On top of it all, I've got no goat friends

Well, like momma used to say, if you don't have friends, just make one. As it turns out, my neighbor said she would love to help milking. I think I am "good to go"...I just need to show her some of the fine, yet simple, points about taking care of the goat. She is just going to feed the milk to her cats, so I don't need to go into the handling details.

Thank you very much for all of you that offered to help, particularly the PM offers. Your generosity wont be forgotten. I'd reply personally, but I am getting tired..

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I am so glad you have got everything worked out.