Hello, I've just got back from giving blood. It was quite good. There was a group of first-time donors who kept on saying things like "It doesn't hurt; only as much as being stabbed with a rusty nail." and "Look at Chris! He's fainted. Hehe, you wet tart." to liven the place up. And then a cup of tea and a standard ration pack of three custard creams on a mild, grey day with mild grey drizzle. It feels good to be English today.