So I confessed to everyone that I was a big coward on the first of October when I went to give away my blood, and I got a LOT of comments telling me not to worry about it.  That really did make me feel better.

My friend Moose, who I consider to be very brave, said that he would faint if he went to give blood.

But my brave Cousin Smurf sent me a photo and a nice comment.  Here is Smurf when last he went to give away his own blood.

                                          

This is what Smurf had to say:

I have to tell you that it was that cuddling part that got to me.  I wasn't ready to lay down with Dave for some quality snuggling and no matter how I suggested that I would be most happy to oblige if my Mom lay down with me, I guess they were afraid that Mom would fall off the side of the table or something.     Don't get me wrong.  Dave is a very, very nice man, but since we had just met, I didn't think that spooning was appropriate quite so soon in our relationship.

But, I certainly am proud of Smurf, and I do intend to practice up for my date in November.     

Love and Licks,

Bob
......still a coward, but working on it