The Poultry Keeper

milkmaid · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 6736 Location: isle of lewis

i thought i'd ask somebody sensible like you lot Wink

you probably know that i often do goat demonstrations ,
well i think it's time for a new angle Razz

the goats are really good with the children and they can stroke them and make a fuss of them
i'm still after a goat cart ,so expensive it'll probably have to wait a bit Confused

but i wondered seeing as i want to make it as interesting as possible for children and some adults i was wondering would a milkmaid costume Shocked

,make it more authentic ,you know the sort of thing mop cap ect
or is it slightly strange Embarassed

,anybody got any links so i have an idea on what i need Embarassed

and i'm not wearing the corset Rolling Eyes

mojo · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:10 pm Post subject:

how about a farmers smock straw hat and a straw in the mouth...............easy to make and usefull round the holding if it dont work for the kids

milkmaid · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 6736 Location: isle of lewis

that's what i normally wear Wink

you forgot the bit of baling twine Laughing

are you telling me to wear my regional costume mojo i'm from devon Wink

please vote i really want an opion from everyone Cool

is it weird ,my husband thinks so Evil or Very Mad

crossbostchucks · Joined: 23 Nov 2006 Posts: 99 Location: isle of lewis

what a fantastic idea Laughing

word will soon get round the island people will be queing up for a talk about goats or a look at you perhaps you could introduce a new uniform at the co op for the chese counter Laughing

the possibilities are endless and it would be helpfull if we got a preview on here pics soon i hope Laughing

CP · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:21 am Post subject:

AR says if you look like this http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/sexymilkmaid.html when you've got your costume on, he'll be visiting very soon! Laughing

Seriously, I think it would be a good idea. Wink

stephen · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:27 am Post subject:

One of my colleagues at work used to have a summer job at a heritage farm and had to dress up as a Swedish goose herd. The kids loved it, she didn't...

milkmaid · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 6736 Location: isle of lewis

it's chilly in scotland
Wink

and i don't want to scare the children Rolling Eyes

pretty though Very Happy

mcleod-girls · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:45 am Post subject:

I think its a great idea, I love dressing up though so am probably biased! Kids love it too Smile

go for it!!

Fenn · Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 2292 Location: Shrewsbury

What a brilliant idea!!!!

Itsybitsy · Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Posts: 1312 Location: Leicestershire

I think it's a good idea, it will attract more interest and get people - especially children talking and asking you questions.

Itsybitsy

debcat · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:44 am Post subject:

who said i'd stopped laughing

just told OH and he's killing himself laughing now

editted to add, I do think it's a good idea though

Gilly C · Joined: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2171 Location: South Cumbria

I too think it is a good idea, when I was working as a teaching assistant we were always going on visits to a Viking village and putting on fancydress also we travelled from Harrogate to York on a train in Victorian Costume for a day at Castle Museum the children loved it at makes it more real ! Go for it !

milkmaid · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 6736 Location: isle of lewis

ok i'll look for a costume now got till next year

debcat · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:26 pm Post subject:

OH says it's a shame you don't keep rabbits Shocked

Welsh Duck · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:13 pm Post subject:

Go for it- Try it once and see how it goes. Variety is the spice of life Very Happy