Publisher's Synopsis
At the time of being born, there was no such thing as the wonderful NHS as we know it today, hence my flying start.
After that my life has been quite a roller coaster, I do hope you enjoy my life experiences with me, no one was hurt, only my pride mixed with a little bit of fear and trepidation.
The dairy industry had for some time been undergoing a transformation, from hand milking to machine milking. Dairy herds were increasing in size, hence the need for more sophisticated and quicker milking methods were needed.
The installation of this equipment and machinery was such that the time taken could and often did run into weeks rather than days. It was necessary for the fitter to stay on the farm. This aspect was often built into the contract.
