tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post7259982343993800994..comments2023-11-05T09:33:58.583+00:00Comments on Nuts in May: Medical ResearchMaggie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-57608749254473047032009-05-27T22:16:05.564+01:002009-05-27T22:16:05.564+01:00Sounds like you had a real fun day. I think things...Sounds like you had a real fun day. I think things are done a little differently in your country. I can relate to hubby causing the overweight problem. Mine just wanted to know if I could put a batch of brownies in the oven this afternoon since I would have it on anyway to cook the meatloaf. I told him I could but I didn't want to gain 5 pounds. After I explained this to him, he agreed we should just stick with the meatloaf. <br />Good to hear from you. I always like to make new friends. I made two trips to the UK in 1997 and 1999. I loved it.<br />Good day.<br />CharlotteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-19981329251938834782009-05-27T19:37:24.600+01:002009-05-27T19:37:24.600+01:00I would absolutely have done the research! And eve...I would absolutely have done the research! And even though they don't give you results of the blood and urine at least you got to know your weight, bone density and BMI, right? I think it's great you guys agreed to do that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811460930343769653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-67039364398630358952009-05-26T19:39:03.770+01:002009-05-26T19:39:03.770+01:00Until they have a few more cures stock-piled, I'm ...Until they have a few more cures stock-piled, I'm not sure I would want to be faced with all the syndromes etc. that I'm going to get.<br />Good for you tho - 5 test tubes of blood! I would have needed a zimmer to get back home!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-40207429671700642912009-05-26T16:04:53.293+01:002009-05-26T16:04:53.293+01:00You are a kind and generous lady, Maggie. Yes, I t...You are a kind and generous lady, Maggie. Yes, I think I would have helped out if possible, I'm not particularly squeamish - and let's face it, there's not much I wouldn't do for a free biscuit and a cup of tea.<br /><br />Looking at your rats in the roof post - they look just like the ones we pulled out of our roof - it's quite horrible thinking what has been going on above your head for all that time...best not to dwell on it!<br /><br />Mya xMyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14106690738320651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-82265738899941192562009-05-26T08:21:28.565+01:002009-05-26T08:21:28.565+01:00Research! My brother would love a DNA test done to...Research! My brother would love a DNA test done to see what our 'lineage' is. I have osteoporosis, & have had since I was about 45, so that would be interesting to explore.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-61500414918829045942009-05-26T04:10:56.037+01:002009-05-26T04:10:56.037+01:00That is very nice of you. You have contributed for...That is very nice of you. You have contributed for something that feature generations will be benefited. Take care.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-43713124376812121052009-05-25T23:03:42.572+01:002009-05-25T23:03:42.572+01:00Ah good for you. I've done similar but for a diffe...Ah good for you. I've done similar but for a different reason initially. I was in the process of genetic testing for family diseases and was asked if they could keep my DNA for future research which they anticipate will reveal so much more than they know now. I may or may not be advised if and when they use it, and I might be contacted to answer questions sometime over the next twenty years. I agreed. Why not be a part of a scientific process? Interesting post. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-18253796566560495812009-05-25T19:26:23.088+01:002009-05-25T19:26:23.088+01:00Excellent thing to do.
I've just donated my 88th p...Excellent thing to do.<br />I've just donated my 88th pint of blood - an extra 5 phials may be 'pushing it a bit' but my wife and I might well do this later ~ Eddie.Eddie Bluelightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069024660422117718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-33501078495967011092009-05-25T19:22:04.475+01:002009-05-25T19:22:04.475+01:00Good for you Maggie. Yes, I think I would have do...Good for you Maggie. Yes, I think I would have done the same. It is interesting to be able to help with possible future research, even if you never get to know any results. It is years now since I gave blood - a couple of times I went they were unable to get any!!! A xStrawberry Jam Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695110960213262472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-50488781574784559932009-05-25T19:02:58.079+01:002009-05-25T19:02:58.079+01:00I'd definitely volunteer for the research - well d...I'd definitely volunteer for the research - well done to you Maggie. :)Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-38614344700861354302009-05-25T18:27:53.451+01:002009-05-25T18:27:53.451+01:00I you wish to 'do away' with someone, make a spina...I you wish to 'do away' with someone, make a spinach quiche but swap the spinach leaves for foxgloves leaves :) - this handy tip was brought to you via......'get rid of your X with a delicious quiche' LOL<br /><br />xMarmiteToastyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536695634856882487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-1785928420463579532009-05-25T16:29:01.822+01:002009-05-25T16:29:01.822+01:00What a wonderful and brave thing you have done. ...What a wonderful and brave thing you have done. There is so much more to learn, but look how far we have come.<br /><br />The weighing alone would have scared me! I'll be joining you on that diet, LOL.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day.