or have you had tattoos or or piercings in the last 6 months?
Jimbo- Let me just check. Nope.
Operator- Have you lived in the UK for more than six months between 1980 and 1996?
Jimbo- Yes. I’m from the UK as I said earlier.
Operator- Ah. Er, I’m afraid that rules you out of giving blood in NZ.
Jimbo- Right, wouldn't that have been your first question when I said I was from the UK?
Operator- Er, well...the screen says...
Jimbo- Never mind, mate. Ok. Do you know why that is?
Operator- Why it wasn't my first question?
Jimbo- No. Why I can't donate blood if I have lived in the UK? I mean, were we at war with NZ or something?
Operator- I’m afraid I don’t. Hold on. (Disappears to discover why). No, sorry, I've asked around and we’ve no idea.
Jimbo- Ok, guess that just about wraps it up for me.
Operator- Thanks for calling. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Jimbo- What like, exactly?
Operator- Er...
Jimbo- No, that’s great…thank you.
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Jim - they think you're a mad cow.
ReplyDeleteThat's just CJDism, that is.
ReplyDeleteNever mind its their loss - there is obviously no call for British Blue Blood - I wonder why they say we are blue bloodied - I am sure yours will be red also - it is is'nt it?
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