This is just a suggestion on the Just For Fun Thread (since I started it, so I am getting back a lot of responses)...

At this point, it seems responses fit into 1 of 2 categories:

1.Are either duplications of the same thing (many, many times over), and/or

2. Not about anything "Fun" as the Title suggests

Do these just stay here forever, or can I recommend the Thread be closed out at this point?

Just a thought...

Brenda Hutson, CLS(ASCP)SBB

I sort of agree and sort of don't agree with you Brenda (sitting on the fence, as ever).

There are some less than fun posts on the thead, but then up pops a brilliant post, like Phil's today.

I would certainly miss gems like that.

Okee, Dokee then....go for it (I didn't see how anyone could read that many but perhaps people who can visit Blood Bank Talk every day can just "keep up" with them (Unfortunately, I am way behind).

Brenda Hutson

I sort of agree and sort of don't agree with you Brenda (sitting on the fence, as ever).

There are some less than fun posts on the thead, but then up pops a brilliant post, like Phil's today.

I would certainly miss gems like that.

Okee, Dokee then....go for it (I didn't see how anyone could read that many but perhaps people who can visit Blood Bank Talk every day can just "keep up" with them (Unfortunately, I am way behind).

Brenda Hutson

Sorry Brenda, but it's worse than that.

I am what we call on this side of the pond, a bit of an anorak as far as this site is concerned. It's not every day I visit it; it is almost hourly whilst I am awake!!!!!!!!!

:paranoid::paranoid:

Malcolm,

There is a 12 step program for addictions such as the one you seem afflicted with!! Hate to say it but I am in the same boat as you. The site is open almost the entire work day here.

I use the read first unread option and check it out when possible. I has been a great thread. Bravo Brenda, for coming up with it, and to all for posting the unbelieveable things that happen.

I agree...love that thread. Although sometimes my coworkers wonder why I randomly laugh at loud during the day!

Same here...never go to sleep without checking BBtalk.

I am so glad to know I am not the only one who is addicted to this site. They laugh at me here checking in everyday to see whats new, but this has been a great source of info and amusement.

I am so glad to know I am not the only one who is addicted to this site. They laugh at me here checking in everyday to see whats new, but this has been a great source of info and amusement.

Ditto.............

I've had a couple huge work projects the last few months, so I haven't had time with keep up with BBT, and it has just about killed me!!! (So glad that the big projects went well.....I hope to soon resume my daily "fix" of BloodBankTalk.)

I wondered why I hadn't seen your posts lately.

Glad you're back.

So am I!! Thanks, Malcolm!

Donna

I too am addicted. But for a good reason : this place is so helpful and CARING it feels like home!!!!!!

Sometimes on a bad day, I start re-reading the thread from the beginning. It just brightens my day.

The wonderful thing about this thread is that each of us understands the frustrations, and challenges we face. Blood Bank is just a different world, and even though they are some of my closest friends, the core lab folks just don't understand! So when ER orders a Type (ABO/RH) - that is exaclty what the Type order displays in our computer system-and a Type and screen because the doctor said to do a type, rh and hold, well we all just laugh and then sigh with a little frustration and start doing some looking in to things to find the correct order. As far as Just for fun, it is a nice break from the high stress we can sometimes get in here.

I would be an addict if I wasn't the only tech in here, and if my boss had not just made me QA officer for the whole lab!!!

I would be an addict if I wasn't the only tech in here, and if my boss had not just made me QA officer for the whole lab!!!

I agree with your whole post Lara, but you have my entire sympathy about this last bit in particular.

He/she must think a lot of you.

:hug::hug:

Yes the info is incredible and we do get a comic relief break!

I only discussed this wonderful community for Transfusionists in June of this year and always find something that catches my attention and yes its also very easy to get hooked.

But one thing is for sure I will never ever catch up with Malcolm's number of posts.

I have been here nearly 6 years and will never catch up with Malcolm who has barely been here for 2 years.

Some of my posts may, I hope, be described as useful; other's, I fear, could easily be described as self-opinionated verbosity!!!!!!!!!!

Now Malcolm, even if we thought that most of us are polite enough not to say it out loud!

Love it John!!

Now Malcolm, even if we thought that most of us are polite enough not to say it out loud!

Funny John.:D Nice one.

I hope I don't fit into the category Malcolm is referring to!!

Funny John.:D Nice one.

I hope I don't fit into the category Malcolm is referring to!!

No, very definitely not.

Malcolm was referring to Malcolm!

:peaceman::peaceman: