I've milked a cow!!!

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Actually I've milked several! And I haven't got covered in poo yet! Amazing!

Well, it's been just over a week since I landed, having never been on a farm in my life and being completely intimidated by all the farming talk at the jet boating weekend, I've spent this evening discussing the benefits and drawbacks of herring-bone sheds versus rotary sheds and am starting to be impressed by various types of farming machinery - I can't believe it's happening! I've driven the 4x4 around town and dirt tracks, driven a quad bike with a dog sitting on the back and I've seen an incredible amount of smelly yellow puss come out of a cow's leg as the vet cut a swelling open (hope nobody was eating their lunch reading that). I'm also trying out the "Anne-Marie" technique of calling all the cows "my lovelies" and talking them into moving rather than shouting "move up" at them (although I can't help but be typical me and think of moo-ove up when everyone else says that and have a little giggle to myself).

Better go, I think I'm being drafted into the early milking shift in the morning, so I need to be lively at 5am ...

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Comments

[Lee Rossiter]

Milking
Well I thought Id see many things in my lifetime but you milking a cow was not one of them :-) Looks like your having a great time. Make sure you keep us all updated

[Carolyn]

Hello
Still living on the WOW factor of your life - certainly sounds like you are joining in with the KIWI way and enjoying yourself. Keep up the blogs (or whatever you young people call this site). Amazing, I am so proud of you !

[june]

very impressive anne marie have you managed to get yourself a full time job ha ha!!

[Jill]

OMG
never thought I would see the day. Aren't you worried that one of those 'lovelies' is gunna kick you in the teeth or dump on your head lol ; ) Seriously, it could be worse, he could have been a pig farmer, all together far more smelly : o Get some pics up there of the main attraction, the dog ; ) Had my eyes lasered and can see - life is not quite 20/20 but not far off. Take care Jx

[Helen]

Got any jobs??
G wondered if you need two more farm hands?? I'm nt too good with pus mind you! Sooo glad to see you getting into the farming way and having a fab time!! Love, H xx

[Rebecca]

Pull the udder one ..
Ok, Anne-Marie, I've picked myself up off the floor and have to concede ... Glam get-up, by the way - you look a real pro! Keep enjoying!

[PorkHunter]

I am very impressed that you've milked a cow ...now I await photos of you 'milking' a bull :>)

[Lynn]

HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hi Anne MArie - just checking out your travel blog - looks like you are having a great time and enjoying every minute - have fun and keep us posted on the milking!!! ha - HAPPY NEW YEAR Love Lynn xxx