Originally Posted by
ItsJustMe
My only regular thing that gets interesting is when I'm giving blood; sometimes there will be a new nurse who will freak out that I'm riding a bike (especially in the winter) and that I have 5 miles to go to get home. Apparently 5 miles is a crazy distance for anyone to ride a bike, even if they're totally taking it easy.
+1. The last time I donated, the phlebotomist was a bit worried that I would be riding back across town after donating - they recommend no "heavy exertion" for 24-48 hours afterwards. But after checking my resting pulse and BP, she decided I'd probably survive.
In fact, she started chatting me up about cycling and fitness in general, and hung around for a while afterwards.
She was a pretty cute blue-eyed brunette about 12 years younger than me, and I'd bet I could have gotten her phone number. Unfortunately, I'm an ethical Serial Monogamist who's currently in a relationship. Maybe in a year or so...
