[ArneFufkin]

Oh yea, I forgot to mention, we worked our little butts off during the spring,summer and fall. From early morning until late evening. One last thing, I remember one of the happiest days of my life, one day when we got off of the school bus, the DeLavel milk machine man was installing a milking machine in the barn. No more hand milking at our place. whoopee!

FReegards! I grew up in Wisconsin in the 60s, and many of my future friends and their folks and older siblings lived a similar, dairy farming life. I go to Wisconsin a lot, and I always buy beers (those weird 7 oz. rural glass mugs) for the good men sitting around at the taverns during the Winter months. I'll yak with them forever.

I'm hoping your kids, or grandkids can sit on their asses or move around freely to make lots of money with the skills, education and opportunities you provided them through your work ethic! You need to be supported in a style you deserve come retirement!

[navygal]

I remember the milk man giving my brother and myself a ride around the block in his truck