<br />XXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-30989905335680093122009-05-25T16:22:26.030+01:002009-05-25T16:22:26.030+01:00I would participate in the study because I think g...I would participate in the study because I think genetics and mental illness are fascinating subjects and the more we know about the link, the better, being a sufferer and an inheritor of one.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043376053971475659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-43981052013230073382009-05-25T10:42:16.255+01:002009-05-25T10:42:16.255+01:00You'd better not commit any crimes now they've got...You'd better not commit any crimes now they've got your DNA ;)<br /><br />PS Award over at my placeWorking Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243697047355131343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-45475961890029167262009-05-25T08:00:25.984+01:002009-05-25T08:00:25.984+01:00I think some big congratulations are in order for ...I think some big congratulations are in order for you and Harry! My medical history and thus, that of my children too, is a lot like yours -both my parents died of cancer, my ex-husband's father also had cancer. Depression issues -oh my yes, me and all three of my kids too! I'd be more than willing to sign up for anything like you did to help in any way for future generations to be free or as free as possible from any type of disease/disorder, etc. <br />I signed on my driver's license several years back to be an organ donor but just recently learned that if/when something happens to me, that will not be given any consideration because of the chemotherapy I received. Apparently it ruins the major organs used in donations all except for, I think, it is the eyes. But my vision is so crappy, I don't know if the eyes would be of any use to anyone else, ya know. <br />I'm really proud of you and Harry for being willing to take part in a study of this nature though. Can you tell?Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-15167238860416917102009-05-25T05:44:36.289+01:002009-05-25T05:44:36.289+01:00Dear Maggie,
That was a beautiful day off... yes, ...Dear Maggie,<br />That was a beautiful day off... yes, future generations wil be thankful..<br />thanks for sharing this with us. <br />take care<br />♥ & ((hugs))<br />bindibindhiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455334787064872255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-29863749892165500612009-05-25T02:49:57.330+01:002009-05-25T02:49:57.330+01:00Oh, I'm at the point where I'll eat treats anyway....Oh, I'm at the point where I'll eat treats anyway. I'm tired of counting calories and depriving myself of whatever just because its junk food. Phoeeeeey! But I don't over do it. <br /><br />I think you did well to check things out first and then go and give your stuff for medical research. At least you'll be doing something for the future. Hope you have a good weekend!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-41817868107651680472009-05-24T22:48:03.991+01:002009-05-24T22:48:03.991+01:00Do you now feel like lab rats?! I'm all for anthin...Do you now feel like lab rats?! I'm all for anthing to help science find as many cures as possible for our human ailments. Well done, you and hubby!Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-78694448905648999342009-05-24T22:36:43.610+01:002009-05-24T22:36:43.610+01:00Great idea to contribute information for science.Great idea to contribute information for science.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-38337946360591474842009-05-24T21:00:49.201+01:002009-05-24T21:00:49.201+01:00Maggie, like you I would have looked into the comp...Maggie, like you I would have looked into the company and found out what was involved, and done the research. Sounds like it involved alot but well worth it. Makes me wonder what I can do myself to help medical science. It's something worth thinking about. Nice post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-39347810939984816432009-05-24T19:15:25.942+01:002009-05-24T19:15:25.942+01:00I'll do anything for a cup of tea and a biccie! I ...I'll do anything for a cup of tea and a biccie! I can't look when needles go in though.<br /><br />Well done for making the effort! xxReasonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070633072307321162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-2531116677215073392009-05-24T17:21:52.237+01:002009-05-24T17:21:52.237+01:00I'm all admiration!!! I hate medical tests of all ...I'm all admiration!!! I hate medical tests of all sorts...and do not willingly submit to them!!! Bravo for you! I give you a standing ovation! (Hope the bruises from your ordeal heal quickly!)~Janine XOSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-58959843139792896972009-05-24T15:57:03.601+01:002009-05-24T15:57:03.601+01:00If it's for the greater good, if it would help cur...If it's for the greater good, if it would help cure a disease and if it didn't hurt, I would do it:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-48700826183881722182009-05-24T15:16:51.596+01:002009-05-24T15:16:51.596+01:00I think this is a great idea, Maggie May. The tes...I think this is a great idea, Maggie May. The tests sound simple enough, though 5 vials of blood might have made me pass out! I think most of us would be willing to do anything to help eradicate cancer and other horrible diseases. <br /><br />I missed your last post--although I had to cover my eyes for the last few photos:) I'm so glad you got to the root of the problem! No more skittering above your head and awful smells. Hooray! You are lucky they didn't chew through the wiring any more than they did.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-68473779561120490192009-05-24T11:55:04.795+01:002009-05-24T11:55:04.795+01:00It makes sense that we study ourselves to understa...It makes sense that we study ourselves to understand ourselves and our illnesses. You are a brave and good soul!SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.com