877 Milk Programme Patronage

Our school had a milk-drinking programme. It was in place to encourage us to get more calcium for our growing bones. We were only allowed to drink immediately before recess, so everyone rushed their milk before running outside to play, except for my girlfriend and me.

We sat and took our time drinking our milk. We would chat about stuff and just generally enjoy a quiet moment together. The milk that was supplied to the school came from her family's farm.

"I love the way you drink our milk" she said, "It's the best milk isn't it?"

"Gosh yes." I said, "I could drink this milk all day.

It was very refreshing. It was ice cold and lovely at any time of the year.

Eventually it had to end because it was time for recess. After we finished our milk we stood and walked outside, hand in hand.