Ming was still in nappies when the dairy industry here was toppled by deregulation.
We were just one of hundreds of families affected by this and, without going into the politics, let me just say that it was devastating.
Previous to this, Anthony was a workaholic dairyfarmer (to me, those terms are synonymous.)
It was around this time that Ants was diagnosed with kidney cancer and had to have two operations. Our dairy days were over.
Ming never saw Ants in his prime, never saw Ants working, so he will never know the Anthony I knew.
And yet – and this is wonderful! – Ming is now milking for our beautiful neighbours and has been offered a full-time job as of July.
Like father, like son!
jmgoyder 
With so many dairy farmers going under in the last 30-40 years, it’s wonderful to hear that Ming has been offered full-time work in the industry.
(My Mother came from a dairy farm in north-west Tasmania).
And (so far!) he loves it. I knew you must have a farming background.
How wonderful to see things coming full circle in the family. Many losses over the years, but great satisfaction in that I am sure.
Yes, and thanks!
Isn’t it great how you realize the apple often doesn’t fall far from the tree, even without exposure to that side of the parent? The same can be said about me and my father, and I never knew him.
That is fantastic.
Milking for your neighbours? Do you sell milk to your neighbours?
What a BEAUTIFUL picture of your home life, you do give.
🙂
N.
Not the horrible neigbours, thank God – no, Ming brings free milk home in the arvo from the nice neighbours who he works for – I love it!
My father was a dairy farmer so I know the hard work involved and the devastation wreaked on the industry by government and big supermarkets. Well done Ming! Like father like son indeed.
Ah, so you know – deregulation was terrible here.
That’s great news!
Yes – thrilled!
some things run deep
Yes, I am a bit surprised – so good!
You must be so proud!
I am!
I can read the proud mother between and in the lines – and so you should!
Yes!
Congratulations Ming!
Thanks!
that is awesome!!!!
Amazing how life works out sometimes!
This exciting news indeed! I am so happy for Ming! 😀
Thanks Lynda.
Julie, Soft smile, the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree does it. Ming is a good young man and you have provided the direction he has needed and continues to need. Take care, Bill
Hope so!
Some things are in the blood. I’m from a line of ministers, and one of my sons is carrying on the tradition. It’s amazing to me how that happens.
That is so interesting!
I think it is cool that Ming has grown into a man like his father you must be so bloody proud
It’s so great!
That’s wonderful!
Awesome! Go Ming.