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Archive episode 183: You voted that - the flatmates want to go back to the flat
The Flatmates
Episode 183: Milking the cows
Khalid: Are you sure it's safe to let me do this?
Tim: Of course it is. We've got machines that do most of the milking nowadays but I thought you'd like to give it a go by hand.
KhalidIf you insist.
Tim:So watch me. Lean in near Bessie...
Khalid:Ok, that looks easy enough.
Tim:Hold on to one of her teats, firmly and... squeeze down, and squeeze down. And that's all there is to it. Ready?
Khalid:Ok Bessie. Be gentle with me... Hey! I've got it. I'm milking, I'm milking!
Tim:Ah, good on you Khalid. Now just keep concentrating. And keep your eye on her back leg.
Khalid:This is great! What?
Tim:I said watch out for her... Well, I suppose there's...
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This vote has now closed:
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What idiom would Tim use to make a joke?
 
 
1: no use crying over spilt milk!
 
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2: no smoke without fire!
 
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3: no fool like an old fool!
 
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Total votes: 2553
 

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